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DS Smith moves to futureproof mill operations
DS Smith is a leading provider of recovered fiber-based packaging worldwide. The venerable papermaker is committed to leading the transition to more sustainable operations – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Their mill in Kemsley, UK, is partnering with ABB to futureproof operations and further strengthen cyber security functionality.
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DS Smith moves to futureproof mill operations
DS Smith is a leading provider of recovered fiber-based packaging worldwide. The venerable papermaker is committed to leading the transition to more sustainable operations – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Their mill in Kemsley, UK, is partnering with ABB to futureproof operations and further strengthen cyber security functionality.
DS Smith’s Kemsley mill is the second-largest recovered fiber-based paper operation in Europe, boasting an annual production capacity of more than 840,000 tons. Aligning with the company’s focus on recycling and sustainable paper and packaging production, the mill has produced the first recycled lightweight paper in the UK.
“DS Smith is a leading European and US paper manufacturer with a clear vision for their future operations. The Kemsley mill is a great example of a facility with the foresight to plan for the bigger digitalization rapidly emerging in the pulp and paper industry. We’re pleased to build on our long-standing relationship and work closely with DS Smith to drive their strategic evolution.”
Jan-Willem Bos, Regional Industry Lead, ABB Pulp and Paper