SIMOLDES / POLYKEMI

Collaboration tests recyclate performance in automotive / No major investments required for transition from virgin plastics

ADLER PELZER

Acquisition of Faurecia acoustic unit / Eight plants in Europe could change hands

NOVARES

French company to start production in Russia

NORTH AMERICA

New USMCA trade deal signed between US, Mexico and Canada / NAFTA replacement includes major changes for carmakers and suppliers

AUTOMOTIVE

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

FIAT CHRYSLER

French government steps on the brakes regarding the merger with Renault / FCA withdraws offer / Fiat buys zero-emissions credits from Tesla

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Fiat Chrysler's plan to merge with Renault Nissan on the table

LUXUS

Additional compounding line to increase production capacity by over 20% / Alistair Barber new business development manager

MGI COUTIER

Car components supplier now called Akwel / Targeted turnover of EUR 1.2 bn

FAURECIA

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

PLASTIC OMNIUM

MoU to acquire Faurecia's Automotive Exteriors business / EUR 665m deal would propel company to top 25 ranking of global OEM providers

CONTITECH

New air conditioning and motor cable plant in Kaluga / Supplying Renault and AvtoVaz