Premier Concrete Products, Inc. has announced a substantial investment of up to $10 million to enhance its manufacturing capabilities with a new precast concrete pipe production unit in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for precast concrete products and support infrastructure and drainage projects across the southern United States.
The project is anticipated to generate significant economic benefits, including the creation of 33 new jobs over the next decade, in addition to retaining 90 current positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates that the initiative will also spur an additional 50 indirect jobs, contributing to a potential total of 83 new jobs within the Capital Region.
The new production unit will feature advanced technologies such as a fully automated concrete batching system capable of producing multiple pipes and structures simultaneously, along with high-level curing capabilities and overhead cranes to optimize operational efficiency. Completion of the facility is slated for the end of this year, with full operational status expected shortly thereafter.
Precast concrete products offer advantages over traditional on-site casting methods by being manufactured in a controlled environment at the facility before being transported and installed at construction sites. This approach reduces costs, enhances reliability, and accelerates project timelines.
Premier Concrete Products has a longstanding presence in the region, having established its first concrete products plant in Houston in 1996 and an administrative office in Louisiana. The company expanded its operations with an automated production facility in Denham Springs along LA-16 in 2000.
To secure the expansion project in Denham Springs, Premier Concrete Products received a competitive incentives package from Louisiana Economic Development, which includes comprehensive workforce development solutions through LED FastStart. Additionally, the state has offered a $175,000 Economic Development Award Program reimbursable grant for infrastructure and building improvements, pending approval by the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation board. The company is also set to participate in Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programs.
Premier Concrete Products’ investment underscores its commitment to growth and innovation in the precast concrete industry, positioning itself to meet regional infrastructure needs while bolstering economic vitality in Livingston Parish and beyond.