SMURFIT Kappa has invested €40 million to expand its Pruszków corrugated plant in Poland.
The investment includes the installation of a new ‘high-tech’ corrugator and a range of ‘ultra-modern’ converting machinery. The plant has also been equipped with a new finished goods warehouse, which can accommodate upwards of 12,000 pallets.
The project will ultimately double the output from the plant which now spans 37,500 sqm.
The investment makes the plant Smurfit Kappa’s largest in Poland and it is expected that a further 50 new jobs will be created, bringing employment to more than 250 staff at the site.
Jacek Nieweglowski, CEO of Smurfit Kappa North-East Europe, said, “We are delighted to officially unveil the new manufacturing plant here in Pruszków. This project took just over one year to complete and will enable us to continue to pursue our strategic goal of being the supplier of choice to our customers, particularly those looking for the most innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.”
Saverio Mayer, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Europe, added, “This significant investment marks our strategic commitment to our presence in Poland and in Eastern Europe. The Pruszków plant is integral to our business and has a talented and skilled workforce fully committed to delivering the best service to our customers.”
