Smurfit Westrock Announces €600m Investment

Smurfit Westrock announced plans to invest approximately €600 million across its operations in France, reinforcing its long-term commitment to French industry ahead of the Choose France initiative.

Established in France for over 40 years, Smurfit Westrock employs approximately 6,000 people at 50 sites across the country, underscoring France’s strategic importance to the Company’s European operations and its attractiveness as a destination for industrial investment.

Saverio Mayer, CEO Europe, MEA and APAC at Smurfit Westrock, said, “With this continuous program of investment in France, our commitment to innovation, quality, and decarbonization efforts is clear. France continues to provide a strong environment for this to take place; through long-term industrial investment, supported by skilled talent, innovation, and a clear commitment to sustainability.”

Smurfit Westrock’s investment will take place over the next three to five years and will support the modernization and decarbonization of its operations, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, customer innovation, and sustainable packaging capabilities.

Andrew Coffey, CEO at Smurfit Westrock France, added: “It only makes sense that sites creating sustainable packaging are sustainable in their own right. Achieving net zero at these plants was a significant milestone, and one which has given us an excellent platform to go even further. That’s why strategic investments in key sites are important to continue this momentum. These include a €40 million expansion and modernization of our Épernay facility, €20 million to continue progress at our advanced corrugated facility in Vernon, and over €100 million to support multiple projects at our Facture paper mill, including the installation of an evaporation plant. These investments will further elevate our capabilities and reduce our environmental impact.”