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With a career in industrial and business reporting spanning decades, Sam Barnes has established himself as a trusted voice across South Louisiana. In addition to being a regular contributor to Business Report, he serves as editor of 10/12 Industry Report, a twice-annual publication covering Louisiana’s rapidly expanding industrial sector. Barnes has a unique blend of journalistic experience and corporate business acumen, having earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and MBA from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

Hitting a wall: Only technology can take industrial maintenance to next level

Dow found itself battling the law of diminishing returns in its decadeslong quest to...

LSU researchers studying benefits of robotics technology in construction industry

Two LSU professors hope their current research could one day turn robotic exoskeletons into...

LSU researchers studying benefits of robotics technology in construction industry

Two LSU professors hope their current research could one day turn robotic exoskeletons into...

Get to know LOGA President Mike Moncla

Mike Moncla is no stranger to hardship. Like most oilfield service companies, Moncla Energy...

After year of delays, industrial maintenance work forecast to surge  

When COVID-19 decimated the demand for fuels, the first reaction by industry was to...

What does energy’s evolution mean for Louisiana?

It’s a hotly debated subject, to be sure, but most would agree that a...

ExxonMobil’s virtual reality training takes off

It has been under development for some time, so chalk up ExxonMobil’s virtual reality...

Biden’s environmental agenda creates regulatory whiplash for industry

As President Biden’s slate of Cabinet picks began to crystallize over the past several...

Virtually as good as being there for ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil is implementing realistic virtual reality modules to assist with both plant construction and on-site operations.

Biden administration means regulatory whiplash for industry

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks—and his early regulatory actions—aren’t being well-received by industry, but the outlook is far from dire.
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