Smurfit Westrock picks up top innovation award from IPC EMEA
Smurfit Westrock has distinguished itself amongst IPC EMEA’s suppliers to win its ‘2025 Supplier Innovation’ award. The prize recognises excellence across sustainability, efficiency and customer service.
The global packaging leader was recognised for continuously improving the packaging for one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, who had identified recyclability as a key part of the brief. The packs were redesigned to facilitate quicker assembly and enhanced brand recognition.
Smurfit Westrock was also tasked with creating a more sustainable pack for the brand’s plastic sandwich platters. Following the switch to a paper-based alternative, the sustainability benefits have been significant.
Phil Spenceley, Director of Strategic Sourcing at IPC EMEA, said: “Throughout this collaboration, Smurfit Westrock has made major strides in significantly cutting material usage, reducing costs and lead times along with the introduction of innovative packaging solutions that are both user-friendly and truly sustainable. In addition, their commitment to exceptional customer service makes them a standout partner.”
Smurfit Westrock also recently received the ‘Sustainability Supplier of the Year’ award from Edrington, producer of a range of premium spirits including The Famous Grouse scotch whisky.
Eddie Fellows, CEO of Smurfit Westrock UK and Ireland, added: “I am extremely proud of our teams at Stalybridge and Tannochside for achieving these prestigious awards. Their dedication, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence exemplify our values and commitment to supporting our customers’ sustainability and innovation goals.”
The global packaging leader was recognised for continuously improving the packaging for one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, who had identified recyclability as a key part of the brief. The packs were redesigned to facilitate quicker assembly and enhanced brand recognition.
Smurfit Westrock was also tasked with creating a more sustainable pack for the brand’s plastic sandwich platters. Following the switch to a paper-based alternative, the sustainability benefits have been significant.
Phil Spenceley, Director of Strategic Sourcing at IPC EMEA, said: “Throughout this collaboration, Smurfit Westrock has made major strides in significantly cutting material usage, reducing costs and lead times along with the introduction of innovative packaging solutions that are both user-friendly and truly sustainable. In addition, their commitment to exceptional customer service makes them a standout partner.”
Smurfit Westrock also recently received the ‘Sustainability Supplier of the Year’ award from Edrington, producer of a range of premium spirits including The Famous Grouse scotch whisky.
Eddie Fellows, CEO of Smurfit Westrock UK and Ireland, added: “I am extremely proud of our teams at Stalybridge and Tannochside for achieving these prestigious awards. Their dedication, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence exemplify our values and commitment to supporting our customers’ sustainability and innovation goals.”
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