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As part of Sappi’s global long term commitment to sustainability and the focus it has on climate action a decision has been reached to invest in a complete modernisation of boiler 11 at the Sappi Europe Gratkorn production site. This investment into state-of-the-art technology will see a shift from a coal boiler to a multi fuel boiler in two phases with the goal to finally use only sustainable and renewable fuels. “The rebuild is an important investment in our sustainable pulp and paper production and a further important contribution to climate protection. It allows Gratkorn mill to reduce its CO2 emissions by 30 % and is a big commitment to boosting the decarbonisation of our sector”, says Berry Wiersum, CEO Sappi Europe.

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This investment is part of an overall larger scale decarbonisation strategy for Sappi Europe, which in the near term seeks to deliver a 25% specific greenhouse gas reduction by 2025. 

The chosen technology for the project will additionally allow us to sharply reduce dust and NOX emissions. 

In June 2020, Sappi Limited committed to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

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Gratkorn is the largest production site within Sappi Europe and manufactures high quality coated woodfree paper for the printing and writing market distributing globally. Sappi has realised several investments over the years, which have kept the Gratkorn site technologically ahead with its facilities housing one of the largest and most advanced coated fine paper production lines in the world. This further investment proves Sappi steadfast commitment to not only maintaining and improving its production sites but to helping themselves and their customers on their sustainability journeys.

The rebuild is expected to be complete in late 2021.

 

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Building on its reputation for quality, service and responsibility, Sappi has just moved to strengthen its leadership in the dissolving wood pulp (DWP) market with the launch of the Sappi Verve brand.

Demand for DWP continues to grow as consumer preference increases for products made from renewable, sustainably sourced and processed woodfibre. As a significant producer of DWP over the past decades, Sappi today produces close to 1.4m tons per annum, enjoying a significant 16% share of the DWP market. Sappi continues to invest to ensure customers are able to meet demands for sustainably grown and responsibly processed dissolving wood pulp. 

2018 10 05 103251Commenting on the launch of the Sappi Verve brand, Steve Binnie, Sappi Limited CEO said: “Our products and service offering within the dissolving pulp market are highly valued and we remain an industry leader in this space. Verve gives recognition to this enviable reputation and the value we offer this market. Brands, including industrial business-to-business brands carry tremendous value, not just to customers but to the whole value chain. Sappi Verve represents our commitment to the entire value chain from brand owners through to the cellulosic fibre producers; our commitment to producing a natural fibre sourced from sustainably managed forests. As a responsible corporate citizen it is a commitment to our ethos of sustainability within the context of people, planet and prosperity.”

The majority of dissolving wood pulp is consumed in the viscose industry where pulp is converted through the value chain to yarn and ultimately textiles providing naturally soft, breathable fabrics which is smooth to the touch, hold colour well and drape beautifully. DWP cellulosic fibre is also used for a myriad of household, industrial and pharmaceutical applications including for tablets, personal hygiene, cellophane, washing sponges etc. 

In the past, DWP sold by Sappi was unbranded and industry generic names were used as product names. This did not reflect the specific benefits which has always differentiated Sappi’s DWP. The new Sappi Verve brand creates a very specific identity within the DWP market.

Bernhard Riegler VP Marketing for Sappi’s dissolving wood pulp explains: “At Sappi we have always known there is something special to our dissolving wood pulp products. We have consistent, outstanding quality products, supported by dedicated customer service, all underpinned by a strong sustainability story.  As a fibre produced from natural and renewable resources, Verve provides the value chain with a sustainable choice not only within the broader textile sphere which includes cotton and polyester, but as a preferred sustainable choice within the dissolving wood pulp market.”

Riegler continues: “Committing to a brand such as Sappi Verve means committing to the broader values it denotes, not only the product attributes but also the broader commitments and values that Sappi as the parent brand stands for. Consumers are becoming more active in making the right choices to contribute toward a tomorrow that is better than today. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important within a brand promise. Sustainability that uplifts people, builds communities, generates economic value and secures the environment.  Sappi Verve represents enthusiasm, life, vigour and energy. Sappi Verve is the sustainable choice and our way of making tomorrow better than today.”

