MOBILE, Ala. – For almost a decade, the Mobile Chamber’s Manufacturer of the Year award has been a hallmark of excellence in Mobile’s business community. This award celebrates a manufacturer’s dedication, contributions, and outstanding achievements in promoting economic growth for Mobile.

Winners are chosen based on their exceptional performance in several key areas, including:

• Operating Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Profitable Growth
• Investment in Training and Retraining Talent

The 2023 Manufacturer of the Year winner is Arkema.

Arkema, a distinguished chemical manufacturer, has been a pivotal force since its inception in 1981. Recognized for its outstanding achievements and contributions, Arkema’s commitment to economic growth in Mobile is evident through continuous investments, recent manufacturing expansions and active community involvement.

Arkema Plant Manager Rene Neron said, “Mobile has been very supportive of the manufacturing environment which is evident by how many individual manufacturers we have here. We provide good paying and safe jobs. It’s hard to find opportunities like this these days but it still exists at our Arkema and within the manufacturing facilities.”

Their dedication to safety, quality, and community welfare, as demonstrated by their “STAR” site recognition and numerous CSR initiatives, positions Arkema as a beacon of success in Mobile’s manufacturing sector.