March 2018

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Automotive headquarters settling in Atlanta

The Toyota-Mazda joint venture in Alabama will be a new company

BMW’s South Carolina plant top exporter

California newspaper publishes op-ed titled, “Why California should be more like Alabama — seriously”

Topre America expanding again in Cullman, Ala.

Ford investing in Louisville Truck Plant

Cooper Tire expanding in Mississippi

French automaker chooses Atlanta for North American HQ

Molding company expands in Mississippi

Metal treatment manufacturer lands in Arkansas

BASF expanding Louisiana plant

New jobs coming to Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

Auto parts distributor locates in Mullins, S.C.

Denso invests $190 million, adds 320 jobs in Athens, Tenn.

Two manufacturers make $15 million investment in Alabama facilities

Magna Seating planning $8 million expansion, 130 jobs

Meritor expanding operations in York County, S.C.

Blue Springs, Mo., gets new auto parts manufacturer

Thirty new automotive jobs for Marion County, S.C.

Fort Smith, Ark., gets a boost

Author: Michael Randle