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Sappi North America Sappi North America is a leading producer and supplier of coated fine paper, packaging, pulp and release paper in the US. We are inspired by life.

Sappi North America consists of three manufacturing sites, a sheeting site, technology center, and customer service offices. Regional Headquarters are in Boston, MA and four sales offices are located in Atlanta, GA; Cincinnati, OH; Los Angeles, CA; and West Harrison, NY. For additional news from Sappi, please follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/sappiNA

Great people. Great conversations. One incredible Pack Expo.From showcasing our latest innovations, including Proto Max,...
10/20/2026

Great people. Great conversations. One incredible Pack Expo.

From showcasing our latest innovations, including Proto Max, LusterFSB OGR and LusterFSB Uncoated, to sharing ideas about the future of sustainable packaging, this Pack Expo was one for the ages.

But the real highlight, as always, was the people. It was great catching up with longtime partners, making new connections and hearing fresh perspectives from across the industry.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and helped make this year’s show a success.

10/20/2026

Speed Round: A quick Q&A series where you get to know the people of Sappi

At Sappi we appreciate speed and precision. Reilly takes it to a whole other level. Meet Reilly Lanphear, beloved Sappi colleague and semipro race car driver.

Pack Expo is on now, and we’ve got next. We’re excited to be in Chicago, connecting with familiar faces, meeting new one...
10/19/2026

Pack Expo is on now, and we’ve got next. We’re excited to be in Chicago, connecting with familiar faces, meeting new ones and sharing some of the latest innovations in sustainable packaging.

This year, we’ve got plenty to show you. From new products—Proto Max, LusterFSB OGR and LusterFSB Uncoated—to our extensive portfolio of sustainable paperboard solutions, we’re bringing fresh ideas to the table.

But what we’re looking forward to most is hearing what’s next for you. So, if you’re at Pack Expo, stop by Booth W-46056 and say hello.

This summer, our Inside Sales Packaging team rolled up their sleeves (and their baking pans) for Barbara Bush Children’s...
10/16/2026

This summer, our Inside Sales Packaging team rolled up their sleeves (and their baking pans) for Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

The team organized a bake sale that raised $703 for the hospital. Colleagues across Sappi also pitched in with $160 worth of baby essentials, including socks, teethers, bibs, and onesies, for families spending time at the hospital with their little ones.

Thank you to everyone who baked, bought, and donated. It’s a sweet reminder of what a small team can do when they decide to show up for their neighbors.

Pictured, back row: Andrew Black, Libby Nyquist, Claire Hutchins, Emily VanderSea, and Alex Brownewell. Front row: Lindsey Marquis, Rebecca Garland, Reagan Maurice, Reilly Lanphear, and Kate Grantham.

Not every food-service package needs a full poly coating. But standard board often can’t stand up to grease.LusterFSB OG...
10/15/2026

Not every food-service package needs a full poly coating. But standard board often can’t stand up to grease.

LusterFSB OGR gives you a smarter middle ground: SBS food-service board with medium grease resistance built right into the sheet, with no polyethylene required.

Designed for everyday takeout and bakery applications, LusterFSB OGR delivers the protection you need.

Built to make things easier for converters
- Barrier-ready from the mill. No in-house coating step to add.
- Smooth, clay-coated surface. For the impressive print quality you expect from Sappi.
- Print on both sides. The barrier side is also printable, providing added design flexibility.
- Simpler scrap handling. Bales with your standard SBS; no separate aggregator.
- Reliable domestic supply. Made at our Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine, using woodfiber sourced from responsibly managed forests.

To learn more, download product specs athttps://mediahub.sappi.com/m/c481356698c4e25/original/LusterFSB-OGR-Sell-Sheet.pdf

For many Cloquet Mill employees and their families, summer means spending time on the waters of Northern Minnesota, maki...
10/08/2026

For many Cloquet Mill employees and their families, summer means spending time on the waters of Northern Minnesota, making memories, and, of course, casting a line.

To celebrate the season, the mill once again hosted its annual Fishing Photo Contest. The response was outstanding, with 146 photo entries submitted by employees and their families.

The contest showcased everything from trophy catches and scenic lake views to special moments shared between generations, creating a summer full of fishing stories, friendly competition, and lasting memories.

