DS Smith Paper Mill in Zărnești receives British high officials' visit and reconfirms commitment to long-term sustainable development

Chris Barton CMG, HM Trade Commissioner, Europe and H.E. Andrew James Noble LVO, UK Ambassador to Romania visited Zarnesti in early March

DS Smith welcomed Chris Barton CMG, HM Trade Commissioner for Europe in the UK Government and H.E. Andrew James Noble LVO, UK Ambassador to Romania at the production unit in Zarnesti. The paper mill was one key stop in the one-week tour that Chris Barton CMG made in Romania, with the aim to foster British - Romanian trade and cooperation.

As part of the official visit, the two officials attended a guided tour of Zarnesti Paper Mill and had the chance to learn more on the paper-making tradition of the city, the investment plan and sustainability targets as well as the significant contribution to the long-term development of the region.

Since 2018, DS Smith has continuously strengthened its footprint in Romania, investing in our sustainable paper and packaging operations which serve customers across the country and beyond.

Marius Juncanariu
General Manager, DS Smith Zarnesti

"It was an honour to host this special visit and present the work we are doing at Zarnesti mill to further develop the longstanding tradition the region has for paper making."

I was hugely impressed by DS Smith's circular business model in Romania and of their commitment to sustainability within their operations.

Chris Barton CMG
HM Trade Commissioner for Europe in the UK Government

"The paper mill in Zarnesti is a true landmark in the country and I look forward to hearing of the future development of DS Smith, not just in this region but right the way across Europe. They play a vital part in supplying vital sustainable packing solutions needed to keep supply chains moving."

It is always a pleasure to see British companies investing and reaching new heights in Romania.

H.E. Andrew James Noble LVO
UK Ambassador to Romania

"The Paper Mill in Zarnesti is not only a leading manufacturer, but also a major employer and a key contributor to the local and regional economy. I am very happy to have been able to witness their success as a recycling factory and one that is creating new jobs for its community."

Recently, DS Smith also launched the ZărneștiMill virtual tour, which allows anyone to enjoy a 360° virtual tour of the mill and follow the papermaking process all the way from the quality hub to dispatch, whilst hearing from the people making it all possible. The tour can be accessed here:

Zărnești Paper Mill Virtual Tour

Using only recycled papers, DS Smith Zarnesti is the largest paper manufacturer in Romania, accounting for almost half of the domestic demand for papers for packaging.

DS Smith's operations in Romania comprises of a recycling head office in Bucharest, two recycling depots in Otopeni and Cluj Napoca, a paper mill in Zarnesti, two packaging production units in Ghimbav and Timișoara and three service centers in Pitești, Timișoara and Otopeni, employing in total over 650 people

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