Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2018) - Upco International Inc. (CSE: UPCO) (OTC: UCCPF) (FSE: U06)
("UPCO") is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Rome Italy to accelerate sales penetration in Europe, consistent
with its strategic and marketing plans. The Rome office will act as a focal point for business activities in Europe, complementing
other regional offices in New York and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Rome is the capital city of Italy and a major EU and international financial, cultural and business centre. The city hosts the
head offices of the vast majority of the major Italian companies and corporations, as well as the headquarters of 3 of the world's
100 largest companies. In addition to services and tourism, high-technology companies (IT, aerospace, defense and
telecommunications), research and commercial activities (especially banking) are dynamic and important elements of its economy.
Mr. Andrea Pagani, CEO and President commented: "Opening of our Rome office is a very exciting step for Upco and positions us
extremely well to pursue marketing activities and alliances as we grow our business in Europe. Rome is a major business and banking
center, with a vibrant telecom and IT sector. We expect this will benefit our business significantly as we continue to diversify
into financial technology with staged delivery of our full-service blockchain enabled e-wallet system".
Upco issued 50,000 stock options exercisable at $0.22 to an advisor of the Company.
About Upco International Inc.
Upco International Inc. is a cloud-based mobile service company which provides high-quality voice termination to a market driven
by the growing activity in online communications and commerce. Upco is a licensed Global Telecom Carrier within the international
VoIP (voice over IP) wholesale business. Upco has designed a software application for Apple iOS and Android, similar to SKYPE and
WhatsApp. With the forthcoming addition of the Upco E-Wallet using Blockchain Payment Services, users will be able to: send
invoices, approve payments, transfer international funds, convert international currencies, and track transfers and payments. The
application will also allow vendors to securely share account information with their clients.
Please visit www.upcointernational.com for further information.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrea Pagani, CEO and President
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