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Universal Paper and Plastics (UPP) is a family business that is Proudly South African, which is why we understand the needs of South African and corporate families so well. The Sher family started UPP in 1950, and UPP has since grown to become one of the leading manufacturers in the tissue paper product industry. AsRead more

We introduce to you the brand new Dinu Kids Collection. This new range of bathroom tissue has been launched with children in mind and with the aim of being fun, educational and interactive. Inside you will find the trusted Dinu quality bathroom tissue with a twist – fun designs that are educational and interactive forRead more

We introduce to you the revitalised Dinu Rose Collection packaging. Our signature range of bathroom tissue has been updated with a fresh new look. Inside you will find the same, trusted Dinu quality you’ve come to know so well. The Dinu Rose Collection 2-ply bathroom tissue range consists of our blue, pink and white 9’sRead more

For the past few months, Universal Paper has been running a variety of Social Media competitions, with some great prizes being given away. For Valentine’s Day, we asked our fans to submit photographs of their romantic day, whether it be a picnic, a photo of their romantic dinner or a collage of their day. WeRead more

Introducing a unique product to the South African market: the Dinu Décor Collection Multi packs.  Forming part of the Dinu Décor Collection of 2-ply printed tissue products, the Multi range comprises household towel as well as bathroom tissue with each pack showcasing a different design per roll of product. There are 10 different designs toRead more

Universal Paper was recently visited by Tissue World Magazine. Below is what they had to say.(Click here for Article Source: www.tissueworldmagazine.com) Inhibiting exchange rates, rising energy costs, changing consumer habits, struggling economy … no wonder Universal Paper & Plastics has become creatively self-sufficient. TWM talks to three members of the founding Sher family. The roadsRead more

We have received an influx of compliments with the launch of our Dinu Décor Multi household towels and bathroom tissue. Recently we received another compliment. This time coming from a high school maths teacher who explained that she was “SO excited to see the STUNNING trig/geometry print IN COLOUR on the rolls.” She continued to sayRead more

Once again for the 4th year running UPP brought home the gold at the annual Flexographic Technical Association of South Africa (FTA SA) awards held at Emperors Palace this year. The (FTA SA) hosts the annual awards event celebrating excellence in the flexographic print industry in South Africa. Any manufacturer in the flexographic print industryRead more

Recently some enthusiastic little folk were given the opportunity to go wild with our Dinu Décor Multi household towels and so they did.  From colouring in animals to joining the dots they were busy for hours, the little ones let their inner artists shine adding colour in unexpected ways. With 10 designs to choose fromRead more

Introducing another first for the Dinu range of tissue products, the Dinu bathroom tissue Multi pack. Just as with our household towel Multi pack, this product introduces various new print designs all in one pack.  With 26 designs in total, you’ll get variety in every pack. The themes vary greatly from Sudoku and word searches –Read more