Expert Panel Selected to Recognize Creativity and Innovation on YUPO synthetic paper CHESAPEAKE, VA (August 29, 2007) – Yupo Corporation America, the largest manufacturer of synthetic paper in the western hemisphere, announces an accomplished panel of independent judges that will select the winning entries for Yupo’s fifth annual Wally Awards on November 1, 2007. The panel will include: Vernon Lockhart, National Board Member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and Principal of … [Read more...]

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Yupo Corporation America, the largest manufacturer of synthetic paper in the Western Hemisphere, announces a change in leadership. Mr. Akeo Sawayama assumes the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. He has been chosen to succeed Mr. Masahiko Yano, who recently retired. As President and CEO, Mr. Sawayama is now responsible for driving Yupo’s strategic growth initiatives in the commercial and technical paper markets in North and South America. These initiatives have … [Read more...]

ATLANTA, GA – June 15, 2007 – Yupo Corporation America, the largest manufacturer of synthetic paper in the Western Hemisphere, this week commemorated 10 years of success in North and South America with a special “Creating Perfect Harmonies” event at the Glenn Hotel in Atlanta, GA. Following the second day of the HOW Design Conference, where Yupo served as an exhibitor and sponsor, the event drew in a crowd of over 100 guests from the graphic design, printing and paper industries. “We are … [Read more...]

Designer uses YUPO to deliver innovative format for board game to drive Caribbean tourism Chesapeake, VA (May 29, 2007) – Designer Bruce Leone and his graphic design firm Ink Inc. has adopted a distinctive format for a new board game called “Island Run: put your feet in the sand.” Seeking to give the game a unique, modern appeal, Leone conceptualized a flexible playing board that would allow the game to be packaged in a tube rather than a standard cardboard box. Since this concept required a … [Read more...]

CHESAPEAKE, VA (April 23, 2007) – Yupo Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing and sale of synthetic paper, announces several new promotions that will strengthen the company’s sales and marketing team in the Americas and further streamline manufacturing processes. These changes complement Yupo’s recent corporate growth strategy, which has included structural reorganization, capacity enhancements, capital investments, and significant additions to its product lines to add value for … [Read more...]