NPK Access Solutions expands Carencro plant, creating 162 jobs

NPK Access Solutions announced a $40 million expansion of its Carencro, Louisiana manufacturing facility. The upgrade will add a new composite‑matting product line, boost production capacity by roughly 50 % and create 38 new positions while retaining the existing 124 employees, bringing the total employment footprint to 162 jobs across Lafayette Parish.

Groundbreaking is scheduled for September with construction slated for completion by mid‑2027. The project is supported by a Louisiana Economic Development incentives package, including workforce training and tax exemptions, and has been welcomed by local officials who cite the boost to the region’s manufacturing base and ancillary supplier opportunities.