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Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages opens new 120,000 square-foot distribution center in Waco

Feb 13, 2025

Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), the local Coca-Cola bottler for Texas and parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas, opened its new distribution center at 2600 Texas Central Parkway in Waco, Texas this week and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 120,000-square-foot facility is designed to enhance CCSWB’s day-to-day operations and services. “CCSWB’s decision…

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VanTran Transformers to Expand in Waco, Texas

Nov 18, 2024

VanTran Transformers, a leading manufacturer of oil filled transformers will expand manufacturing capabilities in Waco, Texas.  VanTran, who has operated in Waco since 1974, was recently acquired by MGM Transformers, headquartered in California and operating since 1974. Following this acquisition, the company has embarked on a large expansion in Waco including an additional 430,000 square-foot…

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Electrolit Brings Manufacturing to the U.S. with $400M State-of-the-Art Facility in Waco, TX

Nov 12, 2024

As demand for Electrolit, the sports drink brand ranked among the top five in the U.S., rises, it reveals plans for its first-ever production site in the U.S., creating more than 200 jobs.  Electrolit –– the preferred, premium hydration beverage crafted with pharmaceutical grade ingredients –– reveals its plans to construct a $400 million state-of-the-art…

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EFC Gases & Advanced Materials Announce $210 Million Investment in Semiconductor Industry in McGregor, Texas

Jul 23, 2024

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials is thrilled to unveil plans for a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in McGregor, Texas, following the recent acquisition of 195 acres of land from the City of McGregor. This landmark development underscores our dedication to innovation, sustainability, and growth within the semiconductor supply chain. “As an integral part of the semiconductor…

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2024 Corporate Appreciation

Mar 21, 2024
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Metal Finishing Solutions Announces Facility in Robinson, TX

Mar 21, 2024

Metal Finishing Solutions has selected Robinson, Texas for its next facility. The $20 million capital investment project will create 80 new jobs in the Greater Waco region of Central Texas. This project also represents the second tenant in the Robinson Business Park announced in recent weeks. “We’re really excited to be expanding our metal finishing…

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Walmart Selects Robinson, TX for State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

Mar 7, 2024

Walmart Manufacturing has selected Robinson, Texas for its next state-of-the-art milk manufacturing plant. The $380 million capital investment project will create nearly 400 new jobs in the Greater Waco region of Central Texas. This project also represents the first anchor tenant in the Robinson Business Park. “We’re excited to be able to provide Texas and…

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Graphic Packaging International to Build Manufacturing Facility in Waco, Texas, Invest $1 Billion in Community

Feb 7, 2023

Graphic Packaging International (Graphic Packaging) has selected Waco, Texas, to build a new facility for its newest state-of-the-art coated recycled paperboard (CRB) machine. The $1 billion capital investment over three years is Waco’s largest economic development announcement to date. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Graphic Packaging manufactures fiber-based consumer packaging solutions for the world’s leading consumer…

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Corporate Appreciation Dinner

Dec 2, 2021
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Uzin Utz North America, Inc. to Build Second Manufacturing Facility in Waco, Texas

Jan 21, 2021

Waco, TX – Uzin Utz North America, Inc. has selected Waco, Texas to build its second North American manufacturing facility. Uzin Utz North America is a subsidiary of Uzin-Utz AG based in Ulm, Germany and is a vertically integrated manufacturer of product installation systems for all types of floor coverings worldwide. The $34 million (USD)…

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