April 13, 2026 Car Tech, LLC, a manufacturer of precision metal stampings and components for the automotive industry, announced plans to expand its existing Opelika operations with a $21.5 million capital investment and the creation of 40 new jobs. The project includes the purchase and installation of new manufacturing press machines and expanded crane capacity at the company's existing facility, significantly increasing production capacity. The expansion was approved by the Opelika City Council on April… Read More
Category: Industry
German Consul General Visits Miele Manufacturing Plant
April 16, 2026 German Consul General of the Southeast, Mrs. Melanie Moltmann, visited Miele's Opelika production facility — the company's first manufacturing site in the United States. Accompanied by John Sweatman of Opelika's Economic Development Department and Tine Hoffmeister of the Alabama-Germany Partnership, the delegation toured six fully operational assembly lines producing 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch ovens and ranges exclusively for the North American market. Miele recently celebrated the assembly of its 10,000th unit since… Read More
More Jobs For Opelika
Faith Technologies Incorporated is bringing a major new manufacturing operation — and 200 full-time jobs — to Opelika, city officials announced this week. The Wisconsin-based company has chosen the former JoAnn Stores Distribution Center in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park for its newest facility, backing the project with an investment of more than $79 million. This move strengthens Opelika’s position as an advanced manufacturing hub in East Alabama. Through its Excellerate brand, Faith Technologies specializes… Read More
