We respond to the growth in consumer demand with recyclable products that are made of responsibly-sourced, renewable raw materials. We deliver responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood.
As the industry leader in responsibility we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 18,000 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 8.6 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
Renewable alternatives for fossil-based materials
We offer a wide range of sustainable and safe products for everyday use. Products are made of renewable and biodegradable materials and are recyclable. Have a look at our offering!
UPM Biocomposites
UPM Biocomposites offers innovation driven, sustainable and high perfoming biobased materials. Composite is a combination of two or more materials which have enhanced properties, when combined. Biocomposites include biobased, renewable fibers from wood as a component. Over 50% of the raw material originates from renewable sources.
UPM Biocomposites implementing UPM’s Beyond Fossils strategy:
- One of the leading fiber-based composite manufacturers in Europe
- Materials developed by own R&D
- Great patent portfolio on material and production technology
- Customers globally, UPM ProFi focus on European markets and production in Europe
UPM Biocomposites consists of UPM ProFi® outdoor products for construction and UPM Formi® granulates for injection moulding and extrusion. UPM ProFi and UPM Formi composites combine the best characteristics of natural fibres and plastic.
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Innovative material engineering of the raw materials enables new level of composite performance. These environmentally sustainable materials are based on UPM’s own research and development.
UPM Biocomposites business develops, manufactures, markets, and sells high-quality composite products for outdoor end uses in construction and granulates for wide range of industrial and consumer applications. UPM Biocomposites factories are located in Finland and Germany.
Our biocomposite products
UPM ProFi® offers great design and high-performance for sustainable outdoor living.
- One of the most known brands in the European composite decking
- Designed to ensure that the product remains high performing and beautiful over time and requires very low maintenance
- High sustainability – contains 55-95 % of recycled raw material
- All the products are manufactured using patented composite technology
- UPM ProFi composite material has inspired renowned architects and designers all over the world.
UPM Formi biocomposite has high performance qualities with lower carbon footprint than fossil-based materials. The biocomposite combines mouldability of plastics and strength and sustainability of wood.
UPM Formi is cellulose reinforced plastic compounds for injection moulding and extrusion.
UPM Formi EcoAce contains certified wood and cellulose fibers as well as bioplastics sourced from UPM Biofuels plant, BioVerno naptha. The bionaptha production is certified by ISCC and confirms sustainability of the material.
UPM Formi 3D is cellulose based granulate for large scale 3D printing (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing, LSAM).
UPM Formi biocomposites are suitable for different types of industrial and consumer products manufacturing, such as furniture, audio systems or home appliances and it offers performance advantages, compared to traditional polymers.
Sustainability as a key element of the biocomposites
- UPM Biocomposites is the frontrunner in circular economy
- Using label waste as main raw material since 2008 in UPM ProFi Deck
- 1 m² UPM ProFi Deck board contains 10 kg of label waste
- UPM Formi carbon footprint compared to oil based materials-50%
- UPM Formi EcoAce is almost 100 % based on renewable resources
- The composites are 100% recyclable
UPM Biocomposites in figures
1 m² UPM Profi Deck contains10 kg of label wasteUPM Formi carbon footprint compared to oil based materials-50%The composites are100% recyclable
UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac creates high-performing labelling materials for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We work with brands and businesses by providing labelling solutions that support creative product packaging design, meet business goals and reach towards sustainability targets.
UPM Raflatac is leading in sustainable labelling. Our 360° life-cycle approach to sustainability covers everything we do – from responsible sourcing to manufacturing, innovative services and design, and partnerships. In the world of packaging, labels matter and we are committed to our vision of labelling a smarter future– beyond fossils.
UPM Raflatac SmartChoice™
From plant-based materials to solvent-free adhesives and certified papers, UPM Raflatac SmartChoice™ helps you to make material selections using solutions that keep the materials in use for as long as possible. SmartChoice™ label materials are designed to ensure consumer safety, reduce material usage, increase downgauging and promote the use of post-consumer recycled content and renewable materials. Talk to our experts about SmartChoice™ and receive tailored advice about the best sustainable material options for your brand or business.
HQ : Finland
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