MILLS RIVER, NC—UPM Raflatac, one of the world’s leading suppliers of self-adhesive label materials, has completed its acquisition of the assets of Seattle, Washington-based Converters Express Inc.
This acquisition allows UPM Raflatac to expand its customer reach and improve its service capabilities to the Northwestern U.S. label market by offering label converters in the area an expanded range of innovative and sustainable paper, film and specials products—particularly in the wine and craft beverage segments, the company reports.
“We are pleased to continue the expansion of our presence and service in North America by acquiring the assets of Converters Express,” says Linnea Keen, vice president, sales, North America, UPM Raflatac. “We are now better equipped than ever before to serve the label converters in this region by providing the market next day service on a wide range of high quality labelstock products.”
“I am happy the next chapter for Coverters Express involves integrating with the exceptional infrastructure and resources from UPM Raflatac,” says Lynda Tarvin, owner, Converters Express Inc. “Their knowledge and exceptional portfolio of products will certainly provide more solutions and services along with quick turnaround to our Pacific Northwest label converters.”