Sappi continues to investigate possibilities for the sale and alternative industrial use of the site. In consultation with and supported by the Cantonal government of Solothurn, a decision concerning the remaining employees will be made by the end of July. The Biberist Mill employs around 550 employees in total.

“We recognise this is a very difficult and unfortunate outcome for those employees concerned, their families and the communities surrounding the mill,” commented Berry Wiersum, CEO of Sappi Fine Paper Europe. “Unfortunately this action was unavoidable and essential given the continued overcapacity and sustained increases in input costs.”