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Quality Companies plans new Jeanerette plant and Youngsville expansion

The July announcement separates 125 proposed new jobs from 174 retained positions.

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Event date: 2026-07-16 (day)

Quality Companies planned more than $7 million in manufacturing investment across Jeanerette and Youngsville, Louisiana Economic Development reported on July 16, 2026.

The two locations have different roles. Jeanerette’s new facility would fabricate industrial equipment and assemble electrical components. Youngsville’s existing operation was adding an alloy shop specializing in stainless-steel fabrication, according to LED.

The employment figures also describe different commitments. LED reported 125 expected new direct jobs in Jeanerette, averaging $59,173 annually, and 174 existing positions to be retained in Youngsville. Its additional estimate of 223 indirect jobs brings the projected regional total to 348 new opportunities; those are not 348 positions at the company.

LED said Youngsville construction and equipment installation began in January. Jeanerette construction began in July, with completion and operations anticipated by the end of 2026.

The state’s offer included $800,000 for infrastructure improvements, along with workforce assistance. LED also said the company was expected to participate in tax-exemption and hiring-incentive programs.

The announcement describes added fabrication capacity at two Acadiana sites. Its schedules and employment commitments remain targets, rather than evidence that the plant has opened or all positions have been filled.

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