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Lafayette opens $55 million modular systems facility
MMR Group expands production of electrical components for high-growth industries like semiconductors and data centers.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:52pm
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A precision-engineered data center module symbolizes the advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities of MMR Group's new $55 million facility in Lafayette.Lafayette TodayMMR Group celebrated the grand opening of a new $55 million assembly facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. The 200,000-square-foot modular systems plant is expected to expand production of electrical components used in industries like semiconductors and data centers, creating nearly 200 permanent jobs with an average annual salary of $85,000.
Why it matters
The new facility marks an expansion of MMR Group's footprint in South Louisiana and supports the state's broader effort to grow technology-driven industries by providing critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence and national data center networks.
The details
The plant is designed to move the assembly and testing of equipment into a controlled production environment, previously done at construction job sites. It will produce critical elements for the construction of artificial intelligence and data centers throughout the United States. MMR Group has already purchased additional property in Lafayette to prepare for a future expansion of the facility.
- MMR Group celebrated the grand opening of the new facility on April 3, 2026.
- The project is expected to create nearly 200 permanent jobs in Lafayette over the next 10 years.
The players
MMR Group
A regional engineering and construction firm that provides electrical and instrumentation services.
Eric Carter
MMR's regional manager who described the workflow of the new facility.
Governor Jeff Landry
The governor of Louisiana who spoke at the grand opening event about the state's economic trajectory.
James Rutland
The president and CEO of MMR Group who explained that the workforce could grow as the company expands operations.
What they’re saying
“We will be assembling and testing and delivering completed data center and semi-conductor skids for datacenters. We're just proud to be in Lafayette La. and we're also proud to be able to continue to grow in the communities we call home.”
— Eric Carter, MMR regional manager
“I think that this is absolutely proof that the amount of economic activity that we have brought into the state over the last 26 months touches everyone.”
— Governor Jeff Landry
“It's up for grabs, there's a lot of projects and estimates, but we're looking at at least probably 200 permanent jobs for these projects here that could certainly grow as we expand and we bought property to prepare for an expansion down the road.”
— James Rutland, MMR president and CEO
What’s next
MMR Group has already purchased additional property in Lafayette to prepare for a future expansion of the facility. The company will scale its workforce and production as additional projects and estimates are finalized.
The takeaway
The new $55 million modular systems facility in Lafayette represents a significant investment in Louisiana's growing technology sector, providing critical infrastructure and hundreds of high-paying jobs to support the construction of artificial intelligence and data centers across the country.
