# SafeSource Direct to open two PPE factories in Louisiana, investing $150M

SafeSource Direct, a joint venture of Ochsner Health, announced it will open two factories near Lafayette, Louisiana, investing $150 million and hiring more than 1,200 people.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-05-03
- Where: Broussard, Louisiana, United States
- Value: $150.0M
- Jobs: 1,200
- Status: announced
- Products: personal protective equipment
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [SafeSource Direct](https://endata.com/companies/54874.md)
- [Ochsner Health](https://endata.com/companies/54875.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/technology-medical-equipment-coronavirus-health-business-235645add7b3d2115092af826d947a03), 2021-05-03: "A company that makes personal protective equipment will open two factories near Lafayette, hiring more than 1,200 people."

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