# UPM to build first India label factory in Gujarat

UPM Adhesive Materials announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in India, a new acrylic-based coating line in Gujarat, expected to begin operations in early 2028. The investment was announced on 28 October 2026.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-10-28
- Where: Gujarat, India
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: announced
- Products: self-adhesive label materials
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [UPM](https://endata.com/companies/5469.md)

## Sources

- [globalflowcontrol.com](https://globalflowcontrol.com/newsroom/upm-plans-first-india-label-factory-in-gujarat/), 2026-10-31: "UPM Adhesive Materials has announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in India, with a new acrylic-based coating line in Gujarat expected to begin operations in early 2028."

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