Nothing can stop development

Thanks to this investment, the factory’s annual output increases by 40 million boxes. At the ceremony, which was titled LIVE the FUTURE Open Air, Smurfit Kappa Group CEO Tony Smurfit welcomed the many people who were present.

Adriana Kottrová and László Tóth key account managers at the Solution Center

Currently the group employs nearly 50,000 people in 36 countries, at more than 350 locations. Smurfit Kappa’s mission isn’t only to manufacture and sell boxes, but also to contribute to the success of partners with its innovations.

Greener production line and product portfolio

Smurfit Kappa is dedicated to introducing eco-friendly solutions. The company’s products are 100% renewable and manufactured sustainably. By 2025 Smurfit Kappa’s CO2 emissions will reduce by 25%. In 2019 they launched the Better Planet Packaging programme, which seeks to promote sustainable packaging in FMCG, e-commerce and various industries. Smurfit Kappa uses its knowledge and experience from the field of sustainable materials to develop renewable, recyclable and biodegradable packaging designs. With their closed loop business model, they collect and recycle more than 90% of used packaging material.

The inauguration ceremony (from left to right): Zdenek Suchitra – CEO of Central South East Europe; Tony Smurfit – Group CEO Executive; Saverio Mayer – CEO Europe, HQ Europe; Marek Polák – Managing Director, Smurfit Kappa

Corrugated board tailored to partner needs

Smurfit Kappa produces raw material in its own paper mills, from which the company makes corrugated boards and various types of packaging, offering tailor-made designs to partners, which are guaranteed to preserve the quality of food and protect the health of consumers.

_{„Creative cardboard” – a replica of James Bond’s Aston Martin at the entrance of the office in Párkány}

In 2022 the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) organised the hungaropack Hungarian Packaging Competition for the 39th time.

A cohesive team is the key to success and the engine of progress

One of the winners was “Long Lead – long lead universal insert” by Signify Hungary Kft. and Smurfit Kappa Obaly Štúrovo a.s.

Great atmosphere during the factory visit

This universal corrugated board solution is made without adhesives. (x)