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$31 Million Schütz Expansion to Bring 20 New Jobs to St. Joseph

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:50 AM

Schütz Container Systems has announced a $31 million expansion of its facility in St. Joseph, Missouri, which is expected to create 20 new jobs. The project includes the construction of a new building to introduce a new industrial packaging product line, the first of its kind for the company’s 14 North American locations. This investment…

Schütz Container Systems has announced a $31 million expansion of its facility in St. Joseph, Missouri, which is expected to create 20 new jobs. The project includes the construction of a new building to introduce a new industrial packaging product line, the first of its kind for the company’s 14 North American locations. This investment is being supported by the Missouri Works program, which provides tax credits to help companies expand in the state.

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