€20 million Smurfit Kappa investment in Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company is substantially expanding its converting capacity at four manufacturing plants. Across the Czech Republic and Slovakia with a significant €20 million Smurfit Kappa investment. It is further highlights Smurfit Kappa’s commitment to its customers and operations in Eastern Europe.
The investment consists of four major projects. Three undertaken in the Czech Republic, at Smurfit Kappa facilities in Žebrák, Žimrovice, and Olomouc. And one in Slovakia at Smurfit Kappa Štúrovo. All four projects have expected to completed by the end of this year.
Commenting on the announcement, Edwin Goffard, COO of Smurfit Kappa Europe Corrugated said. “This significant investment by Smurfit Kappa marks a commitment in further developing our presence in Eastern Europe. From both a product and geographical perspective, Smurfit Kappa Czech Republic and Slovakia have excellently positioned to serve an evolving and ever-growing market. This investment will support further growth of the business.”
Zdenek Suchitra, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Czech Republic and Slovakia said. “We have delighted to see the continued growth and success of our customers here in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. This new investment ensures we have excellently equipped to satisfy a wide variety of customer needs. Continue delivering our high quality solutions, as well as best-in-class efficiency, to the market.”
More than 100 million new boxes
The €20 million Smurfit Kappa investment will see the installation of new converting equipment. Which will increase capacity by over 100 million regular and offset printed boxes per annum. The new state-of-the art equipment will enable the plants to meet their respective increasing customer demand for sustainable, paper-based packaging. Deliver high quality packaging solutions on a consistent basis. The investment also adds the opportunity to bring the employees an even safer and more ergonomic workplace.
(source: Smurfit Kappa)
