Printing Papers
A wide range of papers for heatset web offset, rotogravure, coldset web offset, sheet fed offset and digital printing.
We supply directly to printers and merchants in Southern Africa in full container loads.
Looking for a specific grade? See data sheets for every UPM paper.
5 print processes
From web offset to digital
Magazines & catalogues
Heatset and rotogravure
Newspapers
Coldset web offset for large runs
Short runs
Sheet fed offset and digital
Heatset Web Offset Papers
Touch the brilliant colours, face the value. A wide range of HSWO papers mainly used for magazines, catalogues and inserts.
Rotogravure Papers
Sense the quality, gain the reliability. Usual end-uses for RG papers are magazines, catalogues and advertising material.
Coldset Web Offset Papers
Reach your targets faster, perform better. CSWO papers are typically used for newspaper production to print large runs at a fast pace.
Sheet Fed Offset Papers
Create your story, trust your paper. SFO papers are especially suitable for high-quality publications and advertising material in short print runs.
Digital Printing Papers
When you need to get the job done quickly, and want it your way, digital printing is a suprior and natural choice.
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Sustainability
Paper is made from a renewable resource that can be recycled. UPM Communication Papers works on responsible forestry, recycling and lower emissions at its mills.
Paper from responsibly managed forests
UPM Communication Papers works on responsible forestry, recycling and lower emissions.
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Complex specification? Ask our specialists.
NPP works with UPM’s technical teams to match the right paper to your press, process and print job.
Frequently asked questions
Which printing papers does NPP supply?
UPM papers for heatset web offset, rotogravure, coldset web offset, sheet-fed offset and digital printing, from web offset to short runs.
Where can I find technical data for a paper grade?
Data sheets for every UPM grade are in the UPM paper catalogue. Use the “Browse the UPM paper catalogue” button on this page.
How do I buy UPM printing papers in South Africa?
Finnish paper has been sold in South Africa since 1948, and today we bring you Finnish forest solutions: paper, packaging, plywood and timber. Mid-size and large printers and converters usually buy directly from the supplier in full container loads, priced in EUR or USD. Smaller companies are supplied through our established paper merchants, which we supply in full container loads. Send us your requirements and we will come back with a quote.