Tyson Foods expanding operations in Seguin

Tyson Foods, Inc. will expand its facility in Seguin, the company, City of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation announced Wednesday.  

Tyson's expansion will allow it to increase production capacity to meet increasing demand for its chicken. The City of Seguin said the expansion project will represent a $58 million capital investment within the Seguin community. 

“We’re excited about the expansion project at Seguin which is part of our commitment to meet increasing customer and consumer demand for Tyson chicken, while delivering on our strategy of accelerating long-term growth,” said David Bray, Group President of Poultry for Tyson Foods.

Tyson’s expansion project will increase production capacity of chicken products for foodservice customers. The Seguin facility employs approximately 550 people and paid more than $38 million in wages during its 2021 fiscal year, including more than $16 million to farmers who raise chickens for Tyson, according to the City of Seguin. 

“Since 1989, Tyson has helped to create excellent employment opportunities for our residents, has served as a great community partner, and has helped to grow Seguin's economic base,” Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen said. “We are very excited by this announcement and look forward to continuing our long and mutually beneficial relationship.”

The Seguin Tyson facility is currently 108,836 square feet and is located at 1200 West Kingsbury St. in Seguin. The expansion project will add an additional 40,000 square feet to the facility and will include the purchase and installation of new, state-of-the-art machinery and equipment to better serve Tyson consumers and customers.

“Tyson Foods is an exemplary corporate citizen, continuously contributing to the betterment of our community,” Seguin City Manager Steve Parker said. “We are very excited about this expansion project and are proud that they have chosen to grow their footprint within the City of Seguin.”