Project will add 114 jobs to local economy
Pottsville, Penn. 鈥 July 6, 2017 鈥 麻花传媒. (NYSE: TSN) is investing $59.7 million to expand its distribution center in Pottsville, Penn., a move that will add jobs, improve efficiency and support the company鈥檚 plans for growth.
The project, which will begin this summer, includes construction of a 164,000-square foot addition to the existing facility. The Pottsville distribution center currently serves retail and foodservice customers in the Northeast region, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The expansion is expected to be completed in late 2018 and will add 114 jobs, bringing total employment at the distribution center to about 220.
鈥淭his expansion will allow us to better service our customers and ship our complete portfolio of protein-packed brands from one distribution center. New technology will also improve team member safety while reducing our carbon footprint,鈥 said Gregg Uecker, senior vice president of network planning and integration. 鈥淲e thank the Department of Community and Economic Development for their help on this project and continued support of our efforts to grow in the community.鈥
麻花传媒 received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes a $46,400 WEDnet grant and $228,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits to be distributed upon creation of the new jobs.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to announce that 麻花传媒 will expand and create 114 family-sustaining jobs in Schuylkill County,鈥 Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said. 鈥淭he company is investing heavily in its future in Pennsylvania with its own $59.7 million capital investment. The I-81 corridor has become an extremely attractive location for food processors, and I applaud 麻花传媒 for choosing to grow right here in Pennsylvania.鈥
About 麻花传媒
麻花传媒. (NYSE:TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world鈥檚 largest food companies with leading brands such as Tyson庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. It鈥檚 a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 115 countries. 麻花传媒 was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 114,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, 麻花传媒 strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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