Acting boldly for people, planet and prosperity
We are a leading global provider of woodfibre-based, renewable resources
We innovate and act responsibly, supporting our stakeholders with sustainable woodfibre products and biobased solutions that encourage circular economies.
A global company
North America
Sappi North America, Inc., with corporate offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Portland, Maine, is a market leader in converting woodfibre into superior products. We deliver renewable solutions and exceptional customer service through our diversified businesses—high-quality Packaging, Speciality Papers, Graphic Papers, and Dissolving Wood Pulp. Supported by a dedicated team of 2,100 employees across the U.S. and Canada, we provide premium products known for their consistent quality and reliability.
A global company
South Africa
Our global headquarters, Sappi was formed in South Africa in 1936 to serve South African consumers with local produced paper. Our office in Johannesburg, South Africa, manages all Sappi departments. Several regional functions like finance, human resources, sales and marketing, technical and engineering as well as board functions are also based here.
A global company
Europe
Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium with 4,286 employees, Sappi Europe is leading the way in the production of woodfibre based products and biobased solutions including packaging, graphic, label and speciality papers. With 8 mill operations and 12 sales offices across Europe we offer our customers unparalleled service.
A global company
Sappi Limited
We are one global company building a more circular economy with production facilities in Europe, North America and South Africa that focus on sustainable processes and products. We invest in our people, facilities and processes to ensure we create value for all our stakeholders by creating products that are relevant, sustainable and aimed at growing markets.
A global company
Sappi Trading – Export Sales
Sappi Trading Export Sales operates a global sales network representing Sappi’s Pulp products as well as Packaging, Specialty and Graphic paper products outside of Sappi’s domestic markets of Europe, North America, and South Africa.
The story of Sappi
Established on 17 December 1936, Sappi began manufacturing paper from straw at our first mill east of Johannesburg. Today, Sappi is a global diversified woodfibre company in more than 150 countries.
Meet our leadership
We are one company with many bright minds leading the way
I am constantly reminded of the exceptional quality of Sappi people. Their drive, dedication, commitment, resilience and can-do attitude has carried the company throughout its long history and will carry us into an exciting future. By prioritising innovation and growth in biobased solutions for a circular economy, Sappi is helping to drive the global shift toward a nature-positive, low-carbon future through products based on sustainable woodfibre
Steve Binnie, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sappi Limited
Each of these leaders bring a wealth of experience and have already shown a strong commitment to our company, which will ensure we continue delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers
Mike Haws, President and CEO of Sappi North America
At Sappi Europe, we are committed to leading the way in woodfibre products and biobased solutions including packaging, graphic, label and speciality papers by placing sustainability at the core of our operations. Positive transformation drives everything we do, ensuring that innovation, responsibility, and long-term value creation remain central to our business and those of our customers
Marco Eikelenboom, CEO Sappi Europe
As CEO of Sappi Southern Africa, I focus on promoting innovation and sustainability. My goal is to lead Sappi Southern Africa towards a future where economic growth and environmental responsibility go hand in hand, benefiting both our business and our communities. we will continue to champion excellence, embed safety as a core value and drive collaboration and integration across our business. I’m backed by a strong executive team and we remain committed to visible and transparent leadership.
Graeme Wild, Chief Executive Officer of Sappi South Africa
Our team at Sappi Trading works closely with our global manufacturing teams to provide customers in export markets with innovative and sustainable products backed up by world class logistics and sales services. Our sales teams are located close to our customers in all export markets and strive to deliver first class service to our global customers
Richard Wells, Chief Executive Officer of Sappi Trading
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Our purpose and values
Sappi exists to build a thriving world by unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities, and the planet
A purpose is so much more than words on a page – it’s why we exist. It is our definition, our inspiration, our call to create a brighter future for the world and our business
As OneSappi, we do business safely, with integrity and courage, making smart decisions that we execute with speed.
At Sappi, our values are the backbone of our everyday attitude, conduct, and operations
Sappi Code of Ethics
These principles guide us and let you know what to expect when you work with anyone from Sappi.