Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company, is expanding its operations in Texas. It has chosen the state for its second headquarters, dubbed HQ2, which will be located in Northern Virginia. Where exactly is Amazon building in Texas?
Amazon’s current operations in Texas are based primarily in Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth. In Austin, it has an office that houses a team of software developers and engineers who are developing new technologies for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Additionally, Amazon has a large fulfillment center located near Dallas-Fort Worth where it stores and ships products to customers.
In December 2018, Amazon announced its plans to build a second headquarters (HQ2) in Arlington, Virginia. The new development will include over 4 million square feet of office space and employ up to 25,000 people. In addition to Arlington, Amazon is also looking at other opportunities to expand its presence in Texas.
The company recently announced it was investing over $300 million into a new distribution center near San Antonio. This facility will span over 1 million square feet and employ up to 1,000 workers. Amazon is also exploring other options such as opening additional fulfillment centers and expanding its AWS operations in the state.
Conclusion:
Amazon is clearly investing heavily into the state of Texas by building new facilities and expanding existing operations. Its current presence includes offices and fulfillment centers near both Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth as well as plans for a significant expansion with its new HQ2 headquarters located in Arlington, Virginia.
Additionally, there are plans for further investments including distribution centers near San Antonio. All of these developments point towards an ambitious future for Amazon’s operations within the Lone Star State.