UPM Raflatac launches global Rafsec Gen2 RFID tags and inlays

(UPM Raflatac, Tampere, July 17, 2006) - UPM Raflatac, a leading RFID tag and inlay manufacturer announces the launch of the global Rafsec Gen2 product range. The groundbreaking Rafsec Gen2 products can be used globally with their unique broadband capabilities.

The broadband RFID antenna design enables end-users to reach and sustain consistently high levels of performance in all UHF frequency regions around the globe with the same tag, regardless of the local frequency regulations. This represents critical competitive and logistical advantages for any fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with manufacturing, distribution and customer locations in different parts of the world. The same RFID tag can be used by the manufacturer, the logistics service provider and the retailer, to track and identify products accurately and cost-efficiently throughout the supply chain. Please visit the Gen2 campaign website for more information www.upmraflatac.com/rfidleague.

Rafsec EPC Gen2 RFID tags by UPM Raflatac are available as wet and dry inlays and paper-faced tags. They are optimized for item, case and pallet tagging.

The global Rafsec Gen2 product range consists of three products:

Rafsec G2 ShortDipole
- 97 x 15 mm, 3.82" x 0.59"
- Case and item level tag
- 96 bit memory
- Designed to fit in 4" wide labels
- Offers great value and performance

Rafsec DogBone
- 97 x 27 mm, 3.82" x 1"
- Pallet and case level tag
- 96 bit memory
- High performance

Rafsec Frog
- 76 x 76 mm, 3" x 3"
- Eg. pallet level tag
- 96 bit memory
- Designed to fit in 3" wide labels
- Dual dipole design with high performance
- Orientation insensitive

For more information, please contact:
Mr Samuli Strömberg, VP Marketing, RFID, UPM Raflatac, tel. +358 40 740 9588

About UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac is a world-leading supplier of pressure sensitive labelstock for a wide variety of needs in prime and VIP labeling. In addition, the company is at the global forefront in the development and high-volume production of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and inlays. UPM Raflatac has around 2,300 employees and annual sales of around 1 billion USD. The company has a global service network consisting of 11 factories on five continents and a broad network of terminals and sales offices worldwide. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM, a leading global forest products company with stocks listed on the Helsinki and New York stock exchanges. Further information is available at www.upmraflatac.com.