in Ala. Plant Cleared for ‘The Landings’

Huntsville Project Set to Create High-End Homes

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Feb. 10 that Samkee Corp., a major South Korean automotive supplier, plans to invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in the Southeast state through a project that will create 170 jobs in Tuskegee and provide an economic boost for Macon County.

After completing agreements with state and local authorities, Samkee Corp. is ready to begin construction on the new manufacturing facility in the Tuskegee Commerce Park, where it will become the city’s first auto parts manufacturer.

According to Made in Alabama, the online news site of the state’s Department of Commerce, Samkee will serve as a Tier 1 supplier to Hyundai Motor Co. The new jobs at the factory will pay an average wage of just over $20 an hour.

“Alabama’s auto industry is filled with world-class manufacturing companies from around the world, and Samkee will fit right in with that group,” Gov. Ivey said. “We’re proud that the company selected Alabama for its first U.S. production center and look forward to seeing it grow and thrive in coming years.”

Founded in 1978, Samkee specializes in high-pressure die-cast aluminum components, including parts for engines, see SAMKEE page 2

Located in what’s described as a highly desirable community in Huntsville, Ala., The Landings will feature more than 260 multifamily units when it opens in early 2024.

By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

Located in what’s described as a highly desirable community in Huntsville, Ala., The Landings will feature more than 260 multifamily units when it opens in early 2024. The multi-million-dollar project is being built in a growing area of the Rocket City, with a large number of houses under construction.

“It’s off Winchester Road and Homer Nance,” said Matthew McGough, Tynes Development director of acqui- sition and development. “It’s next to a new Publix and retail and is part of the Friends Crossing development that’s up and coming.

“It’s a higher-end product, and one of the nicest in this area of Huntsville. It’s a classic three-story walk-up garden apartment, with larger floor plans than what’s normally being built today.”

According to McGough, bringing the project to fruition didn’t happen overnight, but the process did go fairly smoothly.