Protégé Industrial Partners, a local group that develops and invests in industrial real estate, has acquired a 71,000-square-foot distribution facility in Port Allen from its out-of-state owners for $7.8 million.
Construction and maintenance services provider Great River Industries will move its Louisiana operations from Gonzales to Geismar as part of plans to expand the company.
Business Hall of Fame: Homer Knost played a role in the launching of more than 100 companies in his 80-year business career, including Arkel International.