March 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis LLC, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is proud to honor Sappi’s Ehingen mill in Germany with the 2024 Solenis Sustainability Award. This recognition highlights the mill’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, optimizing resource use, and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative fiber use strategies and strength-improving additives.
Producing liner packaging grades that meet the physical demands of the packaging market requires a delicate balance between fiber composition and sustainability choices. To optimize pulp utilization, Sappi partnered with Solenis to implement a customized chemical strength system that had a positive impact on strength levels measured by short-span compression testing (SCT).
"At Solenis, we understand that sustainability is not just about reducing environmental impact but also about ensuring operational resilience," said Andreas Schiel, Senior Sales Account Executive at Solenis. "Sappi’s efforts to optimize fiber usage and maintaining strength and efficiency demonstrate a forward-thinking approach to responsible manufacturing. Their ability to use integrated pulp to unlock efficiencies is a testament to their innovation and commitment to sustainability, and we are thrilled to recognize their achievements with this award.”
Sustainability Achievements
Sappi achieved a significant reduction of annual CO2 emissions by decreasing reliance on externally sourced raw materials and reducing energy consumption. This was accomplished through the application of Xelorex™ RS 1200 Paper Performance Additives and Hercobond™ 2339 Dry Strength Additive, allowing them to maintain the needed critical liner SCT strength level.
“At Sappi we pride ourselves on being able to maximize the customer experience with our high-quality product, while maintaining our sustainability targets and goals,” said Rainer Lex, Manager PQM at Sappi Ehingen Mill.
Sappi remains committed to continuous sustainability improvements, further optimizing its fiber utilization and energy efficiency while reducing its environmental impact.
Established in 2020, the Solenis Sustainability Awards recognize projects that excel in reducing water use, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste. Sappi exemplifies these principles through its innovative approach to sustainable paper production.
About Solenis
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp and paper, institutional, industrial, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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About Sappi
Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.