UPM Biofore Magazine 1-2018

TEXT Matti Remes

PHOTOGRAPHY Tuomas Harjumaaskola

20 years strong in China

UPM celebrates its 20th anniversary in China this year. Ongoing investment over the past two decades has secured a firm foothold for future growth in Asia’s emerging markets.

n 1998, UPMbought a majority stake in the Changshu paper mill in China. This marked the start of a determined growth strategy under which UPM has invested over two billion US dollars in China over the last two decades. “The continuous investments we have made at the Changshumill site demonstrate our strong, long-term commitment to China,” states Bernd Eikens , Executive Vice President, UPMSpecialty Papers. In 2005, an uncoated fine paper machine was installed alongside the existing coated fine paper machine, followed by a third paper machine which started producing specialty papers in 2016. “The launch of specialty paper and label release liner production was an important milestone. Nowwe are able to offer a wider selection of high-quality products that are produced on site in China,” says Eikens.

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