Weyerhaeuser Has Further Plans for Right to Work Louisiana

Weyerhaeuser is investing $96.2 million in order to make significant updates to its current lumber mill located in Right to Work Winn Parish, Louisiana. This investment will cover the cost of modernizing and decarbonizing the mill. As a result of this expansion, the company will also create 157 new jobs. So this is exciting news for the area!

From Area Development Magazine:

“This investment is a testament to each employee here at Dodson. […] It reflects their personal commitment to the highest level of performance, both operational and safety. We’ve been working very hard on this project, and we’re excited for the sustained benefits it will bring to our people, our operations, and the Dodson and Winn Parish communities.” […]

“We are proud to announce another multimillion-dollar investment in our state’s booming timber industry, demonstrating yet again how our state’s groundbreaking Climate Action Plan is driving economic growth across a wide range of industries. […] Weyerhaeuser’s reinvestment in its Dodson facility is a win not only for Winn Parish and Louisiana’s vibrant agribusiness sector, but also the rural communities whose workers rely on the hundreds of existing jobs this modernization will preserve.” […]

“Weyerhaeuser is and has been a major contributor to the economies of Dodson, Winn Parish, and the greater Central Louisiana region. […] The announcement of a $96.2 million new investment for facility and equipment upgrades means that Weyerhaeuser will retain 157 good-paying jobs, continuing the company’s role as a leader in regional economic impact.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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