UPM Biocomposites

• One of the leading fiber-based composite manufacturers in Europe
• Materials developed by own R&D
• Great patent portfolio on material and production technology
• Customers globally, UPM ProFi focus on European markets and production in Europe

UPM Biocomposites consists of UPM ProFi^® outdoor products for construction and UPM Formi® granulates for injection moulding and extrusion. UPM ProFi and UPM Formi composites combine the best characteristics of natural fibres and plastic.

Innovative material engineering of the raw materials enables new level of composite performance. These environmentally sustainable materials are based on UPM's own research and development.

UPM Biocomposites business develops, manufactures, markets, and sells high-quality composite products for outdoor end uses in construction and granulates for wide range of industrial and consumer applications. UPM Biocomposites factories are located in Finland and Germany.

UPM ProFi^® offers great design and high-performance for sustainable outdoor living.

• One of the most known brands in the European composite decking
• Designed to ensure that the product remains high performing and beautiful over time and requires very low maintenance
• High sustainability - contains 55-95 % of recycled raw material
• All the products are manufactured using patented composite technology
• UPM ProFi composite material has inspired renowned architects and designers all over the world.

UPM Formi biocomposite has high performance qualities with lower carbon footprint than fossil-based materials. The biocomposite combines mouldability of plastics and strength and sustainability of wood.

UPM Formi is cellulose reinforced plastic compounds for injection moulding and extrusion.

UPM Formi EcoAce contains certified wood and cellulose fibers as well as bioplastics sourced from UPM Biofuels plant, BioVerno naptha. The bionaptha production is certified by ISCC and confirms sustainability of the material.

UPM Formi 3D is cellulose based granulate for large scale 3D printing (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing, LSAM).

UPM Formi biocomposites are suitable for different types of industrial and consumer products manufacturing, such as furniture, audio systems or home appliances and it offers performance advantages, compared to traditional polymers.

• UPM Biocomposites is the frontrunner in circular economy
• Using label waste as main raw material since 2008 in UPM ProFi Deck
• 1 m² UPM ProFi Deck board contains 10 kg of label waste
• UPM Formi carbon footprint compared to oil based materials-50%
• UPM Formi EcoAce is almost 100 % based on renewable resources
• The composites are 100% recyclable