As reported by WKRG News, SSAB Steel announced earlier today that they will relocate their business headquarters in Mobile, Al. The announcement came at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce meeting and was met with great enthusiasm.

SSAB has been operating in the port city for nearly 20 years now, providing jobs across South Alabama. However, their recent decision to move from Illinois means even more economic growth for the region.

In a Tweet, Congressman Bradley Byrne expressed his support by saying “SSAB’s decision to move their headquarters to Mobile is just another indicator that our local economy continues to boom!”

SSAB's decision to move their headquarters to Mobile is just another indicator that our local economy continues to boom!

— Rep. Bradley Byrne (@RepByrne) October 19, 2017

In a statement by SSAB, they described themselves as “a highly-specialized global steel company driven by close customer relationships. SSAB develops high-strength steels and provides services for better performance and sustainability. The company is a leading producer on the global market for Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) and Quenched & Tempered Steels (Q&T), strip, plate and tubular products, as well as construction solutions. SSAB’s steels and services help to make end products lighter and increase their strength and lifespan.”