Wagner Logistics to expand in Liberty, creating 79 new jobs
Wagner Logistics, a nationwide provider of third-party logistics, announced today that it will expand in Liberty, creating 79 new jobs. As part of this expansion, the company will partner with a Kansas City-area manufacturer to launch a new manufacturing support and warehouse operations program.
“Wagner Logistics’ expansion in Liberty is yet another example of a Missouri-grown success story and a testament to our commitment to supporting the companies that call our state home,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “This investment means new jobs, greater opportunities for Missouri families, and continued economic growth for the Kansas City region. We’re proud to see this strong Missouri employer deepen its roots here in the Show-Me State.”
Wagner’s new operation includes two leased warehouse facilities in the Liberty area totaling more than 830,000 square feet. The company will provide manufacturing support, warehouse operations, distribution services, and transportation management between the customer’s manufacturing plant and Wagner-operated warehouse facilities. Wagner will also support a high-volume operation designed to move finished products efficiently from the production line to their next destination.
“This is exactly the kind of operation where Wagner’s strengths come through,” said Brian Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wagner Logistics. “It requires speed, flexibility, close coordination and the ability to design a solution around what the customer actually needs.”
Wagner will invest in state-of-the-art equipment, infrastructure, and technology to support the operation. The company’s warehouse dock areas and trailers will be outfitted with an automated loading and unloading system that can unload 53-foot trailers in less than two minutes. The operation will run 24 hours a day and seven days a week once fully operational.
“This expansion in Liberty reflects Missouri’s strong business climate and creates new opportunities for continued economic growth and prosperity throughout the region,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development. “Expansions like this strengthen our communities, grow our economy, and advance our mission of Helping Missourians Prosper.”
For this expansion, Wagner will benefit from the Missouri Works Program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation, subject to verification of program requirements.
What Others Are Saying
“World-class logistics operations need leading logistics markets, and Kansas City has become one of the nation's top 15 industrial markets for a reason,” said Elli Houston, Vice President of KC SmartPort. “Companies here can reach nearly 90% of the U.S. population within two days by truck, while tapping one of North America's strongest multimodal freight networks. That's a competitive advantage that premier companies like Wagner continue to capitalize on.”
“The City of Liberty is committed to fostering a vibrant economic development environment and we are excited to welcome Wagner Logistics to Liberty,” said Liberty Mayor Greg Canuteson. “This is another economic development win, that clearly demonstrates our commitment to bringing new, well-paying jobs to our community while also developing a more diverse, stable and sustainable tax base.”
About Wagner Logistics
Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider offering distribution center, fulfillment, and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team delivers precise solutions tailored to each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner continues to innovate by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance as the industry adapts to evolving customer buying habits. The company serves manufacturers across a wide range of product types, including energy, food and beverage, automotive, consumer products, apparel, building materials, packaging products, industrial manufacturing, chemicals and hazardous materials. Wagner has been honored as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics for 21 consecutive years.
To learn more about Wagner Logistics, visit wagnerlogistics.com.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.
About the Missouri Works Program
As the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri.
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