# Andritz-Western Pneumatics invests $1.4M to expand Ruston plant, adding 15 jobs

Andritz-Western Pneumatics expanded its Ruston, Louisiana manufacturing operations with a $1.4 million capital investment in a laser cutter and an overhead crane, creating 15 new jobs and retaining 35 positions.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-06-16
- Where: Ruston, Louisiana, United States
- Value: $1.40M
- Jobs: 15
- Status: completed
- Products: laser cutting equipment, overhead cranes, manufactured metal components
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Andritz-Western Pneumatics](https://endata.com/companies/14383.md)

## Sources

- [nlep.org](https://nlep.org/andritz-western-pneumatics-expands-ruston-operations-with-1-4-million-investment-and-new-manufacturing-equipment/), 2026-06-16: "Andritz-Western Pneumatics has expanded its Ruston manufacturing operations through a $1.4 million capital investment that will enhance production capabilities, create 15 new jobs, and retain 35 existing positions."
- [opportunitylouisiana.gov](https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/andritz-western-pneumatics-expands-ruston-operations-with-1-4-million-investment-and-new-manufacturing-equipment), 2026-06-16: "RUSTON, LA – Andritz-Western Pneumatics has expanded its Ruston manufacturing operations through a $1.4 million capital investment that will enhance production capabilities, create 15 new jobs, and retain 35 existing positions."

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