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Acquisitions continue to pay off / Turnover nearly trebles in four years

CAPS AND CLOSURES

US caps and closures market for non-carbonated beverages to grow by 4.3% per year / Growth boosted by switch away from carbonated drinks amid obesity concerns / TM Research report

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Acquisitions contribute to 65% rise in earnings in first half of 2016 / Presence outside Europe grows

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Contribution of recent acquisitions combines with strong underlying organic growth / Operating profit increases 34% / Further development in Far East, North America and Brazil

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Takeover of GCS complete / Stronger rigid plastic packaging platform in Europe

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Deal for takeover of Global Closure Systems signed

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Exclusive discussions to acquire Global Closure Systems / EUR 650m mega deal in the making

GLOBAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS

Gold-coloured top for leading Italian food producer

EUROPEAN PLASTIC CAPS AND CLOSURES

Growth in value added products to be above average / Overall market to increase by 2% annually to 2019 / AMI report

GLOBAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS

Licence with UAE plastic packaging firm boosts presence in Middle East / Demand rising for closure systems in Gulf region

GLOBAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS

Lightweight 26mm closure introduced for water market

GLOBAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS

Child resistant closure for cleaning products launched / Enhanced safety and convenience for consumers

PACKAGING

"PackTheFuture" winners announced / Initial sustainable packaging competition at "Interpack" well received

GLOBAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS

Expanded Mexican facility ready to run / Potential to operate 40 injection machines / Additional floor space