Binnie concludes: “Sappi Verve aligns perfectly with our goals as a business – diverse, sustainable, committed to growth and adding value to our customers, communities and investors. Sappi Verve meets the needs of a discerning, fast-growing and thriving world.”

About Sappi

A global leader in dissolving wood pulp and paper-based solutions, Sappi Limited (listed and in the Top 40 on the JSE - SAP), is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa; has over 12,000 employees; manufacturing facilities on three continents, in nine countries (ten operations in Europe, three operations in America and five operations in South Africa) and customers in over 150 countries worldwide

Sappi works closely with customers to provide relevant and sustainable dissolving wood pulp, paper (speciality, packaging and graphic), paper pulp, and biomaterial products and related services and innovations. Our market-leading range of paper products includes: flexible packaging, label, release liner, containerboard and fluting, coated fine papers, casting release papers and in our Southern African region newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers. These products serve the fashion, FMCG and industrial sectors. Our dissolving wood pulp products are used worldwide by converters to produce viscose fibre, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of household and consumer products.

We continue to grow into a profitable and cash-generative diversified business with an exciting future in woodfibre, a renewable resource.

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sappi logoThe Magno range is the trusted graphic range for printers and creatives throughout the world due to its extensive availability, consistency and quality.  

Sappi Europe is pleased to announce that Igepa group has chosen to become a preferred stockist merchant partner for the Magno range of coated graphic papers in Germany.   

Flavio Froehli, Sales Director for Sappi’s commercial print products said; “We are delighted to have our long term partner becoming our German stockist merchant for the Magno range. Igepa are the ideal partner for the German market reinforcing Magno as the strongest brand in Europe with stockist partners in all European markets. Already today Igepa has the most extensive range of Sappi products in stock, supported by a network of superb warehouse facilities. Together, Sappi and Igepa will be able to provide the best product range and service flexibility to the Germany printing market.”  

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The Magno graphic paper range offers eight products including gloss, silk, matt and uncoated surfaces, basis weights range from 80gsm to 400gsm with all products having an aligned high white shade.  

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AboutSappi

Sappi Europe SA is the leading European producer of coated fine paper used in premium magazines, catalogues, books and high-end print advertising. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Sappi Europe is recognised  for innovation and quality. Its graphic paper brands include Magno™, Quatro™, Vantage™, Royal™, Galerie™, GalerieArt™ and Jaz™ ranges. Algro®, Fusion®, Leine® and Parade® are the brands for speciality labelling, topliner, packaging  papers and boards. Sappi papers are produced in mills accredited with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification and EMAS registration for all our mills in the EU.  Sappi European mills hold chain-of-custody certification  under  the  Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) and/or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC™) schemes.

Sappi Europe SA is a division of Sappi Limited (JSE), a global company headquartered  in Johannesburg,  South Africa, with over 13,500 employees and manufacturing operations on three continents in seven countries, sales offices in 50 countries, and customers in over 100 countries around the world.

Learn more about Sappi at  www.sappi.com.

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Sappi Fine Paper Europe and Innovia Films have completed a joint project to produce compostable flexible packaging manufactured from renewable resources.

The aim of the project is to show brands and converters what is possible to help them prepare for forthcoming packaging regulations that limit the amount of materials that can be landfilled.

"The results are not only compostable they are also renewable as they are both derived from trees," said Innovia Films product manager Paul Barker. "There isn’t much recycling of plastic laminates, and this (composting) is a nice simple solution. Polyolefins are non-compostable and this really will divert waste away from landfill.

In the pilot study a range of different flexible packaging products including drink sachets, food wrapping and roast coffee packets were produced from a combination of Sappi’s Algro Nature paper and Innovia’s NatureFlex cellulose films.

Products were produced using a range of processes including extruded lamination and with solvent, water-based and solvent-less adhesives to show the range of applications and production methods possible.

Barker added that Innovia could tailor the water and gas permeability of its films to suit a range of applications from breathable bakery bags to water tight pouches.

"We can control the permeability of biopolymers depending on the application," he said. "We can achieve results as good as OPP for liquids."

