Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re UK Paper Mill Technology
September 27 2018 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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Smurfit Kappa reinforces its sustainability credentials with
state-of-the-art technology in UK paper mill
Smurfit Kappa has begun operating a sophisticated Combined Heat
and Power Plant (CHP) to reduce emissions and increase the
profitability of its Townsend Hook Paper Mill in Kent.
The new CHP, which provides steam and electricity for the paper
machine, will slash the mill's carbon footprint by at least 15%.
Earlier this year, Smurfit Kappa reported reaching its fossil CO2
emission reduction target three years ahead of schedule.
The multi-million pound investment in the mill has also
increased the capabilities of the Townsend Hook paper machine to
meet the growing demand in the UK and Ireland for lightweight
containerboard. This is used to make corrugated packaging which is
sought after in a growing number of applications due to its
renewable, recyclable and sustainable nature.
Speaking about the enhancements to the mill, Jelte Bouma, CEO of
Smurfit Kappa Recycled Paper West, said: "We are delighted to have
started operating the new CHP in Townsend Hook a month ahead of
schedule.
"The increased capability and efficiencies will help us to
deliver an even better service to customers. The environmental
benefits associated with the new project are also in line with the
wider strategic sustainability priorities of Smurfit Kappa."
The Townsend Hook Paper Mill is one of a European network of
Smurfit Kappa paper mills which are all connected by a single,
optimised supply chain system.
ENDS
Contact for media: Sinead GillSmurfit KappaT: +353 1 2027157E:
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 46,000 employees in approximately 370 production sites
across 35 countries and with revenue of EUR8.6 billion in 2017. We
are located in 22 countries in Europe, and 13 in the Americas. We
are the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
With our proactive 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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