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5 September 2017

UPM Raflatac introduces new Dissolving Paper material for transport and logistics applications

UPM Raflatac is expanding its range of transport and logistics labeling solutions for the European market with a new dissolving label material that is suitable for direct thermal printing.

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6 September 2017

UPM Raflatac at drinktec 2017 - Showing the latest trend-setting label advances for wine, spirits and craft beverages

UPM Raflatac will be present at drinktec 2017 at the Messe München exhibition site in Munich, Germany on 11-15 September 2017. Experts from the global self-adhesive label stock and shrink sleeve supplier will be showing the latest advances in differentiation for wine, spirits and craft beverages.

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7 September 2017

UPM Raflatac collaborates with Magic Add to launch RafMore smart label solution

UPM Raflatac launches an innovative new solution for brand promotion, protection and logistics applications.

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16 November 2017

UPM Raflatac expands Lite range of ecodesigned labeling solutions with new PP Clear FTC Lite film

UPM Raflatac has expanded its PP Lite range of labeling solutions for the European market with the introduction of a new clear film, PP Clear FTC Lite. The face materials, adhesives, and backing used in the PP Lite range offer brands new ways to achieve their sustainability objectives.

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7 December 2017

UPM Raflatac's RafCycle® recycling solution expanding to China

UPM Raflatac is expanding its RafCycle® recycling solution to China. RafCycle services were launched in Changshu on December 6, 2017 during a customer event. RafCycle is also being promoted at Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai on December 5-8. The first RafCycle partner certificate in China was awarded to Hangzhou Changli, which is a label converter established in 2010.

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15 December 2017

UPM Raflatac partners with SGA and MCC in Italy to create sample book of wine, spirits, and craft beverage labels inspired by natural surfaces

UPM Raflatac is launching a new visual sample book to showcase its premium label materials for wine, spirits, and craft beverages. Designed in collaboration with a team from SGA Corporate & Packaging Design led by chief designer Giacomo Bersanetti, the book has been printed by leading Italian printing company Multi-Color Corporation (MCC). The book was inspired by the details and perspectives of the surfaces of the natural world, such as barks, petals, shells, and feathers.

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20 December 2017

UPM Raflatac partners with SGA and MCC in Italy to create sample book of wine, spirits, and craft beverage labels inspired by natural surfaces

UPM Raflatac is launching a new visual sample book to showcase its premium label materials for wine, spirits, and craft beverages. Designed in collaboration with a team from SGA Corporate & Packaging Design led by chief designer Giacomo Bersanetti, the book has been printed by leading Italian printing company Multi-Color Corporation (MCC).

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21 December 2017

UPM Raflatac's RafCycle® recycling solution expanding to China

UPM Raflatac is expanding its RafCycle® recycling solution to China. RafCycle services were launched in Changshu on December 6, 2017 during a customer event.

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9 January 2018

UPM Raflatac expands offering for industrial chemical labeling with launch of new Synlite Xtra outdoor-resistant film

UPM Raflatac is introducing its Synlite Xtra outdoor-resistant film face material to the European market. This material is suitable for industrial chemical labeling applications that require a high level of resistance to challenging outdoor conditions.

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1 February 2018

UPM Raflatac's insightful pharmaceutical and healtcare labeling at Pharmapack 2018

UPM Raflatac's pharmaceutical and healthcare labeling experts will be present at Pharmapack exhibition on 7-8 February 2018 in Paris, France. Visitors on stand B18 will have the opportunity to see and discuss labeling solutions specified for the latest pharmaceutical and healthcare market needs.

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8 February 2018

UPM Raflatac introduces new high performing adhesive for chilled food labeling

UPM Raflatac has expanded its range of adhesives for food labeling with the launch of its RP48 AT (All-Temperature) acrylic adhesive for the European market. With good adhesion across a wide temperature range as well as good clarity, water resistance, and smooth convertibility, RP48 AT is an attractive alternative to hotmelt adhesives for labeling food packages stored in moist and chilled conditions.

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12 February 2018

UPM Raflatac launches new white plant-based PE film for home and personal care applications

UPM Raflatac is extending its range of film face materials for the European market with a new white plant-based material that provides a sustainable alternative to fossil-based films for a wide variety of end uses. RafBio PE White performs just like standard PE film, and its excellent flexibility makes it ideal for the squeezable bottles and contoured containers that are widely used in home and personal care applications.

