The new facility will strengthen UPM Raflatac’s network of terminals and improve product quality, benefiting customers across the western US and Canada
Rendering of UPM Raflatac’s new terminal. (Credit: UPM)
Sustainable labelling materials supplier UPM Raflatac has unveiled its plans to open a new advanced terminal in Vancouver, Washington early next year.
The new plant will increase UPM Raflatac’s capacity for slitting and distribution while also bolstering the company’s network of terminals across North America.
The investment will also improve the product quality to further benefit the customers across the western US and Canada.
Construction on the new facility is in progress and production is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2023.
UPM Raflatac Americas senior vice president Tim Kirchen said: “We chose Vancouver, Washington as the site of this new state-of-the-art facility because of its strategic location to best service our expanding customer base, as well as the growing market in the Pacific Northwest and in California.”
The company said that it is continuously investing in operational improvements to support the success of its clients and satisfy the rising demand for pressure-sensitive labels.
The new terminal will have several slitters and a sizable warehouse to allow for the storage of specialist items as well as high-quality film and paper laminates.
UPM Raflatac Americas west region sales director Christian Szameit said: “We will have a significant increase in slitting capacity for various label material types, including wine and food.
“This new facility will greatly benefit our current and future customers across the western US. We look forward to further cultivating these relationships and starting new ones.”
In June this year, UPM Raflatac partnered with SABIC to introduce label material made from certified circular ocean-bound plastic.