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HORNSCHUCH
Another MBO for films specialist
11.06.2008
SCHENK PLASTIC SOLUTIONS
Creditors to decide on buyer at the start of June / Administrator says Job cuts are not inevitable
05.06.2008
EVONIK
Laurolactam capacity expanded in Marl
29.05.2008
PLASTICS PRODUCTION
German producers report a "good year" in 2007 / Volumes up 3%, sales 7% / High feedstocks affect margins negatively / 2008 will be challenging
21.05.2008
BAERLOCHER
Purchase of Chemtura's OBS business for rigid PVC / Stake in the Ca-based heat stabilisers market
12.05.2008
BASF
“Ecoflex” bioplastic capacity to reach 74,000 t/y / Additional 60,000 t/y capacity on stream in 2010
24.04.2008
GERRESHEIMER WILDEN
Expansion of German medical plastics systems production site / Workforce set to increase
22.04.2008
ENSINGER
Expansion of injection moulding and machining capacity / New plant in Ergenzingen / Production facility in China
18.04.2008
TUBES MARKET
European output tops 10 bn units in 2007
11.04.2008
SASOL-HUNTSMAN
Maleic anhydride capacity to increase by 75%
10.04.2008
TOY MARKET
Product recalls shift focus to quality / European producers increase presence in Chinese market
08.04.2008
AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
German industry jobs could shrink by 150,000 in 10 years / Relocation to eastern Europe and the US
04.04.2008
GREINER
Austrian extrusion specialist acquires French firm
26.03.2008
BALDA
Mobile phone spin-offs bought back from KS Plastics Solutions / “Mystery” investor reportedly restores liquidity to embattled moulder
12.03.2008
LYONDELLBASELL
Talke to provide PE logistics at Münchsmünster site
05.03.2008
GRAMMER
Additional job cuts target German headquarters / No compulsory redundancies / EUR 40m in savings
19.02.2008
SUMITOMO
Takeover of Demag Plastics Group confirmed / Deal to close in early March / Ergotech and Van Dorn included
15.02.2008
GERMAN PLASTICS CONVERTERS
Strong growth in 2007 and cautious optimism about 2008 / Most companies expect increasing demand
12.02.2008
MATERIALDEPAN NORDEN
Takeover by K.D. Feddersen / Further expansion plans / Improved position in northern Europe
12.02.2008
GERMANY
Plastics industry boom tapering off? / Optimism still outweighs pessimism / Readership survey
01.02.2008
POLOPLAST
Pipe specialist maintains strong growth / High investment / Expansion plans / Sights set on new facility in eastern Europe
01.02.2008
CARMEL OLEFINS
Acquisition of 49% of Domo Polypropylene
30.01.2008
PACKAGING
German association says growth hit by skyrocketing costs in 2007 / Cautious optimism for 2008
23.01.2008
POLYTEC
Grammer share purchase may lead to takeover bid / Last year's acquisitions boost sales
17.01.2008
FOLAG
Acquisition of StaniPac / Burgdorf facility to continue operating
17.01.2008
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