October 07, 2008

Thyssenkrupp sets November 2nd for groundbreaking Alabama plant

It is reported that Thyssenkrupp, the mega steel manufacturer coming to the state of Alabama has set a groundbreaking date for its plant in southwest Alabama. The date is November 2nd 2007.

The plant will cost USD 3 point 7 billion dollars. Upwards of 30,000 people will be employed during the two years of construction. It will make carbon and stainless steel metals. The plant will be built in the Mount Vernon area just north of Mobile. Once open in 2010 it will employ 2,700 people.