Europa

In its first appearance at FachPack, Sappi Fine Paper Europe will be demonstrating how Sappi’s speciality papers allow brand owners and converters to differentiate their products on the shelf, especially in the face of increased competition that results in a need for more innovative substrates and finishing.

WorldSkills 2013 will bring together 13 finalists to compete in the Print Media Technology category. Drawn to the trade by the love of machinery, graphic design or even parental influence, each finalist has his or her own personal relationship with paper. Sappi Fine Paper Europe is committed to supporting young printers and has taken the time to meet some of the European competitors

In its first appearance at FachPack, Sappi Fine Paper Europe will be making a splash with a unique presentation of its high-end packaging materials. Bringing new meaning to the term “trade dress,” Sappi has created a magnificent paper gown consisting of packages in various forms.

Tackling key market issues such as reduced packaging weight, savings in process costs and food safety as well as showcasing ways to elevate brand perception will be the focus of Sappi Europe’s presence at FEFCO’s Technical Seminar, the Bella Center and Bella Sky Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark on 22 to 24 October 2013.

Questionable subsidies to support biomass are putting Austria’s traditionally strong wood and paper industry in jeopardy, threatening jobs in the sector. A more intelligent approach to the use of wood could help retain the benefits of biofuel usage, whilst also making the best use of one of our most reliable natural resources.

In its first appearance at FachPack, Sappi Fine Paper Europe is demonstrating how Sappi’s speciality papers allow brand owners and converters to differentiate their products on the shelf, especially in the face of increased competition that results in a need for more innovative substrates and finishing.

Sappi Fine Paper Europe begins consultations regarding the future of its Nijmegen mill in the Netherlands. Action required in response to market conditions and sustained increase in input costs

In light of continuous and sustained increases in costs of raw materials, Sappi Fine Paper Europe will be raising its SBS board prices by 75 €/ton effective 15 November 2013.

Antilope Cardboard - a division of the Antilope graphical media group, based in Lier Belgium has won the Ecma Award 2013 in the Beauty & Cosmetics category. Antilope's choice to use Sappi’s Algro Design bright white carton board and the use of special digital finishing technologies resulted in a beautifully intricate perfume packaging.

Sappi Netherlands B.V., Sappi Nijmegen B.V., the central works council of Sappi Netherlands and the works council of Sappi Nijmegen enter into an information and consultation agreement