# UPM Adhesive Materials invests in coating line and upgrades at Malaysia factory

UPM Adhesive Materials is investing in a new coating line and facility upgrades at its label material factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The project kicked off in April 2025 and the new coating line is expected to be in operation around halfway through 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 Adhesive Materials](https://endata.com/companies/15546.md)

## Sources

- [inderes.se](https://www.inderes.se/en/releases/upm-kymmene-oyj-upm-adhesive-materials-invests-in-malaysia-factory-to-accelerate-growth-in-southeast-asia), 2025-10-06: "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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