(PRWEB) April 28, 2008 -- UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPT), a manufacturer of packaging and component products, today announced the addition of a new brand to meet growing customer needs:

United Thermoforming, a UFP Technologies brand

United Thermoforming is a fully integrated manufacturer of custom thermoformed packaging solutions. United Thermoforming's engineering capabilities, access to advanced materials, and industry knowledge provide its customers with a myriad of custom solutions.

The addition of United Thermoforming expands on UFP Technologies' brand strategy to further serve its customer's needs by highlighting unique thermoforming capabilities that serve specific segments of the market. United Thermoforming will be a supplement to UFP Technologies three major brands: United Foam, Simco Automotive, and Molded Fiber. To learn more about United Thermoforming please visit: http://www.unitedthermoforming.com.

About UFP Technologies, Inc.
UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPT) is an innovative designer and custom converter of foams, plastics, and natural fiber products. The company serves its customers through three major brands: United Foam, Simco Automotive, and Molded Fiber; producing a vast array of custom-engineered packaging solutions and component products in eleven manufacturing facilities across North America. Its customers include leading companies in six core markets: Automotive, Computers & Electronics, Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Consumer, and Industrial.
For more information on UFP Technologies' products and capabilities, contact Sue Midura, UFP Technologies, 172 East Main Street, Georgetown, MA, 01833, (800) 372-3172, visit http://www.ufpt.com or email info @ ufpt.com.