"The support of our local government, community, and the DCEDA, not to mention the work ethic and skill of our employees, has been and is instrumental in helping Siemens achieve business success in Alabama, across the US, and around the world. Alabama’s economic advantage over other high cost areas around the US and the world helps us remain competitive in a truly global market."
SAM SUTTLE
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Plant Manager
Fort Payne, AL
CONTACT US 1-888-421-7957 • P.O. Box 680941 • Fort Payne, Alabama 35968-0941
| Industry Group | Establishments | Employees |
| Manufacturing (31-33) | 150 | 8,761 |
| Retail Trade | 258 | 2,532 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 120 | 2,356 |
| Education Services | 43 | 1,780 |
| Accommodations and Food Services | 97 | 1,751 |
| Public Administration | 34 | 1,087 |
| Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation | 35 | 909 |
| Construction | 104 | 825 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49) | 61 | 797 |
| Wholesale Trade | 47 | 795 |
Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
| Company | Employees | Product |
| Koch Foods, Inc. | 900 | Poultry Processing |
| The Children's Place | 675 | Distribution Center |
| Heil Company | 534 | Garbage Truck Bodies |
| Renfro Corporation | 550 | Hosiery |
| PlayCore | 350 | Playground & Park Equipment |
| Shaw Industries | 340 | Carpet Yarn |
| Rainsville Technology, Inc. (RTI) | 340 | Injected Plastic Automotive Parts |
| Vulcraft, Inc. (NUCOR) | 330 | Steel Joists |
| Polymer Engineering | 280 | Industrial Plastics |
| Siemens Energy, Inc. | 270 | Electric Coils |
| GH Metal Solutions, Inc. | 250 | Plate/Sheet Metal Fabrication |
| D & F Equipment Sales, Inc. | 229 | Equipment Manufacturing |
| BlueScope North America | 160 | Structural Frames |
| Heritage Wire Harness | 185 | Wire Harness |
| Plasman Corp | 150 | Injected Plastic Automotive Parts |
| Baker Hosiery | 120 | Hosiery |
| Ferguson Distribution Center | 110 | Distribution Center |
DeKalb County has a presence of several Fortune 500 companies in retail, service, business and industry:
