Investments, Funding & M+A

CHINA – Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and China’s Sinopec have announced the start of the commercial operation of their new polycarbonate plant in Tianjin…

FRANCE – Versalis, Eni’s chemical company has signed an agreement with Technip Energies aimed at integrating Versalis’ Hoop® and Technip Energies’ Pure.rOilTM and Pure.rGasTM purification…

INDIA – Diversified group ITC has invested Rs 1,500 crore (US$181m) in Madhya Pradesh to set up an integrated food manufacturing and logistics facility and…

BRAZIL – Plastic films and aluminium extrusions manufacturer Tredegar has agreed to sell its flexible packaging films business, Terphane, to Oben Group affiliates for US$116…

FINLAND – Espoo-based sustainable innovations company Paptic has secured €23 million (US$24.76m) to drive growth and expand its materials portfolio. The round is led by…

SOUTH AFRICA – Durban-based packaging company, Nampak has informed its shareholders that the JSE had approved its R1 billion (US$52.19m) proposed rights offer. In a…

KENYA – Mobile network operator, Safaricom has announced the closure of a multi-billion Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) to strengthen its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)…

ITALY – Glassware maker, Bormioli Luigi has absorbed Bormioli Rocco with the expectation of accelerating its growth and development in the glass sector. Bormioli Luigi…

FRANCE – Packaging company Berry Global has partnered with French water treatment specialist Ocedis to establish a circular supply scheme for large containers made of…

USA – Recycling technology firm, Olyns has announced a partnership with Screenverse Inc., that will enable media buyers to find and purchase ads on the…