About

International Paper and DS Smith, two of the leading producers of sustainable packaging and other fiber-based products, combined in January 2025 to create a truly global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

OUR CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODEL: 

One of our greatest opportunities is to engage our customers on the circular economy, helping some of the world’s leading brands to reach their sustainability goals. 

We are recognised around the world for our innovation and for the quality of our packaging. Our products can improve transport and storage efficiency, boost retail presentation and increase product sales for our customers. We are designing out waste and pollution through circular design and helping our customers to replace one billion pieces of plastic with sustainable alternatives. We also play an active role in our local communities and are equipping our people to lead the transition to a circular economy. 

It takes two weeks for paper fibre to move around our operations. What does this journey look like? Our Box to Box in 14 Days video follows the fibre on its journey around the DS Smith Supply Cycle. 

Our Offering

Redefining Packaging for a Changing World

Packaging Solutions

We are a leading international sustainable packaging company, with innovative packaging solutions made from recycled and/or recyclable material. We deliver innovative, fully fibre based corrugated products across Europe and North America for consumer products, e-commerce, promotion, transit and industrial packaging. We complement our product range with consultancy on supply chain optimisation and creative design.

Paper Products

We are a leading international manufacturer of corrugated case material (CCM), which is the paper used for conversion into corrugated board. We also manufacture specialist paper grades such as plasterboard liner. We operate 13 CCM paper mills, 11 in Europe and two in the US. Of those, two are kraftliner mills (virgin paper – one in the US, one in Europe) and the remainder are principally dedicated to the production of recycled CCM (testliner). We also have two small mills in Europe producing specialist paper grades.

Recycling Services

We provide a full recycling and waste management service. We are Europe’s largest cardboard and paper recycler and are also one of the leading full service recycling and waste management companies in Europe. We collect quality paper and cardboard for recycling from a range of sectors which provides cost efficient raw material for the Group’s recycled papermaking processes. We also sell used fibre to third parties globally.

Our Approach

Purpose

Our Purpose is Redefining Packaging for a Changing World. We are different as we see the opportunity for packaging to play a powerful role in a changing world. We help our customers respond to changing shopping habits with the design and manufacture of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that our society needs.

Our Approach to Sustainability

Sustainability is the foundation of our overall business strategy. We are building a better business, focused on delivering sustainable value to all of our stakeholders. To us, truly sustainable value is found when balancing the needs of Our Business, Our Environment and Our People. Learn about our sustainability initiatives here.