Smurfit Westrock Won Henkel Latin America Award for Packaging Excellence and Innovation

Paper Recycling | 2025-11-06 10:54:58 | By Paul Ploumis

Henkel’s Supplier Week is an annual gathering of its most valued suppliers.

Summary

Smurfit Westrock received prestigious recognition from Henkel Latin America for excellence in innovation and operational performance during Henkel’s first regional Supplier Week in Mexico City.
The company was the only corrugated packaging provider honored, underscoring its strategic role in Henkel’s supply chain across Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
The award was based on innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, and responsiveness, reflecting Smurfit Westrock’s strong commitment to value creation and sustainable partnerships.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Smurfit Westrock has earned prestigious recognition from Henkel Latin America for its outstanding performance in innovation and operational excellence. The company received the honor during Henkel Latin America’s first regional edition of its Supplier Week held recently in Mexico City.

Henkel’s Supplier Week is an annual event that celebrates its top-performing suppliers while promoting collaboration and the exchange of best practices to advance business and sustainability goals. Smurfit Westrock stood out as the only corrugated packaging provider to be honored this year, reflecting its vital role as a strategic partner within Henkel’s supply chain across key Latin American markets, including Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.

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The recognition was based on a comprehensive evaluation of multiple criteria, including innovation, sustainability initiatives, operational excellence, and responsiveness.

Expressing his pride in the achievement, Alvaro Henao, CEO of Smurfit Westrock Latin America, stated that being acknowledged as a strategic partner by Henkel validates the company’s dedication to delivering value and maintaining high standards. He emphasized that the award reflects a partnership built on mutual trust, efficiency, and a shared commitment to sustainability.