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Etowah County's diverse industrial base has a concentration of metalworking companies and support services, augmented by cutting-edge technology training facilities. Our public schools were the first in the state to offer a Tech Prep diploma curriculum. Our large community college offers a variety of engineering technology degree programs. And our advanced manufacturing technology center was named one of the best in the nation.

This is also the center for transportation services, health care, social services, retail and wholesale trade, financial and legal services, communications, recreational opportunities and cultural attractions in northeast Alabama. Located on Interstate Highway 59, we are 55 miles northeast of Birmingham, 90 miles southwest of Chattanooga and 120 miles west of Atlanta.

With populations of 37,500 in the city, 75,000 in the urban area, 104,000 in the county and 384,000 in a 30-mile radius, Gadsden is a Keep America Beautiful national award-winner, a recipient of the U.S. Conference of Mayors' City Livability Award, and was designated an All-America City by the National Civic League.

 

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Decatur Plastic Products Locates New Plant in Gadsden, AL

Decatur Plastic Products (DPP), headquartered in North Vernon, IN, recently purchased an existing 33,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in Gadsden, AL.  This acquisition expands operations in Gadsden where DPP already operates a flocking facility, built new in 2004. 

Narmco Group honored with GM 'Supplier of the Year' award

The Narmco Group, a leading global supplier of automotive stampings, assemblies, roll formed products and tools and dies that has a facility in Gadsden, was named by General Motors as a "Supplier of the Year."

Gadsden industry expansions to bring jobs

The Gadsden City Council Tuesday approved tax abatements for two existing industries that will be adding a total of 15 jobs and investing $5.5 million in their facilities.