UPM Specialty Materials
A large, EU-based specialty paper manufacturer with a strong sustainability platform and multi-site production resilience, suitable for buyers prioritizing certified materials and co-development.
Products
UPM Asendo™ Pro
stated / self-reported
C2S barrier paper, moist and grease resistant, recyclable, food safe.
FSC/PEFCEN13432 compostableBfRFDA
Applications: Chilled foods · Dry foods · Fresh foods · Chocolate packaging
UPM Solide™ Lucent
stated / self-reported
Natural white translucent barrier base paper, strong, smooth, dense.
Applications: Flexible food packaging · Chocolate packaging · Snack bars · Fatty food applications
UPM FlexPack™
stated / self-reported
High white C1S paper for food packaging, designed for flexo printing and lamination processes.
Applications: Sugar sachets · Spice sachets · Cake mixes
UPM Prego™
stated / self-reported
Barrier base paper, recyclable and compostable.
EN13432 compostable
Applications: Baked goods packaging · Food to go
UPM LabelCoat™
stated / self-reported
Multipurpose semi-gloss C1S label paper, designed for flexo and HP Indigo printing.
Applications: Food labels · Home and personal care labels · Pharma labels
UPM Brilliant™
stated / self-reported
High-quality all-round white glassine release paper, strong and transparent.
Applications: Release liner applications
UPM CCK™
stated / self-reported
Versatile clay coated kraft paper for high-speed converting.
Applications: Reel and sheet labels · Fanfolding · Self-adhesive graphics
Buyer Fit
Best For
- Buyers who value supply chain resilience from a large-scale manufacturer with multiple production sites in Europe and Asia.
- Brands with strong ESG commitments seeking a supplier with extensive, publicly-reported data on carbon footprint, certified sourcing, and circularity.
- Procurement teams sourcing specialty papers for food-contact or high-performance applications, with an interest in co-development.
Less aligned with
- Buyers whose primary decision driver is the lowest price for standard, non-specialty paper grades.
- Applications where a high percentage of post-consumer recycled fiber is a mandatory technical requirement.
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Regulatory Access 5
Packaging grades comply with food contact regulations in Europe (EU 1935/2004, BfR), the USA (FDA), and several national legislations worldwide.
Packaging grades comply with food contact regulations in Europe (EU 1935/2004, BfR), the USA (FDA), and several national legislations worldwide.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Requires full compliance with the requirements of local chemicals regulation, such as the European Union REACH and CLP regulations.
Requires full compliance with the requirements of local chemicals regulation, such as the European Union REACH and CLP regulations.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Has joined forces with partners to develop validated paper-based packaging concepts aligned with EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
Has joined forces with partners to develop validated paper-based packaging concepts aligned with EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Is taking action to ensure that its products and packaging will comply with the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Is taking action to ensure that its products and packaging will comply with the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Provides EUDR solution and preparedness for EU and non-EU deliveries.
Provides EUDR solution and preparedness for EU and non-EU deliveries.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Carbon Readiness 4
Holds CDP Climate A, EcoVadis Platinum, MSCI ESG AAA ratings, and is included in the DJSI.
Holds CDP Climate A, EcoVadis Platinum, MSCI ESG AAA ratings, and is included in the DJSI.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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2025 emissions reported as Scope 1: 2.08 million tCO2, Scope 2 (market-based): 0.79 million tCO2, Scope 3: 7.68 million tCO2eq.
2025 emissions reported as Scope 1: 2.08 million tCO2, Scope 2 (market-based): 0.79 million tCO2, Scope 3: 7.68 million tCO2eq.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the company's fossil CO2 emissions reduction targets as consistent with the 1.5 °C pathway.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the company's fossil CO2 emissions reduction targets as consistent with the 1.5 °C pathway.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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In 2025, announced the industry-first integration of label product footprint data into quotes, helping converters make informed choices and reduce Scope 3 emissions at source.
In 2025, announced the industry-first integration of label product footprint data into quotes, helping converters make informed choices and reduce Scope 3 emissions at source.
Captured
2026-06-25
Status
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Circularity 4
Provides a public certificate finder tool with EMAS reports for multiple named mills: UPM Changshu, UPM Jämsänkoski, UPM Kymi, UPM Nordland, and UPM Tervasaari.
Provides a public certificate finder tool with EMAS reports for multiple named mills: UPM Changshu, UPM Jämsänkoski, UPM Kymi, UPM Nordland, and UPM Tervasaari.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Offers UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte, a glassine release base paper with recycled fibres.
Offers UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte, a glassine release base paper with recycled fibres.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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A co-created solution with EvoPak's RCM coating and UPM Solide Lucent barrier base paper has achieved CEPI/4EG Technical Recyclability Score (v. 2.0 Jan 2025).
A co-created solution with EvoPak's RCM coating and UPM Solide Lucent barrier base paper has achieved CEPI/4EG Technical Recyclability Score (v. 2.0 Jan 2025).
Source
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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UPM Prego™ is a barrier base paper for packaging of baked goods and food to go. It's recyclable and compostable.
UPM Prego™ is a barrier base paper for packaging of baked goods and food to go. It's recyclable and compostable.
Captured
2026-06-23
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Supply Resilience 3
4 mills on two continents create flexible production platform.
4 mills on two continents create flexible production platform.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
2.0 million t/a Production capacity.
2.0 million t/a Production capacity.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Offers recycled paper products such as UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte.
Offers recycled paper products such as UPM Golden™ Recycled Forte.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Confidence 11
Jämsänkoski mill established in 1888.
Jämsänkoski mill established in 1888.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Paper mills in Finland, Germany and China are registered with the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Paper mills in Finland, Germany and China are registered with the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Source
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging.
Partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging.
Source
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Exhibits at industry trade fairs, including Interpack 2026.
Exhibits at industry trade fairs, including Interpack 2026.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
Shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Partnered with Orkla Suomi for a new paper wrapper for milk chocolate.
Partnered with Orkla Suomi for a new paper wrapper for milk chocolate.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Operates mills in Jämsänkoski (Finland), Valkeakoski (Finland), Dörpen (Germany), and Changshu (China).
Operates mills in Jämsänkoski (Finland), Valkeakoski (Finland), Dörpen (Germany), and Changshu (China).
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Partnered with Felix Schoeller on a customizable, fibre-based solution for flexible food packaging.
Partnered with Felix Schoeller on a customizable, fibre-based solution for flexible food packaging.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Partnered with BASF on a packaging concept for demanding end-uses.
Partnered with BASF on a packaging concept for demanding end-uses.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Partnered with Michelman and BOBST on a bio-based paper packaging concept.
Partnered with Michelman and BOBST on a bio-based paper packaging concept.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
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Partnered with Paramelt on a bio-based food packaging concept with strong grease protection.
Partnered with Paramelt on a bio-based food packaging concept with strong grease protection.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Readiness 1
Operates mills in China, Finland and Germany, serving customers around the world.
Operates mills in China, Finland and Germany, serving customers around the world.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
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