9 December 2024

That’s a wrap: these were the highlights of 2024

2024.12.09 - 2024 was a year in which we put signmakers in the spotlight, launched new products and were present at FESPA. It was also the year when Grafityp joined forces with UPM Raflatac. Relive all the highlights of 2024 and discover in this blog what the new year has in store for you!

Recap 2024

GRAFITYP @ FESPA ‘24

March marked the annual FESPA Global Print Expo. We travelled down to Amsterdam to present our latest Grafityp Ecological Films. The launch was a huge success! We see the demand for PVC-free films increasing every year.

There were also four firsts to spot at the Omega-Skinz stand. They presented two brand new colours as well as a new carbon forged film. On top of that, their latest hi-tech colour chart bundling all special wrap films.

Grafityp @ FESPA

4 SIGNMAKERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Who are the users who get to work with our films? Throughout the year, we highlighted several signmakers and car wrappers. Terradas Comuniació is one of them. CEO Jaume’s full-service communications company provides design, signage, printing, and assembly services across Spain and France. More than half of their films are Grafityp. Sign company Signs Up is also a fan of Grafityp films, especially the S28P for window lettering. They realised a wonderful project with this film, the signage of the Summa Experience Centre. Signmakers number three and four, PubliX and InSignity, choose Omega-Skinz wrap films. PubliX wrapped a promotional van with the Omega-Skinz Printable Pearl Of Wisdom. At InSignity Sign & Wrap Store, they chose to work with Racing Raptor to wrap a Porsche Taycan.

Signmakes - PubliX

ACQUISITION BY UPM RAFLATAC

In summer 2024, we reached an important milestone in our growth strategy with the aquisition of Grafity by UPM Raflatac. The acquisition provides significant opportunities to accelerate growth and increase business value through the expansion of our customer base, production facilities and innovative product offerings.

Overname UPM

LAUNCH OF NEW PRODUCTS

We continue to innovate, expanding our product range in 2024. We launched three new and updated PVC-free print films. GEF122PE is the first PVC-free long-term 2D solution with a permanent adhesive. We upgraded two other GEFs. GEF112RPE and GEF113RPE received a modified backing paper, giving them better flatness and easier processing. The difference between the two is that 112 is glossy and 113 is matt.

The P-series also got an upgrade in 2024. We replaced the clay-coated liner with a PE liner. The result? Even better flatness and smoother processing on the printer!

We also launched eleven new cutting film colours in autumn, the Graficast Supercast films. They are specially designed to be used on your entire fleet. Think cars, trucks, trains and even boats. To the range of wrap films we added the GrafiWrap GSCx4E9. A beautiful beige wrap film specially designed for safari vehicles and nature park cars. The film completely blends in with nature. Finally, we introduced Valentino Rossi Blue to the general public. The latest blue film for wrapping your (racing) car. Named after, yes, the racing legend himself!

TEASER TOWARDS 2025

Next year we have a lot of fun things planned. As usual, we will be present at FESPA 2025. Other exhibitions will also have a Grafityp touch as we will be at Wetec and C!Print. Innovation is obviously high on the agenda: we continue to invest in the expansion of our current product range. We continue to support our current customers and partnerships, including the cooperation with racing team WRT. At Omega-Skinz, new features are coming. Keep your eyes open for new support and demo products. In addition, 2025 is all about growth under the wings of UPM Raflatac. At the dealer meeting, we will say goodbye to Grafityp as a family business and look ahead to a bright future with UPM.

See you in 2025!

Outlook 2025