After reviewing the impressive collection of entries, the judges selected the following winners:

🥇 Grand prize: Amber Miltakis
🥈 Second place: Zach O'Hara
🥉 Third place: Ross Korpela

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who participated. The photos were a great reminder of the outdoor lifestyle that makes our region such a special place to live and work. We look forward to seeing next year's catches and continuing this fun Cloquet tradition.

Most antique fire trucks spend their days in a garage. Ours is still on call and just won an award.Mini-1, a 1985 GMC 35...
10/06/2026

Most antique fire trucks spend their days in a garage. Ours is still on call and just won an award.

Mini-1, a 1985 GMC 3500 Pierce Mini Pumper, has been protecting our Somerset Mill for 41 years. It was purchased new and designed by S.D. Warren, the mill's former owner, and it still wears its original "S.D. Warren Somerset Plant" lettering. It's also still an active unit that responds to fires at the mill.

On September 19, Mini-1 rolled through Skowhegan in the Maine State Federation of Firefighters 62nd Annual State Convention parade and took first place for Best Original Antique (1976 to 1990).

That win belongs to Plant Protection members from B shift, who put in the time to polish Mini-1 for the parade. Congratulations and thank you to Sgt. Michael Theriault, Officer Gregory Smith, and Officer Martin McElhearn (not pictured). Your care for this truck reflects the care you bring to keeping our people safe every day.

Thank you also to the Skowhegan Fire Department for hosting firefighters from across Maine.

We're pleased to welcome Matt Archambeau as Sappi North America's new Vice President Manufacturing, effective October 1....
10/01/2026

We're pleased to welcome Matt Archambeau as Sappi North America's new Vice President Manufacturing, effective October 1. Matt joins our Leadership Team and reports to Kirk Ross, our CEO-designate.

Matt brings more than 30 years of pulp and paper industry experience and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations. A chemical engineer by training, he has built a career leading mill operations, driving performance improvements, and developing strong teams.

Matt also knows the communities where most of our people live and work. He grew up near Duluth, Minnesota, not far from our Cloquet Mill, and began his papermaking career in Maine at the Bucksport Mill, later returning there as mill manager.

Throughout his career, Matt has gained broad manufacturing experience, with expertise spanning safety, reliability, productivity, cost management, and strategic planning. He has led major capital projects and helped shape business strategy at the senior level. He is also known as a hands-on leader who works alongside his teams to solve problems.

Matt and his family are moving back to Maine and settling in the Portland area. Please join us in welcoming him to Sappi North America.

Mike Haws, President and CEO of Sappi North America, will retire in February 2027, and Kirk Ross will succeed him on Jan...
10/01/2026

Mike Haws, President and CEO of Sappi North America, will retire in February 2027, and Kirk Ross will succeed him on January 1. It's a big moment for our company and a chance to celebrate two leaders who have given so much to it.

Mike joined Sappi in 2012 to head the Somerset Mill, became our Vice President Manufacturing in 2015, and has led Sappi North America as President and CEO since 2019.

During a period marked by significant transformation, Mike oversaw the integration of the Matane Mill, guided our teams through the COVID-19 pandemic and back to record profitability in 2021 and 2022, and championed the conversion of Paper Machine No. 2 at Somerset, a long-term commitment to our future in packaging.

While Mike will certainly be missed, we’re fortunate that his successor is one of our own. Kirk has spent more than 20 years working across nearly every part of this business, which makes him a natural choice to lead Sappi North America.

Kirk studied chemical engineering at the University of Maine as a Pulp and Paper Foundation scholarship recipient and joined our Somerset Mill in 2006 as a production engineer. Within five years, he was running Paper Machine No. 2 as its business unit leader.

He later held director roles in manufacturing services, research and development, and brand management. Then he led the project that converted Paper Machine No. 2, the same machine he once ran, into packaging, before becoming our Vice President Manufacturing in 2025.

Kirk and Mike have worked side by side for years which makes for a smooth handoff between two people who know and trust each other. Mike will continue as President and CEO through December 31 and stay on through February to support Kirk and the leadership team.

Please join us in thanking Mike for his many successful years with Sappi and congratulating Kirk as he guides us into our next chapter.

Are you passionate about developing innovative products and solving complex technical challenges? Sappi North America is...
09/30/2026

Are you passionate about developing innovative products and solving complex technical challenges? Sappi North America is seeking a Product Development Engineer to play a critical role in advancing coated paper technologies for our packaging and specialty printing and converting businesses. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21x63m3

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