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MMR Group Plans Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Assembly Operations

10/14/2025
Electrical and instrumentation contractor MMR Group plans to establish assembly operations in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The $55.2 million project is expected to create 196 jobs over the next ten years.

The investment will include the purchase of an existing facility located at 939 West Pont Des Mouton Road which will allow the company to produce modular systems on site.

“At MMR, we are committed to excellence and scaling our business operations to meet the ever-growing needs of our clients,” said MMR President and CEO James B. “Pepper” Rutland. “In doing so, we have the unique ability to provide our core E&I capabilities alongside an in-house suite of specialty services, such as the new modular systems division. This allows us to streamline processes and assist our clients in completing complex projects within scope, budget and more efficiently.” Founded in 1991 in Baton Rouge, MMR Group has grown from a small electrical service company into the largest open-shop electrical contractor in the U.S., providing engineering, construction, maintenance and technical services for industrial and commercial clients worldwide.

To support the project the state of Louisiana offered an incentives package including a $500,000 performance-based grant for building renovations and the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart. The company is also expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and High Impact Jobs programs.

“MMR’s expansion is exactly what the Driving Louisiana Opportunity tour is all about, showcasing the companies that have long built our economy and created opportunities statewide,” Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois noted. “Our record-setting retention and expansion efforts are ensuring Louisiana companies have the confidence to reinvest and grow right here at home.”

MMR Group offers a wide range of services, including electrical construction, instrumentation, power distribution, technical services, and specialized fabrication for modular control buildings. The company serves clients in multiple markets, including but not limited to chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, power generation and development, mission critical and more.

“MMR’s decision to expand in Lafayette underscores Acadiana’s growing role in powering the industries of the future, from hyperscale data centers to advanced semiconductor manufacturing,” One Acadiana President and CEO Troy Wayman added. “This $55.2 million investment not only brings nearly 200 new high-quality jobs to our region but also reinforces the strength of the more than 3,000 jobs MMR already sustains across Louisiana. This announcement is at the core of the reason for economic development, creating and preserving jobs. We are proud to work alongside the LEDA as they continue to expand the parish’s economic base and strengthen opportunities for businesses and residents alike.”

“We are thrilled to welcome MMR Group’s state-of-the-art assembly facility to Lafayette which represents a significant milestone in LEDA’s ongoing economic diversification efforts,” said Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) President and CEO Mandi Mitchell. “This announcement builds on the momentum we’ve seen throughout 2025 since the announcement of Meta’s major investment in Louisiana. Together, these projects reinforce Lafayette’s position as a premier destination for advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries. We look forward to a long and prosperous partnership with MMR Group.”

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