Georg Utz, Inc. to Establish South Carolina Operations in Sumter County

Georg Utz, Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, announced it selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs.

Founded in 2003, Georg Utz, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based Utz Group, a family-owned company with over 75 years of experience in the manufacturing of returnable plastic containers, pallets, component holders and custom solutions. Georg Utz, Inc. currently operates a manufacturing facility in Indiana.

The company will construct a 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, located at Race Track Road and U.S. Highway 521 in Sumter, which will produce rigid returnable packaging.

Operations are expected to be online in 2028. 

Individuals interested in joining the Georg Utz, Inc. team should visit the company’s careers page. 

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $750,000 Closing Fund grant to Sumter County to assist with the costs of site preparation, water and sewer improvements, and rail improvements.

“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 Georg Utz Inc. President Pat Huesing.