A German industrial manufacturer is opening a new factory in Auburn, Alabama, with a $34 million investment.
Governor Kay Ivey announced that KettenWulf, a family-owned company that makes industrial chains and sprockets, will build a new manufacturing operation in Auburn. The facility will serve customers across the U.S. and the Americas.
KettenWulf has been in business for nearly 100 years and supplies chains used in industries such as mining, steel, and bulk materials handling.
“KettenWulf’s decision to invest in Auburn speaks to Alabama’s ability to compete and win on the global stage,” Ivey said.
The Auburn site will be the company’s new U.S. manufacturing base and is expected to employ around 70 people once fully up and running.
“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.”
Local leaders said the project adds to Auburn’s growing manufacturing base and brings new job opportunities to the region.
“We are grateful to the Wulf family for choosing Auburn and bringing this great company to our city,” said Mayor Ron Anders Jr. “We are excited about the economic impact that the investment represents and are grateful for the good jobs offering opportunities for our citizens.”
Construction timelines were not disclosed, but state officials said the facility will support KettenWulf’s long-term growth in the U.S.
