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

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Acquisition of flexographic print specialist Learoyd Packaging for an undisclosed sum

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Spanish injection moulding business sold to ITC Packaging Group

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

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Packaging producer raises capacities / New "Triplex" laminating line for German site in Neuwied / "DuoSmart" cups production commences in Finland

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