Governor Greg Abbott right this moment introduced at a press convention that Leprino Meals Firm (“Leprino Meals”) will set up a brand new dairy merchandise manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Texas. Leprino Meals produces mozzarella cheese and different dairy merchandise. The Governor was joined in Lubbock by Mayor Dan Pope, Councilwoman Shelia Harris-Patterson, County Decide Curtis Parrish, Leprino Meals CEO and President Mike Durkin, and different native leaders.
The venture will create 600 new jobs and practically $870 million in capital funding. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $4,200,000 has been prolonged to Leprino Meals Firm.
“I’m proud to welcome Leprino Meals and their new manufacturing facility, and tons of of latest jobs and funding, to West Texas,” stated Governor Abbott. “By deciding on Lubbock as the placement for his or her new manufacturing facility, Leprino Meals will earn the highly effective distinction of being a Made in Texas model firm. I sit up for working alongside Leprino to maintain the Lone Star State the very best place to stay, work, elevate a household, and do enterprise.”
“I wish to be part of Governor Greg Abbott in welcoming Leprino Meals to the South Plains,” stated Senator Charles Perry. “Their new manufacturing facility in Lubbock will present as much as 600 jobs, complementing a robust dairy and agriculture trade. That is one other instance of Texas main the nation in attracting and retaining high-quality corporations due to our pro-business atmosphere. This was an ideal crew effort between the State of Texas and native leaders to learn the South Plains group.”
“Leprino Meals arrival in Lubbock reinforces West Texas’ status as being the nation’s supply for gasoline, meals and fiber,” stated Consultant Dustin Burrows. “The State Legislature and Governor Abbott’s efforts to create an environment the place larger expert, larger paying jobs are created – with much less taxes and fewer authorities rules – lead to corporations like Leprino Meals being welcomed into the state’s enterprise group.”
“We’re excited for the alternatives that the Lubbock area gives, in addition to bringing individuals, processes, and know-how collectively at a brand new, state-of-the-art facility,” stated Mike Durkin, President of Leprino Meals. “Moreover, this new plant will play a essential position within the dairy trade in Texas and could have a considerable regional affect for native dairy farmers throughout the South Plains to satisfy each day manufacturing wants. As we put together to interrupt floor on this new facility, rent native expertise, and set up ourselves as a accountable company citizen, we additionally sit up for being a part of the colourful and rising Lubbock group.”
“I’ve gotten to know the Leprino Meals Household over the past two years. Leprino might be an ideal company accomplice,” stated Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope. “This venture will create great alternatives for our residents, and it additional demonstrates the power of our economic system. We’re thrilled to welcome Leprino Meals to Lubbock. It’s a Nice Day in Lubbock, Texas.”
“On behalf of Lubbock County, I wish to welcome the Leprino household to our group,” stated Lubbock County Decide Curtis Parrish. “We’re honored Leprino Meals selected the South Plains for his or her enlargement; that is an funding which could have an amazing affect on our area for a few years to come back. We sit up for a longstanding partnership with this community-minded, family-based firm.”
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