UPM Adhesive Materials India is planning a new acrylic-based coating line for self-adhesive label materials in Gujarat, with opening planned for early 2028, according to a report by Pulpaper published on 30 October 2026.
The report does not state the investment amount or the line’s capacity, so neither is given here.
What is UPM building in Gujarat?
The project is an acrylic-based coating line for self-adhesive label materials, per Pulpaper. It would sit in Gujarat, with the planned opening in early 2028. These are the only project details given in the report.
Why does this matter for India’s label and packaging industry?
The report describes the project as part of UPM’s growing presence in India. It mentions UPM’s label terminals near Mumbai and New Delhi, and says the Gujarat project follows the company’s March 2026 announcement of a label material slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi.
Harri Janhunen, Vice President, Strategy and India & Middle East at UPM Adhesive Materials, said: “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to India and the confidence we have in its growth potential.”
Market Reaction and Industry Response
No analyst commentary, competitor response or trade-body reaction was found in the sources reviewed.
What Happens Next?
The line is planned to open in early 2028. Details such as the exact site, investment and output had not been published in the report reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPM Adhesive Materials building in India?
An acrylic-based coating line for self-adhesive label materials in Gujarat.
When will the Gujarat coating line open?
UPM plans to open it in early 2028.
How much is UPM investing?
The investment amount was not stated in the Pulpaper report.
Source: Pulpaper (Simon Matthis), 30 October 2026.
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