Marshall County's appeal to numerous industries can be attributed to its ideal location, skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and abundant resources. Notable companies such as Newman Technology, TS TECH Alabama, Mueller Corporation, Kappler USA, Pilgrim's Pride, and Tyson Foods, Inc. have all recognized the advantages of operating in Marshall County.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE MARSHALL COUNTY?
Here are just a few of the many reasons:
Trainable Workers and Free Workforce Programs
One major advantage of locating in Marshall County, Alabama, is the availability of workforce recruitment and training programs for new and expanding industries. These programs can be customized and are often offered at no cost to the employer.
Budget-Friendly Living with Citywide Opportunities
The four primary cities of Marshall County – Albertville, Arab, Boaz, and Guntersville – form a regional area resembling a larger city, offering businesses the opportunity to benefit from lower costs of living while still accessing necessary resources. Situated within a three-hour drive of major Southeastern markets such as Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, and Chattanooga, the county provides an advantageous location for businesses seeking strategic access to key markets.
A Diverse Industrial Base
Some of the major industries already located in Marshall County include:
Aerospace & Aviation
- Advanced Flight Solutions
- BK Aerospace
- Metal Research, Inc.
- Ace Aeronautics
- Sundown Aerospace
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Southern Parallel Forest Products (lumber processing)
- Tucker Milling (performance-based feeds)
- Parallel 33 (lumber processing)
- Pilgrim's Pride (poultry)
- Wayne Sanderson Farms (poultry)
- Tyson Foods (poultry)
- AlaTrade Foods (poultry)
Bioscience
- Laysan Bio, Inc.
- Agri-Flavors, Inc.
Modern Manufacturing
- Atrion Medical Products, Inc. (medical devices)
- Colormasters, LLC (flexible packaging)
- Dixie Grinders, Inc. (industrial meat grinders)
- DR1V, A Division of Tenneco (auto components)
- FSGroup (food processing equipment)
- Highline Warren (lubricant processing & packaging)
- HFI, Inc. (automotive supplier)
- Huhtamaki (disposable retail products)
- HYCO Alabama, LLC (hydraulic cylinders and systems)
- JST Corporation (cable harness assembly)
- Kappler, Inc. (specialty textiles and protective clothing)
- Marshall Precision Manufacturing (precision machining)
- Mueller Corporation (fire hydrants)
- Newman Technology (automotive supplier)
- Parker-Hannifin (fluid connectors)
- Pinnacle Manufacturing (environmental containers)
- Progress Rail (rail technology)
- PTS-Inc. (expeditionary communications)
- Southern Metal Fabricators, Inc. (bulk storage equipment)
- Syncro, Inc. (automobile electronic components)
- TS TECH Alabama (automotive supplier)
Construction & Design
- Paragon Decors, Inc. (framed art)
- Shutters By Design (custom shutters)
- Kabco Builders, Inc. (manufactured housing)
Recycling
- ICD Melting Solutions (refined specialty metals)
- Roy Tech Environ (industrial plastics)
- AR Recycling (industrial & consumer recycling)
Other Industry Sectors: Media & Marketing, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Experience Marshall County Firsthand
For more information about Marshall County or to schedule a community visit, contact the Marshall County Economic Development Council at 256-582-5100.