COVERIS

US packaging group announces divestment of Global Rigid business

AMERPLAST

Marketing PerfoTec's laser perforation system technology in Europe / Improved film permeability allows longer shelf life

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

PLASTICS PACKAGING MARKET

Amcor remains Europe's leading plastics packager in value terms / Top 10 ranking reshuffled in wake of economic crisis / Almost all firms underwent restructuring / AMI report on Europe's leading 50 plastics packagers

COVERIS

Packaging producer raises capacities / New "Triplex" laminating line for German site in Neuwied / "DuoSmart" cups production commences in Finland

PACCOR

Price increases inevitable / Drive to stay competitive and sustainable

EXOPACK

Five packaging companies merge into sixth-largest global plastics packaging player / Luxembourg new base / All entities belong to private equity company Sun Capital Partners

EXOPACK / KOBUSCH

Technology alliance with Dutch PerfoTec / Innovative equipment extends shelf life of fresh produce / Film offering to expand in Europe and North America

NORDENIA

Oaktree reported to be mulling a sale / Three investment groups allegedly interested in film manufacturer