Syngenta to cease production of toxic herbicide at St. Gabriel facility
Multinational agriculture technology company Syngenta announced earlier this month that it will cease global production of the herbicide paraquat by the end of June,...
LED launches accelerator to help local firms win major project contracts
Louisiana Economic Development has launched a new accelerator program designed to help local companies compete for procurement opportunities tied to major projects across the...
Ecovyst to acquire sulfuric acid assets from Cornerstone Chemical
Ecovyst Inc., an integrated global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts, virgin sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid regeneration services announced that it will acquire...
See which Louisiana energy and industrial firms made Forbes’ best employers lists
Turner Industries, Entergy and ENFRA were among the Louisiana industry and energy companies Forbes named among America's best employers.
General industrial contractor Turner came in...
Gov. Landry is seeking tariff relief for Hyundai’s $5.8B steel mill in Ascension
Louisiana’s push for a $5.8 billion Hyundai steel facility is colliding with national trade politics, The Center Square writes.
Gov. Jeff Landry privately asked the Trump administration...
Louisiana Chemical Association CEO says Cancer Alley is a myth
Speaking Wednesday to the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Chemical Association President and CEO David Cresson discussed the “hard truths” facing the state’s chemical...
Ascension economic development leader details what’s fueling parish’s rise
Ascension Parish’s rise as one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing economic engines is the result of long-term planning, infrastructure strategy and coordinated leadership, according to Kate...
Chalmette career expo to showcase advanced manufacturing, aerospace
The Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Expo & Career Fair will be held at the Fredric Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette on March 27 from 12-5...
These Louisiana contractors earned spots on ABC’s ‘Top Performers’ list
Louisiana-based construction contractors snagged top honors, accounting for four out of the top five spots on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Top Performers...
Meta signs $6 billion fiber-optic cable agreement
Meta has signed a multiyear agreement worth up to $6 billion to buy fiber-optic cable from Corning, accelerating the build-out of U.S. data centers...
