German films maker expands US production in Kentucky

Sales up 21% in 2018 / Operating profit soars / Expansion of plants in US and China

Austrian group takes over Dutch PVC film manufacturer / Decorative films, tablecloths and print media

Austrian packaging producer takes over 100% of Zamil Alpla JV / Three sites in the Middle East to continue operations

Finnish company to close plant in Germany / Savings drive for production in Europe and China

New production line for OPP film in US / Start-up slated for 2020

PVC recycling capacity in Belgium quadrupled / German unit Inoutic to be renamed

Purchase of DowDuPont's XPS business closes / Seven plants change hands

“IMSE” manufacturing licensing rights granted to Nanogate and Faurecia / Automotive surfaces and components

Polish packaging manufacturer expands in home market

Companies withdrawing operations from UK / CEO Tom Enders warns that Airbus could make a “very harmful decision for the UK” / Dyson, Philips and Sony in the process of relocating

Leading Indian films manufacturer plans US expansion

Partnership with Plastic Omnium / Lighting in car production

Italian plant in Battipaglia shuttered / Uncertain futures for Terni and Brindisi sites

Acquisition of processor Plast-Profilen strengthens activities in Denmark / Subsidiary established in Poland