POLIFILM

Acquisition of Germany's Mondi Osterburken plant / Expansion with laminate and label films

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Owner SVP reportedly launching renewed sale attempt / Rigid film producer to change hands for up to EUR 1.5 bn

MONDI

Introducing reclosable “Flexzibox” flat bottom bag

MONDI

German packaging plant officially shuttered

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Growth in European market slows in 2012 / Demand estimated at EUR 13.5 bn / Increases vary greatly according to region / Rising levels of consolidation / PCI Films study

MONDI

"Green" cellulose-reinforced polymer / Production advantages for moulders / Customised product offering

MONDI

Packaging plant in Lindlar to close up shop / Pouch manufacture will be redistributed among three other facilities

MONDI

“Miprotex” barrier coating introduced for foodstuff protection / Cost efficient packaging material alternative

YEAR IN REVIEW

Life is a roller coaster ride, the European plastics industry finds again in 2012 / Forces majeures and consolidation / North-South profitability gap grows as the shadow of Middle East and China shrinks

TREOFAN

Multi-national executive committee for strategic redirection / Two new positions created

MONDI

Packaging producer building new manufacturing hall in Germany / New administrative tract

UPDATE - MONDI

Nordenia acquisition wrapped up / A new consumer packaging giant is born

UNTERLAND

Film manufacturer acquired by Sun Capital / Another boost for Britton Flexibles?