70 jobs coming to Auburn with new industry

A German-based company has announced it will build a $34 million operation in Auburn and create 70 jobs.

KettenWulf is a family-owned company specializing in high-performance engineered conveyor chains, drive chains and sprockets serving a wide range of industrial applications.

“KettenWulf’s decision to invest in Auburn speaks to Alabama’s ability to compete and win on the global stage,” Gov. Kay Ivey. said in making the announcement. “With a highly skilled workforce and deep manufacturing heritage, Alabama’s business climate continues to attract innovative manufacturing companies from around the world.”

Founded in Germany in 1925, KettenWulf recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of growth driven by the evolution of technological advancement. Over decades, the company has established itself as an important player in advanced chain and drive technologies, providing customizable engineered solutions for heavy industries ranging from mining, steelmaking, bulk-material handling, manufacturing and other specialty applications.

“On behalf of the Wulf family, that includes my siblings, Julia and Tobias, and our father, we appreciate the valuable support we have received from the city of Auburn and the state of Alabama that made this possible,” said Ansgar Wulf, Chief Executive Officer of KettenWulf, Inc. “We are proud to have found our new home in Auburn to serve our customers across the Americas.”

KettenWulf sees the Auburn operation as the foundation for future growth in the United States and is seeking a long-term partnership with the local community.

Brian Ludvigsen, general manager of KettenWulf, Inc. stated, “Auburn proved to be the right fit for our operational needs, offering a unique environment for our business while strengthening our presence in the United States market.”

An opening date hasn’t been announced.

— Information from the Office of Governor Kay Ivey