Smurfit Kappa announces significant €20 million investment in Czech Republic and Slovakia
May 26, 2021Smurfit Kappa is
substantially expanding its converting capacity at four manufacturing plants
across the Czech Republic and Slovakia with a significant €20 million
investment. The investment 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 are expected to be
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
are excellently positioned to serve an evolving and ever-growing market, and
this investment will support further growth of the business.”
The 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,
and to 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.
Zdenek Suchitra, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Czech Republic and Slovakia said: “We are
delighted to see the continued growth and success of our customers here in the
Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. This new investment ensures we are
excellently equipped to satisfy a wide variety of customer needs and to
continue delivering our high quality solutions, as well as best-in-class
efficiency, to the market.”