Both products are independently certified as compostable to OK Compost Home by Vincotte and DIN E13432 by DIN Certco. Compostable inks and adhesives are also available.

However, both firms emphasised that it was impossible to extrapolate too much from one test due to other variables aside from the paper and cellophane including the adhesives and inks used as well as the production processes.

"All the individual components have been tested," said Barker. "Now it is over to brand owners and converters to experiment."

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Sappi Fine Paper donates $100,000 to University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation for scholarships

Sappi Fine Paper North America has donated $100,000 over the course of four years to the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship fund for engineers. The Sappi Scholarship Fund is a Leadership Gift to the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation's $2 million fundraising campaign, which begins this year.

Sappi's gift is made in recognition of the long-standing relationship between the company and the University of Maine. "Our relationship to the Pulp and Paper Foundation, the College of Engineering and University of Maine overall has just been excellent," says Mark Gardner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sappi Fine Paper North America. "The campaign offers a wonderful opportunity for our company and other businesses to partner with the University of Maine in supporting students as they pursue careers in an industry that continues to be a powerful economic engine for Maine."

Sappi Fine Paper North America has supported the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation since its inception in 1950. The company is a member in the Foundation, supports the foundation's Consider Engineering Program, provides internship and co-op positions for undergraduate engineering students, and ultimately hires qualified University of Maine graduates.

Many former recipients of University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation scholarships are found at all levels of leadership throughout Sappi's two Maine-based mills in Skowhegan and Westbrook, and across the company in North America. These recipients continue to actively serve the University and the Pulp and Paper Foundation in numerous ways.

"We are thrilled with this gift, and with the leadership demonstrated by Sappi Fine Paper North America. This gift will allow us to support three additional students with full tuition scholarships over the next five years and beyond," said Jack Healy Executive Director of the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation. "This $100,000 gift will allow us to further our mission of providing highly skilled engineers to the Pulp and Paper Industry both in Maine and throughout North America. The demand by our industry for engineers continues to be strong due to expected high retirements in the engineering area during the next 15 years."

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Sappi Fine Paper North America today announced the release of eQ Journal 005:Rethinking Recycling, distinguishing between the facts and general misconceptions surrounding recycling and the paper life cycle. In this fifth edition of the company's eQ series, theJournal sheds light on the benefits of recycling while challenging the common assumption that paper produced with a high percentage of recycled fiber is always better for the environment.

"The use of recycled fiber is not a one size fits all solution. We should examine not just what's in our paper, but take into consideration the sourcing of materials, the environmental impact of manufacturing, and understand what happens to paper as it moves through the life cycle," said Laura Thompson, Ph.D., director of sustainable development and technical marketing, Sappi Fine Paper North America. "With this latest eQ Journal, we invite our community to look at the bigger picture of recycling – the way we do at Sappi – to ensure our industry is putting recycled fiber to its best use, finding the most appropriate options that produce lower emissions and higher yield."

In fact, a study of our Somerset Mill included in the Journal revealed that adding 10 percent recycled content increases the product's carbon footprint by 16 percent, compared to the same product made with 100 percent virgin fiber. More details on the study findings, as well as other industry statistics comparing the carbon footprints of different pulp sources using a comprehensive Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) can be found in the Journal.

In addition to revealing the trade-offs associated with recycled fiber, this fact-based publication also promotes best practices of recycling, raising awareness of practical ways consumers can reduce their environmental impact of using printed materials. As part of this edition, Sappi provides a series of custom-designed recycling logos available for download on our eQ microsite, inviting everyone–especially corporate marketers and graphic designers–to get creative about promoting the initiative to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

To download a PDF version of Sappi's latest eQ Journal 005: Rethinking Recycling, or access Sappi's new library of recycling logos, please visit Sappi's eQ microsite, home to the latest and most trusted information regarding sustainability in our industry. To request a printed copy of eQ Journal 005, visit This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +1-800-882-4332.

