SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Hiland Dairy Foods Co. revealed it plans to expand its facility in Tyler, Texas, adding 90,000 square feet to the plant.

The company said the project calls for areas dedicated to state-of-the-art processing, filling, casing, palletizing, load-out and storage, as well as a new laboratory.

The farmer-owned dairy processor anticipates the project to be completed by the first quarter of 2026.

Hiland Dairy’s leadership described expanding as a response to growing demand in Texas for the company’s dairy products, but president Rick Beaman said the project also shows its commitment to the people who live and work in Tyler, Texas.

“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,” Rick Beaman said.

Barry Beaman, general manager of the plant, called the site the heart of the company’s regional operations.

“The project will provide numerous employment opportunities, contributing to the economic stability of Tyler and its surrounding areas,” Barry Beaman said.

The company shared that Big-D Construction, Salt Lake City, is serving as the general contractor for the project at the Tyler plant, which Hiland Dairy took over in 2017.

Hiland Dairy said it will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion on Sept. 24.