BROUSSARD, La. – Aquaspersions Limited, a global manufacturer of water-based additives for the latex, paint and adhesives industries, announced it is investing at least $7.5 million to establish a new production facility in St. Martin Parish. The facility will primarily supply critical components for the growing Made in USA nitrile glove industry, including SafeSource Direct’s […]
LAFAYETTE, La. – Tides Medical, a producer of skin graft products distributed nationwide for use in the treatment of chronic or difficult-to-heal wounds, announced it is investing $1.5 million to upgrade its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Lafayette. The expansion will allow the company to increase production of its amniotic skin substitutes to meet […]
The Louisiana Economic Development has awarded the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) $920,000 to develop a new visual arts and film production program through its Entertainment Development Fund. This initiative will not only renew filmmakers’ interest in using the region for upcoming films and movies but the program’s state-of-the-art technology will also attract […]
There is no secret to building prosperity, it’s just the result of a lot of good, well thought out decisions. Every company’s contributions have an impact on economic development, but one company on its own can’t shift the fortunes of an entire region. Becoming a prime destination for new businesses is bigger than any one […]
One of 21 national winners chosen by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will allow 25 partner organizations to develop energy innovation across the state This morning, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $50 million federal grant to H2theFuture, a 25-organization partnership with representation from across South Louisiana. H2theFuture will develop a new energy […]
Cargill, a major international supplier of food, agricultural and industrial products with operations in 70 countries, is upgrading its St. Martin Parish facility that produces food, water conditioning and salt products for a variety of industries. The $34 million modernization project to replace dated equipment and add safety enhancements will enable Cargill to retain 70 […]
The global increase in demand for energy may present new challenges for the industry, but the workforce of South Louisiana is proving equal to the task. There has never been a shortage of challenges in the global energy industry, and the current state of the market is certainly no exception. Global conflicts, economic uncertainty, and […]
NEW IBERIA, La. – Aviation Exteriors Louisiana, which has long specialized in the painting of commercial aircraft, will add aircraft maintenance and conversion services with an expansion at its Iberia Parish facility. With the addition, Aviation Exteriors will create 100 new direct jobs at an average annual salary of $56,867, plus benefits, while retaining 83 […]
LAFAYETTE, La. – ASH Industries, a custom molding manufacturer that produces specialized products ranging from surgical devices to laser light show components, will invest $5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish facility. The project will create 85 new direct jobs with an average annual salary of $40,600 plus benefits while retaining 67 jobs. Louisiana Economic […]
JENNINGS, La. – Louisiana Economic Development recognized Jefferson Davis Parish as the state’s newest Louisiana Development Ready Community in a presentation Friday at the Gator Chateau. The parish becomes the 51st participant in the community development program, now in its 14th year. The Louisiana Development Ready Communities program helps participants become more competitive for new […]
