Located on 2,500 acres of land in central Maine, our Somerset Mill is an integrated pulping and papermaking operation where we manufacture coated freesheet papers, grease-proof packaging papers and bleached chemical pulp. The three paper machines use Sappi North America’s in-house developed online finishing technology, which set a quality bar for publication grades and reaps productivity benefits from fully integrating paper forming, coating and finishing.
We’ve engineered Somerset Mill’s process to deliver papers that provide superior printing surfaces with optimal web strength, heft and stiffness—features that deliver efficiency on press to our printing customers. Somerset Mill's publication papers, with their exceptional print gloss and uniform surfaces, are the premier choice for effective direct mail applications, corporate collateral and high-end magazines, books and catalogs, including titles for leading fashion and shelter magazines.
Standing out on the shelf is a real advantage for packaged food companies. LusterPrint Web is a unique packaging product that offers the superior printed surface that Somerset is known for, giving excellent 'shelf appeal' to products in packages. Best-in-class grease resistance, high strength and great 'glueability' (for bags) coupled with the remarkable sustainability position of the Somerset Mill all contribute to make LusterPrint successful in the marketplace. Developed to deliver the brand owner's message with excellence, LusterCote is a coated one-side (C1S) product offering the consistently high level of brightness, print performance and production efficiency.
Our team in Somerset is committed to giving back to their local communities. The Somerset Mill's volunteer efforts and financial contributions support more than 300 local organizations including the Community Health and Counseling Center, the Boys & Girls Club, the Maine Special Olympics and over 25 local school programs. Mill employees donate thousands of hours to community groups every year.