BBP has announced plans to expand operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by building a new facility to better accommodate growing customer demand. The company, which specializes in automation solutions, will invest $4.2 million into the project, creating 75 new jobs over the next 10 years. The new plant will feature a crane spanning the length of the facility, automated valve assembly work cells, vertical warehousing and a sensor assembly area. To help support the project, Luisiana offered BBP an incentives package, which includes the workforce development solutions of LED FastStart. Operations are expected to begin in June 2024.
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In a recent quote, BBP President Scott Romero said, “As we move forward with our expansion endeavors, I am proud to announce the construction of our new manufacturing facility and the expansion of our headquarters in Baton Rouge. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for our company as we aim to enhance our capabilities and better serve our customers. Louisiana has been the cornerstone of our operations since 1990, and our decision to expand our manufacturing reaffirms our confidence in the region’s potential and our dedication to fostering economic prosperity.”
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