Smurfit Kappa continues to strengthen its presence in Mexico
February 13, 2019Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s leading paper-based packaging firms,
has opened a new plant in Tijuana, Mexico, demonstrating its long-term
commitment to the country.
The new folding carton plant will strengthen the company’s footprint in the
Baja California region and neighbouring Northern Mexico states.
The new Tijuana plant, which began operating last month, uses state-of-the-art
technology to produce folding carton packaging solutions including boxes and
trays. Diverse folding techniques are used to produce both flat and pre-glued
products that meet customer’s needs in both the supply chain and retail
environment.
Operating in Mexico for over 40 years, Smurfit Kappa produces an innovative
range of sustainable packaging solutions for sectors including consumer
electronics, industrial, medical and food.
Speaking at the opening of the new plant, Eduardo Rubio, Vice President of
Packaging for Northern Mexico, said: “The inauguration of this important
operation reflects the Smurfit Kappa Group´s long- term commitment to Mexico
and its confidence in the growth of the country´s economy and its markets.
“We are confident that this plant and the high quality products we produce will
contribute to the growth of our customers’ business in this region.”
The new Tijuana plant is the third of its type in Mexico, where it already
operates one folding plant in Cerro Gordo and another in Naucalpan. This is
Smurfit Kappa’s latest investment in Mexico and follows on from the unveiling
of the PM6 paper machine in the Los Reyes Paper Mill last year and an extensive
converting plant modernisation project.