Global Expansion With recent facility expansions in Germany and the United States, there is an ongoing demand for sustainable, innovative packaging solutions to support increased production capacity and regional market penetration.

Sustainable Innovation Smurfit Kappa's focus on launching eco-friendly products like EasySplit Bag-in-Box, aligned with upcoming EU regulations, presents opportunities to supply tailored, compliant packaging solutions to environmentally conscious clients.

Partnership Opportunities Strategic collaborations such as with Papa John's and Abrafrutas highlight potential to develop custom, branded paper-based packaging solutions for clients in food services, retail, and other consumer-facing industries.

Market Recognition Industry awards and participation in events like the AmeriStar Package Awards enhance brand credibility, making Smurfit Kappa an attractive partner for innovative packaging projects seeking visibility and recognition.

Operational Flexibility The closure of facilities like the Cedar Rapids plant indicates a shift towards optimizing operations; this creates opportunities to offer flexible, cost-effective packaging solutions to support restructuring and efficiency drives.