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Deep South Announces Expansion Into DeQuincy, La.

DeQuincy, La., September 24, 2014 – Today, Deep South Crane & Rigging, LLC of Baton Rouge, La., announced it is expanding to DeQuincy, La. The new office will serve as a heavy haul operations center and will add 30-50 jobs.

In March of 2014, Deep South purchased property at 100 Airpark Drive that includes an office and warehouse. The company plans to make additional investments in the property including a state-of-the-art welding shop.

"We believe DeQuincy is an ideal location to pull talent from the surrounding areas to work in our fabrication shop and heavy haul operation facility,” said Mitch Landry, President of Deep South Crane & Rigging. "We would like to thank Mayor Lawrence Henagan and Mr. Ray Franks for their assistance in establishing this facility.”

"This is wonderful economic news for the DeQuincy area, bringing good, quality jobs to our community,” said DeQuincy Mayor Lawrence Henagan.

Deep South is looking for talented workers to fill job opportunities in truck driving, heavy haul operating, rigging, and welding. If interested, more information can be found at www.deepsouthcrane.com/careers or by contacting Jody Hammett, Director of Training and Recruitment, at 225-753-4371.

Deep South Crane & Rigging
Deep South Crane & Rigging is a leading provider of heavy lift and transport solutions in the refining, chemical, and energy sectors and strives to be at the forefront of innovation, providing its customers the best tools to complete the task at hand. The company offers a complete range of services, from bare crane rental to turn-key heavy lift and transport solutions, to clients in North and South America. Recognition includes: 12th largest crane company internationally as ranked by International Cranes & Specialized Transport’s IC50 2014; 2014 Safest 70 Award from the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC); 2014 Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association Safety Award.


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