Expanding functional paper production at Alfeld Mill

Functional papers support the shift away from fossil-based materials towards renewable, paper-based packaging solutions that also provide exceptional product protection. Recyclable in the paper waste stream, functional papers are circular by design.

When Sappi acquired ScottishRockwell Solutionsin 2017, it deepened our existing expertise in barrier paper production and affirmed our leadership role in this growing market. Today, Sappiinnovation in functional papers为客户提供越来越多的轻量级packaging solutions with integrated barrier qualities.

To further expand our production capacity, in 2021 Sappi宣布了一项重大投资,建立this new barrier coating technology for functional paper packaging at ourspeciality paper mill in Alfeld, Germany. The investment covers a coating line for water-based dispersions and the necessary finishing equipment (slitter and rewinder) with an annual capacity of approximately 300 million sqm per year.

As a result, Sappi Europe can better support customers to go beyond traditional film and foil-based materials with product ranges that are circular by design, such as Pro Planet Paper Packaging.Working directly with brand owners, we are creating future-oriented circular solutions in line with our SDG targets and vision for a thriving world.

Commissioning of new products begins in 2022.