Expansion for Smurfit Kappa’s Pruszków corrugated plant

A€40 million investment by Smurfit Kappa has expanded its Pruszków corrugated plant into the largest of its kind in Poland, making it, says the company, one of the most high-tech and modern packaging plants in Europe.

Along with modern equipment, 50 more jobs will be created bringing the count to more than 250. The plant supplies leading brands in the FMCG food and beverage sectors both locally and internationally.

The investment, which doubles output, includes the installation of a new high-tech corrugator and a range of ultra-modern converting machinery. The plant is also equipped with a new finished goods warehouse, to accommodate up to 12,000 pallets.

Commenting at the official opening event, Jacek Nieweglowski, chief executive 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.”