Headquartered in South Africa, Sappi has its own manufacturing operations in Europe, North America and Africa, as well as a joint venture in China, and more than 50 sales offices around the world. In 2006, Sappi reported annual sales of US$4.9 billion. The company has assets worth US$3.99 billion and currently employs approximately 15,200 staff.

Sappi is the first paper company in Europe to achieve multi-site cross border Group Chain of Custody Certification for its entire European operations under both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Systems (PEFC) schemes. Its European mills are certified with ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 and EMAS environmental certifications.

Sappi produces 4.2 million tons of coated fine paper annually, used for high quality publishing, promotional, labelling and packaging applications. More than 2.6 million tons is produced at its seven fine paper mills in Europe, where it is sold under Sappi brand names that include Magno, HannoArt, Quatro, Royal and Algro, Leine and Parade, as well as under major merchant names such as Hello and Profi.

Sappi is also the world’s largest producer of coated woodfree paper and chemical cellulose, and manufactures tissue, uncoated graphic and business papers, coated and uncoated speciality papers, newsprint, kraft packaging paper and casting release papers. In addition, the company manages some 545,000 hectares of forestlands in Southern Africa.

Sappi's 19 pulp and paper mills, together with its extensive global sales and distribution network, enable it to maximise its market opportunities and minimise risk. The organisation constantly strives to deliver value for customers, shareholders and the communities in which it operates. Its success is due to the quality of its people and the depth of its expertise.

Sappi is listed on the Johannesburg, New York and London stock exchanges.

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