{"id":183215,"date":"2025-04-13T23:22:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T23:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alabama\/boeings-pac-3-seeker-missile-named-2025-coolest-thing-made-in-alabama\/"},"modified":"2025-04-13T23:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T23:22:24","slug":"boeings-pac-3-seeker-missile-named-2025-coolest-thing-made-in-alabama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=183215","title":{"rendered":"Boeing&#8217;s PAC-3 Seeker missile named 2025 \u201cCoolest Thing Made in Alabama\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Manufacture Alabama says they are proud to announce that the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Seeker, manufactured by Boeing in Huntsville, has been crowned the 2025 \u201cCoolest Thing Made in Alabama\u201d following the conclusion of the statewide Manufacturing Madness competition. The winning product was revealed during a special awards ceremony held Thursday, April 10, with Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair presenting the award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The event drew leading manufacturers, elected officials, and community partners together to recognize the innovation and craftsmanship behind some of the most impressive products made in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boeing\u2019s PAC-3 Seeker is made in the company\u2019s Huntsville facility. The seeker component allows the Patriot air defense system\u2019s interceptors to identify, track and defeat threats, including hostile aircraft and ballistic and cruise missiles, according to Boeing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boeing has been in Alabama for more than 60 years and is currently one of the largest aerospace companies in the state, employing more than 3,220 people, Boeing said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This year\u2019s competition saw more than 130,000 votes cast, with 44 entries representing over 10 industry sectors, including aerospace, food and beverage, chemical, pulp and paper, and iron and steel. The four finalists \u2014 Evonik, A.C. Legg, Boeing, and Essity \u2014 showcased Alabama\u2019s depth of manufacturing excellence, each with a product that represents the state\u2019s ingenuity and global reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThis competition not only celebrates the incredible products made right here in Alabama, it\u2019s a testament to the people, companies and communities driving innovation across our state,\u201d said Jon Barganier, president and CEO of Manufacture Alabama. \u201cCongratulations to all of this year\u2019s finalists and our 2025 winner!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to manufacture the PAC-3 Seeker\u2014an essential component of the world\u2019s premier air defense system\u2014right here in Alabama,\u201d said Jim Bryan, director of Boeing Integrated Air and Missile Defense. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be recognized, and we\u2019re grateful to our talented teammates in Huntsville who consistently deliver this lifesaving capability for the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">service members and the civilians around the world who rely on it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"zox-post-ad-wrap\"><span class=\"zox-ad-label\">Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama campaign highlights the vital role of manufacturing in Alabama\u2019s economy and seeks to elevate public awareness of the diverse, high-quality products made in communities across the state.<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">To learn more about the competition and view the full list of participants, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.almanufacturingmadness.com\/\"><span class=\"s3\">www.almanufacturingmadness.com.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manufacture Alabama says they are proud to announce that the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Seeker, manufactured by Boeing in Huntsville, has been crowned the 2025 \u201cCoolest Thing Made in Alabama\u201d following the conclusion of the statewide Manufacturing Madness competition. 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