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Sappi Europe, a leading producer of high‑quality graphic papers, today announces a price increase of €50/ton on its Woodfree Coated (WFC) sheets portfolio, effective 16 March 2026.

Commenting on the results for the period, group CEO Steve Binnie said: “Market conditions remained challenging during the quarter with ongoing macroeconomic pressures, subdued consumer confidence and overcapacity driving pricing declines across all product segments.”

While tea remains the world's most consumed beverage after water, the way tea brands create value is changing fast. Wellness priorities, sustainability concerns, and new EU and other international regulations are fundamentally reshaping how tea is sourced, marketed, and experienced.

As expectations rise for sustainability data to be credible, comparable and usable in real-world decisions, Sappi has been recognised by CDP for the quality and maturity of its environmental disclosures.

Sappi has expanded its range of functional packaging papers with a full set of heat-sealable solutions designed for converters, printers, and brand owners who want fibre-based alternatives to plastic.

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

Sappi Europe, a leading producer of high-quality graphic papers, today announced a general price increase of 5-7% across its Coated Mechanical portfolio, effective from 1 January 2026.

“Sappi’s immediate focus remains on internal levers within the company’s control,” says Sappi CEO Steve Binnie, adding: “Our ‘Back to Basics’ focus is to reduce debt and strengthening the balance sheet through targeted cost savings initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.”

Sappi Europe has placed its Magno Web paper range at the centre of its sustainability progress, with production now fully established at the Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland.

Sappi Europe announced in July the commencement of a consultation process for the potential closure of Paper Machine 1, Paper Machine 4, Offline Coater 2 and Sheet Finishing at its Alfeld Mill in Germany.

Sappi Europe announced in August the commencement of a consultation process for the potential closure of Paper Machine 2 at its Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland.

Sappi North America is concerned with today’s announcement from The Nature Conservancy regarding its agreement with Brookfield Renewable to acquire four hydroelectric facilities on the Kennebec River in Maine, including the Shawmut Dam.