DUBLIN (From news reports) -- Smurfit Westrock has opened the first of its kind adherence and clinical packaging facility in Dublin, which it said will reinforce Ireland's role at the forefront of global healthcare.

Over €40m was invested in the brand new site, which will provide packaging solutions for clinical trials and regulated pharma packaging.

The facility's design and its operational processes reflect those of a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with patient focus at the core.

Tony Smurfit, President and CEO of Smurfit Westrock, said the packaging solutions which are designed and manufactured at the new plant will contribute significantly to the next
generation of life-saving medicines.

Located near Dublin Airport, Smurfit Westrock said that 170 highly skilled designers and operators work at the new facility.

It also has an Experience Centre which brings to life the extensive capabilities for customers' individual requirements.