Smurfit Kappa Group has estimated that annual revenue contribution from its markets outside of Western Europe will nearly double over the next two years.

Irish packaging group Smurfit Kappa posted an 11% rise in full-year pre-tax profit, buoyed by strong demand and increased exposure to high-growth markets such as Mexico.

Smurfit Kappa this week announced a big jump in its pre-tax profits.

PACKAGING groupSmurfit Kappa’s second- quarter earnings rose by a better-than-expected 20% after it offset higher input costs by raising prices and cutting costs elsewhere, and as demand for its products increased.

DIRECTORS’ remuneration at paper and packaging group Smurfit Kappa grew by nearly €1 million last year in the aftermath of the business returning to profit.

PAPER and packaging giant, Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has extended its debt maturity profile to over five years, in a move which management sees as enhancing the company’s financial flexibility.

THE chief executive of building materials group Kingspan received a 46% pay hike last year.

Smurfit Kappa Group today announced that it has secured approval from its lenders and amended