A $1.9 billion contractor welcomed local business executives, elected officials and members of the military to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new 35,000 square foot office in Huntsville.
Akima, a leading provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, is expanding its footprint in the defense, aerospace and technology sectors on the heels of President Donald Trump announcing that U.S. Space Command is officially coming to Huntsville.
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According to Bill Monet, president and CEO of Akima, there is no better place to grow the company's operations than the Rocket City.
“Huntsville has long been at the heart of America’s defense and space industries, and Akima is proud to expand here in a way that supports both our customers and the community,” said Monet. “This investment strengthens our ability to deliver for our federal partners, creates new opportunities for talented professionals in the region and reflects our long-term commitment to the Rocket City.”
The new facility will improve Akima’s ability to deliver mission-essential solutions and create high-quality jobs in Huntsville. The move will allow the company to expand its local workforce in aerospace, IT, engineering, logistics and mission support.
Additionally, Akima provides facility support expertise, including engineering and environmental services and facility and equipment maintenance for tenants that include the U.S. Army Materiel Command, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Space and Missile Defense Command, numerous Program Executive Offices, as well as components of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Missile Defense Agency. Additionally, the company provides specialized technology expertise, along with training and field support for analytical software, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Akima is a member of organizations including the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, the National Space Club, the Night Stalkers Association, and the North Alabama Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers and remains actively involved in local events with the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) and the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA).
Attendees of the event included Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission chairman Mac McCutcheon, U.S. Army service members, officials from the FBI, representatives from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, industry partners and various company employees.
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