Hiland Dairy Foods Co. has expanded its processing capacity in Tyler, Texas, with a new $100 million production facility designed to meet the growing demand for dairy products across the state.
The expansion adds automated packaging technology, four new milk silos and additional storage space to improve efficiency and increase production capacity. The 96,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility sits next to the company’s original Tyler dairy site, which dates back to the 1920s.
With the upgrades, plant leaders say the facility will be able to dramatically increase output.
“With the new equipment, we’ll be able to quadruple our output to more than 1 million gallons of milk per week,” says Barry Beaman, general manager of Hiland Dairy’s Tyler plant.
According to company officials, the investment is intended to strengthen the company’s regional processing capabilities while supporting continued growth in the Texas dairy market.
“This expansion is more than just growth in our physical footprint; it’s a commitment to the future of Tyler,” Rick Beaman, president of Hiland Dairy, says in a company press 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.”
Texas ranks among the top five milk-producing states in the U.S., and Hiland says the additional capacity will help the company better serve customers in the region.
“This investment is not just about expanding our capabilities — it’s about ensuring that Tyler remains at the heart of Hiland Dairy’s regional operations,” Barry Beaman says. “The project will provide numerous employment opportunities, contributing to the economic stability of Tyler and its surrounding areas.”
