Smurfit announce rise in sales

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced a 3.6% sales of €1.79bn for first quarter in 2007, up 3.6% on the same period last year.

Paper and packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced sales of €1.79bn for first quarter in 2007, up 3.6% on the same period last year.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation at €254m were up 40% on the first quarter of 2006.