Livingston Parish fabricators are betting big on the energy and data center boom

Livingston Parish is seeing significant industrial growth as fabrication companies like Epic Piping, Shaw Group, and Pipe & Steel Industrial invest millions to expand operations, driven by demand from energy, data centers, LNG, and advanced manufacturing sectors. These expansions are expected to create 300 new jobs, with companies partnering with training programs and technical colleges to address workforce needs despite infrastructure challenges like traffic congestion.