NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE September 2022 15 Tyson Foods, one of the world's leading protein companies, announced it will invest $200 million in facility upgrades to improve operational efficiencies and enhance team member experience. Tyson Foods invests $200 million in Amarillo beef plant Tyson Foods announced the company will invest $200 million at its Amarillo beef plant in Texas, USA, 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 facility’s 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, Tyson Foods’ Amarillo facility employs 4,000 team members and generates an annual payroll of $180 million. “We’re committed to be the most sought-after place to work and while we’ve 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, Tyson Foods Fresh Meats.
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