From Dairy to Dominance: Saputo's Sulphur Springs Plant Named Top Performer
At the heart of Sulphur Springs, Texas, something special is happening—and it’s not just the award-winning dairy products. It’s the people. The team. The culture. And now, the recognition.
Saputo’s Sulphur Springs facility was recently honored as a Top Performing Plant for the company's most recent fiscal year. In a company as large and respected as Saputo, that's no small feat. This recognition reflects what we've known all along: Sulphur Springs isn't just a great place to do business—it's a community that shows up, puts in the work, and delivers. (Image provided by Front Porch News East Texas.)
At a recent company gathering, Plant Manager Joe Wallace accepted the award from Saputo USA President and COO Dominic Bombino and Senior Vice President Terry Brockman. Wallace, standing proudly with his team behind him, said it best:
“The team at the Sulphur Springs facility works hard every day to exceed our customers’ expectations. I’m excited that the company recognizes our team’s passion and dedication.”
That dedication is more than just words on a poster in the breakroom. It’s showing up early. Solving problems on the fly. Maintaining safety, quality, and consistency—day in and day out. And now, it’s about celebrating together. Later this month, the team will host a carnival-style event—complete with food trucks, games, prizes, and more. Because when your people do world-class work, you celebrate them in a world-class way.
At Gone to Texas, we love stories like this. Because this isn’t just about Saputo. It’s about Sulphur Springs. It’s about Hockley County. It’s about the Upper East Texas region—where companies find more than workforce and logistics. They find grit. They find loyalty. They find community.
If you're a CEO, site selector, or business owner looking for a place to plant your flag, let this be a sign.
Discover what Sulphur Springs and the Upper East Texas region can offer your company.
The Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation is ready to help you make your next move the right one. Visit ss-edc.com to learn more about opportunities, incentives, and the real-world results this region is producing every day.
"Super" Dave Quinn, CEcD
Managing Partner and Founder
"Super" Dave Quinn, CEcD, as he is known around the country, is a seasoned Certified Economic Development Professional, delivering a range of consulting, training, and coaching services for Economic Development Agencies and their executives.
He is a professional speaker, podcast host, and economic development coach, inspiring others to take ownership of their lives and positively impact the world by sharing their God-given talents and abilities. He travels the country encouraging audiences to pursue their purpose and live their personal best. He coaches
Dave is the founder of Day One Experts, a collection of the country's best-known Public-Private interaction specialists. Day One Experts offers fractional and interim economic and community development services for communities around the country. Dave is currently serving as Interim Economic Manager for the Town of Fairview.
Dave also founded the Texas Economic Development Connection in 2020 to help reduce the cost and stress business owners face when relocating or expanding into Texas. By connecting business owners with professional economic developers from across the state, the TexasEDConnecton gives business owners access to the resources needed to help minimize the impact on their bottom line when expanding or relocating their business.
Before leaping into entrepreneurship, Dave served as Vice President of Frisco Economic Development Corp. in Frisco, TX. He helped lead a team of highly skilled economic developers in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. D…
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