Smurfit Kappa GrpPLC Statement re TOPPsafeT
22 Novembre 2018 - 8:00AM
UK Regulatory
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Smurfit Kappa's TOPPsafeT adds a new sustainability dimension to
the supply chain
Smurfit Kappa has invented a sustainable new alternative for the
heavy wooden, chipboard and plastic boards that are used to protect
palletised products during transport and storage.
A team of Smurfit Kappa designers in its Hexacomb operations
collaborated to identify a food-safe and innovative solution that
would be suitable for a range of sectors including those which have
stringent hygiene regulations.
Made from 100% paper-based material, the innovative TOPPSafeT is
crafted from Hexacomb material which is lightweight and strong due
to its honeycomb structure.
A number of Smurfit Kappa's customers were struggling with the
weight and inflexibility of the more traditional wooden, chipboard
and plastic pallet tops that are currently used in supply chains
and often dropped causing risk of injury. As TOPPSafeT is
significantly lighter, it is easier to handle making it more
suitable for manual handling.
The TOPPSafeTpallet top offers a number of benefits, including
the fact that it is supplied flat to reduce storage space and the
material is fully recyclable.
Wim Peeters, MD of Smurfit Kappa Hexacomb, said: "We are very
excited about launching TOPPSafeTbecause it has the potential to
have a transformative effect on the supply chain. The feedback from
the customers who have been using it already has been unanimously
positive.
"At Smurfit Kappa, we aim to come up with solutions that score
highly when it comes to safety, sustainability and innovation."
Smurfit Kappa's SupplySmart service has gathered insights from
over 60,000 supply chains which it uses to identify opportunities
to make sustainable changes.
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 45,000 employees in approximately 350 production sites
across 33 countries and with revenue of EUR8.6 billion in 2017. We
are located in 21 countries in Europe, and 12 in the Americas. We
are the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America.
With our pro-active 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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