Smurfit invests €27 million in sustainability at Spanish paper mill

Smurfit Kappa to invest €27 million in a state-of-the-art new waste management and recovery facility at its Nervión paper mill in Iurreta, Spain.   The investment will see the mill adopt a fully circular production process involving the biggest landfill reduction project Smurfit Kappa has undertaken to date to support the delivery of its 2025 …

Smurfit Kappa launches tap with attached tamper protection

Smurfit Kappa has patented a new innovative Vitop Uno tap which is the first tap in the Bag-in-Box market to have attached tamper protection.   The new tap design is compliant with the forthcoming Single Use Plastics Directive as it does not require the consumer to remove the tamper protection. Instead, it is deactivated when …

Smurfit Kappa embraces green energy at Spanish paper mill

Smurfit Kappa has announced a €6 million investment at its Sanguesa paper mill in Spain, which will see the construction and installation of up to 12,000 solar panels on land adjacent to the mill. The solar panels will reduce CO2 emissions by over 3200 tonnes annually and provide significant cost savings   Once operational, it …

Smurfit Kappa paper mill unveils new innovation

Smurfit Kappa’s Townsend Hook paper mill in the UK has introduced a new state-of-the art drying process innovation to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.   Traditionally, paper drying is one of the most energy-intensive aspects of the manufacturing process. The innovative new processes implemented have resulted in a 6% reduction in steam energy consumption …

Reports indicate growth of consumer appetite for sustainable packaging

A new report release by fashion retail authority Drapers, in partnership with Smurfit Kappa, has revealed that sustainable packaging is still an important factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions. The research, which was done against the backdrop of supply chain issues, rising inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine, revealed that two-thirds of respondents stated they …

Smurfit Kappa’s circular approach to benefit local community

The Smurfit Kappa paper mill in Nettingsdorf, Austria, has launched a sustainable district heating project that will benefit 20,000 homes across three communities when completed. The scheme will capture excess heat generated from the Nettingsdorf paper mill to provide heating for local homes, businesses and schools.   Civil works have commenced on the ambitious project …

Smurfit Kappa acquires Atlas Packaging

Smurfit Kappa UK (SKUK), an integrated manufacturer of paper-based packaging products, has announced the acquisition of Atlas Packaging.   North Devon, Barnstaple-based Atlas Packaging is an independent corrugated packaging provider. With a particularly strong presence in shelf ready packaging, gift boxing and the e-commerce sector, the company offers a broad range of innovative products.   …

Smurfit Kappa invests EUR 35 million in Moroccan plant

Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s largest paper-based packaging companies, has announced the construction of a new packaging plant in Morocco, its first corrugated plant in the country.   Located in Rabat and covering an area of 25,000 m2, it will enable Smurfit Kappa to supply packaging solutions efficiently to its local customer base. Construction …

Smurfit Kappa creates packaging alternative for detergent box

Smurfit Kappa has introduced a new packaging solution for detergent pods and capsules. The child-proof TopLock Box provides a safe, convenient and sustainable alternative to the traditional plastic box for laundry products.   The patented TopLock Box features an ingenious opening mechanism making it a very attractive solution for companies seeking a sustainable alternative for …