Raytheon and United Technologies have announced an all-stock agreement the two companies call a merger of equals. It will also create the defense-aerospace giant Raytheon Technologies with an expected $74 billion in annual sales, second only to Boeing’s $101 billion. The transaction website is www.futureofaerospacedefense.com. Both companies have a significant presence in Huntsville. “Today is […]
As a tribute to Huntsville’s leadership role with the U.S. space program, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., will name its two assembly lines Apollo and Discovery. “Thanks to our team members’ creativity and innovative thinking, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is proud to name our two future assembly lines Apollo and Discovery in a nod to our city’s […]
Team Dynetics wins $130M contract for Army’s first 100kW-class laser weapon system Dynetics, along with its partners Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce and MZA Associates, has been awarded a $130 million contract to build and test the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command’s High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator program, a 100-kilowatt class […]
MADISON – If you want a soft drink while watching the Rocket City Trash Pandas, all you will have to do is say, “Pepsi, please.” The Trash Pandas and Buffalo Rock Company-Pepsi announced a long- term strategic partnership to include non-alcoholic beverage exclusivity and stadium sponsorships. The Trash Pandas have Pepsi, as the exclusive non-alcoholic […]
MADISON — Against a backdrop of the new ballpark under construction, the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Cumulus Media announced an expansive three-year partnership, which will bring live radio broadcasts of the team’s 140 games on WUMP 103.9 FM/730 AM. Calling the play-by-play will be Josh Caray, the grandson of legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster […]
MADISON — When the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced their team name, several hundred people packed a local microbrewery. When the team held a logo unveiling with fireworks and a band, Madison’s Dublin Park was jammed. So, why should it surprise anyone that the team – which will not play a game for another 11 […]
Japan-based DaikyoNishikawa US will build a $110 million auto parts manufacturing facility in Huntsville, the company announced Tuesday. “Huntsville welcomes DaikyoNishikawa to our growing regional network of automotive suppliers,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “They’re joining an outstanding partnership with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S.A., and we’re collectively witnessing the birth of a major automotive hub for […]
The answer to the long-asked question “What is going to happen with Haysland Square?” is finally provided. Hays Farm, an 850-acre development, will soon be raised in South Huntsville after the 55-year-old shopping center is razed. Jim Hays, John Hays and Jeff Enfinger announced plans for the project which will include an entertainment district, nature […]
Abaco Systems, a manufacturer of embedded computing solutions, is the latest company to join the ranks of Redstone Gateway. The company, which provides military, defense, aerospace and industrial applications, plans to relocate in the fall. Abaco has leased 37,400 square feet in 8800 Redstone Gateway, a 76,000 square-foot building under construction at Redstone Gateway, the […]
