We have expanded our innovation footprint in Hungary with a significant €34 million investment, supported by the Hungarian investment Promotion Agency. This investment will enhance our operations across key locations in Füzesabony, Nagykáta, and Győr, with the projects’ completion anticipated by April 2026.
This is part of DS Smith Packaging’s ambitious growth strategy in East Europe, as we drive sustainable packaging solutions across the region and create value for our customers and partners.
According to Reinier Schlatmann, Managing Director, DS Smith Packaging East Europe. “”With nearly thirty years of market presence, our €34.4 million investment in Hungary marks a pivotal step in strengthening our footprint in Eastern Europe, enhancing our manufacturing capacity and advancing our commitment to sustainable packaging solutions”.
This strategic expansion aims to boost our manufacturing capacity by over 40%, introducing advanced capabilities, and setting new quality benchmarks to meet the highest customer standards.
Overview of the strategic investment across DS Smith’s Hungarian sites:
Füzesabony – A new hub for innovative packaging solutions
This brownfield investment is aimed at establishing a highly efficient, state-of-the-art facility in Füzesabony with a strong focus on automation. The investment will be completed by the end of 2024.
Győr – Driving innovation in plastic replacement.
The investment includes plans to install the new converting equipment at the Győr site to expand capacity, enhance efficiency, and improve product quality. The next phase of investment is set to start in 2025.
Nagykáta – Raising quality and energy efficiency standards.
At the Nagykáta site, the investment will prioritize the modernization of the corrugator to improve board quality while meeting the high expectations of DS Smith’s customers. This investment will commence in 2025.
Engaging young minds: we establish eco-classrooms to promote sustainability.
This investment includes the establishment of three eco-classrooms in Hungary, highlighting DS Smith’s commitment to enhancing environmental education. The most recent classroom, built in Füzesabony, is a flexible space created by architecture students to encourage hands-on learning and foster ecological awareness among children.
Operating across eight locations with over one thousand employees, DS Smith Hungary is delivering innovative and fibre-based packaging solutions to hundreds of customers and collaborators in the region.
DS Smith has a target-led Now & Next Sustainability strategy, Redefining Packaging for a Changing World and is committed to leading an industry-wide transition to a circular economy while delivering circular solutions for customers.
