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News & Events happening at UP

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.

FTA SA Awards 2018

UPP once again raked in the prizes for the 7th year running bringing home 2 golds and 1 silver at the annual FTA SA Awards that took place at Emperors Palace on the 22nd of November this year. The FTA

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Finance Simplified with Paper Napkins

“…the height of sophistication is simplicity.” – Clare Boothe Luce taken from her 1931 novel, “Stuffed Shirts.” The innovators at Napkin Finance have taken it upon themselves to simplify finance with the aid of paper napkins.     In 2002 as

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Bathroom Bride

Toilet paper is making its mark in the fashion industry with fashion fanatics taking dress design to the next level. One cannot imagine seeing a dress completely made out of toilet paper, yet twelve years ago sisters Susan Bain and

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The Global Pulp and Paper Industry

  Our DINU Kids Collection Multi was runner-up in the “Tissue-Innovation” category this past month.   This was the 9th Annual PPI Awards, that were recently held at the prestigious Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels, Belgium on November 29.

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Did you spot the Bunny?

UPP ran a competition in celebration of Easter. The #DINUBunny was an interactive game which commemorated the Easter holiday – celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. The response was exciting as we received numerous messages and comments regarding the challenging and

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DINU Decor Collection

Dinu Multi Household Towel packs are Educational

We recently received a great compliment from one of our Dinu customers. Ms Biesman-Simons, who is a teacher at HeronBridge College in Johannesburg, sent us an email describing how she used our Household Towel as an educational tool during one

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Uncovering the Truth: Virgin vs. Recycled Paper

From schools to offices to hospitals to restaurants, paper such as paper towels and toilet tissue is a necessity that keeps organizations functioning properly. And in today’s environmentally conscious world, choosing a sustainable paper option is extremely important. With many

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UPP turns 68 – Going Green in 2018

To celebrate the 68th Birthday of Universal Paper & Plastics, we held a “Going Green” themed party on Friday the 9th of February. This year, specific emphasis was placed on “Going Green” and what we as a company and people

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