Mobile AL’s Berg Spiral Pipe Corp.’s parent company Europipe GmbH has won a some $920 million contract (650 million euro) to supply pipe for a large project in Europe.  The project would involve supplying pipe for the construction of a second line of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline stretching from Russia to Germany.  The ordered 1 million metric tons of pipe will be needed for the beginning of constructed expected this spring starting under the Baltic Sea.

Europipe has a partnership between German steelmakers Salzgitter AG and Dillinger Hutte, and in 2008 Europipe opened a $96 million Berg mill north of downtown Mobile in Plateau.

For more information on this story visit the Press Register online.

For more information on real estate in Mobile or West Mobile AL contact Barbara Reeves today.

Mobile AL still working for US Air Force Tanker contract

With the U.S. Air Force tanker contract still open to one of several companies, the new boss at EADS North America is looking to make Mobile AL the winner.  Last Tuesday Sean O’Keefe was introduced at the next man to lead the company’s operations in the United States, replacing Ralph Crosby.  Mr. Crosby will remain the chairman and continue to overlook the tanker competition for EADS; Crosby successfully led negotiations that brought Northrop Grumman Corp as prime contractor on the tanker team and opted for the planned $600 million assembly plant to be in Mobile AL.  As the tanker contract is crucial to the company’s future, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions believes that with Crosby and O’Keefe’s leadership, both EADS and the Mobile community have a ‘great asset’ on their side.
For more information on the tanker contract efforts visit Press-Register online.

For more information on real estate in Mobile or West Mobile AL contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.

The 22nd annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup project saw another successful turn out this year.  This annual cleanup activity invites volunteers from all over the region to take part in collecting trash to keep the gulf coast looking pristine and inviting.  Not only is this event important for the appearance of the coast, but it also prevents local marine life from being negatively affected and helps residents to be more aware of their duty in keeping the gulf coast a place of beauty.  Organizers reported about 900 lbs of trash were collected at the May Day Park in Daphne AL alone, with enough volunteers present to finish the area in about an hour.

For more information on Gulf Coast homes including Fairhope, Mobile, West Mobile, Spanish Fort, and Daphne AL contact Barbara Reeves.

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Plan your next visit to the gorgeous Gulf Coast of Alabama with ease when you use the Mobile Chamber of Commerce website.

At Mobile Chamber of Commerce, utilize the ‘Hotel Guide’ to find the perfect location and resort features available to you in the Mobile AL area.  And for great cuisine check out the ‘Restaurant Guide’ for everything from excellent seafood to a friendly café.
Make your visit memorable by going on a luxurious cruise on Mobile Bay and relax with friends and family.  The Carnival Holiday sets you on a cruise of the Mexican Riviera from the Cruise Terminal with state of the art security conveniently located in downtown Mobile.

Also enjoy fabulous beaches, shopping, and southern charm.  For more information on vacation or year round real estate in Mobile AL contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.

The $60 million contract for the replacement of the Mobile AL 14-Mile bridge has been awarded to the Scott Bridge Co. of Opelika, according to a recent Press-Register report.  This Jacksonville Florida based company will take on a project that has been waiting a decade to commence after it was given approval from the CSX Transportation Inc.  The project is estimated to cost $72 million and will begin within the next two months.  It is also expected that the work on the replacement bridge will be completed in a two year period and have minimal impact on the river and the rail traffic.  With a new bridge in operation in Mobile AL, shippers will save on costs due to the anticipated ease of logistics that an up-to-date bridge in place.

For more information on real estate in Mobile AL, including West Mobile AL, contact your local agent Barbara Reeves today.

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Gulf Shores Alabama was filled with athletes and tourists gathered to participate and watch the Wave Loch Flowrider National Championship.  This three day event last weekend concluded the Flow Tour which covered 16 sights nationwide.  Usually held in California, this relatively new sporting championship involves competitions for just about every age group and awards cash prizes to winners in expert standup and body board division.  The Gulf Coast of Alabama was deemed the perfect place to hold the last events of the Flow Tour due to the ideal coastal conditions and arena style atmosphere.

For information on buying or selling homes, condos or other properties in the beautiful Gulf Coast AL area including Mobile, West Mobile, Fairhope, Daphne, and Spanish Fort AL contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.

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With the launch of a new real estate website, Alabama realtors are urging potential homebuyers to make the move to buy this year.  The Mobile Area Association of Realtors has provided homebuyers a new tool via the ThingsAreReallyMovingHere.com website this week.  This site is meant to educate about the “good values and low interest rates” in the current Alabama real estate market.  Mayor Sam Jones reported that the housing market in Mobile AL is doing better than other cities of similar size in the Southeast region, with sales moving up.  With this positive outlook and great tools to help the homebuyer decide, now is the time to buy Mobile AL real estate.

For more information on real estate in Mobile or West Mobile AL contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.

A new advertising and public relations idea in Mobile AL is designed to encourage guests of Carnival Cruise Lines to visit area attractions as well as enjoy their time cruising the Gulf seas.  This new ‘arrive early’ campaign which advises Carnival Cruise passengers to ‘vacation before your vacation,’ was announced this week by Mobile officials.  The current cruise ship, the Holiday, will soon be replaced by the larger Fantasy cruise ship and Mayor Sam Jones, the Mobile Bay Convention, and the Visitors Bureau are enthusiastic about promoting more tourism via the Cruise lines.  Though Carnival Cruise tourists generally only vacation on the cruise ship, Mobile and the Gulf Coast of AL has more to offer in beautiful beaches, shopping, and other entertainment choices.

For more information on real estate in Mobile and West Mobile AL or other Gulf Coast properties, contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.

This August construction is expected to start on a new hotel in downtown Mobile AL.  The project is estimated to cost $9 million and will include 81 rooms.  Though it is being developed by the same people that brought the newly opened Hampton Inn and Suites to Royal Street downtown, this project is more ambitious; this new four-story Candlewood Suites hotel seeks to accommodate those guests that wish to have an extended-stay in the area, especially business traveler.  Featured highlights of the hotel include a pool, courtyard and fire pit, and a kitchen in each room.

The presence of more hotels in the downtown Mobile AL area will allow more business into the area as larger conventions and other events will have their visitors accommodated in the nearby vicinity.

Whether you want to vacation or live year round in the beautiful Gulf Coast area of Alabama, contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves for more information on homes and condos available in your favorite areas.

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Automated beach parking may be coming to the Gulf Shores of AL as early as late June this year.  Starting under a trial basis, the city’s main public beach will be using a pay-to-park system that will eliminate the need for parking attendants.  The automated system will allow visitors at Gulf Place to pay the $5 parking fee to a machine, without an attendant needed; this move is estimated to save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars over the next five years.  In addition to saving the city money, it will help to alleviate the traffic jam situations at the lot’s entrance when the beach is in its peak tourist season.  Community officials estimate that they will need 6 machines to cover the area, costing about $10,000 per machine and an additional $1,250 to post signs explaining to visitors how to use them.

For information on available real estate on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, including Mobile, West Mobile, Fairhope, Daphne, and Spanish Fort AL, contact your local realtor Barbara Reeves today.