Smurfit Westrock Commits €600 Million to French Packaging Operations

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): European packaging major Smurfit Westrock has announced plans to invest approximately €600 million across its operations in France over the next three to five years., reinforcing its long-term commitment to manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability in the country. The proposed investment is aimed at strengthening the company’s sustainable packaging capabilities.

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According to the company, the said investment will support the modernization and decarbonization of its French operations while enhancing manufacturing efficiency. It must be noted that Smurfit Westrock has maintained a strong presence in France for more than four decades. The company currently employs around 6,000 people across 50 sites across the nation. The company highlighted that it has already invested more than €500 million in France over the past five years.

Saverio Mayer, CEO of Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific at Smurfit Westrock, said the investment demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, product quality, and environmental sustainability. 

Smurfit Westrock currently operates four net-zero manufacturing plants in France, along with a decarbonized paper mill, thus making it a regional leader in sustainable packaging production.