Goodrich Foley celebrates 25 years

FOLEY, Ala. - The Goodrich plant has grown from 37 to 800 employees, showing Alabama can be a leader in the aircraft manufacturing industry, company and state officials said Thursday. The plant, which makes and repairs aircraft engine housings, marked its 25th anniversary Thursday with a celebration that included local, state and federal dignitaries. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 10/09/09)