The Port of Iberia will soon host a major development, bringing nearly 600 jobs to the region. Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries has chosen the port for its new 60-acre assembly yard, where heavy industrial modules will be built. Executive Director Craig Romero says Cajun Industry isn’t wasting any time.
“They’re going to come in a short time, within six to eight months they’re going to be fabricating for their customers.”
Romero emphasized that at full capacity, the facility will employ over 600 skilled workers, including crane operators, pipefitters, and welders.
“You say you’re gonna have 600 employees, you’re going to add 600 payroll checks to the economy of an area, regardless of how large or small it is, 600 payroll checks are substantial.”
Romero highlighted the importance of the local workforce, praising their skill, ingenuity, and tenacity.
“Having access to a lot of viable employees. Work ethic is very good. We’ve been very successful over the last 30 years getting major projects that have gone to other parts of the world, and largely because we have such a large population to draw from.”
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