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sappi logoAfter correcting our prices for coated fine paper to some extent during the first quarter 2013, following the significant fall in prices during the last months of 2012, the continuing rise in input costs means that current profitability has by no means reached acceptable levels.  While we expect industry demand to improve from the low levels in the beginning of the year, the unprecedented rise in input costs (pulp, chemicals and transport costs) entirely outstrips the benefits from our price improvements and cost reduction programs so far. As a result Sappi is obliged to raise its prices for coated fine papers for the second time this year since current price levels are unsustainably low.
 
Sappi Fine Paper Europe will therefore increase its prices for all coated fine paper sheets and reels by 5 - 7% as from the 1st of April 2013. In the event that market conditions mean that commercial downtime needs to  be taken at its coated mills during this time Sappi will not hesitate to do so, since the overwhelming priority is to get the business back to a sustainable profitability level.
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sappi logoAre you looking for insights into the future of our industry? Are you interested in knowing about the big megatrends shaping paper consumption trends?

From today, the complete 2012 End Use Analysis Report from Sappi is available to you, focusing on the industry's solutions to face an uncertain future. This study is based on interviews and conversations with industry leaders of the paper value chain.

Find out how industry changes will impact your business by downloading the full report now

 

 

 

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On the 16th of November, employees from Sappi Fine Paper Europe’s Headquarters in Brussels headed out to the Forêt de Soignes, armed with 2750 saplings, ready to be planted. Sustainability is an everyday reality at Sappi, and this initiative is ‘real’ example of how Sappi people can, and do, embrace sustainability on a day to day basis.

Employee-led tree-planting started at Sappi in Spring 2010. Since then, over 8000 trees have been planted by employees in conjunction with the ANB (Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos), the equivalent of the Department of Forestry. This organisation is responsible for the planting of approximately 30,000 trees in the Forêt de Soignes every year as part of the National Forest Management Plan (Belgium). Over 50 people from the company volunteered to take part in the very physical team building exercise, and the result brought great satisfaction to the group.

Sophie de Guignard, responsible for coordinating the group said, “We‘re looking forward to next year when we will plant our 10,000th tree. It will be a significant milestone, and a great reason to inspire others to share the same experience, and understand how to make sustainability real.”

Sappi’s tree planting initiative belongs to a series of sustainability driven initiatives at Sappi all with the objective of demonstrating that sustainability is at the heart of everything that Sappi does. Sappi cares, and wants to engage with others to care together. In September, the Treehouse was launched (www.the-treehouse.be). The Treehouse partnership is both a physical and virtual platform, for like-minded individuals and companies to come together to find ways to embrace sustainability in their daily activities. Sappi’s new sustainability website - We Care (www.sappipositivity.com) - is similarly focused on sharing knowledge and inspiring others to join and build momentum.

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Sappi Fine Paper Europe is very proud to have won one award in the 2012 Pulp & Paper International Awards, during a ceremony hosted on 12 November in Brussels. The awards are dedicated to recognising the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector and are truly global in scale.

Upon news of the awards, Berry Wiersum, CEO of Sappi Fine Paper Europe said, “I am delighted to be able to dedicate this award to my colleagues at Sappi Fine Paper Europe. One of our core themes this year has been People behind Paper, and these awards are a perfect opportunity to once again acknowledge people at Sappi. It is as a result of their creativity, innovation and drive that we are still leaders in the industry. Congratulations Sappi!”

Our 2012 award is in the following categories: 

  •          Advances in Innovation in Speciality Papers (Mill) : Alfeld,  White liner for corrugated board production [Fusion]

Sappi’s Alfeld mill in Germany was the innovation centre for a new type of white liner developed for corrugated board production, focused on the creation of a new reverse side barrier coating. The result was Fusion, a product which is much more than a simple white top liner; it is a premiumwhite liner. The innovation came about as a result of Sappi’s accumulated competence in paper coatings, and its vast knowledge and experience in packaging materials in the Alfeld mill. With this new innovation Fusion can offer customers a very special appearance and associated print performance that other top liners simply can’t beat. Sappi is very proud of this new innovation.

