ESP Valve nears completion of Gonzales expansion
ESP Valve in Gonzales is nearing the completion of a 35,000-squarefoot facility designed to support large-scale valve repair, control valve automation and rapid turnaround planning...
A $1B bet on Louisiana growth puts pressure on power bills
Entergy is preparing to return to the Louisiana Public Service Commission in 2026 with another round of billion-dollar transmission proposals as electricity demand surges across...
Hyundai reassures the community of its commitment to historic protections
Following a USA Today Network report that Modeste area community members were concerned the proposed multibillion-dollar Hyundai Steel mill could disturb area cultural and historic sites,...
FloWorks acquires Kenner’s Cranford Equipment
FloWorks International has acquired filtration products distributor Cranford Equipment Co. of Kenner, company officials announced last week. The flow control product distributor said the...
See the Capital Region’s biggest announcements of 2025
It’s been a big year for economic development in Louisiana, and the Capital Region is no exception. In case you need a refresher, these are...
LED celebrates a record year for economic development in Louisiana
The year 2025 has shaped up to be the largest for investment and job creation in Louisiana’s history, Louisiana Economic Development says.
More than $61...
An $850M rare earth minerals refining facility is planned for St. James Parish
ElementUSA will invest $850 million to build a rare earth and critical minerals refining facility in St. James Parish, a project aimed at strengthening...
Critics challenge the lack of transparency in Louisiana’s industrial deals
Louisiana’s economic development push is moving at “lightning speed”—but not everyone is celebrating, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
At a rarely attended state agency rules hearing last week, residents...
PALA promotes Adam Landry to head industrial subsidiary
PALA Group CEO Scott Barringer announced this week that Adam Landry has been promoted to president of its industrial construction subsidiary, PALA-Interstate. In the...
Hyundai is pushing forward with US expansion plans
Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on its U.S. manufacturing push even after a turbulent year marked by political whiplash, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The automaker...
