MONROE, La. – Mid South Extrusion, a flexible film and bag manufacturer, announced it is investing $17 million at its facility in Ouachita Parish to install two new state-of-the-art blown film extrusion lines to support growing demand from customers.
The company expects to create 21 direct new jobs while retaining 189 current positions in the state. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in 45 indirect new jobs, for a total of 66 potential new jobs in the Northeast Region.
“Mid South Extrusion has driven economic activity and created opportunity in northeast Louisiana for nearly 40 years, and we are proud that they continue to grow in Louisiana,” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said. “I thank MSE for its continued reinvestment and commitment to our state and best-in-class manufacturing workforce.”