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VRC Metal Systems Plans Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Maintenance Operations

09/26/2025
Repair technology company VRC Metal Systems plans to establish operations in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The $1.56 million project is expected to create 21 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a new maintenance facility for B-52 aircraft and ground equipment at Barksdale Air Force.

“This is a great milestone in a long-standing relationship between VRC and Air Force Global Strike Command and will solidify Air Force Global Strike Command leadership in equipping the warfighter with the latest in technology,” VRC Metal Systems CEO and co-founder Rob Hrabe said. “We are excited to support the warfighter and 2nd Bomb Wing mission in Louisiana because of the great nexus of military and commercial opportunities and business-friendly environment. Louisiana Economic Development and local businesses were a great help in pulling this together.”

To support the project VRC Metal Systems will participate in the state’s Quality Jobs program.

“VRC Metal Systems highlights the growing role of companies using innovative approaches to expand Louisiana’s defense and aviation sector,” noted Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “Under our 9×90 plan, we are emphasizing the importance of supporting companies that offer high-paying engineering and technical jobs that strengthen our workforce, attract specialized talent and create new opportunities for Louisiana residents across the state. Welcoming yet another economic win for North Louisiana – coming on the heels of Meta and Radiance Technologies’ decision to invest in the region – exemplifies LED’s commitment to ensuring every community in the state has access to proud, good-paying jobs.”

VRC Metal Systems is a Veteran-owned company that specializes in advanced high-pressure cold spray technology for metal repair and additive manufacturing. The company designs and manufactures its own cold spray equipment and serves various industries, including aerospace, defense, and commercial, offering solutions for coating, repairing, and building metal parts to extend their lifespan and reduce costs without heat-related damage.

“We welcome the spotlight this brings to Barksdale Air Force Base and Northwest Louisiana. BAFB is not only a great asset to have, it is one that we must continue to leverage for other opportunities such as VRC Metal Systems,” North Louisiana Economic Partnership President and CEO Justyn Dixon added. “Congrats to BRF for its continued success with small business and its work with BAFB.”

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