Birdon America Has Plans for Right to Work Louisiana
Birdon America has plans to expand in Right to Work Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. In order to cover the cost, the company is investing a total of $3.3 million toward the project. And as a result of this expansion, they will also create 25 new jobs.
From Area Development Magazine:
“Louisiana is a major hub for shipbuilding in America. […] It made sense to grow in this area based on the history of the workforce, supply chain availability for shipbuilding and geographic proximity to bodies of water. Birdon’s commitment to helping grow the defense industry base is shown by over 98% of our suppliers are U.S. companies and 70% of the contract will be performed by small businesses, many of them in Louisiana.” […]
“Birdon America’s decision to stay and grow in Louisiana to help build the vessels that protect our ports is a testament to the economic impact of Louisiana’s longstanding support for the U.S. military and national defense. […] A billion-dollar defense contract, high-paying new engineering jobs and the local expansion of a respected global employer demonstrate what is possible for maritime companies doing business in our state.” […]
“We celebrate the expansion of Birdon America’s facility and continued commitment to Jefferson Parish. […] This investment not only reinforces Louisiana’s proud shipbuilding legacy but also brings new manufacturing jobs to our region, fueling economic growth and opportunity. Birdon America’s commitment to innovation will be made possible by two of the state’s most valuable business incentives that focus on local job creation.”
“The Birdon America expansion is a significant retention success for Jefferson Parish. […] Not only will Birdon’s continued investment in our community create new jobs and partnership opportunities, but also it reinforces our position as a global leader in the engineering and defense industries. We are proud to support Birdon America’s growth in Jefferson Parish.”
AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE
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