JBS to close Pennsylvania, Tennessee facilities

GREELEY — JBS USA will close two U.S. facilities in Pennsylvania and Texas, with the closures aimed at growth, modernization and boosting competitiveness, the company said in a news release.

The closures include a beef-production facility in Souderton, Pennsylvania, and a value-added facility in Memphis, Tennessee.

“These decisions are never easy because they directly affect our team members and the communities where we operate,” Wesley Batista Filho, CEO of JBS USA, said in a written statement. “We are deeply grateful to the team members at these facilities for their efforts and contributions over many years. Our focus right now is on supporting them with transparency, respect, and access to new opportunities wherever possible.”

Affected workers will have opportunities for open roles at other JBS facilities in the U.S. The company said it will offer on-site support and resources to assist workers through the transition.

JBS USA in recent years has invested in facilities and improvements at different U.S. locations, including its headquarters city of Greeley, with major expansions in Texas, Georgia and Iowa.

“JBS USA is investing heavily in the United States and in the future of food production,” Batista Filho said. “At the same time, we must ensure our operations are efficient, modern, and positioned to compete. By investing where we are growing and making difficult adjustments where needed, we are building a stronger and more resilient company.”

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