Smurfit Kappa Group PLC is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The company’s core business encompasses the design, manufacture and sale of corrugated containers, containerboard, corrugated sheets and solid board, as well as bag-in-box packaging and specialty paper products. Smurfit Kappa serves a broad spectrum of end markets, including retail, e-commerce, food and beverage, industrial and consumer goods, offering tailored packaging that balances functionality, product protection and visual appeal.
Operating across Europe and the Americas, Smurfit Kappa maintains an extensive manufacturing network with facilities in more than 30 countries. The company’s geographic footprint spans key markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, the United States, Brazil and Mexico. This global presence allows Smurfit Kappa to leverage regional expertise and local supply chains, ensuring timely delivery and close collaboration with customers on packaging innovation and sustainability initiatives.
Founded in 1934 as part of the Jefferson Smurfit Group, the business merged with Kappa Packaging in 2005 to form Smurfit Kappa. Over the decades that followed, the company grew through investment in production capacity, strategic acquisitions and the development of integrated containerboard mills. Today, it employs over 45,000 people worldwide and is recognized for its commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Officer Tony Smurfit, the company has emphasized sustainable forestry practices, recycled fiber sourcing and reduced carbon emissions. Smurfit Kappa invests in research and development to deliver innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions, reflecting its ambition to meet rising customer demand for circular-economy products while maintaining industry-leading performance standards.
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