New barrier coating machine is a milestone for innovation Sappi Europe, a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions, has made significant advancements in its flexible packaging papers division. As market leader in fibre-based flexible packaging paper solutions, Sappi has over decades of expertise in papermaking and coatings. The company’s teams of engineers and application specialists are acknowledged around the world for their profound knowledge and exceptionally innovative approaches. Sappi Europe’s investment in a new barrier coating machine at its Alfeld site represents a milestone in further supporting high-value innovation. Sappi Europe leverages a combination of high-end technologies and in-depth know-how in its endeavour to develop solutions that deliver advanced speciality papers and coatings to an ever-changing, growing market. Over recent years, the paper manufacturer has made strategic investments to bolster its position as an innovation leader in the flexible packaging market. Notable milestones include the transformation of the PM2 in Alfeld in 2014 from a graphic to a packaging paper machine, as well as the acquisition of the Cham Paper Group in 2018. The latest milestone was the introduction of a cutting-edge barrier coating machine in 2023. These investments highlight the company’s dedication to evolving along with market demand and to further enhancing production capabilities.