Manufacturing

Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in hearing-loss case a big victory for industry

Employees who work in loud environments and suffer gradual hearing loss as a result...

Dismukes bullish on south Louisiana industrial expansion despite dashed oil prices

While the rapid decline in oil prices in recent months has sent shock waves...

The West Coast port strike hits home for some Baton Rouge businesses

(Photo by AP Photo: Rail cars are staged as a ship sits docked at...

KC Kayaks evolves from kayak maker to plastics thermoformer

(Photography by Brian Baiamonte) What began as a casual spring fishing trip among friends soon...

Dan Borné outlines threats to Louisiana’s industrial expansion boom

While leaders of the state’s chemical industry remain optimistic about the future of the...

10/12: How does oil’s price plunge affect south Louisiana industrial expansion?

In a state well-accustomed to the fickle behavior of commodities, big swings in oil...
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10/12: Entergy plans for new industry power needs in Louisiana

On Jan. 26, Entergy Louisiana held a grand opening for Ninemile 6, a $655 million...

10/12: Sasol brings major contractors together with potential subcontractors for ethane plant opportunity

By Erin Z. Bass On Feb. 9, Sasol announced the appointment of six major Louisiana...

10/12: Capital Region transportation woes already causing headaches for industry

The Capital Region’s industrial corridors have long had traffic issues. But Tom Yura, who...

10/12: Louisiana’s workforce challenges remain serious, but college-industry partnerships and other initiatives help to staff industrial boom

INDUSTRY GOES TO SCHOOL: As part of a college-industry partnership created through the WISE...