DUPONT

Acquisition of Spectrum Plastics for USD 1.75 bn / Forward integration with injection-moulded components for medical devices

TRICORBRAUN

Rigid packaging firm sold to AEA Investors / Container, closures and tubes are speciality

YEAR IN REVIEW 2014

Part 3 – Packaging: M&A activity in the plastics packaging sector continues / Global competition changes the landscape / La Seda bankruptcy sale almost wrapped up / Coca Cola's sustainability drive hits a snag

PREGIS

Protective wrapping producer on the verge of a split up / Selling off of North American activities / Future of European business uncertain