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Lufkin is in a better place, industrially speaking, because of Jim Wehmeier.
Texas has been ranked the top state for job growth and business development for the eighth year in a row in Chief Executive Magazine's annual survey of CEOs. The survey asked 650 CEOs to rank the best states for business based on a wide range of criteria, from taxation and regulation to workforce quality and living environment.
Texas' jobs climate continues to receive accolades, with the Lone Star State ranked as best business climate of all 50 states by both Development Counsellors International (DCI) and Area Development magazine, with DCI also naming Texas "Best in Class" for state economic development organizations.
The Aspen Power biomass plant in North Lufkin is in the testing phase and should be ready to generate electricity sometime between July 15-20, according to a company official.
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals on Thursday announced that it’s stepping up production of proppant resin, an important component of natural gas production, at its Lufkin facility.