Smurfit Westrock expanding production capacity in Lee County10/02/2025
Project represents a corporate investment of nearly $19.3 million
Jackson, Miss. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Paper and packaging manufacturer Smurfit Westrock is expanding its corrugated operations in Saltillo. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $19.3 million.
Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging materials with North American headquarters in Atlanta. The company’s Saltillo facility produces corrugated packaging such as standard cases, boxes and trays suitable for all industry needs.
Smurfit Westrock is purchasing new equipment that will convert flat container board into corrugated boxes. This expansion will increase efficiency within the facility, improve production capacity by 50 percent and enable the production of larger corrugated boxes.
The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Lee County is assisting with the project, as well.
Smurfit Westrock expects to complete the expansion by October 2026.
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“The decision by the Smurfit Westrock team to expand in Saltillo reinforces what so many already know — Mississippi is a manufacturing powerhouse. When products are made in Mississippi, consumers know they are getting top-quality goods made by a workforce that takes pride in craftsmanship. As long as companies like Smurfit Westrock continue to rely on Mississippi to get the job done right, we will continue showing the world what we can do.” – Gov. Tate Reeves
“Smurfit Westrock’s investment in Lee County is proof that Mississippi is where manufacturers win. Projects like this strengthen our communities, grow our economy and show the world we’re a place where companies want to put down roots and thrive. We might be a small state, but we compete with the best — and we’re proving every day that Mississippi is one of the top places to do business.”– Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork
“Smurfit Westrock is committed to optimizing the performance and value of its manufacturing operations. The expansion of the Saltillo facility demonstrates our ongoing collaboration with development partners in Mississippi, increases capacity and growth within our system, and supports the communities where we live and work.” – Smurfit Westrock North America President & CEO Laurent Sellier
“The city of Saltillo is proud to support Smurfit Westrock as they expand their operations, strengthening our economy and creating opportunities for our workforce. We are grateful to our state and local partners whose commitment makes this significant investment possible.” – Mayor Copey Grantham, City of Saltillo
“Lee County has a long history of partnering with industries that choose to grow and thrive here, and Smurfit Westrock is an outstanding example. We are proud to work with the state of Mississippi and our local partners to make this expansion possible. We extend our gratitude to Smurfit Westrock for their continued confidence in Lee County and the opportunities this investment will create for our citizens.” – Lee County Board of Supervisors President Tommie Lee Ivy
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