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

COVERIS

Acquisition of flexographic print specialist Learoyd Packaging for an undisclosed sum

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

COVERIS

US packaging giant continues acquisition spree / Purchase of UK food packaging manufacturer St. Neots Packaging

COVERIS

Integrating fellow Sun Capital portfolio group KubeTech Custom Molding / New Rigid Packaging North America business unit