Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re Argentinian Awards
30 November 2018 - 6:58PM
UK Regulatory
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Smurfit Kappa demonstrates expertise in sustainable packaging in
Argentinian awards
Smurfit Kappa has come out top in two categories at the
prestigious Estrella del Sur Awards in Argentina.
The packaging leader's innovative bulk tray for blueberries
triumphed in both the 'Food' and 'Sustainable Packaging'
categories. The tray, which is automatically assembled, eliminates
the need for plastic and is made entirely from recycled
cardboard.
Smurfit Kappa was approached by its customer, Berries del Plata,
with a request for packaging that would reduce its environmental
footprint alongside maximising the use of space in pallets.
The innovative packaging has the capacity to transport 3kg of
blueberries, protecting the fruit throughout the supply chain and
reducing logistics costs. The outer layer is flexographically
printed with water-based inks to increase the visibility of the
brand.
Speaking about the awards, Germán Gambini, CEO of Smurfit Kappa
Argentina and Chile, said: "It is an honour to receive these awards
which are recognition of the twin pillars of innovation and
sustainability which underpin everything that we do.
"On a daily basis, our talented designers strive to open up new
possibilities for customers and leverage the knowledge and
expertise which exists within the Smurfit Kappa Group."
Established over 30 years ago, the Estrella del Sur Awards are
run by the Argentina Institute of Packaging and celebrate the
latest and most innovative developments in the packaging
industry.
ENDS
Contact for media:
Sinead Gill
Smurfit Kappa
T: +353 1 2027157
E: sinead.gill@smurfitkappa.com
About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company, is one of the leading
providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, with
around 45,000 employees in approximately 350 production sites
across 33 countries and with revenue of EUR8.6 billion in 2017. We
are located in 21 countries in Europe, and 12 in the Americas. We
are the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
With our pro-active team, we relentlessly use our extensive
experience and expertise, supported by our scale, to open up
opportunities for our customers. We collaborate with
forward-thinking customers by sharing superior product knowledge,
market understanding and insights in packaging trends to ensure
business success in their markets. We have an unrivalled portfolio
of paper-packaging solutions, which is constantly updated with our
market-leading innovations. This is enhanced through the benefits
of our integration, with optimal paper design, logistics,
timeliness of service, and our packaging plants sourcing most of
their raw materials from our own paper mills.
Our products, which are 100% renewable and produced sustainably,
improve the environmental footprint of our customers.
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'Smurfit Kappa'.
www.smurfitkappa.com
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