Meet the main characters in our industry success stories – our people.
Learn more about our workforce advantages and see a few examples of how the skills and work ethic of our people have helped Monroe County businesses rise to global demands.
Wells’ , formally Gate Precast, work has a critical role in the non-stop flow of aircraft at the world’s busiest passenger airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airport used Well’s architectural precast to construct its air traffic control tower.
Well’s Monroeville manufacturing facility can produce over one million square feet of architectural precast annually.
Alabama River Cellulose
Alabama River Cellulose, a division of Georgia-Pacific, strives for environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
The Monroe County Alabama River Cellulose manufacturing plant uses only wood and fiber delivered through a rigorous supply chain process that has earned Forest Stewardship Council Chain-of-Custody certification.
Beginning in 2025, Alabama River Cellulose plans to invest $800 million to modernize, expand and streamline the production capabilities of the mill, making the Monroe County facility the largest softwood pulp mill in the U.S.
Jobs are sustained along with forests here in Monroe County. Nearly 450 people work at the plant producing fluff pulp used as an absorbent filler for various products.
Billy Barnes Enterprises
This national trucking and logistics firm commands a fleet of lightweight, powerful trucks to haul various lumber products using state-of-the-art technology.
The company’s 200-plus drivers are critical to the company’s record of safety and customer satisfaction. Billy Barnes Enterprises has retained all of its original customers since its founding in 1975.
Many of Barnes’ original employees (some have retired) are also on the job, keeping the industry on the move.
Bad Boy Mowers
In 2002, Bad Boy built their first mower and was the first brand to market zero-turn mowers to rural landowners and homeowners.
Known for their sporty design and uncompromising power, Bad Boy Mowers has now extended into other categories with lines of tractors, handheld tools and The Bandit UTV.
The company purchased a 318,000 square foot former manufacturing facility that will support the company’s manufacturing and distribution operations and represents a long-term investment in the Monroe County community.
The expansion is expected to create 150 jobs in Monroe County.
