Quality Companies is betting big on Acadiana, rolling out a more than $7 million expansion that stretches from Jeanerette to Youngsville and keeps a lot of local paychecks in play. The two-site buildout includes a new plant in Jeanerette and expanded fabrication capacity in Youngsville. Company officials say the project is expected to create about 125 direct jobs in Jeanerette, preserve 174 positions in Youngsville and generate up to 348 jobs across the region through indirect hiring. Work has already started in Youngsville, and ground was just broken in Jeanerette, with operations slated to begin by the end of the year.
State economic leaders did their part to close the deal. The incentive package includes LED FastStart workforce training and an $800,000 Economic Development Award Program grant targeted at infrastructure improvements. According to Louisiana Economic Development, the company is also expected to participate in the Industrial Tax Exemption and High Impact Jobs programs, tools the state often uses to lock in capital-intensive manufacturing projects.
What The Two Sites Will Build
In Youngsville, Quality Companies is adding a dedicated alloy fabrication shop that will specialize in advanced stainless-steel work. Construction and equipment installation at that location began in January 2026, setting up the facility to support more complex jobs for customers that need high-spec metalwork.
Over in Jeanerette, the new plant is designed as a fabrication and electrical-assembly hub. As reported by New Orleans CityBusiness, the facility is expected to be completed in December, positioning the city to grab a slice of the Gulf Coast industrial pipeline instead of just watching it pass by on the highway.
Jobs And Wages
The Jeanerette plant is projected to create 125 direct positions with an average annual salary of $59,173, which is about 3% higher than the Iberia Parish average. Youngsville, for its part, will retain 174 existing jobs tied to the expansion…