Schütz entered the Polish market as early as the mid-1990s and was soon handling its swiftly growing customer base from Warsaw. A further decisive step was marked by the opening of the plant in Żory in 2017. Since then, Schütz Polska has continuously invested in expanding the production facility – most recently in a new production area and a new warehouse with an area of approximately 5,000 square metres. This expansion has created additional space for the production and storage of Foodcert and Cleancert packaging supplied by Schütz in accordance with FSSC 22000 system certification, thereby ensuring maximum conformity with all foodstuff requirements in terms of material, process and product. Furthermore, the roof of the building has been prepared for installation of a photovoltaic system with commissioning planned for late December 2025. The solar power generated on site will cover a significant proportion of the location’s energy requirements.
Credit: Schütz Polska
In the future, Schütz will also be producing Green Layer IBCs in Żory. In this product line, the middle of the three inner container layers consists of high-quality regranulate, which Schütz manufactures itself. If a customer also opts for a pallet and corner protectors made of recycled plastic, the IBCs can feature a total recycled content of up to 70 per cent. This sustainable material composition, which is fully in line with the circular economy, enables significant CO₂ savings without compromising on safety or quality. As part of the expansion of the Green Layer production area, two additional raw material silos will be installed for storing Schütz regranulate and guaranteeing continuous supply.
Veit Enders, member of the Schütz Group’s management board, and Michal Szygula, general manager of Schütz Polska, emphasised in their speeches the strategic importance of the location for supplying Eastern Europe. The great importance of the circular economy was also reflected in the presentation of the company’s globally unique complete solutions. Representatives of local authorities, including Waldemar Socha, President of the City Office in Żory, and Andrzej Zabiegliński, member of the management board of KSSE – Special Economic Zone, praised the commitment by Schütz in the region and the positive effects on economic development.
With its latest investments, Schütz is not only strengthening supply security and flexibility for its Eastern European customers, but also relying on state-of-the-art standards in production and sustainability. This sees the company setting the course for the introduction of new, sustainable product solutions in line with its comprehensive packaging concept. Future measures are already firmly planned as part of ongoing development. Schütz is thus underlining its long-term commitment to the Polish market and the Eastern European region.