Major Investments Continue to Reshape Opelika’s Manufacturing Sector

Ongoing — 2026

This week’s Car Tech expansion joins a growing pipeline of major investments in Opelika. Key projects underway include: Faith Technologies‘ $79.25 million advanced manufacturing facility at the former JoAnn Stores Distribution Center (200 jobs, average salary $65,000, initial employment by September 2026); GMB USA Alabama Inc.‘s new $9 million automotive components facility at 95 Orr Avenue in Orr Industrial Park (75 jobs); and Miele Manufacturing‘s continued growth, now past 10,000 units produced. Combined with Car Tech’s $21.5M expansion, these projects represent over $130 million in active industrial investment in the city.

Source: City of Opelika; Opelika Observer; Made in Alabama (madeinalabama.com)

From the Weekly Opelika News & Events Digest — April 13–19, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News

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