Minnesota, United States
Cloquet Mill
WORKFORCE
WORKFORCE
highly skilled employees
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
of its energy is generated on-site, 80% from renewable sources
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION
metric tons of annual dissolving pulp capacity, 3400K metric tons of annual coated freesheet and speciality paper
Located on the banks of the St Louis River since 1898, our integrated pulp and paper mill in Cloquet, Minnesota is one of the most modern and sustainable pulp mills operating in North America. Although the mill began by making newsprint it evolved into coated, fine paper and today is a leading producer of dissolving pulp. The one constant has been the relentless pursuit of smarter, more sustainable solutions with wood fiber. Today, we use every part of the tree to make every day more sustainable.
Our Opportunities
To sustain and improve our high standards, motivated and well-educated staff is essential. We offer a wide variety of positions across all experience levels.
Meet our people
Get to know some of the people unlocking the power of trees and making a planet-positive impact at the Cloquet Mill.
I look at ways to improve the process and drive out waste. Sappi has the right principles and priorities, and I feel my work fits perfectly with Sappi’s commitment to sustainability.
Justin Finke, Process Improvement Black Belt
I am so impressed with Sappi's professionalism, caring culture, and safety focus. I am excited to share my knowledge and help others solve problems. I’m proud of the products we make.
Ben Boyum, Process Engineer
I have always appreciated Sappi’s sustainability focus. I work on projects to reduce emissions while optimizing the processes that allow the mill to be viable in the long term.
Donovan Moroney, Recovery Process Engineer
About the Cloquet Mill
The Cloquet Mill offers sustainable solutions for premium graphic papers and dissolving pulp. Our papers are used in corporate reports, advertising brochures, direct mail, labels, point-of-purchase displays and more. Dissolving pulp is where forests and chemistry meet at Sappi, using the cellulose in woodfiber to create everyday products from textiles to health and beauty solutions.
The textile industry is our largest customer base for Verve, converting it through the value chain to yarn and ultimately textiles that provide soft, breathable fabrics which hold color well and drape beautifully. It is also used in diverse household, industrial and pharmaceutical applications including tablets, acetates, washing sponges and non-wovens.
Growth from deep roots
The Cloquet Mill’s roots in Minnesota run deep. For over 100 years it has provided generations of families with employment and supported the surrounding community. The breakthroughs that have emerged in its halls and labs have helped to unlock solutions to real-world challenges in the forest products industry time and again. Sappi is proud to be part of this legacy since 2002 and to shape its future towards ever greater planet-positive impact.
More about the mill
The Cloquet Mill produces premium graphic papers, McCoy, Opus and Flo, and label paper LusterCote, as well as dissolving pulp known as Verve.
Sappi people at the Cloquet Mill are committed to giving back to the local communality. They regularly volunteer their time and make financial contributions to a range of organizations. Our mill-based Community Relations Committee coordinates outreach efforts with many local non-profit groups, such as the United Way, the local fire and police departments and over 20 local school programs.
Mill leadership is also very committed to the local community with leadership team members serving on boards of local organizations, such as Fond Du Loc Tribal Community College Scholarship Foundation, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital and the Cloquet Planning Board.
2022 Rebuild of the reel in Paper Machine 12
2019 Expanded the Cloquet Mill’s dissolving pulp capacity, offering industry a more secure source for renewable and recyclable alternatives to conventional materials
2013 Sappi completes $19 million investment in coated papermaking operations using dry, instead of wet fibre, that enables energy and other efficiencies
2002 Sappi acquires the Cloquet Mill for $480 million, recognizing its strategic fit with Sappi’s ambition to expand its coated paper offering
1990s Potlatch invests millions in modernization and upgrades to improve the Cloquet Mill’s production capacity and environmental performance
1964 Potlatch merges with Northwest Paper Company in a move that expands the Cloquet Mill’s scale and reach in global markets for fine, coated papers
1960 Production of innovative coated papers begins, supporting new applications for print and packaging
1920 Cloquet Mill advances to manufacture higher grade papers beyond newsprint
1899 First roll of newsprint produced, totalling 20 tons a day in a remarkable feat for the time
1898 Northwest Paper Company builds the Cloquet Mill with state-of-the-art paper machines for the time that grow the local economy and enhance general literacy
As a value-added service, Sappi technical representatives are available for consultation to assist with questions regarding paper, printing and converting.
Whether navigating a systems problem or suggesting the best way to run a job, they know first-hand how to find solutions. Sappi's Printer Tech Tips, a series of troubleshooting guides, has a reputation in the industry for providing useful, technical information.
Sustainability at the Cloquet Mill
At the Cloquet Mill, we use every part of the tree to make every day more sustainable. Our high-quality packaging, speciality, and graphic papers, and pulp offer innovative solutions for a world in transition. See how sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and make.
Certifications for Cloquet Mill
Our certifications ensure that our performance is monitored and that our operations comply with global best practice across a range of environmental, safety and quality topics.
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