MMR Group opens $55 million modular systems plant in Lafayette
MMR Group has opened a new $55 million modular systems assembly facility in Lafayette, reports Lafayette Today. The 200,000-square-foot facility is expected to expand the...
Legislators could be positioning the state for major investments in aerospace
A cluster of House bills filed just before this session’s introduction deadline suggests that state leaders may be positioning Louisiana to land a major...
Why reshoring is no easy solution to U.S. supply chain disruptions
Reshoring is gaining traction as companies rethink supply chains amid geopolitical risk and disruption, but experts caution it’s not a quick fix, Fast Company writes.
Bringing manufacturing...
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...
UBE delays $700 million Waggaman battery materials plant as costs surge
Tokyo-headquartered UBE Corp. says it will push back the launch of its planned battery materials plant at Cornerstone Energy Park in Waggaman, citing soaring construction costs...
Shintech unveils a $3.4B Iberville expansion
Shintech Louisiana announced a $3.4 billion expansion of its manufacturing complex in Iberville Parish, a project expected to create more than 800 new job...
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...
First Solar expects to create nearly 40,000 jobs, contribute $7.8 billion to U.S. GDP
A new economic impact study released Monday by First Solar Inc. estimates the solar manufacturer will create nearly 40,000 jobs and contribute $7.8 billion...
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...
