UPM Raflatac has opened a new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sustainability and recyclability: What was once a trend in the packaging industry is now a necessity. Consumers are demanding it, brands are establishing ambitious goals and it’s up to the suppliers, equipment manufacturers and everyone else to work together in achieving it all.

UPM Raflatac has announced two key additions to its global management team. Tim Kirchen has been appointed senior vice president, Americas region, and Timo Kekki has been appointed vice president, films SBU.

UPM Raflatac has introduced a new solvent-free RX adhesive family for durable labeling applications. 

UPM Raflatac has joined the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, alongside 250 organizations including packaging producers, brands, retailers and recyclers, as well as governments and NGOs. 

UPM Raflatac’s Vanish PCR line of ultra-thin clear film labels available with 90 percent recycled content face and liners is a global first for sustainable packaging. These "no-label" look labels will allow label makers to increase sustainability without sacrificing performance!

UPM Raflatac, a leading suppliers of pressure sensitive labels, has launched a new online course — “Pressure Sensitive Labels 101” — in partnership with The Packaging School. The new course will be demonstrated during PACK EXPO in Chicago at Booth S-4147.

UPM Raflatac has completed its acquisition of the assets of Seattle, Washington-based Converters Express, Inc.

UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its new PE 65 film label stock range in the Americas market, the company's thinnest squeezable films to date and the thinnest PE label produced for the home and personal care market.