George Utz. Inc. to spend $40 million on new South Carolina factory

Georg Utz., Inc. announced February 11 that it would spend $40 million to build a new plastics packaging factory in South Carolina. According to a release from the South Carolina governor’s office, the subsidiary to the Swiss Utz Group’s new Sumter, South Carolina plant will take up 90,000 square feet and host 50 new jobs making rigid returnable packaging.

Company leadership said the new location, the company’s first in South Carolina, would help improve Georg Utz’s service delivery business.

According to the state government, South Carolina’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development granted a $750,000 Closing Fund grant to the county to help pay for site improvements related to the new factory, which is expected to start production on rigid returnable packaging in 2028.

What people are saying

“We are pleased to announce our new location in Sumter, South Carolina, which signifies a significant advancement in our company’s continued growth, enabling us to improve service delivery, broaden our operational capabilities and reinforce our position within the market,” said Pat Huesing, President of George Utz, Inc. 

“Georg Utz, Inc. selecting Sumter County and South Carolina for its newest operation showcases the strength of our manufacturing industry,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “We celebrate the 50 new jobs this investment will bring and look forward to seeing the company’s success in our state.”

“We are delighted to welcome Georg Utz, Inc. to the Palmetto State,” said South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “This approximately $40 million investment is poised to have a long-lasting impact in the Sumter County community as it brings new job opportunities for our people.”

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