Smurfit Kappa has approved transformational investment plans for its corrugated packaging plant located in the Mold Business Park in North Wales, UK.
According to Smurfit Kappa, the EUR 40 million investment will further expand capacity at the facility making it the largest box factory in the UK and allowing the company to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging.
In addition, the investment in state-of-the-art equipment will reduce CO2 per tonne emissions by 15% at the plant.
"This investment in North Wales will increase our capability, flexibility and speed of response to deliver unrivalled, innovative packaging solutions to customers across the UK and Ireland," said Eddie Fellows, Smurfit Kappa UK and Ireland CEO. "We are determined to meet the future needs of our customers in a sustainable way. It is vital that our investment has benefits for the local community and the environment."
In addition to the expansion of the facility, a three-acre nature trail will be constructed, incorporating a local stream and a new footpath which can be used by both site staff and the local community. Working in partnership with Park in the Past, a local heritage and conservation project, an extra 10,000 trees, shrubs and bushes will be planted. Excess soil to be removed as part of the factory extension will be used by the nearby heritage project.
The Mold plant, which employs 194 staff and has been in operation since 1994.
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