Southern Champion TraySouthern Champion Tray plans to expand in Chattanooga, creating 105 new jobs and investing $18.1 million, officials said today.
The SCT expansion will include the addition of state of the art racking systems and a new heating and air-conditioning system to its facility off Manufacturers Road in North Chattanooga.
The company will also relocate its truck fleet service facility from the North Chattanooga location to the 365,000 square foot Amnicola Highway site, according to the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.
The North Chattanooga facility will add new manufacturing machines including a cutter, gluer and new tray forming equipment.
SCT is a manufacturer of paperboard packaging primarily for the food industry, while also serving other industries including cosmetic, automotive, hardware and office.
A third generation family owned company, SCT also provides graphic design and printing services to customers and currently employs about 450 people at two facilities in the Chattanooga area.
"Our company's growth has put pressure on our local space and equipment, and this expansion is important for our continued success," said John Zeiser, president and CEO of Southern Champion Tray, in a statement.
"It is exciting to see SCT continue to grow," said Charles Wood, vice president of economic development at the Chamber. "We are aware that they have another facility in Texas, and many other cities would love to have this type of growth, so we are proud that they continue to build their legacy in Chattanooga."
See more in Wednesday's Times Free Press.