About Us
Universal Paper and Plastics (UPP) is a family business, which is why we understand the needs of South African and corporate families so well. Our inspired and skilled people utilise the latest technologies, processes and systems to create products that are second to none in quality and the solutions they offer. Developing innovative everyday products that satisfy the creative mind as well as meet the hygienic needs of our customers.
We strive to provide a leading range of products that will improve the state of hygiene across Southern Africa. At UPP people and ideas matter, and we make sure to deliver with excellence and integrity. Let our family provide you with the napkins, tissue and towels to make you feel right at home. Wherever you are.
INTEGRITY
COMMITMENT
EXCELLENCE
EMPOWERMENT
Our History
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At Universal Paper, we are committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, while maintaining our production efficiency and high-quality standards.
Our Certifications
At Universal Paper & Plastics, we pride ourselves on being market leaders when it comes to providing products that are safe for families to use. Responsibly sourced paper is converted into serviettes/napkins, bathroom tissue and household towel. Our products have been tested and certified by boards relevant to the tissue industry.
FSC® CERTIFIED
FSC® is an international non-profit organisation that promotes responsible forest management throughout the world.
This certification (licence code FSC®-C114716) means that materials used in manufacturing our products* have been responsibly sourced. By buying our products you help take care of the world’s forests.
*Not all our products are FSC® certified, feel free to contact us for further information.
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
As of June 2022, Universal Paper & Plastics (BOP) PTY LTD has been assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution of tissue paper products.
Visit www.iso.org for more information on the International Organization for Standardization.
DERMATOLOGIST APPROVED
All our tissue products have been independently tested and classified as non-irritants.
They have proven to be safe to use on your skin.
ISEGA CERTIFIED
Our products have been approved by the Independent German testing and certification Institute to come into direct contact with foodstuffs as well as being safe to use on your skin.
VIRGIN FIBRE
Our tissue is made from 100% virgin fibre pulp which makes our products softer and more durable with higher absorbency rates.
UNIVERSAL PAPER
OUR BRANDS
The Dinu range adds fun wherever it’s used.
The most prominent retail household tissue brand,
Dinu has also been the leading premium napkin brand in South Africa for several years.
Dinu Professional caters for the specific business needs of the wholesale, hotel and hospitality industries. We offer a large range of products, all of which are fully customisable.
UNIVERSAL PAPER
BUSINESS
UNITS
Universal Paper Manufacturers (UPM) was established in 2008 and manufactures 100% virgin tissue paper, in a variety of tissue grades for toilet towel and serviettes.
Universal Inks (Uinks) was established in 2002 and manufactures water-based flexographic inks. Uinks supplies the ink requirements of UPP and supplies to outside companies for various uses.