DS Smith invests in Mannheim

The display and packaging strategists at DS Smith, ewem’s world leader in corrugated board packaging, have just invested around 5 million euros in the Mannheim site. With the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Flexo Folder Gluer machine, the company is responding to the growing demand in the e-commerce and FMCG markets while ensuring the future viability of the site. After just under half a year’s preparation phase, the machine will begin regular production in the third quarter of 2019.

The e-commerce and FMCG markets are growing steadily and packaging requirements are changing. The call for more sustainable packaging is getting louder and companies need efficient packaging solutions that are tailored to their individual needs. With the investment in the new Flexo Folder Gluer machine, the Mannheim location is perfectly positioned to meet the increasing demand for sustainable corrugated board packaging and can also offer a broader product portfolio. With the expansion of production capacity, an additional shift has been introduced and new jobs created.