# UPM Adhesive Materials plans to expand advanced label production capacity in Mills River, North Carolina

UPM Adhesive Materials plans to increase production capacity for advanced label materials at its Mills River, North Carolina factory by implementing new proprietary coating technology. The investment targets high-growth markets such as wine & spirits, industrial, pharmaceuticals, and postal.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-07-24
- Where: Mills River, North Carolina, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: advanced label materials, pressure-sensitive label materials
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [UPM Adhesive Materials](https://endata.com/companies/15546.md)

## Sources

- [news.cision.com](https://news.cision.com/upm-kymmene-oyj/r/upm-adhesive-materials-plans-to-expand-production-capacity-in-advanced-label-materials-in-north-amer,c4210865), 2025-07-24: "This investment in new coating technology will enable us and our customers to benefit from new capabilities in advanced label material production."

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