Smurfit Westrock plc

Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW) is a global leader in sustainable, paper-based packaging created through the July 2024 combination of Smurfit Kappa Group and WestRock Company. The company maintains dual listings on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. More information is available at www.smurfitwestrock.com.

The company operates an integrated system spanning raw material sourcing through converted packaging products. Its primary offerings include corrugated containers manufactured from containerboard, consumer packaging products such as folding cartons, and specialty products including solidboard packaging, kraft paper, paper sacks, and bag-in-box solutions. The company also produces graphic board and machine glazed paper for various applications.

Smurfit Westrock operates across three reportable segments. North America, accounting for 58.5 percent of net sales, encompasses operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico where the company ranks among the largest integrated producers of linerboard, containerboard, and kraft paper. Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, representing 34.8 percent of net sales, operates across 22 countries with particular strength in western and eastern Europe. Latin America contributes 6.7 percent of net sales with leading positions in containerboard and corrugated containers across Brazil, Colombia, and other regional markets.

The company maintains an extensive operational footprint including 57 paper mills, 450 converting plants, 70 recovered fiber facilities, forestry operations, and distribution infrastructure across 40 countries. In 2025, North American containerboard mills produced approximately 9.3 million tons while paperboard mills produced 3.2 million tons. The Europe, MEA and APAC segment produced approximately 6.4 million tons of containerboard, and the LATAM segment produced approximately 1.5 million tons combined.

As of December 31, 2025, the company employed approximately 97,000 people globally, with roughly 50,000 in North America, 36,500 in Europe, MEA and APAC, and 10,500 in LATAM. The company serves diverse end markets including fast-moving consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors. No single customer accounted for more than ten percent of net sales in 2025. The company emphasizes innovation through 33 customer-centric innovation centers and sustainability through its Better Planet Packaging initiative focused on optimized materials, reduced carbon footprint, and recyclability.