UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has acquired UK-based Metamark to enhance its growth in the graphics sector.
The enterprise value of the transaction stands at £146m ($182m).
Metamark, established in 1992, specialises in manufacturing and distributing graphics solutions, including self-adhesive colour films, large-format print films, laminates, and wrapping films for diverse applications.
With a workforce of approximately 185 employees, Metamark operates a manufacturing site in Lancaster, England.
UPM Raflatac executive vice-president Tim Kirchen said: “We’ve made a strategic decision to pursue global growth in Graphics both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.
“This acquisition marks an important milestone in our transformation journey accelerating our growth, enabling us to grow our scale and become a complete product and service provider in this attractive business.
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“The combination of Metamark’s broad product portfolio with our existing sales and distribution network allows us to grow also outside of Europe.”
UPM Raflatac has been developing its graphics business, which began with the acquisition of AMC’s graphics division in 2022 and continued with the purchase of Grafityp in 2024.
The graphics applications catered to by this business include indoor and outdoor advertising, signage, and vehicle wrapping.
Metamark CEO Phil Wild said: “In joining the UPM Raflatac Graphics business unit, Metamark is securing a growth-focused future for our highly regarded specialist materials.
“This acquisition reflects the value of our market-led innovation, respected product portfolio, and ambitious plans for market and geographical growth.”
In a recent development, a study by UPM Raflatac and Corning Pharmaceutical Technologies examined the sustainability and performance of their combined packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.
