News and Events

Sappi acknowledges receipt of a Statement of Objections from the European Commission regarding the proposed joint venture with UPM.

While global market conditions remained challenging, the quarter reflected encouraging progress in key strategic initiatives, particularly the continued ramp-up of the Somerset Mill PM2 paperboard machine in North America, ongoing cost reduction actions across the group and disciplined capital allocation.

Sappi, a global leader in woodfibre-based renewable resources, today announced that it has joined the ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Roadmap to Zero Programme, reinforcing its commitment to responsible chemical management for its global dissolving wood pulp operations.

Sappi Limited (“Sappi”) and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (“UPM”) have today announced the signing of binding (definitive) agreements to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 Joint Venture for graphic paper.

Both companies would own a 50% share of the proposed new independent company through shareholding continuing to operate in current business segments and geographic locations.

Proposed Joint Venture would see creation of a standalone company able to combine complementary portfolios creating a financially stronger and more resilient company with a core focus on Graphic Papers.

Additionally, the Joint Venture will ensure reliable long-term European supply for the printing industry.

While headline earnings were impacted by an unprecedented “risk-off” global environment and a volatile Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, the group has significantly accelerated its focus on innovative business enhancements to ensure global competitiveness.

Platinum in a year of tougher EcoVadis standards reflects elevated performance across Sappi's operations

Sappi Europe today announced that it has accepted an offer from Camvac International Ltd to acquire Rockwell Solutions, a Scotland-based specialist in barrier coatings and heat-sealable lidding films.

Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Packaging & Speciality products effective 1 April 2026, today they are announcing further necessary pricing adjustments

Following Sappi’s recent price increase communications for Graphic Paper products (WFC/UWF/MC) effective 16 March 2026, today they are announcing necessary further pricing adjustments

When it comes to finding the right sustainable and recyclable flexible packaging solution for food and non-food items, Sappi has the most extensive portfolio of high-performing mono-material options on the market – and that formidable range of fibre-based flexible packaging solutions just got even wider. The new high-barrier papers Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH add high-barrier flexibility and improved mechanical strength to the Sappi range.

Corrugators and printers serving leading brands with high-performance packaging and displays rely on the consistent availability of premium coated and uncoated liner board.