Hiland Dairy to expand Texas plant

Springfield-based Hiland Dairy Foods Co. LLC is expanding in Texas.

The company announced in a news release that it would grow its plant in the city of Tyler to the tune of 90,000 square feet. Hiland Dairy plans to invest more than $100 million on the expansion that would roughly double its workforce in Tyler to 154, said Kathy Broniecki, CEO of Omaha, Nebraska-based public relations firm Envoy Inc., on behalf of Hiland Dairy.

“This expansion is more than just growth in our physical footprint; it’s a commitment to the future of Tyler,” said Rick Beaman, president of Hiland Dairy, in the release. “We deeply appreciate the support we’ve received from the city, and we’re excited to continue providing good-paying, stable jobs for this community for years to come.”

Tyler is located in the northeast part of the state, about 108 miles east of Dallas. Hiland Dairy's website indicates the company bought the plant in 2017 from Brookshire Grocery Co. and that it now processes and produces around 1.4 million gallons of milk monthly.

Salt Lake City, Utah-based Big-D Construction is serving as general contractor for the project, which is slated for completion in first-quarter 2026, according to the release. Oakland, California-based E.A. Bonelli is serving as architect.

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled Sept. 24.

Hiland Dairy's website lists 18 plant locations.