ACCC approves plastics merger

Thursday, 05 April 2012

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Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today cleared Pact Group’s purchase of Viscount Plastics – the third packaging industry merger the commission has passed in the last two weeks.

Solvay bids for Rhodia in chemical merger

Premium Article - Wednesday, 06 April 2011

The deal is expected to close by August
Belgian chemicals company Solvay has announced a €3.4 billion offer for French rival Rhodia, subject to antitrust approval.

Sasol settles in plastics pricing case

Premium Article - Wednesday, 15 December 2010

South Africa’s Competition Commission has reached a settlement with Sasol Polymers, a subsidiary of Sasol Chemical Industries, over alleged price fixing in the plastics market.

SA tribunal confirms third pipe cartel settlement

Premium Article - Thursday, 25 November 2010

South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has approved a cartel settlement agreement between the country’s Competition Commission and plastic pipe manufacturer Swan Plastics.

South Africa cracks down on plastics market

Premium Article - Thursday, 12 August 2010

South Africa’s Competition Commission today settled part of an antitrust case with plastics manufacturer Safripol regarding price fixing in the plastics market.

DG Comp fines plastics cartels

Premium Article - Wednesday, 11 November 2009

European competition commissioner Neelie Kroes
The European Commission has fined 11 companies €173 million for cartel offences in heat stabiliser markets.

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