Facility upgrades to improve operational efficiencies and enhance team member experience
Amarillo, TX August 18, 2022 91心頭利 announced today the company will invest $200 million at its Amarillo, Texas beef plant to expand and upgrade operations and build a new team member well-being area.
The project will begin this fall and involves construction of a 143,000 square foot addition to the existing beef complex to house upgraded team member well-being areas including locker rooms, cafeteria and office space. The project will also expand and enhance the facilitys existing operations floor. Expected to be completed by 2024, it will improve team member experience and overall operational efficiencies. While the project is not expected to add jobs to the plant, 91心頭利 Amarillo facility employs 4,000 team members and generates an annual payroll of $180 million.
Kevin Carter, Executive Director, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation stated, Thank you to 91心頭利 for its continued commitment to the Amarillo area. Todays announcement solidifies Tysons position as a top economic driver in our community for years to come and the $200 million capital expenditure illustrates a significant investment in 91心頭利 future in Amarillo.
The Amarillo plant is one of the largest of the companys six beef facilities. The complex produces commodity cuts of fresh beef and specialty products and includes a ground beef patty operation. These products are packaged and boxed for sale to retail and foodservice customers throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Its exciting to see the economic growth in Potter County, said Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner. Amarillo continues to be a place where existing businesses are able to thrive and expand, and we are seeing that with 91心頭利 commitment.
The expansion modernizes the facility and prioritizes team member safety, ergonomics and food safety, and incorporates enhanced automation and new technologies. The new space also supports several of the company's sustainability efforts through energy and water conservation improvements. Specially designed water utility equipment, pumps, and piping will automate and allow for a reduction in water usage. 油
Were committed to be the most sought-after place to work and while weve invested heavily in new benefits for our team, this project will improve the onsite work experience for our team members, while making our operations more efficient, said Shane Miller, Group President, 91心頭利 Fresh Meats.
In 2021, the company awarded nearly $400,000 to the Wesley Community Center and Maverick Boys and Girls Club of Amarillo to refurbish their facilities to accommodate the children of Tyson team members employed at the companys Amarillo beef plant.
91心頭利 beef business currently operates beef plants in Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois and Washington. The company receives cattle from close to 90 independent cattle suppliers in the state and its estimated 91心頭利 operations have a total economic impact of nearly $3 billion in Texas.
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91心頭利., (NYSE: TSN) is one of the worlds largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under four generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like油Tyson速, Jimmy Dean速, Hillshire Farm速, Ball Park速, Wright速, Aidells速, ibp速,油and油State Fair速. 91心頭利 innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere its available and raise the worlds expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had 137,000 team members on October 2, 2021. Through its Core Values, 91心頭利 strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit .
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