AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoManufacturing: Sanko Gosei acquired Opelika-based Cumberland Plastic Systems, which employs about 135 people and supplies automotive and other industries. Hyundai plans a $450 million Alabama plant expansion for hybrid and range-extender vehicles, while NexPoint will close an Alabama polycarbonate plant and shift production. Data Centers & Power: Lambda announced a $33.1 billion data-center campus in Lowndes County, where a second lawsuit challenges tax breaks for a data-center project. Meta’s $1.5 billion Huntsville center is advancing local hiring and power and water commitments; meanwhile, Southern Company reported a record $2 billion quarterly profit as customers watch costs. Transport & Infrastructure: PS Logistics expanded its flatbed network through a Tennessee carrier serving steel, aluminum and building-material supply chains. Alabama plans a $167 million replacement for a major Tuscaloosa bridge, and ALDOT awarded more than $12 million in grants to public-use airports statewide. Economic Impact: Samford University estimates its operations, construction and visitor spending generated $1.08 billion in Alabama economic activity and supported 7,646 jobs in fiscal 2025.
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