Industrial construction will boost Baton Rouge economy over next two years
Renewed activity in the industrial construction sector is expected to help boost the Baton Rouge metro area economy in the coming two years, contributing...
The petrochemical industry is booming. Oil prices are rebounding. So why is Louisiana’s economy...
Like a rock tossed into a pond, the expansive industry in Louisiana has a nearly immeasurable ripple effect on the economy. This is particularly...
Bell Helicopter closing Lafayette Assembly Center
Bell Helicopter is closing its Lafayette Assembly Center.
The move comes as Louisiana Economic Development is terminating its Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the company and...
Above and beyond: Environmental integrity
The general public does not typically associate the petrochemical industry with environmental mindfulness. On the contrary, much of the descriptive language these days portrays industry as...
Executive Profile: Mark Dearman
Mark Dearman
Senior Operations Director, Huntsman Polyurethanes Americas;
General Manager, Rubicon LLC
Age: 51
Hometown: Gonzales
Education: East Ascension High School and LSU
Mark Dearman leads Rubicon, a joint venture of Huntsman and...
Tariffs could spell delay or end to Fluor’s Lake Charles Methanol project
A $3.8 billion methanol project in Louisiana could be delayed or canceled if the U.S. imposes a tariff on components for a critical piece...
Shintech investing $1.49 billion in Plaquemine expansion
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Shintech Louisiana LLC announced today the company will invest $1.49 billion to develop a new production facility and expand...
Strong petrochemical market igniting growth for St. Gabriel company
Heat exchange repair and fabrication company GEO Heat Exchangers is expecting 2018 to be the hottest sales year in its 21-year history.
The company anticipates...
Company News across south Louisiana’s industrial corridor [Q2 2018]
GBRIA honors safety leaders
The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc. announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Contractor Safety Excellence Awards at a banquet...
Connie Fabre: Industrial investment needs stability
Over approximately the last two years, much has been researched and written about industrial investment, the petrochemical industry and property taxes in our state....
