WACO, Texas — Central Texas will soon be home to another major company.
Electrolit, a hydration beverage company, has announced its plans to build its first-ever U.S. production location in Waco, Texas, according to the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce (CoC), creating 200 jobs in the process.
"It will run as a 24/7 operation," Kris Collins, Waco Chamber's Executive Vice President for Economic Development, said. "The level of skill needed for these types of jobs will be important for the success of the business and the success of its employees. We'll be partnering with our community college and technical college partners to ensure that we have the right training programs in place to upskill individuals to get the best level of employing possible."
According to Waco CoC, the 600,000-square-foot greenfield project will be a $400 million state-of-the-art, built-to-suit manufacturing facility, and is set top open in early 2026.
Electrolit describes its product as a "premium hydration beverage crafted with pharmaceutical grade ingredients", and says it has become the flagship product for a group of companies in the health and wellness industry since entering the U.S. market over a decade ago.
Electrolit has reportedly partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. for sales and distribution, and has made the decision to expand to Waco due to growing demand.
“We’re excited to announce our new U.S. manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone in our growth and commitment to quality," said the Electrolit Team in a release. "We are immensely grateful to all our U.S. consumers for their continued preference and support. Your trust and loyalty have been pivotal to our success. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to providing the best hydration solutions in the market and are confident that the years ahead will bring even greater innovations and improvements. Thank you for being a part of the Electrolit family."
Electrolit has reportedly acquired land in Texas Central Park, an industrial park in Waco, with the help of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. The decision to build the facility in Waco represents a "regional economic development collaboration" between the City of Waco, McLennan County, the Waco Industrial Foundation and the Greater Waco Chamber, said the company.
The company said the "highly automated production and distribution facility" will employ over 200 skilled professionals and technicians.
“Attracting a business like Electrolit meets the economic development objectives of our City by bringing in a quality business, a great management team, a significant financial commitment and good jobs that help provide financial security to our Waco residents,” said City of Waco Mayor Jim Holmes. “Electrolit also has a track record of support and involvement in the local community, and we look forward to this business being a part of all the great things going on in Waco.”
“This announcement substantiates our success in creating an inviting environment where a skilled workforce, strategic location and an inviting community culture can provide McLennan County with a competitive advantage in recruiting great companies, such as Electrolit,” said McLennan County Judge Scott Felton. “We are so thrilled to have Electrolit make Waco and McLennan County its home.”
The Chamber of Commerce said the facility will have the capacity to incorporate non-virgin and recycled packaging when available, and that the company "remains dedicated to complying with the state’s plastic usage regulations."
Rail infrastructure will reportedly be used to distribute finished products in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and accommodate future expansions. Development of the facility will reportedly be done in partnership with EPC firm Stellar.
“Stellar and Electrolit have a mutual commitment to innovation and forward-thinking design, which will drive the creation of the Waco facility,” said Brian Kappele, CEO of Stellar. “Setting a new standard for efficiency and environmental responsibility, this project exemplifies Stellar's dedication to excellence and our ability to deliver top-tier solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients while keeping the environmental considerations front of mind."
City leaders tell 6 News they've seen a tremendous amount of growth in the area too. That's because of their unique location along Interstate-35 and could also be because of the pandemic, which is encouraging more businesses to source their products domestically in case something does happen from a supply chain perspective.
"It also means that we've always been in a community of great manufacturing, and that this is just indicative of the long history in the DNA of our community of being a place where we're really good at making things," Collins said.
Collins encourages people to stay tuned for when the company begins hiring. They will start bringing in individuals early on, so they can take them to their facilities in Mexico.
For more information, visit WacoChamber.com. More information about Electrolit can be found on their website at this link.
"There's been a lot of people that have worked on this for more than two years to get it across the finish line," Collins added. "We're really excited that the company has taken this final step and that their facility will be done and ready and operational the first quarter of 2026."
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