Schutz Container Systems, part of German industrial packaging solutions provider Schutz, has launched a new production facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, US.
Schutz has invested around $166m in the new site, which spans over 34,370sqm. It will bolster the company’s regional presence while also promoting sustainable distribution. Additionally, it will generate 185 jobs over the next five years for the local community.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Discover B2B Marketing That Performs
Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.
The new site offers logistical benefits and access to a large pool of skilled labour due to its strategic proximity to the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor. Furthermore, the new Kenosha plant complements the existing Schutz network, ensuring supply security and flexibility.
The new facility also offers potential for future expansion. Schutz has already announced plans for a new reconditioning facility for used industrial packaging. It will reportedly include an investment of $70m in plant equipment while also creating 56 additional jobs.
The project has garnered support from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. It announced a partnership with Schutz Container Systems to provide up to $1m in performance-based state tax credits. The amount is contingent on the amount of capital invested and the number of jobs created.
Frederik Wenzel, president and CEO of Schutz Container Systems, stated that the new facility strengthened the company’s commitment to the North American and especially the Midwest market.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
By GlobalData“With this advanced site, we can serve our customers while focusing on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint,” he added.
David Bogdala, Mayor of the City of Kenosha, welcomed Schutz’s decision to invest in the city.
“The plant will strategically serve Midwest markets, while providing a sizable investment and quality job opportunities in Kenosha,” he added.
Schutz has been consistently investing in the expansion of production capacities in North America since 1991, bringing the total number of locations to 16 with the addition of the Kenosha plant. Recent expansions have also taken place at several facilities, including those in Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, and Belleville (Canada).
