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North Louisiana Workforce: Productive, Loyal, Strong Work Ethic

North Louisiana's workers are unmatched in their productivity, high retention rate, strong work ethic and willingness to help their employers succeed. Companies based in North Louisiana often credit much of their success to their eager and skilled employees. A stable workforce - experienced in manufacturing processes - provides the continuity that companies need to maintain the quality of their goods and services. Additional workforce training and marketing resources ensure our workers are job ready.

Employer Testimonials 

Pratt Paper, LLC Shreveport, Louisiana After an extensive evaluation process which involved several states, Australian based Pratt Industries ultimately chose Shreveport-Bossier, La. as the location for its $160 million recycled paper mill and material recovery facility.  One of the deciding factors that tipped the company's decision toward North Louisiana is the workforce. "The quality of the workforce here in North Louisiana is outstanding. They're hardworking, productive and familiar with heavy manufacturing processes.  In just six months, our workforce of 120 employees has already reached its production milestones."     Ed Kersey, Operations Manager

Gardner Denver Thomas Monroe, Louisiana The decision should have been a "no-brainer." When Gardner Denver Thomas was faced with the difficult decision of closing one of its North American plants, simple logic would have dictated shutting down its smaller facility in Monroe, Louisiana.  However, a coalition of state, regional and local leaders rallied together to change the company's mind.  "The reason why Gardner Denver Thomas decided to close our larger Sheboygan, Wisconsin plant and expand in North Louisiana was because of the people.  I've never met more change-driven and committed workers.  Their attitudes, efforts and energy convinced the leadership to consolidate operations in North Louisiana so the entire Gardner Devner Thomas enterprise can benefit from the positive atmosphere and culture."  Rick Swoboda, former North American Director of Manufacturing

Frymaster Shreveport, Louisiana Frymaster, a world leading manufacturer of commercial deep fat fryers for the food service industry, is based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Frymaster employs over 600 workers who operate two manufacturing facilities.  "One of the factors critical to the success of Frymaster is our loyal, effective, and productive workforce. Our employees on average have been with the company for 15 years.  The stability of our well-trained workforce allows us to establish long-term relationships with customers and suppliers and be very effective in what we do.  Louisiana is a right-to-work state, and workers are amenable to working in a nonunion environment.     David Mosteller, General Manager