13 Feb 2024 --- DS Smith is investing €13 million (US$14 million) in two Austrian plants in Margarethen am Moos and Kalsdorf bei Graz. The company aims to increase production capacity, improve efficiency and strengthen its long-term competitiveness. The investment will increase DS Smith’s production in Austria by 20%. Business processes of both plants have been harmonized, including quality management and system standardization. These initiatives are supported by investments in new machinery at both sites, increasing quality, productivity and innovation capabilities. Reinier Schlatmann, DS Smith’s regional managing director for East Europe, says: “Our investments in technology, automation and process improvement enable DS Smith to drive innovation in packaging solutions. With a strong focus on the transition toward a circular economy, we are reshaping the industry and supporting customer sustainability goals at the same time.”
