La Verme, CA-based safety products distributor Front Line Safety plans to soon open a new distribution center in Kansas City, MO.

The company will invest $1.7 million in the project, which is expected to create 21 new jobs and generate $6.1 million in new annual payroll, according to a June 9 announcement from the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

The 113,000-square-foot facility will support Front Line Safety’s continued growth and expand the company’s ability to serve customers throughout the Midwest and across North America. The distribution center is expected to officially open in July.

“We are excited to expand our operations with a new warehouse and distribution center in Kansas City, Missouri,” Front Line Safety Chairman and CEO Joe Bratter said in the news release. “After an extensive nationwide search, Kansas City emerged as the clear choice for our next phase of growth. The region’s unmatched multimodal infrastructure, strong and reliable workforce and central geographic location create an ideal environment for a modern distribution operation that can efficiently serve our customers.”

Front Line Safety is set to receive tax credits tied to job creation for the new facility, with the MDED noting the company will receive an estimated $230,317 through the Missouri Works Program subject to verification of program requirements.

Front Line Safety provides workplace safety, first aid and compliance solutions for businesses across North America. The company specializes in customized safety programs, first aid and PPE solutions, centralized ordering systems and compliance support. It offers more than 3,000 safety products and services for multi-unit businesses, including grocery stores, restaurant chains, hospitality operators and manufacturing companies.

Front Line Safety’s website lists current markets served as grocery, food service, hospitality, convenience stores, institutions and industrial/processing.