About New Orleans-Metairie, LA

New Orleans-Metairie is a metropolitan area located in the southeastern part of the state of Louisiana, USA. It includes the city of New Orleans as well as the surrounding suburbs and parishes.

 

Transportation

Transportation in the New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area is characterized by a mix of options. The city is known for its iconic streetcars, which traverse historic neighborhoods and provide a unique mode of public transit. Additionally, a network of buses and a limited light rail system serve the city and its suburbs. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the major air travel hub for the region, connecting it to domestic and international destinations. Given the city’s proximity to the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, maritime transportation plays a significant role in the area’s economy, with the Port of New Orleans being a major trade gateway. Companies in New Orleans-Metairie have been using GAO Tek’s products in building, maintaining, and operating cars, buses, trucks, roads, bridges, airplanes, airports, etc.

Economy

The New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area has a diverse economy, with key sectors including tourism, healthcare, education, maritime industries, and oil and gas production. The Port of New Orleans is one of the busiest and most important ports in the United States, contributing significantly to the local and regional economy. Many industry leaders in New Orleans-Metairie have worked with GAO Tek’s to develop advanced technological solutions for them, including GAO Tek products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones and Network and IoT Products. 

Geography

The New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area is situated in the southeastern region of Louisiana, along the banks of the Mississippi River and the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. The area is known for its low-lying terrain, with parts of the city of New Orleans below sea level. It is characterized by its unique natural landscapes, including swamps, bayous, and wetlands. New Orleans-Metairie is strategically important to GAO Tek Inc. New Orleans-Metairie, and its neighboring cities are among GAO Tek’s major markets since GAO focuses on the North American market. Ranked as one of the top B2B technology suppliers, GAO Tek has many customers in this region and ships products overnight here from its office in the city of Toronto or New York City.

Education

The New Orleans-Metairie area is home to several institutions of higher education, including Tulane University, the University of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana. Some leading education institutions in New Orleans-Metairie have deployed GAO Tek’s leading-edge products to teach and invest in the next generation of talents from New Orleans-Metairie, LA.

 

Top Industries in New Orleans-Metairie, LA

New Orleans-Metairie, LA is a global economic powerhouse and has many globally and regionally influential industries, such as:

  • Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Healthcare and Medical Services Industry
  • Education and Higher Learning Industry
  • Technology and Information Services Industry
  • Energy and Oil Production Industry
  • Shipping and Maritime Services Industry
  • Aerospace and Aviation Industry
  • Film and Entertainment Industry
  • Financial Services Industry
  • Manufacturing and Production Industry

 

Tourism and Hospitality Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

New Orleans is known for its vibrant culture, historic sites, and unique cuisine, making tourism and hospitality major industries. Hotels, restaurants, bars, and tour companies contribute significantly to the local economy. Customers in tourism and hospitality in New Orleans-Metairie, LA have purchased in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Environmental Test Instruments, including Anemometers, Colorimeters, Gas Analyzers, Hygrometers, Infrared Thermometers & Cameras, Moisture Analyzers & Meters,Radiation Meters, Refractometers, Sound Level Meters & Calibrators, Temperature & Process Calibrators, Data Loggers and Turbidimeters.

Here are the leading companies in the tourism and hospitality industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Marriott International
  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts
  • InterContinental Hotels Group
  • AccorHotels
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
  • Harrah’s New Orleans
  • Audubon Nature Institute

 

Healthcare and Medical Services Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

The healthcare sector in the New Orleans-Metairie area includes numerous hospitals, clinics, and research facilities, providing essential medical services and opportunities for medical research and education. Customers in the healthcare and medical services industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Life Sciences Testers, including Life Sciences, Melting Point, Peristaltic Pumps, Polarimeters, and Viscometers.  

Here are the leading companies in healthcare and medical services industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Ochsner Health System
  • LCMC Health
  • Children’s Hospital New Orleans
  • Touro Infirmary
  • University Medical Center New Orleans
  • East Jefferson General Hospital
  • West Jefferson Medical Center
  • Tulane Medical Center
  • New Orleans East Hospital
  • Oschner Baptist Medical Center

     

Education and Higher Learning Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

The city is home to several universities and colleges, including Tulane University and the University of New Orleans. These institutions, along with local schools, support education and research. Customers in education and higher learning industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Life Sciences Testers, including Life Sciences, Melting Point, Peristaltic Pumps, Polarimeters, and Viscometers.  

Here are the leading companies in education and higher learning industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Tulane University
  • University of New Orleans
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • Southern University at New Orleans
  • Delgado Community College
  • Dillard University
  • Our Lady of Holy Cross College
  • William Carey University, New Orleans Campus
  • Herzing University – New Orleans

     

Technology and Information Services Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

The technology sector is growing, with companies involved in software development, IT services, and digital media contributing to the region’s economic diversity. Customers in technology and information services industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Structural Testers including Coating & Material Thickness Gauges, Crack Detectors, Flaw Detectors, Gloss Meters, Hardness Testers, Manometers, Other Material Analyzers, Surface Roughness Gauges & Testers, Thermal Imagers & Industrial Endoscopes, Thickness Gauges, Ultrasonic & Mass Flow Meters and Vibration Meters.    

