The merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock has created Smurfit Westrock, the world leader in sustainable packaging, which was listed on the New York and London Stock Exchanges in July.
Smurfit Westrock, a US-based group operating in 40 countries with over 500 converting facilities, 63 paper mills and over 100,000 employees, is able to offer its customers a diverse, innovative and sustainable range of renewable and recyclable paper and board packaging.
The combination of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock creates a world leader in sustainable packaging, bringing together the experience and expertise of both companies. We believe this combination has created the leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. I am proud to have been chosen to lead this great team of people,
said Tony Smurfit, CEO of Smurfit WestRock.
The Smurfit Kappa and WestRock shareholders have unanimously supported our proposal. Smurfit Westrock has a unique geographic footprint and, through our applications, an unrivalled ability to deliver value to our customers,
added Ken Bowles, Finance Director of Smurfit Westrock.
