Sappi Ehingen Mill

Ehingen, Germany

Ehingen Mill

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WORKFORCE

Highly skilled employees

ENVIRONMENT

use of renewable energy

PRODUCTS

of graphic and packaging papers produced annually

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Located in southern Germany, our Ehingen Mill is an integrated plant that produces chlorine-free sulphite pulp as well as a range of coated papers for use in high-end applications. Central to the manufacturing process here is our strong focus on environmental responsibility and constantly improving energy efficiency.

Working at Ehingen Mill

For our Sappi people, working at the mill is more than just a job – it’s a shared process of growing, thriving and contributing to a sustainable future. Our joint success depends on a diverse team of skilled professionals collaborating in the complex process of paper and pulp production. We offer exciting opportunities for engineers, electricians, industrial mechanics, business professionals, managers, paper technologists, wastewater technicians and plant operators. Whether you're operating large-scale machinery or behind a desk, every role is vital to our success.

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About Ehingen Mill

Nestled on the banks of the Danube in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, our Ehingen Mill makes both pulp and papers, and is famous as the world’s first chlorine-free bleaching plant.

Operating a 250m-long production line, the mill produces 150,000 tons of chlorine-free pulp, the majority of which is used in manufacturing a range of high-quality graphic and packaging papers. Around 280,000 tons of paper are produced each year – the equivalent of 1,500km of paper a day, and enough to stretch from Berlin to Rome.

Our Ehingen Mill plays an active part in the local community. In particular, we have formed strong educational partnerships with nearby schools and also support the technical university in Munich through internships, vocational experiences and apprenticeships.

The mill has introduced its own innovative practices alongside implementing Sappi’s corporate policy of sustainability and environmental protection. These include measures to increase the amount off biogenic fuels used in energy production as well as ways to reduce water consumption. Many of these improvements come as a result of ideas submitted by our people.

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Contact Us

  • +49(0)73915010
  • EhingenMill@sappi.com
  • Sappi Ehingen GmbH Biberacher Strasse 73 Ehingen 89584 Germany

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Our employees at Ehingen Mill are at the heart of our continuous innovation and optimisation. Data scientists, IT specialists, research and development experts, electrical engineers, paper technologists and many other specialists work hand-in-hand here. Together, we are able to tap into unrealised potential and implement new ideas that ensure Ehingen Mill continues to set enviable standards in sustainable paper production.

More about the mill

Ehingen mill produces coated and uncoated graphic papers in grammages ranging from 90 to 200 g/m² and with velvety, smooth or matte finishes. They are designed for high performance and are used in premium magazines, catalogues and art books enjoyed in around 100 countries.

The mill also produces a containerboard designed for lamination onto corrugated and solid boards – Fusion Topliner. This premium liner is made from 100% virgin fibres and features a full coated top side and a functional reverse side coating.

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Caring for the environment

In line with Sappi’s ambitious sustainability goals, Ehingen Mill runs a range of important initiatives. These include employing wastewater to generate energy and using biogenic fuels to power the plant – all designed to look after the mill’s immediate environment while helping to promote a thriving world.

Improving energy efficiency

In 2021, three Sappi Ehingen Mill employees had the idea of using a heat exchanger to recover otherwise-lost heat when cooling the digesters – and hit upon a way to make the plant more efficient and sustainable. Energy recovered in the new process resulted in energy savings of 16,000 MWh per year. At the same time, with less sulphur dioxide and hydrogen peroxide required, the load on the wastewater treatment plant is reduced.

Environmental statements

2023 Ehingen Mill Environmental Statement (EMAS) (German) (pdf, 4.5MB) pdf

Certifications for Ehingen Mill

Our certifications ensure that our performance is monitored and that our operations comply with global best practice across a range of environmental, safety and quality topics.

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