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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

John H. Carter Co./ControlWorx LLC Plans Ascension Parish, Louisiana, Operations

02/15/2025
John H. Carter Co., a manufacturer and distributor of industrial equipment in the Gulf Coast, plans to establish operations in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The $69 million project is expected to create 175 jobs over the next ten years.

The investment will include the construction of a 285,000-square-foot facility that will house products and services designed to support industries that include oil and gas, refining chemical, power, renewable energy and pulp and paper production. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in early 2027.

“This new facility represents a generational investment in our company’s future and underscores our deep commitment to the people and communities of Louisiana,” Todd Gilbertson, CEO of John H. Carter Co., said. “As an employee-owned company, we are proud to continue growing right here at home and are especially grateful to the Louisiana Economic Development team for their invaluable support and partnership.”

To support the project the state offered a $590,000 Economic Development Award Program grant for infrastructure improvements, subject to approval by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation board. The company is also expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.

“This investment continues John H. Carter Co.’s longstanding commitment to ensure manufacturing and production facilities can get the products and services they need to thrive in Louisiana and across the Gulf Coast,” noted Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “This facility will ensure Louisiana’s industrial sector can operate safely and effectively by optimizing a legacy industry to lead in the future as it has in the past.”

LED offered John H. Carter Co. the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart.

“We congratulate the John H. Carter team on their growth in Gonzales,” added Lori Melancon, Baton Rouge Area Chamber president and CEO. “Not only will this project bring 175 new jobs to our community, its services and products will benefit local manufacturers and energy companies that are fueling economic opportunity in South Louisiana.”

John H. Carter Co. provides a wide range of process automation products, services and support for industrial, commercial and municipal customers.

“John H. Carter Co.’s decision to grow its operations in Ascension Parish is a huge win for our community,” said Kate MacArthur, President and CEO of Ascension Economic Development Corp. “We are proud to have played a role in making this expansion a reality and are excited to support its continued success.”

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