Schutz Container Systems expanding to St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A major container and packaging manufacturer will bring new investment and around 20 new jobs to St. Joseph.

According to a press release, Schutz Container Systems, Inc. is expanding to the St. Joseph area and will invest $31 million in a new manufacturing line for industrial packaging.

Governor Mike Kehoe said the expansion of the German-based company will enhance the manufacturing reputation of St. Joseph.

"Their investment reinforces the strength of our state's manufacturing sector," Kehoe said. "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 Container Systems was one of the companies visited during the 2022 Trade Mission to Germany. The Missouri Works Program will be heavily involved in ensuring the company has workers from which to choose and tax incentives for job creation in the area as the company expands.

Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson called the $31 million investment a "major milestone" for Buchanan County.

The entire project involved a partnership with the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, the City of St. Joseph, Buchanan County, the State of Missouri's Department of Economic Development, Evergy and Spire.