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Media Release
Brussels, 31 January 2013 Jazzing it up with Digital Sappi Fine Paper Europe to present new digital Sappi l Jaz book in Lucerne. Sappi Fine Paper Europe is gearing up to present Sappi l Jaz book, its new coated digital paper, at the 10th edition of the Hunkeler innovationdays 2013 (11th 15th Feb 2013). The recently launched Jaz book will be Sappis focus during the 2013 Hunkeler innovationdays. This is Sappis new digital coated paper designed for printing books. Franoise Accou, Product Service Manager said We have accumulated a lot of expertise in digital printing over the years, particularly as a result of our partnership with HP, so it was only natural that we would create a digital paper (in a lower grammage) specifically for full colour book production. The high dimensional stability of the paper along with high opacity means that it has the right characteristics for the job it has been designed to do. Visitors to the innovationdays will be able to discover Sappi l Jaz book in action on the Kodak Prosper press and on the Hunkeler stand. Franoise Accou, Product Service Manager Digital, who will be present in Lucerne said, "The possibilities that exist with digital print are incredibly exciting, and at Sappi, we are keeping our finger on the pulse of innovation. The potential for personalisation means that digital printing is as appealing to individuals wanting to create a unique product at an affordable price, such as a self-published book, as it is to large retailers who want to treat their customers as individuals through personalised direct mail. More good news from the Jaz range of digital paper is linked to Sappi l Jaz silk, Sappis

Page 2 of 2 coated digital paper, which has been recently awarded as one of the best digital paper on the market. Developed as a result of a very successful partnership with HP, it is a high-quality coated paper specifically made for high speed digital inkjet web printing such as direct mailing and commercial prints It is recognized for its high print quality and large colour gamut. ENDS Notes to the Editor:

Sappi l Jaz book is available in 67 gsm and is designed for printing books. Sappi l Jaz silk is available in 90, 115, 130 and 150gsm and is designed for direct mail and
commercial prints Hunkeler innovationdays: Started in 1994, this is a biennial industry gathering focusing on paper processing and digital printing, and offering a platform for information and networking. Digital print specialists from all over the world are given access to overviews of the products and services currently offered in digital printing in terms of both pre and post systems, in inline and off-line finishing, in the IT and transactional segment, and with regard to the entire range of printed fabrics as well as consumables and finishing materials.

About Sappi Sappi Fine Paper Europe is the leading European producer of coated fine paper used in premium magazines, catalogues, books and high-end print advertising. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Sappi Fine Paper Europe is recognised for innovation and quality. Its graphic paper brands include Magno, Quatro, Royal, Galerie and GalerieArt ranges. Algro, Fusion, Leine and Parade are the brands for speciality labelling, topliner, packaging papers and boards. Jaz is the paper brand for digital printing. Sappi papers are produced in mills accredited with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification and EMAS registration for all our mills in the EU. SFPEs mills hold chain-of-custody certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and/or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) schemes. Sappi Fine Paper Europe is a division of Sappi Limited (NYSE, JSE), a global company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with over 14,900 employees and manufacturing operations on three continents in 7 countries and customers in over 100 countries around the world. Learn more about Sappi at www.sappi.com.