GAIA BIOMATERIALS

Biodegradable PBAT/PLA compounds from Sweden / Applications in single-use and food packaging

AFYREN

French specialist for organic acids to go public / Slight delay for Carling plant

FAURECIA

+++ Follow-up +++ Takeover of Hella to birth six divisions / Increased focus on electronics, software

RPC

H1 profitability jumps as acquisition strategy bears fruit / UK packaging producer will continue to be a player in European plastics market consolidation

PLASTICS PACKAGING MARKET

German manufacturers very positive about economic situation shortly before "interpack" trade fair / High feedstock prices still dampening sales and profits / Further consolidation on the European market

AGRICULTURAL FILMS

Global market to grow by 7% per year, led by Asia / Grand View Research report

AGRICULTURAL FILM WASTE

PAFA launches initiative on agricultural plastic film waste in the UK / Major suppliers join group