Manufacturing

Baton Rouge industry will feel impact if there’s a rail strike

Government officials and businesses are bracing for the possibility of a nationwide rail strike that would paralyze shipments of everything from crude and clothing to cars,

Baton Rouge port saw 24% increase in ship traffic in 2021 

Traffic and tonnage through the Port of Greater Baton Rouge increased significantly in 2021...

Three Roll Estate rebrands to Oxbow Rum Distillery, rolls out new products

Downtown Baton Rouge distillery Three Roll Estate has officially changed its name to Oxbow...

Louisiana on notice after failing to submit clean air plan to EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued formal notices last week to Louisiana and 14...

ICYMI: Synthetic rubber manufacturer investing $22M in Geismar facility

Synthetic rubber manufacturer Lion Elastomers has invested $22 million to construct a new multilevel...

Gulf fabricators embrace offshore wind, but region in no hurry to ditch rigs

Welders and machinists from Louisiana and Texas are building the nation’s first offshore wind...
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Plant leaders share their reliability and resiliency strategies

A number of unplanned events can impact a plant’s reliability and resiliency in south...

Supply chain bottlenecks move inland to warehouses 

The struggle for shipping capacity that has been a hallmark of pandemic-era snarled supply...

LSU researchers working on ways to maximize trucking industry 

An LSU professor is researching how to retool the supply chain and trucking industry to maximize safety and profits, according to the university. 

Ag commissioner: Deeper Mississippi River will boost Capital Region economy

Deepening the Mississippi River’s navigation channel from 45 to 50 feet from the mouth of the river to Baton Rouge will boost the region’s economy, says Mike Strain, Louisiana’s agriculture and forestry commissioner.