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Stay informed with the latest news and events from Universal Paper & Plastics. This page features company announcements, business updates, industry news and key events across our operations, keeping you up to date with what’s happening within the business and the wider industry.
A Continuing Legacy of Service: Mandela Day 2026 A Continuing Legacy of Service: Mandela Day 2026 “It is in your hands to make a better world for all who live in it.” – Nelson Mandela On 17 July 2026, Universal
Celebrating Excellence: Universal Paper Year-End Awards 2024 On the 11th of December 2024, Universal Paper employees gathered to celebrate an extraordinary year at our annual Year-End Awards Ceremony, a special occasion dedicated to honouring those who truly embody our core
All we do is WIN – UPP’s 74th Olympic-Sized Birthday In the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympics taking place in July, UP went for gold this year with a theme to match in celebration of 74 years in business.
Warmth & Sustenance – Mandela Day 2023 The Mandela Day events for this year centred around our theme of, “Growing Hope, Spreading Warmth.” The plan for this year was to provide warmth in the form of blankets, sustenance through hot
Solar Power at Universal Paper In 2022 Universal Paper embarked on a renewable energy journey with the start of Phase 1 of our solar panel installation project with the aim to improve our sustainability practices and reduce our carbon footprint.
Step right UP! – UPP’s 73rd Birthday Universal Paper went all out for a carnival-themed birthday held on the 10th of February this year. At 73, we’re only getting started with the UP family growing and the birthday celebrations expanding
Hygiene Means Health: Africa Outlook Article – Issue 98 Take a few moments to read through the feature article on our company in Africa Outlook magazine, issue 98. David Sher, our joint managing director, discusses our commitment to personal hygiene,
Supporting Responsible Forestry In the spirit of FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) Week that took place from 24-30 September this year, Universal Paper employees turned up to show the trees we planted in Sher Park some love this past Friday. Last year,