Raflatac to participate in AsiaPACK AsiaPRINT

6/2/2005

Raflatac will be exhibiting for the first time at AsiaPACK AsiaPRINT 2005 – International Presentation of Machinery, Technology, Materials, Equipment and Supplies for the Packaging and Printing Industries. The event takes place at the International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand on 2-5 June 2005.

Approximately 150 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest products, services and technologies to representatives of the packaging and printing industries in the region. Raflatac will be focusing on its extensive filmic product offering and latest product developments such as PP Silver and Raflaclear, which are particularly suitable for personal care and beverage labelling.

Raflatac is consistently building a strong local presence in order to provide a true labelling partner for the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to factories in Malaysia, China and Australia, the company provides extensive local service through a network of terminals and sales offices in the region. Raflatac has in recent years made considerable investments in its operations in the Asia-Pacific and is set to continue along this path in the future.

Raflatac in brief

One of the world’s leading suppliers of paper-based and filmic pressure sensitive labelstock, Raflatac develops and manufactures label materials for product and information labelling. Raflatac has 2,200 employees and its turnover for 2004 was about EUR 800 million. The company has factories on five continents and a broad network of terminals and sales offices worldwide. Raflatac is part of the UPM Group, one of the world’s leading forest products companies. UPM shares are listed on the Helsinki and New York stock exchanges.

For further information, please contact:

Raflatac Group Communications
Elisa Nilsson, Vice President, Communications
P.O. Box 53
33101 Tampere
Finland
Tel. +358 204 16 143
Fax +358 204 16 8136
raflatac@raflatac.com
www.raflatac.com