Tomakk Glass opens a tempered glass manufacturing plant in Shreveport

Baton Rouge-Today, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Tomakk Glass Partners shower enclosures manufacturers will invest $1.95 million to open a glass manufacturing plant in Shreveport. The company will produce tempered glass, frameless shower rooms and insulated windows, and supply glass contractors, glass installers, window and shower door manufacturers, and wood products companies. Tomakk Glass will create 50 new direct jobs with an average annual salary of US$38,732 plus benefits. The Louisiana Department of Economic Development estimates that the project will create 77 new indirect jobs for the Diocese of Cardo and the Northwest Territories. 127 new jobs. "The modern manufacturing industry in Louisiana relies on advanced technology, state-of-the-art facilities, and a fast-paced work environment that requires advanced skills and can lead to rewarding careers," Governor Edwards said. "Tomakk Glass Partners is a welcome addition to our advanced manufacturing industry. The project will create good manufacturing jobs while filling the market niche for tempered glass in northwestern Louisiana and elsewhere. Tempered glass products include car windows. , Shower doors, refrigerator shelves and office windows. Tomakk will be the only manufacturer of tempered glass in northwestern Louisiana, southwestern Arkansas, and northeastern Texas. It plans a 150-mile radius for Shreveport Provide services to customers within the company. “Our state-of-the-art facility near Shreveport South Mountain meets the needs of the regional market with mature methods and world-class technology,” said Clay Hargett, co-founder and president of Tomac. “We The team provides the highest quality glass in the region-the only prefabricated and tempered glass production in the region. We are now able to provide these products locally, which will save customers time and money. "Shreveport's strategic positioning is to provide services to metropolitan areas such as Dallas, Houston, Little Rock and even Atlanta," said Tomakk co-founder Scott Hoffman. "Louisiana has a lower cost structure, taxes, and cost of living. . Tomakk was established to meet the needs and supply of its regional market, but we plan to expand and serve customers in the larger subway nearby. "LED began discussions with Tomakk Glass in April 2018 about a potential manufacturing plant. The company is expected to take advantage of Louisiana’s industrial tax exemption program. "Tomakk is an innovative company and one of Shreveport’s most famous communities Nanshan’s economic revitalization has contributed,” said Mayor Adrian Perkins. “I commend Tomac and the Nanshan Business Association for their efforts to return manufacturing jobs to the region. We look forward to their success and growth. "Our region is ready to expand the assets and labor required for advanced manufacturing operations," said Adam Johnston, Chairman of the Board of the North Louisiana Economic Partnership. "North Louisiana Economic Partnership is pleased to assist Tomakk Glass Partners in launching And assist them to implement industrial tax exemption programs in cooperation with local and state government officials. We congratulate them for bringing new jobs and industries to our region. "Tomakk is a portfolio company of the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, a division of BRF, an economic development organization whose mission is to promote the development and diversification of the North Louisiana economy. Since its inception, EAP has reached more than ten 288 companies or individuals in various industries provided services and helped create more than 270 new jobs.. "Two local businessmen recognized the needs of our market and found solutions, and EAP helped them achieve this through its service suite. Target. The launch of TOMAC has not only created new job opportunities, but the economy of our region has also been diversified due to new industries. "