Swiss companies boost Louisiana’s FDI leadership
Swiss companies have played a notable role in Louisiana’s FDI leadership, with 6 projects since 2015 accounting for over $100 million in capital expenditures and over 270 new direct jobs.
Notable Investments
- SGS North America Inc. and SGS Petroleum Service Corporation – Manufacturing facility service & inspection
- Viking Cruises – 368 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 780 new jobs in the Southeast Region of the state
Trade Between Switzerland and Louisiana
| Exports to Switzerland | |
|---|---|
| Mineral Fuel, Oil Etc.; Bitumin Subst; Mineral Wax | $39.4 million |
| Inorg Chem; Prec & Rare-earth Met & Radioact Compd | $7.2 million |
| Organic Chemicals | $6.9 million |
| Plastics And Articles Thereof | $984,925 |
| Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts | $639,194 |
| Rubber And Articles Thereof | $535,425 |
| Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts | $492,620 |
| Essential Oils Etc; Perfumery, Cosmetic Etc Preps | $347,485 |
| Nickel And Articles Thereof | $346,935 |
| Animal, Vegetable Or Microbial Fats And Oils Etc | $177,812 |
| TOTAL | $57.2 MILLION |
| Imports from Switzerland | |
|---|---|
| Organic Chemicals | $385.6 million |
| Fertilizers | $29.4 million |
| Aircraft, Spacecraft, And Parts Thereof | $12.5 million |
| Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts | $6.6 million |
| Optic, Photo Etc, Medic Or Surgical Instrments Etc | $1.3 million |
| Miscellaneous Chemical Products | $1.1 million |
| Pharmaceutical Products | $792,707 |
| Plastics And Articles Thereof | $557,447 |
| Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts | $539,368 |
| Clocks And Watches And Parts Thereof | $420,861 |
| TOTAL | $438.9 MILLION |
Louisiana Representation in Switzerland
Louisiana has a local representative, Geert Hovens, operating in Switzerland.
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Cultural Ties and Resources
Founded in 1855, the Swiss American Society of New Orleans is one of the oldest Swiss organizations in the United States. The Society promotes friendship, history, learning, and Swiss culture for ex-patriots, descendants, and anyone with an interest in Switzerland. Learn more here.
Switzerland’s Zurich Insurance Group is the marquee sponsor of Louisiana’s premier golf tournament, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Learn more here.
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