Manufacturer invests $17M to add 2 blown film extrusion lines to its Louisiana plant
Mid South Extrusion (MSE) has announced plans to expand its facility in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The company, which manufactures flexible film and bags, will invest $17 million into the project, creating 21 new jobs in the process. The expansion will include the installation of two new blown film extrusion lines to support growing demand. The two new lines are expected to be operational in 2025. To help aid the project, MSE was offered an incentives package that includes the workforce development solutions of LED FastStart and a $500,000 performance-based grant for building modifications and utility improvements.
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In a recent quote, MSE Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mark Kent Anderson said, “This investment boosts our production capacity, allowing us to target new markets and capitalize on our momentum in the flexible packaging industry. Our deep appreciation for our state and community, coupled with the unwavering support from local and state officials, makes reinvestment and expansion in Monroe an obvious choice. Mid South Extrusion eagerly anticipates continued growth in Monroe for many years.”
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois added, “Mid South Extrusion has driven economic activity and created opportunity in northeast Louisiana for nearly 40 years, and we are proud that they continue to grow in Louisiana. I thank MSE for its continued reinvestment and commitment to our state and best-in-class manufacturing workforce.”
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