JBS invests $135M to build sausage manufacturing facility in Iowa
JBS USA has announced plans to build a sausage production facility in Perry, Iowa. The company, which is one of the world’s leading food producers, is investing $135 million in the project and expects to create 500 direct jobs along with 250 local construction jobs. The facility will process approximately 500,000 sows each year to produce 130 million pounds of sausage, enough to feed more than four million people nationwide annually. Operations are expected to begin in late 2026 after construction starts in late 2025. The plant will initially operate one shift with 250 team members, with plans to expand to two shifts and double the workforce in the future.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Wesley Batista Filho, CEO of JBS USA, said, “Perry represents everything we value in a community: hard work, strong producer roots, and people who understand the importance of feeding America. This investment underscores our commitment to rural America and our confidence in the strength of the U.S. market. We plan to be a long-term partner for Perry and, if approved by the community, the facility will help foster job creation and economic stability in the region.”
Mayor Dirk Cavanaugh added, “This is a potential game-changer for Perry. JBS USA’s intentions to invest here reflects the resilience and promise of our community. This facility will not only create good-paying jobs but also provide long-term benefits for our schools, infrastructure, and local businesses. We’re looking forward to JBS USA sharing more about their plans for Perry and to building a brighter future together.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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