A diverse group of manufacturers, distribution companies, central and back-office operations represent Amarillo's major employers. From fiberglass production to copper refining, and from food processors to foundries, these larger firms demonstrate the kind of corporate citizenship that would be the envy of any community.
Many of the major employers are companies and institutions that have always been here, like hospitals, banks and educational institutions.
Industries arranged by number of employees.
| Manufacturing | |
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B&W Pantex |
Amarillo Gear Company |
| Bell Helicopter Textron V22 Osprey production 1,382 employees Non-union |
Tech Spray, Inc. chemical products in electronics industry 118 employees Non-union |
| Owens Corning Fiberglas fiberglass reinforcement production 225 employees Non-union |
Arden Corporation outdoor furniture cushions 108 employees Non-union |
| Crouse Hinds, Division of Cooper Industries electrical fittings 100 employees Non-union |
Weyerhauser Paper Company container board packaging 101 employees Non-union |
| ASARCO Inc. copper refinery 343 employees Union |
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| Food Processors and Distributors | |
|
Tyson Foods |
Ben E. Keith |
| Affiliated Foods, Inc. food distribution 1,320 employees Non-union |
Southwest Coca-Cola soft drinks 120 employees Non-union |
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McCarty - Hull |
Ameri Cold Logistics cold storage warehousing trucking and freight logistics 48 employees Non-union |
| Pacific Cheese cheese processing 62 employees Non-union |
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| Business & Financial Services | |
|
Hastings |
Atmos Energy |
| Western National Life/Valic insurance operations center 1,046 employees Non-union |
Nationwide Insurance insurance customer service 462 employees Non-union |
| Anderson Merchandisers wholesaler, headquarters 580 employees Non-union |
AT&T customer service 174 employees Non-union |
| CS Stars risk management, headquarters 499 employees Non-union |
Valero Energy credit card center 116 employees Union |
| American Quarter Horse Association equine registry, headquarters 306 employees Non-union |
Core Data Resources |
Others:
Amarillo Independent School District - 4,139 employees
Baptist St. Anthony's Health System - 3,398 employees
City of Amarillo - 2,012 employees
Northwest Texas Healthcare System - 1,490
Xcel Energy - 1,432 employees
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - 1,303 employees
Amarillo College - 1,017 employees
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center - 850 employees
United Supermarkets - 538 employees
AT&T Communications - 320 employees