Manufacturing

Yokogawa Corporation opening Baton Rouge facility in JuneĀ 

Industrial automation company Yokogawa Corporation of America, the Japanese company’s U.S. branch, today announced that a Baton Rouge location will open in June.Ā 

How Performance Contractors circumvented delays, shortagesĀ 

It was unquestionably serendipitous. A few years back, Performance Contractors in Baton Rouge began an extensive self-assessment to gain better visibility into its procurement processes.Ā 

Amtrak, freight companies clash over Gulf Coast passenger rail

A dispute between Amtrak and two freight companies could threaten implementation of New Orleans-to-Mobile passenger service.Ā 

Vidalia graphite plant to quadruple in size to supply electric cars

The Syrah graphite plant in Vidalia is set to quadruple in size to supply...

Ochsner-backed PPE manufacturing project continues growth in Acadiana

SafeSource Direct, a joint venture between the Ochsner Health System and Trax Development, announced...

Companies plan carbon capture transport to Livingston Parish

Two publicly traded companies have reached an agreement to transport industrial carbon dioxide emissions along the Mississippi River corridor from Jefferson Parish to the Baton Rouge area.Ā 
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New maritime money could fund Baton Rouge container on barge service

Portions of the funding could be used for the Baton Rouge to New Orleans Shuttle Service, which provides container-on-barge

Plug Power, Olin to establish green hydrogen plant in St. Gabriel

The first production plant, to be located in St. Gabriel, will produce 15 metric tons per day of green hydrogen.

Focus Foods moving to former Valuzzo-McDonald’s distribution plantĀ 

Baton Rouge-based Focus Foods, a meal solutions manufacturer founded in 2019, today announced a $1.7 million expansion and relocation from its Celtic Studios base of operations to a larger site in Baton Rouge.Ā 

GBRIA recognizes winners of 2022 Safety Excellence Awards

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance announced the winners of its 26th annual Safety Excellence Awards during an April 14 banquet at the L’Auberge Resort in Baton Rouge.