Tyson Foods opens $300 million automated chicken plant in Virginia

by Kim Souza (ksouza@talkbusiness.net)

Tyson Foods’ smart chicken plant in Danville, Va., is up and running with 13 high-speed automated case packing lines and five high-speed robotic case palletizing units, according to the company.

The $300 million, 325,000-square-foot fully-cooked poultry facility will employ about 400 workers when it ramps up to full capacity by early 2024, the Springdale-based meat giant said Tuesday (Nov. 28).

“This plant is also a significant step toward our ongoing goal of operational excellence by investing in innovative technology and automation,” said Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King. “This facility delivers on our commitment to ensuring best-in-class service for our customers and accelerating our long-term growth.”

Tyson Foods opens $300 million automated chicken plant in Virginia