DS Smith PLC (OTCMKTS:DITHF) is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions and lightweight paperboard products. Headquartered in London, the company designs, manufactures and supplies corrugated packaging, display graphics, and paper-based solutions that serve a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, retail, fast-moving consumer goods and industrial manufacturing. DS Smith’s vertically integrated model spans the full packaging life cycle, from fibre sourcing and paper production to design, distribution and recycling.
The company operates through three main segments: Corrugated, Paper and Recycling. Its Corrugated division develops custom packaging designs, boxes and point-of-sale displays, leveraging digital design tools and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. The Paper segment produces containerboard, testliner and fluting grades at its mills, supplying both internal corrugated operations and external customers. The Recycling arm collects and processes used paper and cardboard, supplying recovered fibres to DS Smith mills and contributing to the circular economy.
With roots dating back to the late 1940s, DS Smith has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic investment. Over the decades it has expanded its footprint across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, establishing more than 200 manufacturing sites and employing over 30,000 people. Notable milestones include the acquisitions of Kemsley Paper Mill and the Smurfit-Stone corrugated packaging business, which broadened its product range and geographic reach. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index and maintains a strong commitment to innovation in sustainable packaging design and recycling technologies.
Since 2018, Miles Roberts has served as Group Chief Executive, overseeing DS Smith’s strategic focus on circularity, resource efficiency and digital transformation. Under his leadership, the company has set ambitious sustainability targets, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and zero packaging waste to landfill by 2030. DS Smith collaborates closely with brand owners, retailers and recyclers to develop packaging solutions that optimize supply chains, enhance customer experience and drive environmental performance.
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