DS Smith has announced it is strengthening its production facilities at its packaging site in Grenaa in Djursland, Denmark, with an investment of up to DKK 100 million (€13.4m).
The move is intended to reinforce the firm’s capacity to provide packaging solutions to customers in the region and increase competitiveness in northern Europe. DS Smith added that the improvements are also anticipated to provide benefits for customers with a specific requirement for automated packing production and logistics lines.
A key focus is the installation of an advanced rotary die cutting line for flexographic printing. The new additions include five printing units, and a Göpfert rotary die cutter 16/28 high board line, boasting a combination of servo driven technology, vacuum sheet transport, and automatic register control.
DS Smith explained that the machinery ensures accuracy throughout the production process and fast changeovers when switching from the manufacture of one product to another. It also supports the creation of complex die cuts.
“We see a clear trend where an increasing number of customers are automating their packing and logistics processes,” said Kristian Eriksen, sales director at DS Smith Denmark. “This places significantly higher demands on consistent quality and precision in packaging. With this investment, we are strengthening our ability to deliver solutions that perform seamlessly in our customers’ automated flows – both for today and in the future.”
With the upgraded packaging and production line, DS Smith expects to increase capacity at the Grenaa facility by up to 15 million m² of corrugated board per year.
The company is also upgrading its packaging facility in Bredasten, Värnamo in Sweden. This involves a 3,000 sqm extension. The transition will take place in phases with completion anticipated by June 2027.
