Smurfit Westrock has officially opened a €40 million adherence and clinical packaging facility in Dublin, marking a significant step in Ireland’s role as a global hub for healthcare innovation. The new site will deliver specialised packaging solutions for clinical trials and regulated pharmaceutical products, combining cutting-edge design with operational processes aligned to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.

Located strategically near Dublin Airport, the facility employs 170 highly skilled designers and operators, reflecting Smurfit Westrock’s commitment to talent and expertise. The site also features an Experience Centre, designed to showcase the company’s capabilities and provide clients with tailored insights into bespoke packaging solutions. Tony Smurfit, President and CEO, stated, “The packaging solutions designed and manufactured here will contribute significantly to the next generation of life-saving medicines.”

The facility is designed to meet the stringent requirements of clinical and regulated packaging, where patient safety, compliance, and quality are critical. Its operational workflows mirror pharmaceutical production environments, ensuring consistency, traceability, and reliability in every product delivered. This positions the company to support pharmaceutical innovators with efficient, scalable, and patient-focused solutions, from early-stage trials through to commercial deployment.

By integrating design excellence, operational precision, and client collaboration, Smurfit Westrock aims to help pharmaceutical partners accelerate development timelines and enhance patient outcomes. The facility also signals Ireland’s growing capability in high-value healthcare services, providing a platform for innovation, training, and specialised employment within the sector.

The Dublin site reflects the convergence of technical expertise and patient-centric design, enabling pharmaceutical companies to access comprehensive clinical and regulated packaging solutions locally while meeting global standards.

With this investment, Smurfit Westrock reinforces its position as a leader in healthcare packaging, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of medicines worldwide.

Learn more about how Smurfit Westrock’s new Dublin facility is shaping the future of clinical and regulated pharmaceutical packaging.