MADE IN MONROE

MONROE MAKES SOME PRETTY COOL THINGS...

We saw a quote once that read “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.” That sums up the amazing work being done my manufacturers in Monroe, Louisiana. Last spring, The Chamber along with Dean Baugh of LED, Mayor Friday Ellis, Kelsea McCrary and DJ Fortenberry began a series of visits to our local manufacturing facilities. WOW, Monroe makes some pretty cool things and each manufacturer is unique with their own story. We thought it would be fun if we gave each of them a chance to tell you their own story and share with you what “Made in Monroe” is all about.

As you turn the pages you meet family owned businesses like Sol’s Pipe and Steel or James Machine Works who are both in their 2nd generation of family ownership. We are proud of Susan Weaver of James Machine Works, for being a professional leader and trailblazer in a business traditionally dominated by men. You also learn about another Monroe family owned business Mid South Extrusion and see the great work the Anderson family is doing. You will read about Steel Fabricators dba Lexicon that produces 15,000 tons of structure annually and employs 150 local residents. Did you know that Ingersol Rand produces Fractional horsepower compressors, vacuum pumps and precision syringe pumps. The pumps made at Ingersoll Rand are used in ventilators and helped save many lives during the pandemic. Learn more about Drax - did you know Drax is a GLOBAL renewable energy company and producer of wood pellets. Pulpmill Services primary businesses is manufacturing, installation, repair and refurbishing of Pulpmill equipment. So many diverse and amazing products – all of them made right here in Monroe, Louisiana.

Monroe’s DNA is an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an attitude of hard work and never giving up. We think we have the coolest manufacturers in the world and once you read their stories we know you will agree. Enjoy reading about the cool things that are “Made in Monroe”.