The people of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, have proven our ability to power advanced manufacturing companies successfully, and we will continue leveraging those capabilities to attract and accelerate more.
Tuscaloosa County National Airport lands more than 500-million pounds of cargo every year in support of local industry, with staff committed to help industry achieve their goals and overcome logistical challenges.
Advanced Manufacturing Success Stories
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI)
First passenger vehicle assembly plant outside of Germany built here in 1993
Total annual production of over 300,000 vehicles
Launching six electric Mercedes-EQ models by 2022
$1 billion investment so far in its “Electric First” strategy
Alabama’s largest exporter with more than $1 billion exports annually
Attracted suppliers, including Lear, ZF, SMP, and others
Nucor Steel
Subsidiary of Nucor Corporation, the largest steel producer in the U.S.
Over $6.2 billion in annual sales (corporation)
Presence established in 2004 with acquisition
Phifer Incorporated
Produces half of the world’s aluminum insect screening
Headquarters located in Tuscaloosa
Conducts business in all 50 states and 125 countries
Produces more than 60% of the world’s fiberglass insect screening
