KettenWulf will spend $34 million on new Alabama factory

German chain manufacturer Kettenwulf and the Alabama governor’s office announced January 26 that the company would spend $34 million to build a new factory in Auburn, Alabama. In a joint statement, the governor and company estimated the new plant would create about 70 new jobs. While the governor’s office noted that the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Economic Dvelopment Department of the city of Auburn worked together to secure the new factory, no terms of financial support for the selection were disclosed.

According to its website, Kettenwulf is a centenarian manufacturer of conveyor chains, drive chains, sprockets and components. The Germany-based international company lists one existing United States location in Lithia Springs, Georgia. In a joint statement, Ansgar Wulf, KettenWulf’s CEO, said the new location would serve customers “across the Americas” and represent a strategic expansion.

What people are saying

“On behalf of the Wulf family, that includes my siblings, Julia and Tobias, and our father, we appreciate the valuable support we have received from the city of Auburn and the state of Alabama that made this possible,” said Ansgar Wulf, CEO of KettenWulf, Inc. “We are proud to have found our new home in Auburn to serve our customers across the Americas.”

“Auburn proved to be the right fit for our operational needs, offering a unique environment for our business while strengthening our presence in the United States market,” said Brian Ludvigsen, general manager of KettenWulf.

“KettenWulf’s decision to invest in Auburn speaks to Alabama’s ability to compete and win on the global stage,” said Alabama Gov. Ivey. “With a highly skilled workforce and deep manufacturing heritage, Alabama’s business climate continues to attract innovative manufacturing companies from around the world.”

“We are grateful to the Wulf family for choosing Auburn and bringing this great company to our city,” said Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, Jr. “KettenWulf further strengthens our technology-based manufacturing sector. We are excited about the economic impact that the investment represents and are grateful for the good jobs offering opportunities for our citizens.”

“We are excited to welcome KettenWulf to East Alabama, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship,” said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “The company’s decision to develop future innovations in Auburn speaks to the talent and experience of the local workforce and the strong community support that is already in place.”

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