Global Trade Magazine just released its annual ranking of the Best States for Manufacturing. Seven of the top 9 are southern states.
Alabama was ranked #1 and Georgia ranked #4.
Manufacturing remains a vitally important component of Alabama’s economy, employing more than 270,000 people who turn out a staggering range of products that are sold worldwide.
Alabama has emerged as a major force in auto manufacturing and developed a leadership position in the aerospace industry.
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