The Lafayette Parish company will add a night shift in Youngsville and Broussard while retaining 62 existing positions
YOUNGSVILLE and BROUSSARD, La. (September 25, 2026) — Leading Edge Manufacturing is expanding production across its two Lafayette Parish facilities, with plans to create 20 direct jobs and retain 62 existing positions. Louisiana Economic Development (LED) estimates the expansion could support another 30 indirect jobs, bringing the projected total to 50 new job opportunities in the Acadiana region.
The company provides sheet metal fabrication, powder coating and metal finishing for industrial and commercial customers. Adding a full night shift at its Youngsville and Broussard operations will increase production capacity and help the company respond to growing customer demand…