Something in the air: Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate its new air separation unit at its Geismar plant. The new unit produces high-purity oxygen, nitrogen and argon for customers along Air Liquide’s Mississippi River Pipeline System and for a range of industries, including oil refining, metals, chemicals, health care, and others. The increased production capacity will enable Air Liquide to expand its customer base while further supporting industrial growth and economic development in the state, the company says.
Are you ready? Mayor Kip Holden and the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness are urging Baton Rougeans to attend Red Stick Ready Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to help get prepared for all disasters, especially hurricanes. Booths will be set up throughout the first floor of the Mall of Louisiana, with most located beneath the food court. Local, state, federal and private agencies are teaming up to hand out information, speak with residents, present preparedness tips and give away essential items.
Way down in old Virginny: Bill Maloney is bringing two Republican Party stars to West Virginia as he ramps up his campaign against Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. Gov. Bobby Jindal will be in Morgantown for a private fundraiser Tuesday evening, while former presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be in Charleston for a private party on Thursday. Tickets for the events are $500 to 1,000 per person, depending on whether supporters want a private reception and photographs.
