Smurfit Westrock has officially opened the doors of the world’s first packaging facility designed exclusively for pharmaceutical patient medication adherence, regulated pharma packaging and clinical trials. Over €40 million has been invested in the brand new facility which will reflect the design and operational processes of a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with patient focus at the core.

The HORIZON facility will be operated under the Smurfit Westrock Adherence & Clinicals (SWA&C) division with a 170-person team of highly skilled designers, operators and support functions.  With packaging playing a critical role in the success of clinical healthcare trials, the dedicated team will continue to develop innovative approaches that support the next generation of life-saving medicine, improve patient adherence and provide enhanced data.

 The facility also has an Experience Centre which brings to life its extensive capabilities for visitors’ individual requirements and promotes both patient focus and client collaboration to explore potential partnerships than can advance the future of healthcare.

Strategically located close to Dublin Airport to facilitate its international customer base, It will operate with the same focus as its sister Smurfit Westrock facilities in Kunshan, China and Mebane, North Carolina in the US in supporting clients with a global support and service.

Brian Sheridan, VP Sales Global for Smurfit Westrock Adherence & Clinicals, commented: “We are excited to introduce HORIZON, not only a world class facility, but the world’s first facility that  is dedicated to providing full service packaging solutions with best in class capabilities for Adherence & Clinicals. Our dedicated team are focused in delivering results with patient focus always at the centre. Our extensive investment in leading edge technology, including cold chain testing, and electronics assembly testing, combined with the experience, expertise and passion of our team, will deliver speed to market for clients and patients alike. We know that what we do here makes a difference - we are passionate about what we do.”