Westbrook, Maine (United States)
Westbrook Mill
WORKFORCE
WORKFORCE
highly skilled employees
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
MWh of thermal energy delivered to the community
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION
metric tons annually of specialty papers
The Westbrook Mill is the world's largest producer of casting and release papers. Our solutions create unique textures on the surface of everyday products from shoes and handbags to kitchen cabinetry, flooring and other coated materials. The mill has a proud and innovative legacy in this unique area of paper science dating back to 1854.
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.
There are currently no job opportunities available at this time.
Meet our people
Get to know some of the people unlocking the power of trees and making a planet-positive impact at the Westbrook Mill.
My work at Sappi is never stale. Things are always changing, and there are so many different projects and new challenges. I maintain a good work-life balance, and I appreciate having room and opportunity for growth.
Greg Tozier, Process Engineer
Sappi has so many opportunities. The work is both challenging and rewarding. I love what I do and the people I work with. By definition, I am living the dream.
Colby Allen, Senior Manufacturing Manager
I enjoy the creativity needed in my role. The Westbrook Mill is a small, tight-knit community. We rely on each other and all do more than our job description.
Nick Mooney, Asset Manager
About the Westbrook Mill
The story of Westbrook Mill is one of pioneering innovation and successful adaptation. Beginning in 1854, the mill’s owner - S D Warren Company - embarked on a journey in paper science to develop some of the world’s first coated papers. The discoveries and inventions achieved over the following decades at the mill now form the foundation for many modern technical papermaking and coating processes used throughout the world today.
Paper science in action
Ultracast Viva® is the first high-fidelity textured release paper line that enables production via solvent-free manufacturing systems. With this innovation, the product has a lighter environmental footprint than conventional release papers.
More about the Westbrook Mill
Casting and Release papers, including Ultracast, Classics, and technically engineered films and papers for special applications.
Sappi people at the Westbrook Mill pride themselves on their community spirit and engagement. Employees support many local organizations and charities including Urban Runoff, My Place Teen Center and town of Westbrook community events and youth organizations. Beyond financial contributions, Sappi people donate thousands of hours each year to service organizations and social enterprises in the area.
2020 Introduced Ultracast Viva for solvent-free systems
2014 Granted first of two patents for texturing powder coatings for metal surfaces
2011 Patented innovative web curing technology for textured laminates
2003 Restructured to specialty paper only
1999 Closed the kraft pulp mill in response to changing market conditions for paper
1994 Sappi purchases the mill from Scott Paper
1967 Scott Paper purchases the mill
1947 Developed the release business
1854 Samuel Dennis Warren purchased the mill for $28,000
1730 Mill is constructed by T. Westbrook and S. Waldo
Sappi is committed to helping casters, laminators, and product designers use our release papers and textures in the best way possible. We share our collected knowledge and experience with customers through our complete range of informational brochures. All these PDFs are available for download--so everything you need can be at your fingertips in seconds.
Sustainability at Westbrook Mill
At the Westbrook Mill, we use every part of the tree to make every day more sustainable. Our casting and release papers are innovative solutions for a world in transition. See how sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and make.
Certifications for Westbrook 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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