Smurfit Kappa has invested $23.5 million to upgrade its Mexico sheet plant to become a fully integrated corrugated facility, in a move to reach sustainability aims.
The plant, located in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas region, will see the installation of a new corrugator and an extension of the building. The new operating machine will help to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% and double production capacity.
The increased capacity from the upgraded plant will streamline Smurfit Kappa’s operations in San Antonio, Texas, where consumer demand for sustainable packaging is expanding.
Laurent Sellier, CEO of Smurfit Kappa the Americas, commented: “This investment reinforces our commitment to being an important player in the growth of the Mexican market. It will also strengthen our partnerships within the sectors that drive the local economy in the Nuevo Laredo region.”
“The enhanced production capacity we now have because of this investment has strengthened our ability to meet the needs of current and indeed potential customers in the region. Smurfit Kappa is a reliable source of high-performance, sustainable packaging, no matter how complex the product or supply chain requirements are,” added Eduardo Rubio, CEO of Smurfit Kappa North America.
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