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...]

2007 Wally Awards Seeking Innovative Designs on YUPO® Synthetic Paper CHESAPEAKE, VA – (March 26, 2007) – yupo Corporation America, the largest manufacturer of synthetic paper in the Western Hemisphere, announces that the results are in for the coveted Designer's Choice Wally Award. After months of voting by designers and creative professionals, Linda Nadel from Imagine That Studios (Montrose, CO) has been selected as the Designer's Choice winner for her collection of various watercolor … [Read more...]

CHESAPEAKE, VA (December 13, 2006) – A distinguished panel of four judges has selected three designs for top honors in yupo Corporation America’s fourth annual “Wally Awards.” The winning entries best showcased creativity, originality and functionality in leveraging the unique attributes of YUPO® synthetic paper. The judges also nominated eight additional entries as semi-finalists in the “Designer’s Choice” category. The winner of the Designer’s Choice Award will be chosen by online voters and … [Read more...]