Mid South Extrusion Upgrades Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Operations
09/20/2024
The investment will include the installation of two new blown film extrusion lines which will allow the company to increase production of polyethylene film, the thin, lightweight plastic sheeting that is used to seal and protect a wide variety of packaged industrial and consumer products. Operations are scheduled to begin by August 2025.
“This investment boosts our production capacity, allowing us to target new markets and capitalize on our momentum in the flexible packaging industry,” MSE Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mark Kent Anderson said. “Our deep appreciation for our state and community, coupled with the unwavering support from local and state officials, makes reinvestment and expansion in Monroe an obvious choice. Mid South Extrusion eagerly anticipates continued growth in Monroe for many years.”
To support the project Louisiana Economic Development (LED) offered the company an incentives package including the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart. It also includes a $500,000 performance-based grant for building modifications and utility improvements contingent upon meeting investment and payroll targets. MSE is also expected to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Enterprise Zone programs.
“Mid South Extrusion has driven economic activity and created opportunity in northeast Louisiana for nearly 40 years, and we are proud that they continue to grow in Louisiana,” noted LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “I thank MSE for its continued reinvestment and commitment to our state and best-in-class manufacturing workforce.”
Mid South Extrusion is a producer of innovative flexible film. The company serves customers in a wide array of sectors, including agriculture, consumer products, food and beverage, e-commerce and industrial applications.
“Mid South Extrusion has experienced significant growth by delivering premium quality films for its customers, while providing high-wage careers for its team members,” Grow NELA President and CEO Rob Cleveland added. “Mid South Extrusion is an anchor employer in the City of Monroe, and this new investment signifies its commitment to the city and Ouachita Parish. The Northeast Region is grateful for this significant expansion that will create new jobs and grow our tax base.”
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