Sappi

Sappi

Sappi Limited NYSE: SPP is a global pulp and paper company group.

Sappi is a producer of coated fine paper and chemical cellulose. The company conducts its business through three business units: Sappi Fine Paper, Sappi Forest Products and Sappi Trading.

Sappi Fine Paper is managed through three regional business units: Sappi Fine Paper North America, Sappi Fine Paper Europe and Sappi Fine Paper South Africa. Sappi Fine Paper has manufacturing and marketing facilities in North America, Europe, Southern Africa and Asia. It also manufactures uncoated graphic and business paper, coated and uncoated specialty paper, and casting release paper used in the manufacture of artificial leather and textured polyurethane applications.

Sappi Forest Products, based in Southern Africa, produces commodity paper products, pulp, chemical cellulose and forest and timber products for Southern Africa and export markets.

Founded in 1936 in South Africa and headquartered in Hong Kong, the company sells its products to merchants, converters, printers, publishers and other direct customers.

Sappi has its largest market in Europe, with a share of 54%.