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Smurfit Kappa to Invest $33 Million in Expansion of Fortaleza Packaging Plant in Brazil

Smurfit Kappa Fortaleza The expansion of the Fortaleza Plant, which includes the installation of a new corrugator, will significantly extend the plant's Shelf Ready Packaging capability for FMCG customers.

Jan. 18, 2022 - Smurfit Kappa has announced an investment of over US$33 million in Brazil to expand the capacity of its plant in Fortaleza to meet the growing demand for innovative and sustainable packaging.

"Almost 30% of the total Brazilian population resides in the Northeast region, and Fortaleza offers the perfect platform to strengthen our presence in this attractive and fast-growing part of the country," said Laurent Sellier, CEO of Smurfit Kappa the Americas.

The expansion, which includes the installation of a new corrugator, will significantly extend the plant's Shelf Ready Packaging capability for FMCG customers in a range of sectors including fresh fruit, home appliances and pharmaceuticals.

Several high-end printers will also be installed to provide the high level of precision and quality that is required for eCommerce packaging. In addition, a new innovation center will foster even more customer collaboration and enhance the development of impactful, sustainable and market-leading packaging solutions.

"Brazil is an essential market for Smurfit Kappa and we are excited to dedicate significant resources of the company's global investment plan to expand our presence in the Northeast," Sellier added.

Based in Dublin, Ireland, Smurfit Kappa is a leading producer of paper-based packaging with around 45,000 employees across 33 countries. To learn more, visit: www.smurfitkappa.com.

SOURCE: Smurfit Kappa

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