New CEO of Aberdeen beef plant working on 5-year plan for facility

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August 18, 2014

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Goal is to employ nearly 600 people while processing up to 1,000 head of cattle per day.

Northern Beef Packers plant set to open 6 years after proposal

April 4, 2012

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The project, initially proposed in 2006, may begin processing cattle as early as this spring.

Northern Beef Packers plant opening delayed again

November 18, 2011

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The opening of the Northern Beef Packers plant has been delayed indefinitely, though construction and hiring employees is progressing, says CEO David Palmer.

An Aberdeen, S.D., meatpacking plant set to open this fall is projected to boost the state's and region's economy by $10 billion in its first five years of operation.

South Dakota beef plant to add $10 billion to economy, study finds

July 14, 2011

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