Overview

• The company will shut down several paper machines and coating lines at its Alfeld, Germany facility, potentially affecting up to 200 employees.
• Sappi Europe aims to simplify its production mix after last year’s launch of a high-tech barrier-coating line proved insufficiently competitive.
• Leadership frames the restructuring as essential for aligning capacity with current market conditions and reducing operational complexity.
• The move supports the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal by targeting faster carbon reductions and improved resource efficiency at the mill.
• Sappi Europe has committed to offering affected staff training, relocation assistance and other transition support throughout the restructuring.