UPM Raflatac acquires Southwest Label Stock

This acquisition will allow UPM Raflatac to expand its reach in the Texas and the southwestern US label markets by being highly responsive and offering a wider range of its products with fast turnaround.

UPM Raflatac also will continue and expand Southwest Label Stock's small roll service. With this service, UPM Raflatac customers will be able to purchase single rolls of laminate trimless at 2,500 feet, shipped in boxes throughout North America. Mark Pollard, senior vice president, global films SBU and Americas region at UPM Raflatac said: ‘This acquisition will allow us to continue to build on the success we have had in this market since entering into partnership with Southwest Label Stock. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality products on the market and best-in-class service to our customers and look forward to new growth opportunities.’

‘We are pleased to become part of the UPM Raflatac network. I strongly believe that by combining our knowledge and capabilities with UPM Raflatac's experience, we can provide even stronger benefits to our customers,’ said Dave Deibel, president, Southwest Label Stock.