News Article | 2/1/2013

Amazon To Build Three Fulfillment Centers In Texas

Coppell, Haslet And Schertz, Texas — Amazon plans to open three new fulfillment centers in Coppell, Haslet and Schertz that will create more than 1,000 jobs. The 1.2 million-square-foot center in Schertz and the 1 million-square-foot center in Coppell will handle larger items, such as televisions and grills. The 1.1 million-square-foot site in Haslet will handle smaller items, such as books, electronics and DVDs. USAA Real Estate Co. is building the Schertz fulfillment center, and Hillwood Development Co. is building the Haslet fulfillment center as part of AllianceTexas, a 17,000-acre master-planned community. Hillwood is also building the Coppell center.