Rep. Jerry Carl earns endorsement of 14 County Commissioners and Sheriffs across AL-01
Republican Jerry Carl announced that he has earned the endorsements of 14 county commissioners and sheriffs in his reelection bid to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District. “Our county elected officials are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe, secure, and strong. At a time when the far Left wants to defund the police and allow lawlessness to take over, our sheriffs and county commissioners in Alabama are not backing down from the fight. Our county commissioners and county sheriffs are working hand-in-hand to manage the unprecedented growth in south Alabama, all while ensuring our communities continue being the best places to live, work, and raise a family. I love working with these folks on a daily basis, and I’ll always be a strong partner of theirs in Washington,” Carl said in a press release. “Congressman Carl has been a strong supporter of law enforcement, and he has been a constant advocate for the needs of Baldwin County. I’m proud to call him a friend, and he has my full support to continue serving Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress,” said Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack. “Congressman Carl has been a friend of mine since before he took office, but most importantly, he has been a friend of Escambia County since day one. He made a promise that he will remember us and fight for us, and that’s exactly what he’s done during his time in Congress. He has my complete and total endorsement as he seeks reelection in Alabama’s First Congressional District,” said Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson. “I am thankful for everything Jerry Carl does for his constituents. I am especially thankful for his unwavering support for law enforcement, the military, and all first responders. We need him to stay in office to continue fighting for our community and our country! He has my full support as he seeks reelection,” said Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch. “I appreciate the job Congressman Carl has been doing for us here in south Alabama, and he has my total support in his run for Congress in AL-01,” said Retired Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran. “I am endorsing Jerry Carl for reelection in Alabama’s First Congressional District. I have worked with Jerry for years, and he is a man of his word. I am thankful for his service to this country,” said Baldwin County Commission Chairman Charles (Skip) Gruber. “I support Congressman Jerry Carl in his 2024 campaign. I have known Jerry since he was a County Commissioner, and he represents our area well in Washington,” said Baldwin County Commissioner Jeb Ball. “It is my pleasure to endorse Congressman Jerry Carl for reelection in 2024,” said Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie. “Congressman Jerry Carl has my full support for reelection in 2024,” said Baldwin County Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood. “I support Congressman Carl because of his genuine concern for the residents of our area and his willingness to listen to the concerns of his constituents,” said Escambia County Commissioner Steve Dickie. “I appreciate the job Congressman Carl has done for the citizens in Escambia County. As always, he has my total support in 2024,” said Escambia County Commissioner Brandon Smith. “I am grateful Congressman Carl is running for reelection in Alabama’s First Congressional District. He has my full support as he continues to represent this district,” said Escambia County Commissioner Larry White. “I am thankful for all the support Congressman Carl has given to Escambia County, and he’s always looking out for us. He has my full support as he seeks reelection in 2024,” said Escambia County Commissioner Raymond Wiggins. “I have known Jerry for many years and consider him a close, personal friend and someone I often depend on for advice. His dedication, honesty, reliability, and work ethic are unmatched. Jerry is passionate about his community and taking care of the people and their needs. I am proud to endorse Congressman Jerry Carl for reelection to Alabama’s First Congressional District,” said Mobile County Commission President Randall Dueitt. “Congressman Carl has been a true stalwart in working to support the best interests of south Alabama and the coastal counties. He has certainly earned the opportunity to continue representing Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress,” said Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson.
