UPM Raflatac moves into graphics solutions with the acquisition of Grafityp

UPM Raflatac has acquired Grafityp, a Belgian-based company, to further accelerate its growth in graphic solutions.

UPM Graphics is a strategic self-adhesive business unit within UPM Raflatac. The business was established after acquiring AMC AG and its graphics business in 2022. The company says that merging UPM Graphics with Grafityp will strengthen UPM Raflatac’s overall competitive positioning in this attractive product segment, expand its portfolio, and provide access to high-value new technologies. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price or other transaction details.

Grafityp is a well-established company with over 50 years of history and a pioneer in developing and manufacturing self-adhesive graphics solutions. Today, it is known for its strong brands and product portfolio, which consists of colour films, print films for large format colour printing, laminates, and wrapping films for various end-uses. The company has approximately 100 employees and has a manufacturing site in Houthalen, Belgium and a distribution centre in the UK.

“We are committed to become a full product and service provider in graphics solutions. Merging Grafityp with UPM Graphics business accelerates our growth. Grafityp is a leading, innovative Graphics company with lot of know-how. We look forward to growing together and offering an even stronger product portfolio to our current and new customers,” says Timo Kekki, Senior Vice President of UPM Raflatac Films and Specials.

“This acquisition presents significant opportunities to accelerate growth and enhance business value through the expansion of our customer base, production facilities and innovative product offering. The UPM Group shares our commitment to human values and sustainability. The complementary nature of our two organizations is truly remarkable, and we anticipate considerable synergies arising from this partnership. This agreement accelerates our ambitious growth plans. We eagerly anticipate the promising future this collaboration will bring,” says Herman Bosman, Owner of Grafityp.

Finland-headquartered UPM Raflatac emloys over 16,000 people worlwide and has annual sales in excess of AUD$14 billion. Grafityp films and self-adhesives are sold through Ricky Richards and Sign Essentials within Australia.