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Smurfit Kappa announces new eCommerce packaging laboratory in the UK extending their portfolio of industry leading facilities

29 June 2021
Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa has announced the opening of a new International Safe Transfer Association (ISTA) certified lab at its new eCommerce facility in Northampton, UK. This brings with it an expansion…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa announces major €24 million investment in France

22 June 2021
Machinery

Smurfit Kappa has announced it will invest €24 million to expand its corrugated plant in Rethel, North-East France, demonstrating the company's continued commitment to its French customer market. The new…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa completes €12 million investment at Spanish facility

10 June 2021
Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa’s Bag-in-Box division has announced the completion of a significant €12 million investment in a new flexible material production facility at its plant in Ibi, Spain. The new state-of-the-art…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa acquires corrugated operation in Peru, expanding footprint in Latin America

4 June 2021
Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa Group, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce that it has completed the…Read more →

Introducing the Smurfit Kappa Eco-Tube

6 May 2021
Recyclability

With increased pressures on companies to use recyclable packaging, Smurfit Kappa Composites have devised a solution under their Better Planet Packaging initiative – the Smurfit Kappa Eco-Tube. This tube evolution…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa accelerates CO2 emissions reduction in 2020

5 May 2021
Resource Efficiency

2020 Sustainable Development Report demonstrates continued year-on-year delivery on CO2 reduction of 7% and reinforced commitment to sustainability targets Smurfit Kappa continues to make significant and tangible progress on achieving…Read more →

3 Reasons to Move to Composite Paper Cartridges for Sealants and Adhesives

3 May 2021
Headlines, Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa has been at the forefront of sealant and adhesive packaging for over 35 years. Composite paper cartridges are just one way we’re continuing to help manufacturers boost sustainability…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa announces €35 million further investment in Germany

22 April 2021
Machinery

Smurfit Kappa has announced a significant investment in its Hoya paper mill and board manufacturing plant in northwest Germany. It is the latest phase of an investment programme, which commenced…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa’s Bag-in-Box is first to secure Amazon’s ‘Frustration-Free Packaging’ certification

14 April 2021
Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa’s innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon’s “Frustration-Free Packaging” (FFP) certification. This is a world first for a generic packaging design, applicable for a wide range…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa develops sustainable packaging solution for Signify’s antibacterial light

24 March 2021
Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa has designed a new integrated packaging system following close collaboration with Signify, the world leader in connected LED lighting systems, by designing the BioShift UV-C Chamber Case, used…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa announces €40 million investment in North Wales

10 March 2021
Resource Efficiency

Smurfit Kappa has approved transformational investment plans for its Mold plant in North Wales, that will further expand capacity at the facility, make it the largest box factory in the…Read more →

Smurfit Kappa first FTSE 100 company to gain five stars in recognition of its support of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals

2 March 2021
Circular Economy

Smurfit Kappa is proud to announce that its support of and contribution to the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been recognised by Support the Goals. The company is…Read more →