ALPLA Inc. North America is slated to begin construction soon on a new manufacturing plant in the Blue River Commerce Center located in Kansas City, Mo.
Led by Cushman & Wakefield, the 246,000-SF rail-served injection molding facility is scheduled to be complete in Q4 2022. ALPLA’s Kansas City addition will be the company’s fourth site in Missouri and the first dedicated to injection molding.
“We are excited about our new Kansas City site which represents a key element of our growth strategy and our continued commitment to the expansion of our injection molding capabilities,” said James Rooney, managing director, ALPLA.
As one of the global leaders in packaging solutions, the site will enhance ALPLA’s scope of innovation and facilitate the demand of recent business.
As regional production has increased, the investment and creation of a world-class facility at the Blue River Commerce Center will add an additional 75 jobs, assisting in the stabilization of the manufacturing economy. While embracing new markets, the central location will better serve customers in the Midwest.
Additionally, the company looks forward to giving back to the Kansas City community. To date, ALPLA has funded numerous STEM and STEAM-based labs and classes while encouraging high school students to build careers related to engineering. The company is also an active supporter of women empowerment initiatives and volunteerism in the senior community.
“With redeveloped and transit-served sites such as the Blue River Commerce Center, attracting globally respected manufacturers is at the heart of Port KC’s mission,” said Jon Stephens, president and CEO of Port KC. “Bringing ALPLA and many Kansas City community partners together will continue to strengthen our neighborhoods and workforce talent, contributing to the benefit of all.”
The Kansas City Area Development Council worked with several regional partners in attracting ALPLA Inc. to the Kansas City area, including the State of Missouri, Missouri Partnership, Port KC, City of Kansas City, Missouri, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Cushman & Wakefield - Joe Accurso, NorthPoint Development, Evergy, Spire and KC SmartPort.
“The Kansas City region’s strengths in manufacturing and availability of skilled talent will allow ALPLA to experience continued growth in manufacturing, furthering the company’s position as a leader in packaging solutions,” said Tim Cowden, president and CEO, Kansas City Area Development Council.