Smurfit Westrock

Spotlight: Smurfit Westrock Packaging Innovation Leadership

Smurfit Westrock, created through the 2024 merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, is a powerhouse in sustainable packaging with a strong North American footprint. With over 500 facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the company leads in fiber-based, recyclable solutions tailored for regional markets.

A long-standing and active member of PAC Global, Smurfit Westrock is recognized for driving innovation in paper-based and circular packaging. The company participates in PAC’s sustainability forums, industry summits, and the PAC Global Awards, where it has been celebrated for groundbreaking solutions that reduce plastic and improve recyclability.

Notably, Smurfit Westrock has won several PAC Global Awards for its fiber-based beverage multipacks and customer-centric packaging innovations. Its work with brands like Liberty Coca-Cola and Gatorade has demonstrated how sustainable design can align with both performance and consumer expectations. These award-winning solutions eliminate significant amounts of plastic while remaining scalable across North American retail channels.

Through its relationship with PAC Global, Smurfit Westrock gains access to global insights and contributes to shaping the future of packaging. The partnership strengthens its leadership in compliance-ready, circular packaging systems, while reinforcing its position as a North American leader in innovation, sustainability, and supply chain collaboration.