McShane Construction Completes Schuetz Container Systems’ Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin

McShane Construction Company announced the completion of a build-to-suit manufacturing and distribution facility for Schuetz Container Systems in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The manufacturer of industrial packaging is part of the globally operating Schütz Group, which is headquartered in Germany. McShane provided Design-Build construction services for this 372,000-square-foot facility.

Project highlights include:

• 372,000 square feet
• 14,000-square-foot office
• 25-acre site
• 245 trailer parking spaces

Positioned on a 25-acre site, the precast building offers a 40-foot clear height with 48 truck docks, four drive-in doors, 245 trailer parking spaces and six 4,000-amp power services. The facility also integrates a two-story, 14,000-square-foot office, mezzanines throughout the manufacturing areas and four interior cranes to assist with equipment installation and moving materials.

McShane also completed a railroad extension, bringing three rail lines to the site.

As a Design-Build project, McShane worked closely with the client and architect, Harris Architects, to ensure the building adhered to the highest quality and constructability standards.