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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

PALA Interstate Expands Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Operations

08/11/2025
PALA Interstate LLC, an industrial construction firm specializing in metal fabrication, plans to expand its operations in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The $1.9 million project is expected to create 14 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of an approximately 6,000-square-foot paint and blasting facility at the company’s existing SME site. Operations are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026.

“We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new paint and blasting business, alongside the expansion of services within our ASME fabrication facility. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance our operational capabilities and provide comprehensive solutions to our valued customers,” PALA Group President and CEO Scott Barringer said. “This investment will not only improve our service offerings but also ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in our operations.”

To support the project Louisiana Economic Development (LED) offered an incentive project including the workforce development solutions of LED FastStart. The company is also expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption program.

“PALA Interstate has been a valued Louisiana company for more than 50 years, and this expansion underscores the power of our homegrown businesses,” noted Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “Louisiana Economic Development is placing elevated focus on the companies already driving growth in our state, and PALA’s continued investment reflects the strength of our industrial sector and the talent of the Capital Region’s workforce. We look forward to supporting their next chapter of success.”

PALA Interstate LLC, part of The PALA Group, is an industrial contractor specializing in turnkey industrial construction solutions. The company provides services such as new construction, tank maintenance, storage tank and vessel design/fabrication, and pressure vessel design, fabrication, and repair.

“Congratulations to PALA on their continued expansion in Livingston Parish,” Baton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEO Lori Melancon added. “We appreciate PALA’s commitment to its employees and the growth of our regional economy.”

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