Texas Border Business
By Roberto Hugo González
El Paso, Texas – In a significant move underscoring the city’s commitment to local businesses and economic development, L&F Distributors has teamed up with the City of El Paso to unveil their plans for the expansion of their facilities in the region. This significant growth signifies a new chapter in the enduring success story of a company that has been family-owned across multiple generations.
The expansion will involve a staggering $31 million project, a cornerstone of which is a sprawling 225,000 square-foot beverage distribution warehouse. Accompanying this will be state-of-the-art administrative offices and a cutting-edge vehicle maintenance facility.
The City Council has actively endorsed this enterprise by sanctioning a $1.3 million incentive agreement. This financial backing will not only bolster the construction efforts but also secure nearly 200 existing jobs while paving the way for 30 new job opportunities.
In a statement, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said, “This partnership underscores El Paso and L&F Distributors shared goal of progress, development, and improving the lives of our fellow citizens,” said El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser. “I am grateful to L&F Distributors for choosing to invest and expand in El Paso. And I’m also excited to support their remarkable journey of a small, family-run business that is now a major employer supporting more than 1,200 jobs companywide.”
L&F Distributors’ rich legacy began in 1978. Today, the company boasts ownership of eight distribution centers, catering to 35 counties across Texas and Southern New Mexico, all while preserving its family-owned status.
The site for this expansive construction spans more than 19 acres and is strategically located off Burgundy Dr., close to the nexus of I-10 and Loop 375. Stakeholders and residents eagerly await its anticipated completion by summer 2025.
Interim City Manager Cary Westin voiced his enthusiasm, saying, “This exciting announcement reaffirms that El Paso growing economy attracts successful companies to invest in our community creating new jobs and opportunities,” said interim City Manager Cary Westin. “We are excited to see L&F Distributors grow and strengthen our community’s industry as well as flourish as a business.”
