HOUSTON, TX - Sysco Corp. is digging into an expansion of its Atlanta facility on May 17, at 11:00 a.m. EDT, when it will host a groundbreaking ceremony with state and local officials, Sysco associates, and other members of the community.

“Sysco is excited about the growth of our Atlanta business and the expansion of our facility in Fulton County,” said Greg Bertrand, Senior Vice President of U.S. Foodservice Operations. “We have been an active member of the community for over 45 years and are happy to reiterate our commitment with this project. In addition, we look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the increased capabilities our expanded facility will bring.”

The project will include an addition of 100,000-square-feet to the existing 562,000-square-foot building on Riverdale Road, according to a press release, creating 100 new jobs for the Sysco Atlanta operation within five years.

“Projects like these are what will continue to make Georgia the number one state in the nation in which to do business,” said Pat Wilson, Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner. “We have created an environment not only for attracting new business, but also sustaining our existing businesses and helping them grow. Congratulations to Sysco–we are excited about their continued success here in Georgia.”

Sysco noted that this new section to the facility will include a number of sustainability initiatives, such as:

• An ammonia refrigeration system
• Truck wash water recycling system
• LED lighting in the freezer and cooler expansion areas
• A battery charging station with Rapid-Charge technology

The new section will feature freezer space, cold dock space, and a vehicle maintenance facility, all together scheduled to take approximately 20 months to complete.

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