Manufacturing

Will Louisiana industry be a leader in the energy transition?

Louisiana industry’s movement away from traditional forms of energy has begun. Biofuels, hydrogen, green ammonia, and the utilization of carbon dioxide are each getting their own attention, but the pace in which they’ll become reality is up for debate.

BRAC canvas trip: How Greenville transformed from a textiles capital to an auto hub

For more than a century, Greenville, South Carolina, and its surrounding counties formed what...

Port NOLA moving forward on new container terminal in St. Bernard Parish

The Port of New Orleans says progress is being made on the planned $1.5...

Oxbow Rum Distillery aims to be a pioneer in the craft rum business 

Louisiana native Olivia Stewart never expected to live in her home state again. She had built a career in the New York art world and generally loved the work.

Distilling the Oxbow story

Olivia Stewart never figured her fight to save the family-owned Oxbow Rum Distillery would make her a pioneer in the premium craft rum business.

Avian flu outbreak not affecting local Thanksgiving turkey supply so far

The latest avian flu outbreak has not affected the local supply of Thanksgiving turkeys yet, says Associated Grocers corporate public relations specialist Roeshawn Peters.
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As shipping costs continue to rise, companies make moves to adjust

Rising shipping costs are primed to squeeze profits for businesses of all sizes this...

Companies along 10/12 corridor embracing culture of change

The industrial market is changing, and some Louisianans are finding opportunities in that change. Economic volatility, environmental mandates, geopolitics and a variety of other factors are prompting companies to innovate and adapt in order to survive.

Shell, Huntsman, Georgia-Pacific seeking new ITEP exemptions

Shell Chemical’s planned $512 million lubricant plant at its existing facility in Geismar headlines the Capital Region projects seeking Industrial Tax Exemption Program relief from local property taxes. 

Local chemical logistics provider LMR acquired by Grammer Logistics

Baton Rouge-based transportation company Logistics Management Resources Inc., or LMR, has been acquired by Grammer Logistics.