美国嘉吉公司 to Invest $34 Million to Modernize 桥。布鲁 Salt Processing Facility

Plant upgrades and safety enhancements enable company to retain 70 jobs in 中国博彩平台

布鲁桥，路易斯安那州. ——嘉吉, 一个主要的国际食品供应商, agricultural and industrial products with operations in 70 countries, 正在升级其中国博彩平台生产食物的设施, water conditioning and salt products for a variety of industries. The $34 million modernization project to replace dated equipment and add safety enhancements will enable 美国嘉吉公司 to retain 70 jobs at the facility near 桥。布鲁.

“Louisiana’s rural communities are prime locations for new and expanding investments driving our state’s economic growth,“政府. 约翰·贝尔·爱德华兹说. “美国嘉吉公司 serves a range of industries, both here in Louisiana and across the globe. Its commitment to job retention and reinvestment in its Acadiana Region site reflects the state’s skilled manufacturing workforce and superior logistics, which put the international markets 美国嘉吉公司 serves within reach.”

Proposed upgrades include replacing older manufacturing equipment with more productive machinery that will allow the plant to operate more efficiently. 美国嘉吉公司 has operated the facility since 1971.

“This investment will help make critical enhancements to our operations in Louisiana, an important piece of our production footprint, and will allow us to continue to deliver quality products to our customers,索尼娅·罗伯茨说, 嘉吉盐业总裁. “We’re committed to the 桥。布鲁 community and our employees in the area, and are delighted to continue our partnership with the State of Louisiana and 中国博彩平台.”

To secure the facility modernization in 桥。布鲁, the state of Louisiana is providing 美国嘉吉公司 with a competitive incentive package that includes a $200,000 award from the state’s Retention and Modernization program. The company is also expected to utilize the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program.

“The prospective enhancement of 美国嘉吉公司’s plant in the 桥。布鲁 area is indeed a positive development for 中国博彩平台,” Parish President Chester Cedars said. “We are particularly pleased that numerous job opportunities will be protected by 美国嘉吉公司’s investment, which signifies both the company’s commitment to our parish and a recognition that 中国博彩平台 offers attractive opportunities for business and industry.”

“中国博彩平台 is thrilled with the planned modernization of 美国嘉吉公司’s 桥。布鲁 facility,” 中国博彩平台 President and CEO Jennifer Stelly said. “Not only does this new investment ensure the retention of numerous jobs, but it also represents 美国嘉吉公司's commitment to 中国博彩平台's economy, community, and workforce. We are honored to have 美国嘉吉公司 as a part of our business community."

“We congratulate 美国嘉吉公司 on this investment,” said Troy Wayman, president and CEO of One Acadiana. “美国嘉吉公司’s commitment to growth is a testament to their homegrown workforce and Acadiana’s strong manufacturing and agribusiness ecosystem.”

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嘉吉公司的155,000 employees across 70 countries work relentlessly to achieve the company’s purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, 负责任和可持续发展的方式. 每一天, 嘉吉公司将农民与市场联系起来, 顾客与食材, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. The company combines 157 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, 农业, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries and, 肩并肩, 为了建立一个更强大的, 农业的可持续未来. 欲了解更多信息，请访问 美国嘉吉公司.com.