RoyOMartin to Make Upgrades in Right to Work Louisiana

RoyOMartin has plans to upgrade its facility soon in Right to Work Allen Parish, Louisiana. In order to cover the cost, the company is investing $30 million. They will also create 232 new jobs. So this is an exciting economic development!

From Area Development Magazine:

“Our Oakdale OSB facility has been a cornerstone of RoyOMartin since it produced the first panel in January 2007. […] Throughout the years, the facility has consistently been the safest and highest-producing OSB manufacturer in North America. With the high production rates, the press needed replacement to meet the growing market demands. Given the strong workforce, timber availability, proximity to the fastest-growing housing markets, and Louisiana’s improved economic development climate, this $30 million investment secures the Oakdale mill’s status as a world-class manufacturing facility in Allen Parish for many years to come.” […]

“RoyOMartin is a third-generation family-owned business doing business in Louisiana for more than 100 years, and I am thrilled to see this company positioning itself to thrive for many more. […] Louisiana timber has long supported the national housing industry, and so has our skilled manufacturing workforce, which continues to meet the challenge of modernization with the talent and training companies need to compete.” […]

“RoyOMartin’s modernization project is proof that our region’s wood basket is resilient and strong. […] This investment in the company’s Oakdale facility is a testament to the world-class workforce that we have in Allen Parish and in southwest Louisiana. We want to thank RoyOMartin for its investment and its commitment to the region.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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