Ascentek invests $50M to build manufacturing assistance facility in Louisiana
Ascentek, Inc. has announced plans to build a new manufacturing assistance facility and expand operations at its existing production and distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company, which specializes in fluid and lubricant technology, is investing $50 million in the project and will create 91 new direct jobs while retaining 105 current positions.
The new facility will span 270,000 square feet and will include advanced high-speed production, material handling, and storage equipment to improve efficiencies in manufacturing industrial fluids, lubricants, and chemicals. The facility will sit alongside the company’s location at 7699 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and will incorporate infrastructure improvements to boost both operational capabilities and community safety. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the investment will result in 247 additional indirect jobs, for a total of 338 new potential jobs in the region. The company will receive support from LED, including access to LED FastStart workforce development, and is expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Chad Baker, President and CEO, Ascentek, said, “The buildout of our new manufacturing assistance facility and the improvements we’re making to our existing facility in Shreveport not only broaden the ways we can support our customers but reinforce our commitment to the Shreveport community. Between job creation, economic stimulation and future growth, Ascentek is here to create a unique working environment for every teammate that joins the Ascentek family.”
Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, Shreveport, added, “Ascentek’s $50 million investment is a tremendous vote of confidence in Shreveport’s future. This expansion will not only bring new, high-quality jobs to our city but also improve critical infrastructure and reinforce our reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing. We’re proud to support a company that’s growing with purpose and choosing to do so right here in our community.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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