By james art 
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A company is investing millions of dollars in expanding its original facility in St. Elena.
Southland Steel Fabricators, 251 Greensburg St., “invested $25 million to add 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space and acquire cutting-edge welding technology,” according to a news release from Louisiana Economic Development.
“Southland Steel Fabricators is excited to begin this next phase of growth at our original facility in Greensburg,” said Southland President and CEO Joey Lombardo.
The expansion is expected to increase robotic welding capacity by 50% and double the facility’s material handling capabilities to meet growing demand for manufactured steel.
Eighty direct new jobs are expected to be created over the next three years with an average annual salary of $60,000, according to Southland Steel Fabricators Inc. LED said the project is expected to create 117 indirect new jobs.
Construction is expected to begin in mid-2025 and continue into next year.
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See statements about the expansion from state and local leaders.
“Southland’s second expansion project announcement this year speaks volumes for this company’s commitment to our state and the ways manufacturing projects impact our economy. We thank them for continuing to create economic opportunity in our rural communities by strengthening Louisiana’s robust supply chains for essential consumer and industrial goods.”
World Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois
“We are excited about the expansion of Southland Steel Fabricators in Greensburg. We are celebrating this announcement together with our partners at St. Helena Parish and offer our continued support to Southland Steel as they strengthen their footprint in our region.”
Baton Rouge Chamber President and CEO Lori Melancon
“We are thrilled that Southland Steel Fabricators has chosen to expand its facility in Greensburg, enhancing local manufacturing capacity and creating new opportunities for our workforce. Southland is a big advantage for St. Helena Parish and we look forward to seeing the company continue to expand in our region.”
St. Helena Economic Development Executive Virginia Bell
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