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EnovaPremier and ZF Lemforder Corporation Named Outstanding Automotive Suppliers
AAMA Press Release
BIRMINGHM, AL. (February 17, 2011) – EnovaPremier LLC, Montgomery, AL and ZF Lemforder Corporation, Tuscaloosa AL have been awarded the “2010 Alabama Supplier of the Year Best of Class” by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association at its February meeting at the Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham AL. These two companies were recognized for their outstanding continuous improvement programs that have achieved world-class status. Click here for press release.
Brose Tuscaloosa, Lear Montgomery, Mando America and ZF Lemforder Named Outstanding Automotive Suppliers
AAMA Press Release
BIRMINGHAM, AL. (February 18, 2010) – Brose Tuscaloosa, Vance AL; Lear Montgomery, Montgomery AL; Mando America Corporation, Opelika AL; and ZF Lemforder, Tuscaloosa AL have been awarded the “2009 Alabama Supplier of the Year Best of Class” by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association at its February meeting in Auburn/Opelika. These four companies were recognized for their outstanding continuous improvement programs that have achieved world-class status. Click here for press release
AAMA Release State's 2007 Auto Industry Survey
Alabama Automotive industry continues to grow. Direct jobs have increased
to 48,457 (+8%) up from 44,834 in 2005.
The number of plants increased to 285 up from 263 in 2005.
Since the first AAMA study was conducted in 2001, Alabama's auto industry
has added 21,545 jobs, an 80 percent increase.
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Alabama Automotive Jobs
Automotive jobs with Alabama companies listed through Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT). Click here for more information.
Alabama Automotive Industry
For an overview of the automotive manufacturing industry in Alabama click here or go to Economic Deveopment Partnership of Alabama.
Atlantic Tool & Die Alabama Named Outstanding Automotive Supplier
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL. (February 12, 2009) – Atlantic Tool & Die Alabama (ATD-AL) in Anniston, Alabama has been recognized by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) as the Outstanding 2008 Automotive Supplier in Alabama. A first tier supplier to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Atlantic Tool & Die (ATD) manufacturers metal stampings from progressive and transfer dies up to 1200 tons as well as full service assembly including robotic welding. ATD-AL opened in 2004 and employs 50 associates at its 65,000 square foot facility. Rick Burchett is the General Manager.
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Brose Tuscaloosa, Inc. Named Outstanding Automotive Supplier
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL. (January 25, 2008) – Brose Tuscaloosa, Inc., in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has been recognized by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) as the Outstanding 2007 Automotive Supplier in Alabama. A first tier supplier to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Tuscaloosa, Brose manufactures interior door systems, including window regulators, latches and other parts. Brose opened in 2003 and employees 90 associates at its 75,000 square foot plant in Tuscaloosa. Gerardo Rojas is the General Plant Manager at Brose.
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Alabama’s Automotive Manufacturing Industry Continues Growth
AAMA Press Release
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The automotive manufacturing industry in Alabama continues its growth with 48,457 direct automotive jobs in 2007, up from 44,834 jobs in 2005. Since the first AAMA study was conducted in 2001, Alabama's auto industry has added 21,545 jobs, an 80 percent increase.
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Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Awards 36 Scholarships
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (April 15, 2008) – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently awarded $54,000 in scholarships to 36 Alabama students pursuing careers in automotive manufacturing. The scholarship program was created to assist those students working towards a career/technical education certificate or associate degree in designated programs of The Alabama College System, the network of public two-year community and technical colleges. The AAMA scholarships will be available on an annual basis.
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AAMA Awards Over $78,000 in Scholarships
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL (April 26, 2007) - The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
recently awarded over $78,000 in scholarships to 52 Alabama students pursuing careers in automotive
manufacturing.
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AAMA Names Outstanding Automotive Supplier
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL (November 9, 2006) - AAMA names International Diesel of Alabama in Huntsville Outstanding Automotive Supplier in Alabama.
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Alabama Automotive Industry Continues to Grow
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL (February 17, 2006) - Alabama automotive industry continues to grow. Direct jobs have increased to 44,834 (+44%) up from 31,197 in 2003. The number of plants increased to 263 up from 207 in 2003.
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AAMA Manufacturing Scholarships
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL (April 25, 2005) - AAMA has established manufacturing scholarships for individuals pursuing an automotive manufacturing education at two-year colleges in Alabama.
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AAMA Releases State's Third Auto Industry Study
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL (May 21, 2004) - Alabama automotive industry continues to
grow. Directs jobs have increased to 31,197 (+3.4%), up from 30,180 in
2002. The number of plants increased to 207, up from 162 in 2002. 32
plants were new to Alabama. 24 plants were existing plants that now have
automotive business.
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AAMA Releases State's Second Auto Industry Study
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL (May 19, 2003) - Alabama automotive industry continues to
grow. Directs jobs have increased to 30,180 (+12%), up from 26,924 in 2001.
The number of plants increased to 162, up from 116 in 2001.
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Alabama Moving Up In South For Auto Manufacturing Capacity, Employment
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (December 13, 2002) - Alabama is adding automobile manufacturing capacity quickly and should move from sixth into a virtual tie for second in the South, according to research released today by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
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Research Shows Strong and Growing Automotive Industry Supplier Network
AAMA Press Release
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Aug. 13, 2002) - Alabama has a well-developed network of companies that supply the automotive industry, and that network should continue to strengthen with the addition of high-profile assembly plants in the state, reports a new study released today by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
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AAMA Releases State's First Auto Industry Study
AAMA Press Release
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 10, 2002) - Alabama's rapidly growing automotive industry, with thousands of jobs still to come, already accounts for 26,924 direct jobs and a $1.3 billion annual payroll. 116
manufacturers responded. AAMA estimates that there about 130 automotive manufacturers in Alabama.
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Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association To Sponsor Workshop On Supplier Development
AAMA Press Release
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (January 7, 2002) - Alabama companies can travel to one location and learn how to conduct business with the state's major automotive manufacturers. The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will sponsor a workshop on "Supplier Development: How To Do Business With Automotive Manufacturers." The event is scheduled for January 25, 2002 at the Mercedes-Benz Institute in Tuscaloosa County.
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Alabama Automotive Group Holds Manufacturing Workshop
AAMA Press Release
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (September 12, 2001) - Toyota manufacturing executive Mike DaPrile will be the keynote speaker at the first workshop sponsored by the newly formed Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA). DaPrile is a vice president of manufacturing for Toyota's manufacturing plant in Kentucky. His responsibilities include quality control, quality engineering and plant safety. Also, he is the director for implementation of new vehicle models.
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Manufacturing Association Created For Alabama Automotive Companies
AAMA Press Release
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (July 27, 2001) - Mercedes-Benz. Honda. International Diesel. Ogihari. Toyota. These high-profile automotive companies all have announced large manufacturing operations in Alabama in recent years. Combine those global manufacturers with existing companies, such as Delphi, Johnson Controls and Dunlop, and it becomes apparent that the transportation industry is becoming an important part of Alabama's economy.
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