Here are the leading companies in technology and information services industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Lucid
  • TurboSquid
  • iSeatz
  • CotingaSoft
  • Gilsbar
  • Touch Studios
  • OST (Outsource Software Testing)
  • InnoGenix
  • CompuCure
  • Zehnder Communications

     

Energy and Oil Production Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

The Gulf of Mexico plays a vital role in the energy sector, with oil and gas exploration and production being a significant industry, as well as related services such as logistics and engineering. Customers in the energy and oil production industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Structural Testers including Coating & Material Thickness Gauges, Crack Detectors, Flaw Detectors, Gloss Meters, Hardness Testers, Manometers, Other Material Analyzers, Surface Roughness Gauges & Testers, Thermal Imagers & Industrial Endoscopes, Thickness Gauges, Ultrasonic & Mass Flow Meters and Vibration Meters.    

Here are the leading companies in energy and oil production industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Chevron
  • Shell
  • ExxonMobil
  • BP America
  • Valero Energy
  • Marathon Petroleum
  • Entergy
  • Tidewater Inc.
  • McDermott International
  • Energy XXI Gulf Coast

     

Shipping and Maritime Services Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

New Orleans has a bustling port and is a key point of access for the Mississippi River. The maritime industry includes shipping, logistics, and maritime-related services. Customers in the shipping and maritime services industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in shipping and maritime services industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Ports America
  • International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT)
  • Canal Barge Company
  • Associated Terminals
  • Tidewater
  • Turn Services
  • Gulf Stream Marine
  • CGB Enterprises
  • Blessey Marine Services
  • Bisso Towboat Company

     

Aerospace and Aviation Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

The aerospace and aviation sector are represented by the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and various aerospace companies and manufacturers operating in the area. Customers in aerospace and aviation industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in aerospace and aviation industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Boeing
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Textron Systems
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
  • FlightSafety International
  • StandardAero
  • Breeze-Eastern Corporation
  • Triumph Group, Inc.

     

Film and Entertainment Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

The film industry in New Orleans has been on the rise, with many movies and TV shows being filmed in the city. This sector includes production, post-production, and related entertainment services. Customers in the film and entertainment industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in film and entertainment industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Second Line Stages
  • Esplanade Studios
  • Big Easy Studios
  • Hollywood Trucks
  • Solomon Group
  • Panavision New Orleans
  • Deep South Studios
  • Sisu Casting
  • IATSE Local 478
  • Post Asylum

     

Financial Services Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

The financial industry comprises banks, investment firms, and insurance companies that support the financial needs of businesses and individuals in the region. Customers in the financial services industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in financial services industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Hancock Whitney Bank
  • IberiaBank
  • First NBC Bank
  • Home Bank
  • Capital One Bank
  • Whitney Bank
  • Fidelity Bank
  • Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company
  • Crescent Bank & Trust
  • Investar Bank

     

Manufacturing and Production Industry in New Orleans-Metairie

Manufacturing encompasses various industries, including food processing, chemicals, and metal fabrication, contributing to the local economy and providing employment opportunities. Customers in manufacturing and production industry in New Orleans-Metairie, LA are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in manufacturing and production industry in New Orleans-Metairie and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Folgers Coffee Company
  • Entergy Corporation
  • Zatarain’s
  • Oceaneering International
  • Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC
  • Hornbeck Offshore Services
  • Tidewater Inc.
  • GE Capital Aviation Services
  • Shaw Group Inc.
  • Avondale Industries, Inc.

 

Helping Customers in New Orleans-Metairie with Compliance

With its products and services, GAO Tek has been helping its customers in New Orleans-Metairie to comply with the U.S. federal regulations, LA regulations, and New Orleans-Metairie regulations or by-laws. For example, on the LA level, we have worked with

  • Louisiana Department of Health
  • Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
  • Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
  • Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
  • Louisiana Department of Revenue
  • Louisiana Department of Insurance
  • Louisiana Department of Education
  • Louisiana Department of Labor
  • Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
  • Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections

 

Helping Customers in New Orleans-Metairie

GAO Tek provides online support or onsite support at customers’ premises New Orleans-Metairie and has been working with partners in New Orleans-Metairie to supplement our support work. GAO Tek ships its products overnight to customers in New Orleans-Metairie from our office in New York City or the City of Toronto.

 

Here are some of GAO Tek’s other customers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA. They have purchased GAO Tek products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones and Network and IoT Products.     

 

  • Entergy Corporation
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Whitney Bank (Hancock Whitney)
  • Tidewater Inc.
  • Pool Corporation
  • Intralox
  • IBERIABANK (First Horizon Bank)
  • HRI Properties
  • TurboSquid
  • Zatarain’s
  • Latter & Blum, Inc.
  • Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
  • Smoothie King
  • Royal Engineers and Consultants
  • McIlhenny Company (Tabasco)
  • Adams and Reese LLP (Law Firm)
  • Hibernia National Bank (subsidiary of Capital One)

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