Swiss companies boost Louisiana’s FDI leadership
Agribusiness, IT and hospitality – these are just a few of the industries that Swiss companies have invested in across Louisiana, creating an outsized impact on the state.
NOTABLE SWISS INVESTMENT IN LOUISIANA
- Asea Brown Boveri (ABB Inc.) – Power and automation technology group, $4.40 million investment
- SGS North America Inc. and SGS Petroleum Service Corporation – Manufacturing facility service & inspection
- Weatherford International – Oilfield & natural gas services and equipment
Trade Between Switzerland and Louisiana
EXPORTS TO SWITZERLAND
|
| Petroleum & Coal Products |
$12.4 million |
| Chemicals |
$8.25 million |
| Machinery |
$3.53 million |
| Other |
$2.90 million |
Total
|
$27.1 million
|
IMPORTS FROM SWITZERLAND
|
| Chemicals |
$227.5 million |
| Fabricated Metal Products |
$7.4 million |
| Machinery |
$3.5 million |
| Other |
$6.1 million |
Total
|
$244.6 million
|
LOUISIANA REPRESENTATION IN SWITZERLAND
Louisiana has a local representative, Geert Hovens, operating in Switzerland. If you would like to reach him, email geert.hovens@la.gov or call +31 478 50 81 65.
CULTURAL TIES AND RESOURCES
Honorary Consul: Alexandra Mora
322 Lafayette Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Tel: 504.566.0233
neworleans@honrep.ch
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.