# Smurfit Westrock invests R$205 million in Minas Gerais plants for new printers

Smurfit Westrock is investing over R$205 million in its Pirapetinga (R$80 million) and Uberaba (R$127 million) plants in Minas Gerais to install new printing machines. The equipment is expected to raise conversion capacity by 18% and begin operating during 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-12-16
- Where: Pirapetinga and Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Value: $37.0M (205.0M BRL)
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 18% increase in conversion capacity
- Products: corrugated packaging, printing machinery
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Smurfit Westrock](https://endata.com/companies/3333.md)

## Sources

- [smurfitkappa.com](https://www.smurfitkappa.com/br/newsroom/2025/smurfit-westrock-investe-mais-de-205-milhoes-em-minas-gerais-e-amplia-sua-capacidade-produtiva-com-foco-em-inovacao), 2025-12-16: "Os investimentos contemplam a aquisição e instalação de impressoras de última geração"

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