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

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

European market growth slows to 1.3% in 2013 / Large national differences in value and volume demand / Germany leads the segment / Share of private equity-controlled companies rising / PCI Films report

SCHUR FLEXIBLES

Latest acquisition involves Danapak Flexibles

SCHUR FLEXIBLES

Purchase of Slovakian flexible films producer Moneta-S / New foothold in eastern Europe