KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Film manufacturer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US / Restructuring with debt reduction sought / European units not affected

OXEA

Plasticiser intermediates to become more expensive

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Film specialist may be facing financial difficulties – report

MARELLI

Creditors led by financial investor Strategic Value Partners become new owners of automotive supplier

OQ CHEMICALS

Creditors take over Monheim-based polyol and carboxylic acid specialist

OQ CHEMICALS

Perstorp acquires Dutch synthetic esters unit / Sale of group proves difficult

RECTICEL

Conditions for sale of Engineering Foams unit to Carpenter / PU specialist to sell two UK plants

VITA

Strategic Value Partners acquires PU foam manufacturer

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

EUR 1.6 bn bond for film manufacturer / Special dividend for owner SVP / Acquisition of Linpac complete

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

SVP endeavouring to acquire Linpac / Complete withdrawal possible via IPO in New York

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

SVP plans IPO in New York / Third attempt at selling highly indebted film manufacturer

LINPAC

Owner SVP puts packager up for sale / CEO Dayan says business is going well

LINPAC

French film plant in Dalidet to be shuttered / Following divestments, company still sees additional losses in 2015 / Market likely to consolidate further

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Wayne M. Hewett appointed CEO

PLASTICS PACKAGING

Investors probably plan stock market launch for Klöckner Pentaplast and Mauser

PLASTICS PACKAGING GERMANY

German market shows solid growth / Consolidation accelerates / Study recommends including M&A in strategic planning / Innovative plastics packaging saves weight

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Global marketing alliance with Berry Plastics / Form-fill seal packaging solutions for a wide range of end markets / CEO Holtmann resigns

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

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Record earnings for 2013/14 /Strategic initiatives confirmed / Focus on customer management and cooperation

MEXICHEM

Authorities give green light for Vestolit takeover / Larger European footprint

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Owner SVP apparently puts sale of film producer on hold for a second time / Offers received reportedly too low

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST

Several corporations said to be bidding for rigid films producer / Financial market rumours

VESTOLIT

SVC Global sells German PVC producer to Mexichem / Further changes in the European PVC market

CONSTANTIA FLEXIBLES

Preparing film and packaging manufacturer for a potential sale? / Banks tasked with search for options

VESTOLIT

PVC producer up for sale? / Consolidation in western Europe takes another big step forward