Canfor Corp Plans to Expand in Right to Work Alabama

Canfor Corp is expanding soon in Right to Work Fulton, Alabama. In order to do so, the company is investing $19.3 million toward the project. They will also create 64 new jobs! So this is exciting news for Clarke County!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Canfor’s recent investments in Southern Alabama demonstrate our commitment to Clarke County and build upon a proud history of operations in the region. […] We appreciate our employees, and our strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, partners, and customers. Consolidating our operations in Southern Alabama in modernized facilities — with leading technologies and innovation — will enable Canfor to better serve our local and global customers while providing more sustainable jobs and improved working conditions for our employees.” […]

“Canfor’s strategic optimization plan reinforces the company’s commitment to Alabama, and its production expansion in Fulton will provide a long-term benefit to rural Clarke County in the form of a competitive and modernized facility.” […]

“We are excited to see Canfor grow in our region and look forward to many years of success and growth with them and other wood products companies here in the heart of the wood basket.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.