Amazon continues expanding distribution network

The online giant is bolstering its fleet of warehouses in the Lone Star State.



Amazon’s newest fulfillment center will be in Katy, Texas — its 10th in the state. The 1 million sq ft. facility will employ 1,000 associates who will pick, pack and ship larger-sized customer items, such as music equipment, sports gear and electronics.



“We are excited to continue growing in Texas by creating an additional 1,000 full-time roles at this new fulfillment center in Katy,” said Akash Chauhan, Amazon’s VP of North American operations. “Beyond the more than 10,000 employees who currently work for Amazon in Texas, more than 160,000 authors, sellers and developers in the state are growing their businesses and reaching new customers on Amazon products and services.”



Since launching operations in Texas in 2013, Amazon now has seven distribution facilities in Coppell, Haslet, Dallas, Fort Worth, Schertz and San Marcos.



Two more facilities in Houston and Coppell are currently under construction.