Koppers Utility and Industrial Products Establishes in Right to Work Louisiana

Koppers Utility and Industrial Products is establishing a new facility soon in Right to Work Vernon Parish, Louisiana. The company is the second largest producers of utility poles in America. In order to cover the costs, the company is investing a total of $17 million toward the project. They also plan to create 38 new jobs. So this is an exciting economic development!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are excited to invest in this new Leesville site as we continue to expand our pole and piling business into underserved markets. […] Leesville is uniquely situated to enable us to do just that. While this site will initially feed the Texas market, we hope to eventually add additional capacity to also feed the Midwest utility markets. We look forward to being a part of the welcoming Leesville community.†[…]

“With abundant natural resources and a ready workforce, Louisiana’s rural communities continue to demonstrate the advantages they have to offer new and expanding businesses. […] I thank Koppers for choosing Louisiana to expand its U.S. operations, and welcome the economic activity this project will stimulate and the new jobs it will create for the hard-working people in Leesville and Vernon Parish.†[…]

“We are very happy to join our partners in Vernon Parish in welcoming Koppers to our region. […] Building on our amazing forestry resources, this plant will make a meaningful positive impact both in its construction and ongoing operations. Congratulations to all.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.