Even world leaders are apparently shocked by how far UPAC is willing to go to support its customers.
North Korea has neither confirmed nor denied recent reports that Kim Jong-un regards The UPAC Group’s customer stock-holding policy as insanely generous.
While the following has yet to be authenticated by any state officials, it certainly says a lot about just how extreme UPAC’s stock-holding arrangements are for their customers, particularly at a time when packaging costs continue to rise sharply across the industry.
According to unverified, off-the-record comments allegedly overheard during a press conference, the famously unpredictable leader was explaining to a hand-selected group of international journalists how he invented rain. In a brief unguarded moment at the start of the conference, as the press watched projected images of The Supreme Leader playing tennis while water-skiing across the sides of his sprawling 287-bedroom palace, Kim Jong-un was believed to be venting his frustration over how UPAC had eclipsed his own reputation for excess.
“How am I supposed to be perceived as a raving lunatic when legitimate companies like The UPAC Group put out offers like these?”
Apparently, the remarks were a direct reference to UPAC Group’s policy of allowing customers to hold up to six months’ worth of stock, helping businesses protect themselves against forecast market-wide price increases that continue to hammer the packaging industry.
A Serious Solution Behind the Satire
Jokes aside, rising raw material prices are placing enormous pressure on manufacturers, distributors, and independent businesses throughout the UK. At UPAC, we recognise that passing on repeated price increases is not always possible, especially when customers are dealing with large multiples and tight margins.
A spokesperson for The UPAC Group explained:
“While raw material prices continue to climb and many of our customers struggle to agree price increases, we believe the industry needs to work together to prevent the middle ground from being squeezed out of existence.
We treat our customers as partners. At this stage, we’re doing everything within our power to help them navigate these difficult times. If that means holding additional stock so economies of scale can be achieved through larger production runs, then that’s exactly what we’ll do. It’s a symbiotic relationship. We need our customers just as much as they need us.”
Supporting Businesses Through Rising Packaging Costs
By offering flexible stock holding of up to six months, UPAC helps customers:
- Reduce exposure to sudden packaging price increases
- Benefit from larger production runs and improved economies of scale
- Maintain consistent supply during uncertain market conditions
- Plan ahead with confidence
It’s all part of UPAC’s commitment to long-term partnerships rather than short-term transactions.
Need Help Managing Packaging Costs?
If rising packaging prices are impacting your business, why not speak to the team at UPAC and see how we can help.
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