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Lubbock, TX – This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) visited Leprino in Lubbock to tour its new facility that is expected to have a significant impact in the West Texas economy.

“It was great to meet the good people at Leprino and tour their new facility in Lubbock,” said Chairman Arrington. “Their investment will bring billions to our local economy for years to come. Congratulations to team Leprino, and welcome to West Texas!”

“We are extremely proud to call Lubbock home to our 10th and most advanced facility,” said Lance FitzSimmons, President and CEO of Leprino Foods. “From the start, we knew this community was the right fit — sharing our culture, work ethic and values. As we’ve shown over the years, we don’t just build factories; we become part of the community. With the estimated $10 billion economic impact this new plant will have on the region over the next decade, Leprino Foods and West Texas have a bright future together.”  

Background:

• Leprino Foods Company, headquartered in Denver, Colo., is one of the largest producers of mozzarella cheese in the world and a leading supplier of lactose, whey protein, and sweet whey. 
• As Leprino’s 10^th and newest facility, the Lubbock plant represents a $1 billion investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing. Over the next decade, this investment is expected to generate $10.6 billion for the state of Texas. Designed with cutting-edge technology, the Lubbock plant is one of the most advanced cheese and whey production facilities in the Leprino network. 
• The plant completed construction of the first of two Phases in late 2024:
  • Phase 1 construction began in July 2022 and celebrated the start of production in January 2025
  • Phase 2 construction began in January 2025 and will be completed in 2026
• The plant will be supplied by regional dairies and roughly 200 milk trucks per day.

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