Barrier coating for paper and board: Practical and fundamental aspects UMV Coating Systems, in collaboration with Åbo Akademi University, is organising a three-day course in Barrier Coating Technology on 25–27 August 2026 in Säffle, Sweden. Designed for both doctoral students and industry professionals, the course combines fundamental knowledge with hands-on pilot-scale trials, focusing on water-based barrier coatings for fibre-based packaging.… Read more →

New drive system for our pilot plant As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, we’ve recently completed a major upgrade focused on increasing stability, flexibility, and creating new opportunities for our customers and partners. In collaboration with AFRY Industry AB, we’ve implemented a state-of-the-art AC drive system from Siemens. This enhancement strengthens our capabilities and ensures our facility… Read more →

On April 15–16, we will be attending Pulp & Beyond in Helsinki, one of the key meeting places for professionals across the forest-based bioeconomy. The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, explore emerging technologies, and discuss the future of sustainable industrial development. It provides a valuable platform for dialogue around efficiency, innovation, and long-term solutions… Read more →

Get to know Håkan, President of UMV Get to know Håkan, President of UMV, his journey in the company, UMV’s core values, and how he drives innovation. In this interview, he also shares insights on the company’s future and his personal interests. Hi Håkan! Can you tell us about your journey at UMV? “I started at UMV back in 1986,… Read more →

As we approach the end of another successful year, we would like to extend our warmest thanks to our customers, partners, and colleagues around the world. Your trust, collaboration, and continued support inspire us to keep advancing coating technology and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for the paper and board industry. We wish you a joyful festive season and a prosperous… Read more →

Say hi to Daniel, our Commercial Director! Since 2008, Daniel has grown with UMV and now drives solutions helping clients move toward a sustainable, paper-based future. Get to know him better in this brief interview where he shares insights from his job.  What has your journey at UMV looked like? I started at UMV back in 2008 as an Applications… Read more →

From AB Inventing to UMV Coating Systems – An Interview with Hans Kringstad Talking to Hans Kringstad is like leafing through a living chapter of industrial history. As one of the founding figures of AB Inventing that later developed into UMV Coating Systems, Hans has been part of the company since its very beginning and served as President for several years.… Read more →

  A shared path towards a more sustainable arena In 2018, during a visit to Löfbergs Arena in Karlstad, right at the heart of Värmland’s hockey passion, we noticed something that had little to do with the game on the ice. What caught our attention was the large amount of plastic being used across the arena’s restaurants and kiosks. At… Read more →

  UMV will be in Prague in early September to participate at PRIMA and Specialty Papers Europe, two leading events in the pulp, paper, and specialty packaging industries. Daniel and Magnus will be attending the  events that are part of Smithers Paper Week 2025, bringing together experts, innovators, and decision-makers from across the supply chain. PRIMA Conference – 2 September… Read more →

Meet Philip – our globe-trotting commissioning engineer and service technician. He travels the world to help our customers install, start up, and service their machines. In a short interview, Philip shares insights about his work, his passion for the job, and what it’s like to be part of the UMV team. Hi Philip! What do you do at UMV –… Read more →