MMR Group opens $55 million modular systems plant in Lafayette

New facility expected to expand production of electrical components for industries like semiconductors and data centers.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:37pm

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A high-end studio still life photograph featuring a collection of sleek, metallic electrical components and circuit boards arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the advanced technology and infrastructure powering modern data centers and AI systems.MMR Group's new modular systems plant in Lafayette will produce critical electrical components for the construction of AI and data centers across the U.S.Lafayette Today

MMR Group, a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation construction services, has opened a new $55 million, 200,000-square-foot modular systems assembly facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. The plant is designed to move the assembly and testing of equipment into a controlled production environment, previously done at construction jobsites, and will produce critical elements for the construction of AI and data centers throughout the U.S.

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 plant is expected to create nearly 200 permanent jobs with an average annual salary of $85,000.

The details

The 200,000-square-foot facility is designed to expand the production of electrical components used in industries such as semiconductors and data centers. MMR Group has already purchased additional property in Lafayette to prepare for a future expansion of the facility.

  • The new $55 million modular systems assembly facility opened in Lafayette in April 2026.

The players

MMR Group

A leading provider of electrical and instrumentation construction services that has opened a new modular systems assembly facility in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Pepper Rutland

The president and CEO of MMR Group.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Pepper Rutland, President and CEO, MMR Group

The takeaway

MMR Group's new modular systems plant in Lafayette represents a significant investment in Louisiana's growing technology sector, providing critical infrastructure and high-paying jobs to support the state's efforts to attract more AI and data center projects.