About Us

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Universal Paper and Plastics (UPP) is a family business, which is why we understand the needs of South African and corporate families so well. Our inspired and skilled people utilise the latest technologies, processes and systems to create products that are second to none in quality and the solutions they offer. Developing innovative everyday products that satisfy the creative mind as well as meet the hygienic needs of our customers.

We strive to provide a leading range of products that will improve the state of hygiene across Southern Africa. At UPP people and ideas matter, and we make sure to deliver with excellence and integrity. Let our family provide you with the napkins, tissue and towels to make you feel right at home. Wherever you are.

Our History

Our Brands

DIAMOND

Diamond napkins make a premium statement of style. Exclusively available from speciality stores & speciality retailers, this designer napkin range brings a touch of class to any and every occasion.

DINU

The Dinu range adds fun wherever it’s used. The most prominent retail household tissue brand, Dinu has also been the leading premium napkin brand in South Africa for a number of years.

DINU PROFESSIONAL

Dinu Professional caters for the specific business needs of the wholesale, hotel and hospitality industries. We offer a very large range of products, all of which are fully customisable.

Our Business Units

UNIVERSAL PAPER MANUFACTURERS

Universal Paper Manufacturers was established in 2008 and is a manufacturer of 100% virgin tissue paper in a variety of tissue grades for toilet, towel and serviettes.

UNIVERSAL INKS

Universal Inks (Uinks) was established in 2002 and is a manufacturer of water-based flexographic inks. UInks supplies the ink requirements of Universal Paper & Plastics as well as supplying to outside companies.

INTEGRITY

We require our employees to be professional & act with high moral principles. We consider how our actions will affect those around us, whether inside or outside our company. We strive to respect all those around us.

COMMITMENT

We believe that every employee should devote their time and efforts towards achieving the objectives of our company and our stakeholders. We encourage all employees to be committed to making a positive and value-adding difference.

EMPOWERMENT

We work to empower every individual at every level. Developing our employees results in an improved level of performance. Empowering our employees gives them the confidence to surpass any challenge.

EXCELLENCE

We strive to be excellent in every endeavour. This challenges us to always exceed the expectations of our customers, stakeholders and colleagues. We motivate our employees to be their best.

Our Certifications

At Universal Paper & Plastics, we pride ourselves on being market leaders when it comes to providing products that are safe for families to use. Responsibly sourced paper is converted into serviettes/napkins, bathroom tissue and household towel. Our products have been tested and certified by boards relevant to the tissue industry.

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

As of June 2022, Universal Paper & Plastics (BOP) PTY LTD has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution of tissue paper products.

Visit www.iso.org for more information on the International Organization for Standardization.

View our ISO 9001:2015 certificate.

DERMATOLOGIST APPROVED

All our tissue products have been independently tested and classified as non-irritants. They have proven to be safe to use on your skin.

FSC® CERTIFIED

FSC^® is an international non-profit organisation that promotes responsible forest management throughout the world. This certification (licence code FSC^®-C114716) means that materials used in manufacturing our products* have been responsibly sourced. By buying our products you help take care of the world’s forests.

View our FSC^® chain-of-custody certificate (UPP) and our FSC^® Commitment Statement.

Visit www.fsc.org for more information.

*Not all our products are FSC^®certified, feel free to contact us for further information.

ISEGA CERTIFIED

Our products have been approved by the Independent German testing and certification Institute to come into direct contact with foodstuffs as well as being safe to use on your skin.

View our ISEGA certificate.

VIRGIN FIBRE

Our tissue is made from 100% virgin fibre pulp which makes our products softer and more durable with higher absorbency rates.

About Us

Our History

Our Brands

Our Business Units

Our Values

INTEGRITY

COMMITMENT

EMPOWERMENT

EXCELLENCE

Our Certifications

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