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15 February 2018

UPM Raflatac expands Lite range of ecodesigned labeling solutions with new PP Silver Lite film

UPM Raflatac has expanded its PP Lite range of labeling solutions for the European market with the introduction of a new clear film, PP Silver Lite. The face materials, adhesives, and backing used in the PP Lite range offer brands new ways to achieve their sustainability objectives.

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2 March 2018

UPM Raflatac's new digital printer recommendation tool helps you identify the best label stock products for your printer

UPM Raflatac offers the highest-quality digital papers and films in the pressure sensitive label industry and one of the broadest film face stock portfolios in the digital market.

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9 March 2018

UPM Raflatac joins Ellen MacArthur's Circular Economy 100 programme

UPM Raflatac has joined Ellen MacArthur's Circular Economy 100 programme on its journey towards a more sustainable future. As the world's most sustainable labeling company and as part of UPM, the Biofore Company, UPM Raflatac wants to aim higher and make the circular economy a reality in the whole packaging value chain.

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15 March 2018

Domino: UPM Raflatac's new Premium Gloss UVI product is a true innovation for semi-gloss papers on UV ink-jet printers

- UPM Raflatac's new Premium Gloss UVI product, the highest quality premium-gloss paper labelstock for UV ink-jet printing on the market, continues to receive rave reviews from the industry. The latest comes from Domino, which is one of the industry-leading printing press manufacturers UPM Raflatac collaborated with to ensure the product would achieve excellent print quality on their machines.

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26 March 2018

Henkel wins UPM Raflatac's Label Life Awards 2018

UPM Raflatac has announced Henkel and their educational initiatives as the winner of the Label Life Awards 2018 at the UPM head office in Helsinki, Finland. UPM Raflatac's Label Life Awards recognizes strong sustainable performance from its suppliers who develop sustainable business practices beneficial for both the environment and society.

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15 May 2018

UPM Raflatac expands food labeling range with four new food-safe products

UPM Raflatac is introducing four new food-safe labeling products to the European market. This will expand the company's food labeling range, providing a wider range of material options for brand owners and packaging designers. All four products meet the European Union's stringent requirements for food safety.

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20 June 2018

UPM Raflatac's smart label solution makes recycling smarter than ever

UPM Raflatac combines digitalization with circular economy. By adding RafMore smart label solution to its RafCycle® recycling process, UPM Raflatac is able to optimize the waste collection process from its customers. The smart labels added to the recycling containers and scanned by a mobile app tell when the customers' waste is ready to be collected.

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26 June 2018

UPM Raflatac launches sustainable RAFNXT+ versions of its BPA-free thermal label materials for retail, food and logistics applications

UPM Raflatac is introducing to the European market three new sustainable, BPA-free label materials for retail weigh-price and backroom labeling applications as well as for logistics labeling. The new products enable printers to offer BPA-free, legislation-compliant thermal labels that come with the added advantage of the unique RAFNXT+ formula of sustainability credentials.

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16 August 2018

MDV and UPM Raflatac team up to show the terrific labels which can be produced on the Xeikon 3000 series digital label printers which lay down a white toner.

As Label expo Chicago, draws nearer, visitors are becoming more and more excited to discover new and profitable niche opportunities for label printing applications. Additionally, as Xeikon prepare to exhibit their latest digital imaging label printers, a novel Ultrasilver smooth matt paper, self-adhesive laminated by UPM Raflatac, will be on display at Xeikon Booth number 728 in Hall 7.

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13 September 2018

UPM recognised as the industry's most responsible company in the global Dow Jones Sustainability Index

UPM has been listed as the forest and paper industry leader in the in the Dow Jones European and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2018-2019 for the sixth time.

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17 September 2018

Labels matter in packaging design: UPM Raflatac presents Gold Beverage Award to Portuguese winemaker Lés-a-lés at Pentawards Gala in New York

UPM Raflatac, which is labeling a smarter future with its innovative and sustainable labeling solutions, proudly presented the Gold Beverage Award to Rita Rivotti for her label design for Portuguese winemaker Lés-a-lés at the recent Pentawards gala at the Guggenheim in New York.

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25 September 2018

UPM Raflatac has been cooperating with MULTIVAC to develop new full wrap solution with self-adhesive labels for food packaging. The solution will be presented during FachPack 2018.

