Smurfit Westrock (CONT’D FROM PAGE 10)
Quality Leads = New Customers
strengthen its presence in northwestern Mexico and re- spond to growing demand for packaging. Jorge Alberto Ángel, CEO of Smurfit Westrock, said: “With the construction of this plant, we are reaffirming our commitment to economic development, not only in Sono- ra, but throughout Mexico. We are also reiterating our re- sponsibility to our customers, to whom we provide world- class packaging, designed with a focus on innovation and sustainability.” The corrugated, micro-corrugated, and high-graphic folding carton packaging plant is scheduled to begin op- erations in early 2027. It will feature state-of-the-art tech- nology that will optimize processes and provide more effi- cient solutions to customers in various industries, such as beer, food, and beverages. Smurfit Westrock’s new facilities have been designed to strict environmental standards, in line with the compa- ny’s global strategy to reduce its environmental impact. Company executives highlighted that the construction and commissioning of this plant will generate more than 800 direct and indirect jobs, promoting the growth and de- velopment of the community. Smurfit Westrock has a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees. The company is present in 40 coun- tries with more than 500 packaging conversion operations and 59 paper mills.
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Len Prazych at 518-366-9017 lprazych@nvpublications.com
12 January 5, 2026
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