Shoals Economic Development Authority

06/19/2026

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The company’s Alabama location will serve as a focal point for its U.S. operations.

06/12/2026

Congratulations to North American Lighting, Inc. on being recognized as the 2026 Best of Alabama - Manufacturing award winner in the Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Part category!

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for North American Lighting's continued partnership and investment in the Shoals.

Big news from Muscle Shoals!

NAL is proud to share our Muscle Shoals Plant has been named the 2026 Best of Alabama - Manufacturing award winner in the Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Part category!

This honor belongs to our incredible Team Members whose dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence make achievements like this possible. Thank you for all that you do!

06/03/2026

Nominate your favorite Shoals manufacturer for Manufacturer of the Year! Nominations will close July 3, 2026.

ATN delivers workforce training, technical assistance, and business solutions to help Alabama industries improve productivity and drive growth.

05/20/2026

A major economic development win is coming to Northwest Alabama as Virginia Transformer announces plans to build a new 600,000-square-foot power transformer manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals.

This state-of-the-art facility, located at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County, will create 1,100 new jobs and represents a significant long-term investment in our region’s future. Construction begins immediately, with initial production expected to start in January 2028.

Virginia Transformer, the largest power transformer manufacturer in North America, selected the Shoals for its seventh manufacturing facility—further validating Northwest Alabama’s strong workforce, strategic infrastructure, and industrial growth potential.

The new facility will serve customers in utilities, data centers, renewable energy, industrial markets, and more across the U.S. and Canada.

This announcement is another example of the momentum building across the Shoals and the opportunities being created for our communities, workforce, and future generations.

Congratulations to all partners involved in making this project possible and thank you to Virginia Transformer for selecting The Shoals! ⚡

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Manufacturer Virginia Transformer on Tuesday announced plans for a 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant in Muscle Shoals. When complete, the facility will employ 1,100 people. Construction at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County will begin im...

04/15/2026

Don’t forget to keep voting for NAL!!

NAL Muscle Shoals is honored to be nominated in the 2026 Best of Alabama Awards in the Manufacturing category.

Our Signal and Forward Lighting teams in Alabama play a critical role in supporting the future of automotive lighting through dedicated craftsmanship and innovation.

Votes can be cast every day between now and April 30, 2026. Please take a moment to show your support for our Team Members and cast your vote today: guidetoalabama.com/north-american-lighting

04/13/2026

Big news for The Shoals!

We’re excited to see more than $3 million in SEEDS funding coming to the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park—helping transform underutilized land into a 131-acre, job-ready site.

This investment means more opportunity, more growth and more momentum for our region’s future.

Thank you to the Alabama Department of Commerce and Governor Kay Ivey for their support of this program.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.madeinalabama.com/2026/04/shoals-industrial-park-to-receive-more-than-3-million-in-seeds-investment/

The Shoals Economic Development Authority has been awarded more than $3 million for upgrades at a local industrial park.

04/08/2026

Another one of our existing industries is up for an award! Be sure to vote for North American Lighting, Inc.!

NAL Muscle Shoals is honored to be nominated in the 2026 Best of Alabama Awards in the Manufacturing category.

Our Signal and Forward Lighting teams in Alabama play a critical role in supporting the future of automotive lighting through dedicated craftsmanship and innovation.

Votes can be cast every day between now and April 30, 2026. Please take a moment to show your support for our Team Members and cast your vote today: guidetoalabama.com/north-american-lighting

04/02/2026

The Best of Alabama awards showcase businesses working hard to take care of their customers and community. Our local industry, North American Lighting, has been nominated! Vote at guidetoalabama.com. NAL was nominated within Manufacturing -> Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Part Manufacturers. You can vote once per day and voting closes on April 30th!

04/01/2026

We're not fooling around here-- some really exciting things happened in March! Don't miss your chance to catch all the details in this month's Monthly Scoop.

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