Sappi Fine Paper N.A. Completes $49 Million Capital Projects at Somerset Mill

Sappi Fine Paper North America, (SFPNA) Boston, Mass., USA, reports that it has successfully completed capital projects totaling $49 million at the company's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Me. The investment included a major upgrade of recovery cycle equipment at the Somerset pulp mill, as well as 17 other related projects that improved manufacturing processes, all of which were completed on time with no interruptions to the mill's paper production.

The recovery boiler and evaporator system upgrades enable the mill to process more black liquor, a renewable carbon neutral fuel generated as a byproduct of the pulping process. As a result, the Somerset Mill benefits from increased pulp production while improving energy efficiency and further reducing its carbon footprint.

With this investment, SFPNA notes that the Somerset Mill continues to be globally competitive, reliable, and environmentally sound. The company adds that the project also reflects its commitment to the sustainability of the Somerset Mill and the 80-plus jobs it provides in the community.

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