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    A decade of more sustainable choices: Celebrating 10 years of UPM Raflatac's Label Life service

    (UPM Raflatac, Helsinki, 11 June 2024 at 13:00 EEST) – Label Life by UPM Raflatac proudly marks 10 years of its life cycle assessment service. Over the past decade, Label Life has been a comprehensive life cycle assessment tool for label evaluation, enabling businesses to make informed, environmentally responsible decisions. Continuously evolving to cover an ever-widening portfolio of more sustainable products, Label Life now accounts for over 90% of UPM Raflatac’s commercial portfolio by sales volume, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability. Label Life provides

    Change in UPM’s Group Executive Team

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation        Stock Exchange Release (Changes board/management/auditors)        6 June 2024 at 15:30 EEST Change in UPM’s Group Executive Team Mika Kekki assumes interim role leading UPM Communication Papers business area as of 1 August 2024 Mika Kekki has been appointed to act as interim Executive Vice President of UPM Communication Papers business area as of 1 August 2024. He assumes this role on top of his current duties and continues in his current role as Executive Vice President of UPM Plywood business area. Mika Kekki’s biographical details are available at

    The Board of the Paper Workers’ Union has confirmed collective labour agreements for all five UPM businesses

    (UPM, Helsinki, Finland, 5 June 2024 at HH:MM EEST) – At its meeting today, the Board of the Paper Workers’ Union has confirmed the negotiated results of the collective labour agreements for the Finnish mills and biorefinery of UPM Pulp, UPM Communication Papers, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Raflatac and UPM Biofuels. An agreement was reached earlier today in the last open negotiations at UPM Specialty Papers. The new collective labour agreements will have a two-year contract period and will enter into force immediately. The agreed wage increases in the collective agreements will take

    Outcome reached in the collective labour agreement negotiations at UPM Raflatac

    (UPM, Helsinki, Finland, 3 June 2024 at 15:00 EEST) – UPM Raflatac and the Paper Workers' Union have reached an outcome in the collective labour agreement negotiations concerning UPM Raflatac’s Tampere factory in Finland. "The negotiations were conducted in a very good spirit and constructively from start to finish. I would like to thank the Paper Workers’ Union for its solution-oriented approach and for the good negotiations. The solution will enable the long-term development of the Tampere factory," says Antti Waajakoski, General Manager of UPM Raflatac’s Tampere factory. The new

    Negotiated outcome reached in the collective labour agreement negotiations at UPM Biofuels

    (UPM, Helsinki, Finland, 31 May 2024 at 14:00 EEST) – UPM Biofuels and the Paper Workers' Union have reached a negotiation outcome in the collective labour agreement negotiations concerning UPM Biofuels' Lappeenranta biorefinery. "The negotiations were conducted in a very good spirit, and we were able to focus on the essential issues right from the beginning. The content of the negotiation outcome creates a good basis for flexible operation and development of the refinery," says Petri Rekonen, Director of UPM Biofuels' Lappeenranta biorefinery. The new collective labour agreement will

    The collective labour agreement negotiations at UPM Pulp and UPM Communication Papers reached a negotiated outcome

    (UPM, Helsinki, Finland, 29 May 2024 at 16:20 EEST) – UPM Pulp, UPM Communication Papers and the Paper Workers' Union have reached a negotiation outcome in the collective labour agreement negotiations concerning UPM's Finnish pulp and printing paper mills. "We are pleased that we have reached a negotiated outcome on the new collective agreements and would like to thank the Paper Workers’ Union for the constructive and good spirit negotiations. The contents of the negotiation outcomes now achieved create a good basis for the development of our business in Finland," say Aki Temmes,

    UPM plans to reduce graphic paper capacity in Germany to align with customer demand and ensure competitiveness

    (UPM, Helsinki, 29 May 2024 at 15:20 EEST) – UPM Communication Papers plans to permanently close its Hürth newsprint mill and to shut down one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier (PM 3) in Dörpen, both assets located in Germany. If realized, the measures would result in annual reductions of 330,000 tonnes of newsprint paper capacity and 280,000 tonnes of uncoated fine paper capacity in UPM’s portfolio. These plans are a continuation of necessary steps to proactively align with customer demand and ensure competitiveness. Should the plans be implemented the number of positions affected

    UPM to supply Artigo with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers for next-generation rubber flooring

    Artigo Flooring Image [Artigo Flooring Image] Artigo Flooring Image (UPM, Helsinki, 29 May 2024 at 10:00 EEST) – Artigo , an international rubber flooring company, will produce their next-generation flooring collections from 2025 with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF). By incorporating UPM Biochemicals ’ RFF, Artigo has achieved CO\2\ footprint savings of up to 0.5 kg CO\2\e/sq. meter[1] and

