Sappi Concludes Consultation on Job Cuts at Alfeld Mill, Reducing Around 180 Positions

Sappi has completed its consultation process regarding capacity closures at the Alfeld mill in Germany, resulting in a planned reduction of about 180 positions. The company intends to achieve this through unfilled vacancies, voluntary agreements, and, where necessary, redundancies. Announced in July, the closure includes paper machines 1 and 4, offline coater 2, and sheet finishing operations. These measures aim to enhance profitability, cost competitiveness, and sustainability at the Alfeld site. Going forward, the mill will focus on specialty and high-barrier papers, with uninterrupted delivery to customers. This initiative is part of Sappi’s broader strategy to align capacity with market demand and optimize asset utilization. Recent actions include closing a paper machine at Kirkniemi mill and ongoing consultations at the Ehingen site.