Pearl Jubilee of UPG Co., Ltd. was held to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary.
The memorial tree of Mahar Hlaygar was planted at (U1-A) to commemorate the Pearl Jubilee of UPG.
Renovation of the UPG Historical Museum was executed to celebrate the Pearl Jubilee of UPG.
UPG 30th Anniversary: Shareholders’ Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony
2025
UPG Thilawa Co., Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of UPG P&C was established at Lot No. BD-3, Industrial Area Zone B, Thilawa Special Economic Zone, Kyauktan Township, Yangon Region.
3D Image of UPG Thilawa Factory
2024
The Preparatory Committee on Corporate Governance was established by the holding company, UPG Co., Ltd, to develop a Corporate Governance Framework for the UPG Group of Companies.
UPG P&C was recognized as one of the Top 30 Companies in the Pwint Thit Sa Assessment for 2022.
Pwint Thit Sa Report 2022
2023
UPG Sales Area-2 (Mingalardon) was opened.
The ISO accreditation service and the certification body of UPG P&C were changed to Global Compliance Certification Pty Ltd (GCC) and Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ), respectively.
UPG P&C launched its new corporate website.
UPG Sales Area-2, Minglardon, Yangon
2022
Solvent-Based Extension Plant (UPG 1) and Primer Plant (UPG 2) were opened.
Solvent-Based Extension Plant, UPG Yangon Factory
2021
Silver Jubilee of UPG Co., Ltd. was held to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary.
The memorial tree of Tharaphi was planted at (U1-A) to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of UPG.
UPG Historical Museum and Archive was opened.
The Head Office of the UPG Group of Companies was relocated to the newly established UPG Tower at No. 237, Pyay Road, Shin Saw Pu Ward, Sanchaung Township, Yangon.
UPG Paint Factory No. 2 (Mandalay) was established at Field No. 19/ Settnakai, Kantha Aye Village, North Kai Village Track, Sintkai Township, Yangon-Mandalay Road, Near No. (420/ 1) Milepost, Kyaukse District, Mandalay Region.
UPG Head Office, Sanchaung, Yangon
2020
The ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award 2018 was received.
Myothar Trade Center was opened.
ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award 2018 was received.
UPG Paint & Coating Co., Ltd. (UPG P&C) was incorporated and assumed the entire paint manufacturing business from United Paints Group Co., Ltd. (UPG), which simultaneously transformed into a holding company.
Nyaung Shwe Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
Magway Sales Center was opened.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) was upgraded.
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) was upgraded.
Myitkyina Sales Center was opened.
ASEAN-OSHNET Excellent Award & ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award
2018 -2019
Thanlyin Trade Center was opened.
Loikaw Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
Monywa Point-Of-Sale Unit was renovated.
UPG Thanlyin Trade Center
2017
Hpa-An Sales Center was opened.
Lashio Sales Center was opened.
Taunggyi Sales Center was opened.
TBC Warehouse was opened.
UPG Taunggyi Sales Center Opening Ceremony
2016
SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system was commenced.
The memorial tree of Ngu was planted at (U1) to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of UPG.
Commencement Ceremony for SAP ERP System
2015
Training Center of Sales Area 1 was opened.
New building of Sales Area 1 was opened.
Pwin Oo Lwin Trade Center was opened.
Hpa-An Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
UPG Sales Area-1 (Satsan, Yangon)
2014
Monywa Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
Taunggyi Trade Center and Point-Of-Sale Unit were opened.
Magway Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
Mawlamyaing Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) was joined.
Lashio Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
UNGC Participation
2012 - 2013
Nay Pyi Taw Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
Pharyargyi Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened in Mandalay.
2011
Mindhamma Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
The memorial tree of Swedaw was planted at (U1-C) to commemorate the Crystal Jubilee of UPG.
Wayzayantar Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened
Swedaw: Memorial Tree for UPG Crystal Jubilee
2010
Taunggyi Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
Shwegondine Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
ISO 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) was upgraded.
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS) were upgraded.
The usage right for Responsible Care logo was obtained.
Responsible Care Certificate
2009
Nay Pyi Taw Sales Center was opened.
78th Street Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened in Mandalay.
Mayangone Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
UPG Head Office was relocated to No. (174/ 188), 2nd Floor, Shwegabar Tower (2), Bo Myat Tun Street, Pazundaung Township, Yangon.
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS) certificate was received under Certificate No. 1250.
ISO 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) certificate was received under Certificate No. 233.
Production Facility (U1-C) was established at No. (126/ 129), Seikanthar Road, Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone (1), Hlaing Tharyar Township, Yangon.
U1-C Production Facility, UPG Yangon Factory
2007
25th Street Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
Sawbwargyi Gone Point-Of-Sale Unit was opened.
UPG Point of Sales Unit (Sawbwargyi Gone)
2006
UPG Mandalay Center was established.
Aluminium Jubilee of UPG Co., Ltd. was held to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary.
The memorial tree of Gangaw was planted at (UPF-1) to commemorate the Aluminium Jubilee of UPG.
UPG Mandalay Center Opening Ceremony
2005
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System (QMS) preparations were started.
Karaweik Acrylic Gold Emulsion won the ‘Special Product Award,’ conferred by the Ministry of Industry at the Myanmar Industrial Exhibition 2003.
Warehouse and Sales Facility (U1-B) was established at No. (130), Seikanthar Road, Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone (1), Hlaing Tharyar Township, Yangon.
PREMIER Product Family was launched.
ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System (QMS) certificate was received under Certificate No. 2292.
ISO 9001 QMS Certification Celebration
2002 -2003
The ‘Contract Regarding Exclusive Distributorship’ was signed with Rock Paint Co., Ltd. (Japan) and Nichimen Corporation (Japan) to distribute Rock Paint’s automotive refinish paints in Myanmar.
Signing Ceremony between UPG & Rock Paint Co., Ltd. (Japan)
2000
Binary Accounting Software was applied.
A complete warehouse system was established, and distribution was started from that facility.
Binary Accounting Software
1999
UPG Paint Factory (U2) was established at No. (190-A), Seikanthar Road, Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone (1), Hlaing Tharyar Township, Yangon.
UPG Paint Factory in Early Stage, Yangon
1998
UPG’s first manufactured product, ‘UNITEX Interior Emulsion,’ was launched.
UNITEX Interior Emulsion (1st Batch)
1995 - 1996
United Paints Group Co., Ltd. (UPG) was established at No. (126/ 222), B-1, Bo Myat Tun Housing, Maha Bandoola Road, Pazundaung Township, Yangon UPG was incorporated with Company Registration No. 1237/ 1994-1995.
UPG Paint Factory (U1) was established at No. (133), Seikanthar Road, Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone (1), Hlaing Tharyar Township, Yangon.
Outsourced manufacturing began in collaboration with Tharketa Paint Factory under the Ministry of Industry.
Distribution of outsourced-manufactured paints was started in Myanmar on
