Leading Edge Manufacturing adds production shift across two Louisiana plants
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Leading Edge Manufacturing is adding a full night shift at its Youngsville and Broussard facilities, expanding sheet-metal capacity while creating 20 direct jobs and retaining 62 positions.
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