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Leading global independent beverage solutions company bringing new jobs to the St. Louis metro, commits to Warren County’s future with contribution to school district foundation
Refresco, a global independent beverage solutions provider, announced it is investing over $20 million in Warren County, Missouri, to expand capacity at its beverage manufacturing facility in Truesdale, Missouri. Refresco plans to increase production capabilities through the installation of an additional production line.
“We are extremely excited to continue our growth in Truesdale. Refresco is committed to the region and to supporting our growing customer demand with additional local capabilities. We seek to develop long-term partnerships within the communities where we operate. In Truesdale, we will continue to seek opportunities to help our customers meet and exceed their targets through beverage solutions that matter, while positively impacting the community,” said Steven Kaufman, Director of Real Estate for Refresco.
The facility in Truesdale is Refresco’s fourth, and largest, plant in the state of Missouri. The company has 74 production locations across North America, Europe, and Australia, employing over 13,000 people.
“We’re thrilled that Refresco is growing in Warren County and investing in the community,” said Governor Mike Parson. “This expansion is another testament to our state’s ability to provide the foundation for success that companies need. Our investments in Missouri’s workforce and infrastructure continue to result in economic growth, more jobs, and improved lives for Missourians.”
“Refresco selected its Truesdale plant for further investment and infrastructure development to leverage the opportunity to bring sustainable changes to the community. We are truly excited that they have chosen the St. Louis metro area. This is an additional proof point that we are succeeding on the national and international stage and advancing growth across the 15-county St. Louis region,” said Steven Pearce, Chief Business Attraction Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Investing in Warren County’s Future
In developing within the facility, Refresco is making a major investment in Warren County. In addition to the improvements it will make to its Truesdale plant, Refresco will offer approximately 30 new jobs as a direct result of this investment. Refresco has also made a significant contribution to the WISE Foundation (the Warren County R-III Investment in Scholastic Excellence Foundation), which provides support for the Warren County R-III School District, its faculty, alumni, and students.
“Refresco is not only bringing new jobs and investment to the city of Truesdale, they are also showing that they will be a great corporate citizen with a strong commitment to the Warren County community,” said Steve Etcher, Business Development Director for the Greater Warren County Economic Development Council.