Manufacturing Powerhouse in the Southeast

Alabama has emerged as a major U.S. manufacturing state, especially in automotive, aerospace, defense, and advanced industries. Automotive plants produce over 1.3 million vehicles annually, making the state one of the top auto producers and exporters in the nation.
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Alabama builds more than 1.3 million cars each year, making it a top U.S. automotive hub.
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Career Pathways in Alabamaba Manufacturing

Automotive Manufacturing

Alabama builds vehicles at world-class facilities in Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and Huntsville, supported by an extensive supplier network and growing EV production.

Aerospace & Aviation:

Airbus assembles commercial aircraft in Mobile, while Huntsville anchors defense and space manufacturing with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and NASA.

Metals & Industrial Manufacturing

Alabama’s metals sector supplies steel, aluminum, and other industrial materials to automotive, aerospace, and construction industries.
Manufacturing Impact

Key Manufacturing Highlights in Alabama

1.3M+ Vehicles Produced

Alabama builds more than 1.3 million vehicles a year.

281k+ Manufacturing Workers

Employment across 4,000+ manufacturing companies statewide

Top 5 Exporter

Alabama ranks in the top 5 states for automotive exports.

Advanced Industries Growth

Increasing EV investments ($2 B+), aerospace clusters, and critical defense manufacturing.

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