Eco-Friendly Decking Material Made from Recycled Self-Adhesive Labels Makes North American Debut

WESTMONT, IL -- A new recycled wood/plastic composite material, primarily used as decking, is being introduced to North America. The new product is manufactured from surplus materials, primarily paper and plastic, left over from the production of self-adhesive label stock by UPM Raflatac, the Label Division of UPM. The process residue is sent to UPM ProFi's production facility where it is recycled and moulded into patio decking and corner protector profiles.

The product stood the test of hundreds of stiletto heels and dozens of active children at the opening of a special display pavilion for furniture maker Artek at Design Miami recently. The entire structure, in fact, was constructed out of the material.

"We couldn't have planned a tougher test," said Edward Robinson, Sales and Marketing Director for UPM ProFi. "The UPM ProFi surface was unmarked by the high volume of traffic at Design Miami. Even when beverages were spilled, no one slipped on the high-friction surface of UPM ProFi."

"UPM ProFi is a great, recycled material with innovative properties and future potential," said Mr. Robinson. "We have just launched the first product, decking, made from this wood/plastic composite."

Visit the UMP ProFi decking website here

See photos of the structure in Miami made from the material here