Alfeld Mill
Our mill
The Alfeld Mill is located to the south of Hanover (Germany) and its origins date back to 1706. It produces coated fine and speciality paper products, which are mainly coated and have a variety of finishes.
With an integrated pulp plant using locally harvested wood it produces totally chlorine-free (TCF) bleached chemical pulp for own use. Two of the paper machines (PM1 and 2) make graphic papers and one-side coated SBS board (PM1), while three others produce speciality papers (PM3, 4 and 5). Two off-line coaters and numerous reel and sheet cutters form part of the extensive production installations. With five papermaking machines, the mill has a manufacturing flexibility which allows it to match customer’s needs. In contrast to graphic papers our speciality papers are produced on machines with a Yankee cylinder (one-side glazed) and in-line one-side coated (PM3 and 4).
Extensive local warehousing and stocks of standard size graphic coated paper allow rapid delivery to paper merchants. In Germany, a 24-hour service is operated. Efficiently managed stocks of reels can be cut to special sizes and delivered within two or three days.
Excellence of product and service, sophisticated logistics and a responsible attitude towards the environment all form part of the mill’s tradition.
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Bleached chemical pulp for own consumption |
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120,000 |
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Coated woodfree paper, coated and uncoated speciality paper* |
330,000 |
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* We have announced the conversion of our Paper Machine 2 at the Alfeld Mill from coated woodfree production to speciality packaging paper production. This conversion is scheduled to commence at the end of our 2013 financial year and will result in a reduction of 150,000 tons per annum of coated woodfree production capacity and the addition of 135,000 tons of speciality packaging paper production in our 2014 financial year.
Our products
Alfeld Mill offers a dual range of products - coated papers for graphic applications and speciality papers designed to meet specific specialised customer requirements.
The HannoArt,
Magno and
Tempo™ graphic papers are renowned for top quality printing such as award winning art books, annual reports, calendars, brochures and other important publications. The highest priority is given to optimising the visual appearance and printability as well as runability of the papers. These graphic brands are produced in a variety of finishes and substances in co-operation with other Sappi mills in Europe, with Alfeld Mill focusing on the production of superlative non-gloss finishes.
Speciality papers are a key focus at the mill. Experts in product development interpret particular customer needs to create products which perform specific functions. These technical papers are used in a variety of food packaging composites and other speciality packaging and label applications by a range of international customers.
Our milestones
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2004 |
- The legal name changed to Sappi Alfeld GmbH.
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2002 |
- Rebuild of PM2 completed.
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1995 |
- Major rebuild of PM3 completed.
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1993 |
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1992 |
- Mill integrated into global Sappi group.
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1991 |
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1987 |
- Acquisition of Schwäbische Zellstoff AG.
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1965 |
- Acquisition of paper converter Landré GmbH.
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1949 |
- Acquisition of paper sack producer Sachsa GmbH.
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1882 |
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1851 |
- First paper machine installed.
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1706 |
- Alfeld Mill established.
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Our environment
We recognise that sustainable environmental management is fundamental to our future.
Long-term quality enhancement and a sustainable environmental management go hand-in-hand at Alfeld Mill. It is our policy to generate economic returns necessary to maintain a sustainable business in such a way that we continue to minimise our impact on the environment, encourage the development of our people and contribute to the communities in which we operate.
Manufacturing sophistication is the objective and quality and environmental certification has been gained. Sappi customers have come to expect the best from this mill, which offers a product quality that is reliable and consistent.
All of this derives from the experience of the highly qualified workforce and the constant emphasis on training and development. Specialised seminars optimise the integration of the mill’s activities; while courses for personnel help develop technical, business and safety aspects of its operations.
Alfeld Mill is a pioneer in environmental management. Water is carefully used and treated, pulp chemicals are recovered, on-site energy comes from the combined heat and power plant and pulp processing is chlorine-free.
Alfeld Mill is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and EMAS certified.
Sappi Fine Paper Europe was the first paper company in the world to achieve multi-site, cross-border group Chain of Custody certification. All Sappi Fine Paper Europe mills and its sales organisations hold Chain of Custody certificates for both
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes; these certifications provide proof from third-party certification bodies that the wood and fibre we use come from sustainable and controlled sources.
Our community
The town of Alfeld is beautifully situated in the valley of the river Leine. With 23,000 inhabitants, Alfeld has maintained a charming small town atmosphere while at the same time offering many leisure activities and a wealth of shopping opportunities. It is an ideal retreat for those who want to combine a career in an international technological company with a high quality private and family life.
In addition, and thanks to excellent transport connections to the cities of Hanover, Göttingen and Hildesheim, Alfeld’s inhabitants have easy access to university education and metropolitan culture.