Smurfit Kappa Group is a leading provider of corrugated packaging solutions, serving a diverse range of industries including consumer goods, e-commerce, food and beverage, and industrial markets. The company specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of paper-based packaging products such as corrugated boxes, containerboard and speciality boards. Smurfit Kappa’s integrated model encompasses creative design services, digital print capabilities and end-to-end logistics support, enabling customers to optimize supply chains and enhance brand presentation.
Founded in 1934 by Jefferson Smurfit in Dublin, the company grew through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, most notably the 2005 merger with Kappa Packaging to become Smurfit Kappa Group. Today, Smurfit Kappa operates in 23 European countries and 13 in the Americas, employing over 46,000 people across more than 350 production plants. The company’s extensive geographic footprint allows it to deliver locally tailored solutions with global consistency, while maintaining a focus on innovation in sustainable packaging and fibre-based product development.
Smurfit Kappa’s leadership team is headed by Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tony Smurfit, supported by a Global Management Board responsible for operations, finance, research and development. Under their guidance, the company has committed to ambitious sustainability targets, including carbon reduction, responsible sourcing of raw materials and circular economy initiatives such as recycling and re-usable packaging systems. Smurfit Kappa continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and digital tools to meet evolving customer needs and strengthen its market position worldwide.
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