Carencro manufacturer plans $25.5 million expansion and 129 new jobs

A Carencro precision manufacturer plans to expand its existing Lafayette Parish operation with a $25.5 million investment and 129 direct new jobs, according to a September 2 announcement from Louisiana Economic Development. The announcement says Coastal Machine & Supply will retain 58 existing positions; LED estimates another 111 indirect jobs, for 240 potential new job opportunities across Acadiana.

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The first construction step is a 20,000-square-foot addition at Coastal’s existing facility on Northeast Evangeline Thruway. The company plans up to 100,000 more square feet in later phases, increasing its capacity for large precision components. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026, with the first phase expected to be completed before August 2027. Louisiana Economic Development, September 2, 2026

Coastal says it has expanded from Gulf energy work into aerospace, space and defense manufacturing. That is a company and state economic-development announcement—not evidence that Coastal has a SpaceX contract or that these jobs are tied to a particular project.

Readers interested in this employer can register for job opportunities, hiring events and updates through the Coastal Machine & Supply LED FastStart notice form. Louisiana businesses looking for statewide project vendor opportunities can also register with Source Louisiana.

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