The R&D of Smurfit Kappa, located in Piteå (Sweden) is business
  driven and based on co-operation between our mills.

  Smurfit Kappa R&D main areas are process and product
  development, production control and customer services. The
  combination of market and production driven R&D creates value
  for the entire Smurfit Kappa Group and our customers.

  Our R&D, with focus on fibre technology, pulp & paper process
  technology, printing, packaging mechanics and bio refinery
  products, uses extensive laboratory facilities with:

• Possibilities to perform simulations of the pulp and paper process
• Reliable equipment for material characterisation
• Ability to simulate the complete distribution chain from paper to box