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29.05.2018 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS European Commission publishes regulations on disposable plastic products / Collection rate for bottles set / Sharp criticism from PlasticsEurope and EuPC

26.02.2018 TOY INDUSTRY  Global sales slightly higher in 2017 / Mexico and Russia show fastest growth / NPD study

31.01.2018 MATTRESS INDUSTRY  China accounts for one-third of global production / Growth in Chinese consumption to slow / Global demand outpacing other furniture markets / Flexible PU foam most used material / CSIL reports

30.10.2017 TUPPERWARE  Closure of injection moulding plant in France planned / Only three factories left in Europe

13.10.2017 SAMSONITE Second suitcase production plant onstream in Hungary / European production capacity to be boosted 17%

05.07.2017 LUMSON Acquisition of Leoplast / Boost for cosmetics portfolio and international development

06.06.2017 NEWELL BRANDS Sale of the ski brands Völkl, K2 and Dalbello / Kohlberg to take over

07.04.2017 COMPOSITES  Composites can open up new horizons in the construction industry / New focus at the “JEC” trade show in Paris / Automotive and aerospace industries still strong / Record visitor numbers / Attention turning to the lack of recycling options

29.03.2017 KETER Acquisition of Stewart Plastics in the UK / Combined gardening and catering portfolios

26.01.2017 HOFFMANN NEOPAC New tube production line in Hungary

16.01.2017 KETER PLASTIC New plant for outdoor products in New Mexico / USD 36m investment

26.10.2016 BASF PU systems house expanded in Thailand / Rising demand from automotive, footwear sectors

25.10.2016 SHARP Investing EUR 502m in OLED business

10.10.2016 RIMOWA  French luxury group LVMH purchases German suitcase manufacturer / Grandson of founder Morszeck remains in management / 2016 sales forecast to exceed EUR 400m

05.10.2016 COFFEE CAPSULES  Market share of plastic compatible capsules grows to 22% / Dominance of major suppliers challenged after 2012 patent expiries / Report by AMI Consulting and Plastic Technologies

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