In today's eco-conscious world, the pursuit of sustainable solutions permeates every aspect of our lives, including packaging. Enter Curby® – a revolutionary packaging solution that marries the principles of recyclability and reliability like never before. In this blog, we'll delve into what Curby is, why it's making waves in the packaging industry, and how it's reshaping the future of sustainable packaging. Curby represents a paradigm shift in packaging design. Unlike traditional packaging materials that often end up in landfills or pollute the environment, Curby is designed with curbside recyclability at its core. Made from innovative materials sourced from renewable resources, Curby is not only eco-friendly but also highly durable and reliable. The Features that Set Curby Apart: 1 - Recyclability: At the heart of Curby's design is its commitment to recyclability. IPG’s Curby packaging products are engineered with a focus on curbside recyclability, ensuring that they can be efficiently processed in existing recycling streams. 2 - Durability: IPG's Curby packaging solutions offer exceptional durability, providing reliable protection for a wide range of products. 3 - Versatility: IPG offers a diverse range of Curby packaging products tailored to meet the unique needs of different industries.

Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil, and has an ideal location for accessing the US market. It is becoming increasingly attractive for global companies that are nearshoring by moving production away from Asia to the north part of the country, between the cities of Monterrey and Tijuana. The Mexican economy is estimated to grow up to 3.0% both this year and next, boosted by increased manufacturing investment, according to the most up-to-date government forecast*. Smurfit Kappa’s latest USD12 million investment in its Tijuana plant includes new machinery and process upgrades which will significantly increase both printing quality and efficiency. Laurent Sellier, Smurfit Kappa CEO of the Americas, commented: “Mexico is an important market for Smurfit Kappa. We have invested substantial resources both in paper machines and corrugated plants while increasing our network to support the country’s economy and our customers’ needs.

Fourth Quarter Results Include (all results compared to the fourth quarter 2022 unless otherwise noted): *Net income of $67.8 million or $1.16 per diluted Class A share compared to net income of $99.5 million or $1.67 per diluted Class A share. Net income, excluding the impact of adjustments(1), of $90.9 million or $1.56 per diluted Class A share compared to net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, of $109.0 million or $1.83 per diluted Class A share. *Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $83.1 million to $203.5 million. Adjusted free cash flow(3) decreased by $98.3 million to $136.2 million. Fiscal Year Results Include (all results compared to the fiscal year 2022 unless otherwise noted): *Net income of $359.2 million or $6.15 per diluted Class A share compared to net income of $376.7 million or $6.30 per diluted Class A share. Net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, of $358.7 million or $6.14 per diluted Class A share compared to net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, of $471.2 million or $7.87 per diluted Class A share. *Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $8.0 million to $649.5 million. Adjusted free cash flow decreased by $25.1 million to $481.2 million.