We have invested $30 million in a new 2.8 metre wide corrugator at our Smithfield board factory in Western Sydney, in a major upgrade at the recycling and manufacturing supersite.
Using advanced tech like real-time monitoring and digital process optimisation the corrugator means faster production and changeovers—lifting board output by 33%.
It also delivers more consistent board performance, with improved strength and flatness supporting high-speed packing lines and shelf-ready packaging applications.
Our investment at Smithfield helps to secure a local, secure supply chain for the agricultural and food and beverage sectors, says Mark De Wit Visy’s Chief Executive Officer.
“We’ve been making cardboard boxes for farmers, and food and beverage brands at Smithfield for over 40 years. This investment secures a reliable supply of high-quality cardboard packaging that meets demand across the state.”
The corrugator heats, shapes and bonds paper layers to create corrugated cardboard, which is then cut to shape, ready to be made into a box.
Our Smithfield super site host Australia’s largest material recovery facility, two 100% recycled paper mills, cardboard box manufacturing site and recycled plastics facility, making it the largest recycling precinct in New South Wales. The site is home to over 400 full time jobs.
Our Smithfield site is one of 18 cardboard box facilities that make up our network across Australia and New Zealand, backed by locally manufactured kraft and 100% recycled paper to support a secure, reliable supply chain.
Together with integrated design, engineering and customer support teams, this network gives customers the scale, flexibility and expertise to deliver everything from bespoke packaging to high-volume production.
