First production plant in eastern Europe / Introduction of "Snapsil" packaging for medical products

Shoe manufacturer closes factories in Italy and Mexico / Drastic job reduction apparent

Purchase of US protective packaging manufacturer AFP / Strong sales growth

Acquisition of US protective packaging specialist CSP / Binding offer includes production site in France

Company aims to switch to 100% recycled polyester in all products by 2024 / Goal to replace virgin plastics in goods and on premises worldwide

Acquisition of US firm Free-Flow Packaging International complete / Buy includes plants in France, Germany and the Netherlands

Swedish injection moulding company extends cleanroom area for medical devices production

Canadian firm buys Italian car lighting manufacturer Olsa / Joint ventures for Chinese e-cars planned

Coffee company implements takeaway cup charge across the UK / Plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws worldwide by 2020

Components and films group upbeat despite profit dip / UK firm seeks to add capacity to boost volumes

Investments of around EUR 20m for a new UK plant / R&D centre in France expanded

Sale of major portions of the Italian packaging manufacturer

German conglomerate opens new European 3D printing hub in Ireland / Innovation centre first of a number of regional operations

Final agreement to buy Free-Flow Packaging / Operations in the US and Europe

Plans to use 25% recycled plastics in new cars from 2025