UPM Raflatac has been cooperating with MULTIVAC to develop full wrap solution with self-adhesive labels for food packaging. The solution will be presented during FachPack 2018 - the European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology taking place in Nuremberg, Germany, on September 25-27.

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3 October 2018

Leave a mark and build your legacy with UPM Raflatac's innovative labeling solutions at Pack Expo International 2018

UPM Raflatac, the world's leading suppliers of sustainable and innovative self-adhesive label solutions, is here to ensure your brand's success at this year's Pack Expo International. Join us as we will be exhibiting our superior labeling solutions at booth S-4147 at this year's show in Chicago, Illinois, USA from October 14-17.

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4 October 2018

UPM Raflatac and The Packaging School launch an innovative online course on pressure sensitive labeling

UPM Raflatac, one of the globe's leading suppliers of pressure sensitive labels, is pleased to launch the new Pressure Sensitive Labels 101 online course that it developed in partnership with The Packaging School. The new course will be demonstrated throughout Pack Expo International 2018 in Chicago at UPM Raflatac's booth S-4147.

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7 November 2018

UPM Raflatac offers extreme-strength for durable labeling

UPM Raflatac is introducing a new solvent-free RX adhesive family for durable labeling applications. The RX family is made up of two high-tack products: RX15 for polar surfaces such as metal and glass, and RX18 for non-polar surfaces such as PP and PE plastics. As these adhesives have been specially developed for these specific substrates, they ensure the highest bonding and durability performance - even in the challenging conditions experienced in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics applications

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8 November 2018

Frontrunner in food safety - All UPM Raflatac factories in Europe certified according to the food safety standard

UPM Raflatac is the first self-adhesive label material supplier to have all factories in Europe certified according to the ISO 22000:2005 food safety standard. This certificate ensures that the products are designed and manufactured according to the European Good Manufacturing Practice Regulation (GMP), EU 2023/2006. The management systems are certified and regularly audited by a third party auditing company.

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13 November 2018

UPM Raflatac's labeling innovations meet sustainability at Labelexpo India

UPM Raflatac's international team of experts will be present at Labelexpo India on November 22-25 showcasing innovative labeling products. At UPM Raflatac, it is believed that labels are key to increasing brand impact, sales and operational efficiency, and together with UPM Raflatac label comes with sustainability built in its design.

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19 November 2018

UPM Raflatac partners with EcoBlue Limited for expanding its RafCycleTM recycling solution to Thailand

UPM Raflatac, the global leader in sustainable pressure sensitive labeling solutions, is pleased to announce that its RafCycleTM recycling solution is now also available in Thailand. RafCycle services were launched in Bangkok on November 16, 2018 during an end-user event with an announcement of EcoBlue Limited being the first RafCycle partner in the area.

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27 November 2018

UPM Raflatac meets rigorous Home Care labeling requirements with global portfolio launch

UPM Raflatac, the world's leading sustainable label company, is pleased to announce the global launch of a renewed portfolio of innovative Home Care film label materials*. Whether your brand specializes in laundry care, surface care, dishwashing liquids or home insecticides, our high quality labeling solutions will offer consistent performance and ensure your products stand out on the shelf.

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4 December 2018

The clear sustainable choice: UPM Raflatac's Vanish PCR with recycled content face and liner a global first for clear film labeling

UPM Raflatac is boldly taking a leap forward in its promise to label a smarter future. Its new sustainable Vanish PCR line of ultra-thin clear film labels are now available in the EMEIA region. Featuring 90 percent recycled content face and liners, these "no-label" look labels will allow brand owners to increase their sustainability without sacrificing performance!

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5 December 2018

UPM Raflatac expands RafCycle® label liner recycling solution to North America

UPM Raflatac, the global leader in sustainable pressure sensitive labeling solutions, is pleased to announce its RafCycle® recycling solution has expanded to the United States and Canada. Now, brands in this region can give new life to their self-adhesive label waste that would otherwise be landfilled. Converter and printer Fort Dearborn Company as well as several brand owners are participating in the launch.

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12 December 2018

UPM Raflatac announces new senior leaders:Tim Kirchen appointed Senior Vice President, Americas Region and Timo Kekki, Vice President, Global Films SBU

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce 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. Both report to Antti Jääskeläinen, Executive Vice President, UPM Raflatac.