Canfor to invest $210 million in new Alabama sawmill complex
Canfor Southern Pine Inc. plans to invest $210 million to develop a new state-of-the-art sawmill complex for manufacturing and processing wood products in the Axis community near Mobile. “We are excited to be making this investment in a new state-of-the-art sawmill complex that will be built with next-generation, innovative technology and transform our workplace to offer employees a modern facility that will operate for generations to come,” said Tony Sheffield, president of Canfor Southern Pine. “This investment will allow us to continue our legacy of operations and long-term commitment to Mobile County, enhance our manufacturing ability to better align with the high-quality products our markets demand, and, importantly, it’s an investment in our people,” Sheffield said. The new sawmill will replace its existing facility in Mobile. This investment will allow the company to retain about 130 jobs in a modern work environment, according to an announcement by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. “This expansion reinforces Canfor’s commitment to the Mobile area, this community and their local workforce,” said Mobile Chamber President and CEO Bradley Byrne. “We’re grateful they’ve chosen to continue investing in our local economy. “Canfor is an outstanding employer with a strong track record as a community partner,” Byrne said. ‘Strategic investment’ The new sawmill will produce 250 million board feet per year using leading technology. The facility’s design includes investments in a biomass-fueled lumber drying system to help the company meet sustainability and decarbonization goals. “The expansion of Canfor is a strategic investment in the community, sawmill industry, and economy of south Alabama,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “As one of the most heavily forested states in the nation, Alabama has ample opportunity to attract significant new capital investment in the forest industry, and it’s apparent we’re doing just that. “Mobile — and all of Alabama — has been proud to be the host of Canfor’s U.S. headquarters, and we look forward to seeing their continued, nationwide success after this highly anticipated and much-needed facility growth,” Ivey said. Canfor expects the new facility to be open by the third quarter of 2024. “The Mobile County Commission is pleased to see Canfor make this significant business investment in north Mobile County” said Commission President Connie Hudson. “The new sawmill complex will incorporate cutting-edge technology in an industry that has played a very important role historically in our state and local economies. We look forward to their continued growth.” This story originally appeared on the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama website. Republished with the permission of The Alabama NewsCenter.
Kemira investing $71 million to expand Alabama operation, creating 20 jobs
Finland-based Kemira announced it is investing $70.8 million to expand production at its Mobile facility. The company is a polymer producer serving the pulp and paper, oil and gas, and water treatment industries. The project will create an additional 20 jobs, growing Kemira’s Mobile workforce by 32 percent, to handle new process operations, increased logistics and the support functions at the site. “For Kemira this investment is an important step toward the growth objectives outlined in our strategy. It also secures our position as a leading global polymer producer and demonstrates our continued commitment to the oil and gas industry,” said Pedro Materan, senior vice president, Oil & Gas, at Kemira. Richard Ryder, Kemira’s Mobile plant manager, said construction will begin this year and the expanded plant will be operational in 2021. “We are expanding on our current footprint and will significantly increase production to meet our customers’ demand in the oil and gas industry,” Ryder said. ‘Renewing a relationship’ The existing site first opened in 1938, initially focused on the area’s lumber and pulp and paper businesses. Over time, Kemira said, the site began serving the wider industrial water treatment industry and, more recently, the oil and gas industry. Kemira utilizes chemistry to add optimal quality, functionality and strength to paper and board products, ensure the safety and hygiene of water and food packaging, and maximize yield from energy resources. Mobile is one of three Kemira facilities in the U.S., with others in Columbus, Georgia, and Aberdeen, Mississippi. Kemira’s parent company, Kemira Oyj, is based in Helsinki, Finland, with its Americas headquarters in Atlanta. “There has been significant growth in the area’s manufacturing and chemical sectors, whose companies historically and continue to provide high-paying jobs for our community,” said Shelby Glover, the Mobile Area Chamber’s senior project manager of economic development. “I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Kemira as they continue to excel in Mobile,” Local officials welcomed Kemira’s decision to expand its Mobile operation. “This expansion by Kemira is about more than just jobs – it’s about a global company reinvesting in our city and renewing a relationship that dates back more than 80 years. When existing businesses are thriving in combination with new jobs and investment, that’s a winning formula,” Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. “We are very excited about Kemira’s decision to expand operations in Mobile County to meet customer demand. Their additional $70 million capital investment and 20 jobs further demonstrates Mobile’s growing attraction for foreign direct investment,” said Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson. Republished with permission from Alabama NewsCenter
