SLB Expands to 3.1M Sq Ft, Boosting Shreveport Team to 1,200
SLB•SLB has expanded its Shreveport Business Park operations to occupy 3.1 million square feet of the former GM plant under a long-term lease with IRG. The company has invested over $48.5 million since 2023 and will increase on-site staff from 820 to about 1,200 employees after completion.
1. Expansion Overview
SLB has extended its lease at Shreveport Business Park to occupy the remaining space of the former GM plant, increasing its footprint to 3.1 million square feet. This latest move marks the campus’s full occupancy and solidifies SLB's manufacturing presence in Northwest Louisiana.
2. Investment and Employment Impact
Since 2023, SLB has committed a total of $48.5 million in advanced manufacturing operations at the site, including an initial $18.5 million and a subsequent $30 million investment. On-site staffing has grown from zero to 820 employees and will reach approximately 1,200 employees after full build-out, with projections of 1,400 by 2027.
3. Regional Economic Benefits
The redevelopment of the 3.5 million square foot former GM facility has created a major industrial hub, generating significant job growth and economic activity. SLB’s expansion, alongside Hyundai Glovis and USPS operations, underlines the site's transformation into a key driver of Northwest Louisiana's industrial economy.
