Courtesy of the New Mexico Economic Development Department

LAS CRUCES – At its one year anniversary celebratory event in Las Cruces, L&M Radiator, Inc. announced today it is expanding its operations by 50 employees in the next six months. The company currently employs 179 workers at its Las Cruces facility.

“When L&M Radiator relocated its El Paso operations to Las Cruces last summer, it had 86 employees, since then, they have grown the workorce by almost 100 people and we are thrilled that they are growing by even more,” said Economic Development Department Secretary Jon Barela. “L&M Radiator is the kind of business that provides great opportunities for advancement for its employees and positions with good pay and benefits for those looking for work.”

In the short term, the company is looking to fill 25 positions; specifically for welders, assembly operators and fabricators. They have also partnered with the Dona Ana Community College to create a customized training program for its workforce.

“We appreciate the efforts of the Martinez Administration and Secretary Barela to create a manufacturing business-friendly environment,” said Laura Ekholm, Executive Vice President for L&M Radiators. “In addition to the improved regulatory environment in the state, the steady stream of Job Training Incentive Program funds have been a great benefit to our company.”

L&M Radiators is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial radiators for equipment used in the construction, oil, natural gas and mining industries. The company is experiencing exponential growth and selling more product than ever before.  Founded in 1957 in Hibbing, Minnesota, it now has locations in the U.S., Mexico, Australia and Chile.