UPM Adhesive Materials, a leading global supplier of innovative self-adhesive label materials, is set to strengthen its presence in India by opening a new slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi. This investment will boost UPM Adhesive Materials’ service capacity across Northern and Eastern India, underscoring its commitment to the broader Indian market.
India’s economy is growing at a fast pace, fueled by key megatrends like urbanization, digitalisation, and infrastructure development. To keep up with this momentum, local label converters require dependable access to label materials along with faster turnaround times.
The new terminal will offer advanced slitting technology and a customized inventory of label materials to address regional customer demands. It will also strengthen UPM Adhesive Materials’ existing network by complementing its Mumbai terminal, launched in February 2024, thereby enhancing service coverage nationwide.
”We are excited to strengthen our presence in India with a new terminal near New Delhi. This investment supports the growth ambitions of our customers in the Northern and Eastern regions and deepens our engagement with the dynamic Indian market,” says Harri Janhunen, Vice President, Strategy, India & Middle East, UPM Adhesive Materials.
The terminal is expected to begin operations during Q3 2026.
UPM Adhesive Materials
UPM Adhesive Materials provides high-performance, innovative self-adhesive products, including label materials, graphics solutions, and specialty tapes, as well as reliable services close to customers. We are one of UPM’s fastest-growing global businesses employing around 3,300 professionals. In 2025, our sales reached nearly €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion).
UPM
UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonisation solutions, and communication papers. Their performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. They operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. UPM’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
“We seek profitable, sustainable growth through performance and capitalizing on our major investments. Our strong and balanced business portfolio in renewable fibres, advanced materials and decarbonization solutions will provide us with several attractive growth opportunities in the coming years.” – Strategy of UPM.
Sustainability with UPM
UPM’s strategy is based on the versatile use of renewable feedstocks, driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. In doing so, they address some of the world’s biggest challenges, including resource scarcity, climate change, biodiversity loss and growing inequality.
Their strategy guides them in achieving them 2030 sustainability targets and contributing positively to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UPM’s focus is on areas where they can have the biggest impact.
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