Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul

Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul

The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.

Sappi Launches North America’s Most Advanced Paper Machine, Meeting Demand for High-Quality Sustainable Packaging

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2025-

Sappi Launches North America’s Most Advanced Paper Machine

Sappi North America has announced  the completion of Project Elevate, a USD 500 million conversion and expansion of PM2 at its Somerset Mill in Maine. This will double  its production capacity and will ramp it up to full volume through 2026. This Investment expands Sappi’s leadership in high-end paperboards. July 29, 2025 Sappi North America has started delivering commercial products after completing Project Elevate—a USD 500 million upgrade and…