UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
50Fair
0.7vs last year
#4326 in UK
#94 in Manufacturing
#202 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC102969
Registered Address
1 Meadowhead Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA11 5AT
Status
Active
Employee Count
307
Turnover
£132,037,000
EBITDA
£2,403,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
30 January 1987
Nature of Business
17120 - Manufacture of paper and paperboard
Industries
Manufacturing
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
30%
31-60 Days
67%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms53%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-08
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202408 Jan 20254230%67%3%53%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202408 Jan 20254130%66%4%57%
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 202308 Jan 20254130%67%3%53%
01 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 202308 Nov 20234233%64%3%57%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202208 Nov 20234130%67%3%56%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202208 Nov 20234335%61%4%29%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202108 Nov 20234032%63%5%26%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202101 Jul 20214139%57%4%29%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202012 Jan 20214137%61%2%27%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201902 Jul 20194038%59%3%28%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

UPM-Kymmene (UK) Ltd has various payment terms with suppliers, the most frequently used are 30, 45 or 60 days net. We have a wide range of commercially negotiated contracts with payment terms varying from 14 days to 60 days. The UPM supplier base ranges from smaller local suppliers, local authorities and other public service providers to large global organisations. Payments cover supplies and services such as raw materials, contract labour, direct materials and spare parts, capital contracts, utilities, etc.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Dispute resolution will follow a previously agreed process for arbitration assuming the matter cannot be resolved internally. This would be documented in the specific contract and all contracts will include clear UPM contact persons.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

UPM-Kymmene (UK) Limited is a subsidiary of UPM-Kymmene Corporation, a leading global company in the forest and paper industry. The UK branch, based in Northampton, offers a wide range of sustainable products and services to its customers.

The company's sustainability program is at the core of its operations, with a commitment to responsible and sustainable forestry practices. UPM-Kymmene (UK) Limited is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring that all its products come from responsibly managed forests. The company also promotes circular economy principles, aiming to minimize waste and promote the reuse and recycling of materials.

UPM-Kymmene (UK) Limited offers a variety of products, including paper, packaging materials, and wood products. Their paper products range from magazine and newsprint paper to specialty papers for various applications. Their packaging materials include corrugated boxes and other sustainable packaging solutions. The company's wood products division offers a wide range of high-quality timber products, including sawn timber, decking, and fencing.

The key people at UPM-Kymmene (UK) Limited include the managing director, sales and marketing director, and production managers. The company also has a dedicated team for sustainability and environmental management.

For more information on their products and services, customers can visit the company's website at https://www.upm.com/uk. The registered office address for UPM-Kymmene (UK) Limited is at Suite 2106, 6th Floor, Exchange Tower, 1 Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9GE.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£175,000
Net Worth
£118,625,000
Total Current Assets
£127,362,000
Total Current Liabilities
£34,672,000

Company Location