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28 January 2019

UPM Raflatac to showcase extended range of pharmaceutical security labeling solutions at Pharmapack 2019, Paris

UPM Raflatac will showcase its comprehensive range of security labeling solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging at the Pharmapack 2019 event in Paris, held on February 6-7, 2019. Among other solutions, the range includes a reliable new solution for presence verification of tamper-evident labels on cartons, offering 100% accuracy regardless of packaging color or design.

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8 February 2019

UPM Raflatac opens new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg, South Africa

UPM Raflatac, one of the world's leading suppliers of self-adhesive label stock, has opened a new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg, South Africa. Operational since December 2018, the new Johannesburg terminal will supply innovative and sustainable paper, film and specials products to label converters in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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27 February 2019

UPM Raflatac fights against counterfeit drugs with new pharma security label materials

UPM Raflatac is expanding its range of labeling solutions to support pharmaceutical companies in improving patient safety through secure and tamper-evident packaging. These solutions offer an easy route to achieving full compliance with the EU Falsified Medicines Directive on packaging for prescription drugs and high-risk, over-the-counter medicines.

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7 March 2019

UPM Raflatac answers the call for sustainable solutions with PE Lite labeling range

UPM Raflatac is committed to labeling a smarter future beyond fossils with its PE Lite range of sustainable solutions for the European food, home, and personal care markets. PE Lite offers new ways for brands to achieve their sustainability objectives by reducing material use and optimizing resources.

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15 August 2019

UPM Raflatac responds to the growing need for renewable packaging materials by unveiling industry’s first wood-based film material

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce it is the first label material producer to bring a new wood-based polypropylene film material into the market. The UPM Raflatac Forest Film™ label material has been developed in collaboration with UPM Biofuels using UPM BioVerno naphtha, a 100 percent wood-based solution originating from sustainably managed forests.

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11 September 2019

UPM Raflatac showcases sustainable labeling solutions that help reduce, recycle and renew at Labelexpo Europe 2019

UPM Raflatac will be showcasing its sustainable labeling solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2019 in Brussels from September 24-27. UPM Raflatac’s innovative solutions can help printers and brand owners reach beyond their sustainability goals by offering solutions to reduce, recycle and renew.

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16 September 2019

UPM Raflatac and UPM Biofuels join forces to create innovative new fossil-free labeling materials

UPM Raflatac and UPM Biofuels have joined forces to innovate for a future beyond fossils. As a concrete result of this collaboration, UPM Raflatac brings two wood-based renewable labeling materials into the market: UPM Raflatac Forest Film™ and UPM Raflatac Fossil-Free Adhesive. These innovative labeling materials will answer brand owners’ needs to replace traditional fossil-based virgin materials with renewable ones. Their main raw material is UPM BioVerno™ naphtha, an ideal renewable component for replacing fossil based raw materials with sustainably sourced renewable feedstock.

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24 September 2019

Xeikon, UPM Raflatac, and Magic Add announce digital printing integration for smart labels – Automates and secures printing of smart labels with unique IDs

UPM Raflatac's intelligent label solution, RafMore by UPM Raflatac, is now available faster and more securely than ever thanks to a groundbreaking integration between Xeikon's digital printing presses and Magic Add's Internet of Packaging platform.

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28 November 2019

UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+ – The world’s first label material verified by the Carbon Trust As part of its holistic approach to sustainability UPM Raflatac offers solutions that help customers and brand owners reach beyond their sustainabilit ...

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24 November 2022

UPM Raflatac and Orthex collaborate to make household products from plastics that could otherwise end up in the ocean

UPM Raflatac and Orthex have joined forces to offer household products and their labeling made of recycled plastic saved from ending up as marine litter. The products include buckets, wash bowls and water scoops. To achieve this, both companies are part of value chains that collect the plastic waste and transform it back into raw materials.

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7 June 2023

UPM Raflatac Achieves Qualification on Epson TM-L90II Liner-Free Printer, Expanding Compatibility and Options for Brands

UPM Raflatac’s OptiCut™ Direct Thermal (DT) Linerless product line is now qualified on the Epson® TM-L90II liner-free compatible thermal label printer. This will enable the global supplier of innovative and sustainable labelling materials to offer improved linerless label performance for quick service restaurants, fast casual establishments, and other brands in the hospitality segment.

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