United Pulp and Paper to invest P1 billion on new gear

MANILA, Philippines - The United Pulp and Paper Co. (UPPC) announced they will be investing up to P1 billion for the procurement of a boiler that will use 100-percent biomass. 

In a press conference, UPPC president and CEO Montri Mahaplerkpong said that they plan to buy another boiler which would cost between P500 million and P1 billion depending on the capacity. 

With this, the output of United Pulp will go up to 400,000 tons from only 240,000 tons. Mahaplerkpong noted that they need to replace one of the two lines they are using now because it is very old.

He said that the capacity of the old machine is only 50,000 per ton while the new one will be 200,000 tons.

He explained that they will finalize their investments once they finish the study on the domestic industry. “We have to consider if the domestic market can support the added supply.” 

According to him, they serve the local market primarily with exports accounting for only very little of their entire sales.

UPPC in SCG Paper, the leading manufacturer of high-quality and cost-efficient industrial-grade paper in the country, was awarded the Green Choice Seal by The National Ecolabelling Programme – Green Choice Philippines.

 “We are proud that UPPC in SCG Paper has been labeled the most environmentally efficient industrial paper manufacturer in the Philippines by an independent body,” Mahaplerkpong said. 

“We shifted to 100 percent utilization of recycled paper a decade ago, installed an advanced effluent treatment plant, and continue to use more bio-mass energy to drive our operations. Operationally, we build on the inroads we have already achieved in reinventing our manufacturing processes to further reduce our carbon footprint. The larger challenge still remains to inspire and motivate others to join in the movement,” he added.  

As part of UPPC in SCG Paper’s vision of what it calls a “Green World,” the company ensures that all additives in its production process are free of hazardous substances. Its ISO 9001:2000 attests to the safety and quality of its products while its certification in ISO 14001:2004 affirms the minimal environmental impact of its production process and operations.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized UPPC in SCG Paper for its air emission and water effluent quality.  UPPC in SCG Paper is a proven safe workplace with its OHSAS 18001, series of 2007, certifying occupational health and safety.