AUTOMOTIVE

Fiat looking to merge with Peugeot Citroën / Fourth largest car manufacturer in the world would be created

SPAIN

Economy continues to show solid growth / Plastics processing also on the up / Centro Español de Plásticos estimates annual turnover of EUR 14.5 bn / Positive stimulus from construction and automotive industries

RECTICEL

PU foams specialist confirms no injuries sustained during fire at automotive parts plant in Most / Financial impact unclear

FAURECIA

Sales growth of 4.4% in first quarter 2016 / Europe drives increases / Guidance on full year confirmed with 1-3% sales gains forecast

MGI COUTIER

Automotive supplier to commission three new plants in Morocco, Mexico and China / EUR 20m investment

ELECTROMOBILITY

Renault and Peugeot advance electric vehicles in China together with Dongfeng / Country's air pollution levels could be a help

PLASTIC OMNIUM

Solvay's 50% stake in Inergy Automotive Systems acquired / Significant increases in profit and revenues in first half of 2010 / Debt reduced by EUR 200m over 18 months

FAURECIA

Significant improvement in H2 2009 / Plastal acquisition will broaden bumpers portfolio