UPM RAFLATAC IN BRIEF

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UPM - 23 000 employees- Production in 15 countries- 7.7 billion euros sales- listed on the Helsinki stock exchange

UPM Rafl atac- 2 600 employees- 13 factories on 5 continents- 1 billion euros sales

Biofore in actionUPM is determined to be the leader in the new Biofore segment that com-bines the expertise and technologies of the bio and forest industries. UPM is The Biofore Company and UPM Rafl atac a prime example of what it means in practice.

UPM Rafl atac’s technological leadership has set new standards for the en-tire industry: effi ciency, ecology and economy. Combined with the spirit of leadership and innovativeness, UPM Rafl atac is a prime example of Biofore thinking in action.

UPM Rafl atac has always been a technologically advanced forerunner company with a strict focus on its core competence - the label.

UPM Rafl atac is a leading supplier of self-adhesive label materials with 13 factories on fi ve continents and a worldwide network of sales offi ces and slitting and distribution terminals. Our sales is about one billion euros per annum. Part of the Engineered Materials busi-ness group of UPM, one of the world’s leading forest industry groups, UPM Rafl atac has always been characterised by its industrial-scale production excellence and innovativeness.

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UPM Raflatac is recognized worldwide for the consistent high quality of its paper-based and film label materials.

UPM Raflatac’s extensive range of label materials strikes the perfect balance between performance and aesthetic appeal. It has been designed to combine economy and outstanding performance providing excellent printing and conversion properties to trouble-free recycling.

THINK technologyOne of the key quality factors is our technology. UPM Raflatac uses the most modern, tailor-made technology and quality control processes in the business. Our custom-designed laminators, highly automated finishing techniques and sophisticated labs for quality control guarantee that UPM Raflatac’s label materials are consistently top quality. A common denomi-nator for all of our factories around the world is our proprietary technol-ogy and processes that are purpose-built for the exacting requirements of the label industry. Our production processes conform to the international ISO 9001 standard and they comply with the most stringent environmen-tal legislation.

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UPM Raflatac’s dedication to quality is matched by our commit-ment to service excellence. From production and technical sup-port, to desk and field sales, we always strive to provide the best total customer experience.

UPM Raflatac’s approach to service delivery is characterised by a deep understanding of our customers’ processes. This is the way we can add value to our customers’ businesses, allowing them to be more profitable and competitive.

Our customer-oriented way of operating means close collabo-ration. When you work with UPM Raflatac, you get attentive personal service close to you – with the backup of our experts everywhere in the world.

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During the past decade RFID (radio frequency identifi cation) hasrevolutionised the way many companies do business thanks to the enormous benefi ts and advantages to be gained in their business processes.

UPM Rafl atac is one of the pioneers and the global number one in developing and manufacturing high-quality, high-performance passive HF and UHF RFID tags and inlays suitable for a vast array of solutions. We are the industry leader with state-of-the-art factories located in USA and China, and local sales around the world. Together with our partner alliance we provide the best products and solutions for any company on a global scale.

UPM Rafl atac is the global number one in RFID tags and inlays.

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We at UPM Raflatac believe that sustainability and efficiency are two sides of the same coin. Good environmental performance and good business performance go hand in hand. It means that our en-tire value chain has been designed with sustainability and efficiency as guiding principles. Environmentally responsible production proc-esses have been our way of operating long before eco-awareness became a global phenomenon.

State-of-the-art production technology and highly automated process-es combined with sourcing raw materials from certified, sustainably managed forests are some of the key factors that have earned our factories the ISO 14001 environmental certification.

Moreover, we have throughout our history developed products and solutions that offer real environmental benefits. An industry-first solvent-free adhesive was how the story of UPM Raflatac began in the early 1970s. A recent innovation is the UPM ProFi wood-plastic composite made using surplus materials from our production. Our new range of thinner liners and faces not only provides savings for our customers, but also help save materials and the environment. Our commitment to sustainability – and Biofore thinking – will pro-duce many more innovations for years to come.

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