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Freilassing, Germany-based thermoforming machinery maker Kiefel has set up a cooperation agreement with Teisendorf-based Rudholzer, a supplier of custom engineering systems, to develop new business opportunities. 1 June 2010

According to recent media reports, a three-way bidding war has broken out for control of Pactiv Corp., the major packaging thermoformer and film extruder, with consumer products including Hefty trash bags. 20 May 2010

Propac Thermoforming, a manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging in the northwest, has installed an Illig RV53c thermoformer, the first of its kind in the UK.

9 April 2010

Visitors to the K 2010 website can buy daily tickets for the show (Düsseldorf, 27 October-3 November 2010) at €49, instead of €55 over the counter. 12 March 2010

EuPC, the Brussels trade body for plastics converters, has urged European Union legislators to “get policy on plastics right; otherwise there will be widespread damaging effects on user and supply industries”. 4 March 2010

Thermodynamix Thermoforming Specialist Services (TDX), based in Team Valley, Gateshead, is planning to install a second recycled PET extrusion line at its plant, with a view to doubling its production and increasing its 70-strong workforce, according to local news reports. 22 February 2010

The wave of corporate acquisitions unleashed by Icelandic entrepreneurs in recent years was not restricted to big name high street retailers such as Hamleys and House of Fraser and West Ham United Football Club, it is worth bearing in mind. 3 November 2008

A conversation with a fair sized moulder last week really brought home the extraordinary pricing pressure which is now being experienced across the industry. 12 August 2008

• BASF declares force majeure due to technical defect 23 July 2010
• Welsh manufacturer gets a handle on wellington boots 28 July 2010
• Closed Loop to open plants across the UK 28 July 2010
• Resistance is futile… robot tech lands at K 26 July 2010
• Graham Packaging aims for $300m in sales in Asia 23 July 2010

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• LyondellBasell considers Chapter 11 2 January 2009
• BASF takes drastic action and shuts 80 plants (Update) 19 November 2008
• Sabic IP cuts output of engineering plastics 6 November 2008
• Ineos seeks bank waiver as customers destock 18 November 2008
• German investor buys 50% of LyondellBasell 21 May 2009

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