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DURABLE FURNITURE IS ALWAYS ECOLOGICAL

Ecological compatibility in furniture design is such a strong trend that even a poor product will be forgiven if it is even slightly environmentally friendly. Making furniture that lasts is the only way to be genuinely ecological, however.

NFC BRINGS MEDIA TOGETHER

Near Field Communication (NFC) is expanding rapidly to new applications. Tag-reading mobile phones are becoming more common and the technology is merging with digital printing and mass production.

NEW PRODUCT TO REPLACE PLASTIC

UPM has developed a new composite material, UPM ForMi, which is ready to conquer the world. The product combines pulp fibre and plastic into a product which has plastic-like properties but the environmental benefits of wood.

SELF-ADHESIVE LABEL BUSINESS SEEKS GROWTH FROM NEW AREAS

The self-adhesive label business has reached maturity in Western markets and is seeking growth from new application areas and cost-effective products. Emerging markets too are acting as growth drivers.