Raflatac to double PS film capacity in Europe

Raflatac, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive labelstock, is to double the filmic production capacity of its Tampere factory in Finland. The move is part of a long-term investment program in Raflatac, one of UPM's core businesses. The Tampere-based film lamination line will be completely modernized. When operational it will enable the production of thinner films for the various needs of brand owners in the personal care and beverage industries, among others. The new line is scheduled for start-up in the third quarter of 2006.
‘This is a significant investment in Raflatac's films business and it will double our production capacity for filmic materials in Europe. The investment shows our commitment to being an equally strong supplier of high-quality films as we are already of papers,’ says Thomas Rohweder, Head of Raflatac Europe.