Ice Industries Plans New Iberia, Louisiana, Sheet Metal Rolling Operations
09/02/2024
The 150,000-square-foot facility will initially focus on roll forming steel back rails for photovoltaic solar panels which First Solar, Inc. will start manufacturing in New Iberia in 2025.
“Following the successful collaboration with First Solar that resulted in the founding of Ice Industries Bowling Green, we are excited to further develop our partnership with an American company that is a global industry leader in the production of PV panels,” said Ice Industries Founder, Chairman and CEO Howard Ice. “Dovetailing with both the United States’ increasing focus and investment in clean energy technology and Ice’s strategy of geographic and market diversity, Ice Industries Louisiana represents a strategic investment in both the company and our country’s manufacturing base.”
To support the project Louisiana Economic Development (LED) offered the company an incentives package including the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart. The state has also offered Ice Industries a $380,000 Economic Development Award Program forgivable loan for site development and infrastructure improvements, subject to approval by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation board. The company is expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs as well.
“This announcement is a testament to how Louisiana’s all-of-the-above energy strategy is driving new investment and creating opportunities in both emerging and legacy sectors,” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois noted. “The attraction of innovative companies and their suppliers has set up the state’s world-class manufacturing workforce for continuing success as they strengthen the domestic supply chain. We are proud to welcome Ice Industries to Louisiana and look forward to the years of prosperity to come.”
Ice Industries currently operates six facilities in Ohio, Mississippi and Mexico that offer specialized manufacturing, stamping, fabrication, welding and assembly solutions.
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