Sappi was nominated in a further three categories this year. This in itself is testament to the company’s continued strong performance in the market and dedication to investing in future growth opportunities, as well as its commitment to creating valuable tools and resources for Sappi customers and partners. The additional category nominations were as follows: 

  •         Innovative Products- Graphic Papers (Jaz Silk, digital paper)

  •         Promotional Campaign (Houston, the digital universe of paper and printing knowledge)

  •         Advances in Innovation in Sustainable Packaging (Mill) (Alfeld / Innovia – Laminate Structure for Compostable Packaging [Algro Nature])

The PPI Awards

First launched in 2009, the global PPI Awards (organized by RISI, the leading information provider to the global forest products industry ) are dedicated to recognising the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector. The PPI Awards are global, and proudly provide a platform that honours leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the industry. http://www.risiinfo.com/events/ppi_awards/2012_finalists.html 

Our Nominations Sappi Fine Paper Europe was nominated in 4 separate award categories as follows:

·         Innovative Products- Graphic Papers (Jaz Silk, digital paper)

Jaz™ silk is a high-quality coated paper specifically made for high speed digital inkjet web printing. In an era where speed and customisation are key differentiators in highly competitive markets, print quality no longer has to suffer. Jaz™ silk digital coated paper has full high-speed inkjet functionality, yet manages to combine the reassuring look and feel of offset paper with full colour personalisation options and flexibility. Key characteristics for this paper include the fact that no bonding agent or other treatments are required, print efficiency leading to time saving, and lower consumption of ink compared to offset paper.  Jaz™ silk is first achievement from a very successful partnership between HP, the world’s leading printer and PC manufacturer, and Sappi Fine Paper Europe.

·         Promotional Campaign (Houston, the digital universe of paper and printing knowledge)

Houston is Sappi Fine Paper Europe’s brand new online knowledge platform specifically developed as a support tool for professionals working in the paper and graphic industries. As well as easily accessible information on paper, printing and converting-related topics, live experts work with professionals to find solutions to issues in real time. Anything you need to know about paper or print; Houston will have the answer! www.sappi.com/houston .

The idea for Houston came from the desire to share our wide expertise and accumulated knowledge with our customers. The knowledge platform includes all types of information from the latest printing techniques and paper types, to market trends and specific topics via Web Seminars. The platform also hosts polls, market feedback and opinions, and is regularly updated with news about, and from, the broader industry environment. One of the most exciting features is the live support service which is offered free of charge, enabling users to chat directly with Sappi technical staff to ask questions and share ideas.

·         Advances in Innovation in Speciality Papers (Mill)  (Alfeld,  White liner for corrugated board production [Fusion]

Fusion is a premium white topliner designed for lamination onto corrugated board. Using 100% bleached virgin fibres, to ensure it is a spotless paper Fusion has been engineered to bring out the highest levels of quality - regardless of the printing process - offset, flexo and digital. But what makes the grade stand out is its flexibility and suitability for a range of markets, from corrugators, litho laminators, display manufacturers and folding box converters to direct mailers, pre-printers, designers, agencies and co-packers.

By coating and calendering the paper, the Fusion surface offers a special quality and gloss much closer to the quality of content and display packaging therefore carrying a perception of higher-value-for money. A cost effective high quality result is therefore achievable for brand owners, retailers, agencies and converters. Key to this is its ability to produce unrivalled results on a lower grammage sheet, mirroring the market trend towards lightweighting.

Fusion is especially attractive for brand owners requiring high shelf impact for applications from displays to packaging for consumer electronics, bag in box and pet food.

·         Advances in Innovation in Sustainable Packaging (Mill) (Alfeld / Innovia – Laminate Structure for Compostable Packaging [Algro Nature])

Algro Nature is the first completely bio-based, renewable, recyclable and compostable paper and bioplastic packaging that can be used for a wide variety of foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals. It can be composted at home or even used in anaerobic digestion plants to produce heat and energy, meaning lower greenhouse gas emissions and less waste. As end users become more aware of the availability of environmentally sustainable paper, it has become increasingly important for mills to continue to improve the sustainability position of their products, and Sappi has dedicated significant resources to this effort. Sappi and its Algro Nature has teamed up with Innovia Films and its NatureFlex™ range to demonstrate the potential of laminate structures suitable for end users in the food, confectionery and beverage industries. The result of this effort is a product that is technically functional and utilizing renewable resources that enhance compostability.

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