By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
A container and packaging manufacturer has announced it will expand in St. Joseph.
Officials with Schütz Container Systems say the company will invest $31 million and hire 20 additional employees. It will use a state tax credit program to finance the expansion.
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce says Schütz has expanded three times since coming to St. Joseph in 2014; a total investment of $86 million, expanding over 66 acres in Eastowne Business Park, employing a total of 130 workers.
“Missouri is proud to welcome Schütz new facility to St. Joseph,” Gov. Mike Kehoe said in a written statement released by his office. “Their investment reinforces the strength of our state’s manufacturing sector, our highly skilled workforce, and our commitment to supporting businesses that choose to grow here. This expansion will bring quality jobs and continued economic momentum to northwest Missouri, and we look forward to a strong partnership for years to come.”
Schutz plans to add a new building for an industrial packaging line.
“St. Joseph has proven to be the ideal place for us to grow,” Frederik Wenzel, President and CEO of Schütz Container Systems, said in a written statement released by the company. “With this expansion, we’re increasing our container manufacturing capacity and creating new jobs to meet rising demand. The skilled workforce and strong community support make St. Joseph the right place to invest in our future.”
Schütz produces packaging systems for a number of uses.
Schütz was among the companies visited during Missouri’s trade mission to Germany and the Netherlands in July 2022.
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