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We are also the world’s largest manufacturer of
dissolving wood pulp (DWP), from our two mills in
Southern Africa (Saiccor and Ngodwana Mills) which
is used worldwide by converters to create viscose
fibre for fashionable clothing and textiles, acetate
tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range
of consumer and household products. Almost all the
production of our mills in South Africa is exported.
Unlike many synthetic raw materials, the product
supplied by Sappi Dissolving Wood Pulp is produced
from a natural and renewable resource. The timber
consumption of Saiccor Mill and Ngodwana Mills is
comprised primarily of eucalyptus hardwoods. These
fast-growing trees are grown in relative proximity to
the mills, which contribute to the business’ position
as a competitive producer of dissolving wood pulp.
We are currently investing a total of R7,7 billion capital
investments at Saiccor Mill. The investments include a
R2, 7 billion capacity expansion project and a planned
R5 billion over five years in various continuous
improvement initiatives and upgrade projects.
The planned investment would increase production
of dissolving wood pulp from 800,000 tons a year
of elemental chlorine free dissolving wood pulp per
annum, most of which is for the export market, to
890,000 tons a year.
Sustainability in Southern Africa
Sustainability is the driving force in every decision we
make as a company.
As we focus on creating value for our shareholders,
we take cognisance of our impact on this planet and
stakeholders to ensure that all benefit in the long
term. Of importance in South Africa, is the role that
Sappi plays in community development.
Our large footprint in rural areas due to the location
of our forests and mills focuses our attention, as a
responsible corporate citizen, on the needs of these
communities; resulting in actions which not only
strengthen our business but also have a positive
impact on the lives of the people in our communities.

Full Name of Company: Sappi Limited KEY PERSONNEL
Nature of Business: Manufacturing / Global producer of CEO Sappi Limited (Head Office): Steve Binni
pulp and paper CEO Sappi Southern Africa (Head Office): Alex Thiel
Date Established: 1936 CONTACT DETAILS
Customer Base: National and international Head Office - Sappi Limited
No. of Employees: approximately 3,500 in KZN Physical Address: 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein, 2001
Postal Address: P.O. Box 31560, Braamfontein, 2017
MISSION Tel: +27 (0)11 407 8111
Through the power of One Sappi committed to Website: www.sappi.com
collaborating and partnering with stakeholders we aim SAPPI KZN REGIONAL OFFICE
to be a trusted and sustainable organisation with an Postal Address: PO Box 1744, Westville, 3630
exciting future in woodfibre Tel: +27 (0)31 279 6000
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