PALA Interstate LLC, an industrial construction firm specializing in metal fabrication, announced a $1.9 million investment in a new paint and blasting shop and expansion at its Livingston Parish ASME facility to enhance its construction services and heavy fabrication business.
PALA is expected to create 14 direct new jobs and retain 35 current positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 26 indirect new jobs, for a total of 75 potential new jobs.
The company plans to purchase new equipment for the existing 70,000-square-foot fabrication facility, including an additional plate and angle roller. The new paint and blasting shop, which will be located on the same property at 30875 Strawberry Lane, will span about 6,000 square feet and sit on the company’s 37-acre property. Read more.
