May 9, 2025 (UPM Raflatac Inc. (via LinkedIn)) –
UPM Raflatac Inc. posted 7 LinkedIn updates from May 02 to May 09, 2025. The company's posts covered a range of topics, including sustainability initiatives, product innovations, and industry events, showcasing their commitment to sustainable labeling solutions and customer engagement.
Sustainability and Innovation
UPM Raflatac continues to demonstrate its dedication to sustainability and innovation in the labeling industry. The company's Sustainability Director, Robert Taylor, discussed their approach as a partner in sustainable material solutions with Zarotti Spa. Taylor emphasized that their products meet consumers' daily needs while addressing global challenges such as climate change, circularity, and resource scarcity. UPM Raflatac's commitment to science-based emission targets, certified paper raw materials, and supply chain collaboration is driving them towards a low-carbon circular economy.
In a significant move towards transparency and sustainability, UPM Raflatac has introduced product passport prototypes (PPPs) that cover over 90% of their label products by sales volume globally. This initiative embeds product footprint data directly into customer quotes, allowing label converters to make informed material choices, reduce Scope 3 emissions, respond quickly to sustainability inquiries, and align with upcoming EU regulations like ESPR. Flora D'Souza, Manager of Label Life at UPM Raflatac, highlighted the company's pride in being the first in the labeling industry to offer this exclusive service.
Sustainable partnership with Zarotti Spa
Innovative product passport prototypes launched
FESPA Global Print Expo 2025
UPM Raflatac made a significant presence at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin, unveiling new innovative self-adhesive graphics materials. The company showcased three key products: Forest Print, a PVC-free print media; DecorEase, a nonwoven wall decoration material; and Omega Skinz PPF and window films. The expo provided an opportunity for UPM Raflatac to display its extended range of products from all its graphics brands, including Intercoat, GRAFITYP SELFADHESIVE PRODUCTS, and Metamark.
Throughout the event, UPM Raflatac engaged in insightful conversations with visitors from around the world, highlighting their latest innovations. The company particularly emphasized Forest Print, a PVC-free, fibre-based self-adhesive print material designed for more sustainable indoor advertising. This product, coated with their proprietary Orbix adhesive featuring micro-tac® technology, offers easy application and removal without leaving residues, making it ideal for short to medium-term POS advertising, branding, wall graphics, promotional signage, and expos.
FESPA 2025 product showcase announcement
FESPA 2025 day one highlights
DecorEase featured at FESPA 2025
Forest Print showcased at FESPA 2025
Customer Engagement and Market Presence
UPM Raflatac demonstrated its commitment to customer engagement by hosting a Customer Day event in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on April 29th. The event showcased their innovative and sustainable labeling solutions for various industries, including food, home & personal care, pharma, and durable labeling solutions. The company emphasized its approach to addressing challenges at the fundamental level, using sustainable feedstocks to create alternatives to fossil-based materials, de-fossilize value chains, enable circularity, and challenge industries to rethink possibilities.
The event also featured a collaboration with EPSON, who shared insights about digital printing, adding value to the gathering. This customer-focused approach highlights UPM Raflatac's dedication to building strong relationships with its clients and staying at the forefront of industry developments.
Customer Day event in Malaysia
In conclusion, UPM Raflatac's LinkedIn activity during this period demonstrates the company's strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer engagement. By showcasing new products, participating in major industry events, and providing transparent environmental data, UPM Raflatac continues to position itself as a leader in sustainable labeling solutions, driving positive change in the industry.
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