Here’s a list of some of the most prominent companies headquartered in Alabama, often recognized for their size, revenue, market capitalization, or significant employment:
Financial Services:
- Regions Financial Corporation: A leading bank holding company.
- Encompass Health: (Though healthcare, it’s a publicly traded company and a major corporate presence) One of the largest post-acute healthcare providers in the U.S.
- ServisFirst Bancshares: A bank holding company.
- Protective Life: A life insurance company.
- Medical Properties Trust: A healthcare real estate investment trust.
- ProAssurance: A specialty insurance company.
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama: A major health insurance provider.
Materials & Industrials:
- Vulcan Materials Company: The nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates.
- Drummond Company: A diversified company with operations in coal, coke, and real estate.
- American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO): Manufactures ductile iron pipe, hydrants, and valves.
- McWane Inc.: A global manufacturer of ductile iron pipe, valves, and fittings.
- O’Neal Industries: One of the largest family-owned metals service centers in the U.S.
- Warrior Met Coal: A leading producer of metallurgical coal.
Technology & Telecommunications:
- Adtran: A leading provider of networking and communications equipment.
- Shipt: (Acquired by Target, but maintains its headquarters in Birmingham) A pioneer in grocery delivery via smartphone app.
- EBSCO Industries: A global conglomerate with diverse interests including information services, manufacturing, and publishing.
Construction & Real Estate:
- Brasfield & Gorrie: A major commercial construction company.
- Hoar Construction: A well-known commercial construction firm.
- B.L. Harbert International: A large general contractor.
- Construction Partners: An infrastructure and road construction company.
Consumer & Retail:
- Hibbett Sports: A sporting goods retailer.
- Books-A-Million: A prominent bookseller.
- Buffalo Rock Company: A large family-owned Pepsi-Cola bottler and distributor.
- Red Diamond: A food and beverage company known for coffee and tea.
Other Notable Headquarters:
- Alabama Power: The largest electric utility in Alabama, a subsidiary of Southern Company.
- Southern Veterinary Partners: A rapidly growing veterinary consolidator.
This list highlights companies that are generally considered “major” due to their market presence and economic impact within Alabama.
How to Find More Specific Information on Companies in Alabama:
To search for a comprehensive list of registered businesses or specific companies, you can use the Alabama Secretary of State’s Business Entity Search portal:
- Website: www.sos.alabama.gov/government-records/business-entity-records
- You can search by:
- Entity Name
- Entity Number
- Officer, Agent, or Incorporator name
- Month and Year of formation
- Reservation ID
This tool will allow you to access public information about businesses registered to operate in Alabama.