    UPM Specialty Papers and partners developed new opportunities for UPM’s packaging papers on standard flexo printing machines

    (UPM, Helsinki, 28 May 2024 at 11:00 EEST) – UPM’s barrier and barrier base papers can be enhanced with heat-seal properties while reproducing high-quality images in almost any flexographic print shop under normal production conditions. This was demonstrated in joint co-creation project carried out by UPM Specialty Papers, BOBST, and Siegwerk. The test results verified that it is possible to efficiently print packaging papers and at the same time achieve heat-sealability using flexographic printing techniques. The project combined a number of UPM’s barrier and barrier base papers with

    UPM Raflatac introduces new wave for plastic packaging: The world’s first RecyClass certified paper label for rigid HDPE and PP

    (UPM Raflatac, Helsinki, 14 May 2024 at 13:00 EEST) – UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its innovative New Wave paper label material compatible with recycling. It is the first RecyClass certified paper label material to obtain a Letter of Compatibility for use on rigid high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) containers. The test results confirm the compatibility even for natural and white material streams, which require the highest purity of recyclate from the recycling processes. This groundbreaking new label material represents a major step forward in the recycling

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Kekki)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        3 May 2024 at 12:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Kekki)  UPM-Kymmene Corporation has on 3 May 2024 received the following notification:   ____________________________________________Person subject to the notification requirementName: Mika KekkiPosition: Other senior managerIssuer: UPM-Kymmene CorporationLEI: 213800EC6PW5VU4J9U64Notification type: INITIAL NOTIFICATION____________________________________________Transaction date: 2024-05-03Outside a trading

    Improving the sustainability of packaging through design – UPM sponsors Pentawards to emphasise the significance of sustainable design

    (UPM, Helsinki, 2 May 2024 at 13:00 EEST) – UPM has extended its partnership with the leading global platform and community for packaging design Pentawards to highlight the role of designers in co-creating a future beyond fossils. In 2024, UPM is one of the main sponsors of Pentawards and sponsors the Sustainable Design category in the Pentawards competition. Packaging designers’ work is essential in developing packaging solutions that are not only visually appealing and functional but also environmentally responsible. "At Pentawards we aim to honour design excellence, inspire

    UPM Raflatac unveils Carbon Action portfolio to drive action towards a low carbon circular economy

    (UPM Raflatac, Helsinki, 30 April 2024 at 13:00 EEST) – According to the UN, today only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goal targets are on track. In September 2023, UPM joined the UN Global Compact Forward Faster initiative to accelerate this pace. To demonstrate its commitment to the Climate Action initiative and help its customers reduce the carbon footprint of their packaging materials and drive action, UPM Raflatac is proud to announce the launch of its Carbon Action Plastic Labels portfolio. From 30th April 2024, the first products offered under the Carbon Action

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (à Porta)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (à Porta)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,462 shares have been purchased to Martin à Porta as follows:

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Maas-Brunner)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Maas-Brunner)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,462 shares have been purchased to Melanie Maas-Brunner as

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Kauppi)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Kauppi)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,462 shares have been purchased to Piia-Noora Kauppi as follows:

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Manner)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Manner)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,462 shares have been purchased to Topi Manner as follows:   ___

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Aaltonen-Forsell)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Aaltonen-Forsell)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,462 shares have been purchased to Pia Aaltonen-Forsell

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Gustafsson)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Gustafsson)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,462 shares have been purchased to Jari Gustafsson as follows:

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Oudeman)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Oudeman)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,462 shares have been purchased to Marjan Oudeman as follows:

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Ehrnrooth)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Ehrnrooth)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 2,816 shares have been purchased to Henrik Ehrnrooth as follows:

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Wahl)

    UPM-Kymmene Corporation                Managers’ Transactions                        29 April 2024 at 09:30 EEST UPM-Kymmene Corporation: Managers’ Transactions (Wahl)  On 4 April 2024, the Annual General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation resolved that the annual base fee of the company's Board of Directors is paid in the company shares and cash so that approximately 40% is payable in the company shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. In accordance with this resolution, a total of 1,767 shares have been purchased to Kim Wahl as follows:   ________

    Invitation to UPM's Capital Markets Day 2024

    (UPM, Helsinki, 25 April 2024 at 12:45 EEST) – UPM invites investors, analysts and bankers to a Capital Markets Day 2024 taking place in London on Thursday, 5 September 2024. Participants of the event will meet the President and CEO Massimo Reynaudo and other members of the UPM Group executive team and hear their views. This is an excellent opportunity to have dialogues on UPM's strategy, businesses, performance, sustainability and growth opportunities. In addition to the onsite event, there will a live webcast of the presentations, starting at 13:00 local time. You can ask questions

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