Amazon has selected Austin, Texas, as the site for a multibillion-dollar robotics manufacturing facility.
The Seattle-based company announced through Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office on Aug. 19 that the new facility is expected to create 300 to 500 manufacturing and engineering jobs.
"We congratulate Amazon on their expanded investment in Texas. With the best business climate in the nation, easy access to global markets, and a deep pipeline of skilled talent, Texas offers advanced manufacturers and technology leaders unmatched resources to innovate and expand," Abbott said in a statement.
Since 2010, Amazon says it has invested more than $100 billion in Texas, including infrastructure and compensation for its 86,000 full- and part-time employees
in Texas.
Other Amazon investments in Texas
Amazon's Texas footprint includes:
- 50 fulfillment and sortation centers.
- 28 delivery stations.
- 13 Rural Super Rural delivery stations.
- Five Prime Now fulfillment centers.
- Four Amazon Pharmacy locations.
- Three Prime Air Drone Delivery centers.
- One Amazon Air Hub.
- 35 Whole Foods Market locations across the state
- 43 Texas energy projects — including wind and solar farms.
Amazon Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development Holly Sullivan said the company chose Austin for its workforce, strong community partnerships and the city's several notable universities.
"We're proud to deepen our commitment to this city and the state of Texas," Sullivan said.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Amazon is bringing a multibillion-dollar robotics plant to Texas
