# UPM Adhesive Materials invests in new coating line at Malaysia factory

UPM Adhesive Materials is investing in a new state-of-the-art coating line and upgrades at its label material factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The project started in April 2025 and the new line is expected to be operational around mid-2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-08-07
- Where: Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Starts operating: Q3 2026
- Status: under construction
- Products: label materials, filmic label materials
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [UPM-Kymmene](https://endata.com/companies/14324.md)

## Sources

- [news.cision.com](https://news.cision.com/upm-kymmene-oyj/r/upm-adhesive-materials-invests-in-malaysia-factory-to-accelerate-growth-in-southeast-asia,c4214994), 2025-08-07: "This major investment into our factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, illustrates our strong commitment and ambition to further develop our presence in the fast-growing and highly dynamic Southeast Asia region."

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