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Grafityp UK has announced that it will formally close and its graphic films and heat transfer films business transitioned to Metamark UK, after both companies were purchased by UPM
Sign-making materials manufacturer, Grafityp UK, has announced that it will close all operations at its Tamworth site by the end of 2025, with its business transitioning to Metamark UK.
Grafityp was purchased by parent company, UPM Raflatac, in 2024, with the Finnish corporation subsequently purchasing materials manufacturer Metamark in February of 2025.
The decision by UPM to dissolve the business was made as part of "broader goals of strengthening its operations" and with the aim of "capitalising on synergies", according to an official statement.
According to the statement, its graphic films and heat transfer films business in the UK will be transitioned to Metamark in the coming months.
The full statement about the transition on the Grafityp UK website reads: "Following a comprehensive review of the Grafityp UK business acquired in July 2024, UPM has decided to close operations at the Tamworth site by the end of 2025.
"This decision supports the company’s broader goals of strengthening its operations, capitalising on synergies and integrating the acquired companies more closely with the global UPM group.
"As part of this, the graphic films and heat transfer films business in the UK will be transitioned to Metamark UK, a company acquired by UPM in February 2025. UPM is committed to keeping its customers fully informed about the changes and ensuring a smooth transition."
