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PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Europe proposes restriction of four phthalates in consumer articles
23.07.2018
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
European Commission publishes regulations on disposable plastic products / Collection rate for bottles set / Sharp criticism from PlasticsEurope and EuPC
29.05.2018
TOY INDUSTRY
Global sales slightly higher in 2017 / Mexico and Russia show fastest growth / NPD study
26.02.2018
MATTRESS INDUSTRY
China accounts for one-third of global production / Growth in Chinese consumption to slow / Global demand outpacing other furniture markets / Flexible PU foam most used material / CSIL reports
31.01.2018
TUPPERWARE
Closure of injection moulding plant in France planned / Only three factories left in Europe
30.10.2017
SAMSONITE
Second suitcase production plant onstream in Hungary / European production capacity to be boosted 17%
13.10.2017
LUMSON
Acquisition of Leoplast / Boost for cosmetics portfolio and international development
05.07.2017
NEWELL BRANDS
Sale of the ski brands Völkl, K2 and Dalbello / Kohlberg to take over
06.06.2017
COMPOSITES
Composites can open up new horizons in the construction industry / New focus at the “JEC” trade show in Paris / Automotive and aerospace industries still strong / Record visitor numbers / Attention turning to the lack of recycling options
07.04.2017
KETER
Acquisition of Stewart Plastics in the UK / Combined gardening and catering portfolios
29.03.2017
HOFFMANN NEOPAC
New tube production line in Hungary
26.01.2017
KETER PLASTIC
New plant for outdoor products in New Mexico / USD 36m investment
16.01.2017
BASF
PU systems house expanded in Thailand / Rising demand from automotive, footwear sectors
26.10.2016
SHARP
Investing EUR 502m in OLED business
25.10.2016
RIMOWA
French luxury group LVMH purchases German suitcase manufacturer / Grandson of founder Morszeck remains in management / 2016 sales forecast to exceed EUR 400m
10.10.2016
COFFEE CAPSULES
Market share of plastic compatible capsules grows to 22% / Dominance of major suppliers challenged after 2012 patent expiries / Report by AMI Consulting and Plastic Technologies
05.10.2016
FISKARS
Ebertsankey assets sold to Dutch planter manufacturer Elho / German plant in Herford to shut down
22.09.2016
SEB
Acquisition of German consumer goods companies Emsa and WMF / Boosts position in kitchenware and coffee machines markets
26.05.2016
SAMSONITE
Suitcase producer buys US competitor Tumi / Synergies in rigid case models made of plastics
30.03.2016
HAYCO
Large order for injection moulding machines from Wittmann Battenfeld / Equipment needed for new plant in Dominican Republic and capacity expansion in China
10.03.2016
RODENSTOCK
German spectacles producer expands activities in the US / New investor Compass provides capital injection
11.02.2016
HASBRO / MATTEL
Merging “Barbie” and “Darth Vader”? / Toy giants rumoured to be considering a fusion
08.02.2016
LEGO
Details of expansion at Hungarian facility announced / Additional 768 moulding machines anticipated / Waste handling and warehousing to be improved
25.01.2016
VORWERK
Renewed expansion of “Thermomix” production in France / Food processors now account for most sales
22.10.2015
FRANCE
National Assembly passes energy transition bill / Ban on plastic single-use carrier bags and tableware / Legislation also promotes building insulation / Plastics industry critical
04.08.2015
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