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Preliminary Result 2011

Preliminary Result 2011
Revenue increased to GBP 2.87m, +5.7% with an EBIT of 5.15% and a Retained Profit of GBP 30.5k, 1.06%. Retained profit of GBP 159k, +23.8% Current Ratio 1.24 Debt to Equity Ratio 4.09 Stock Turns 5.93 Sales in primary products as a percentage of recenues were as follows; Product, % of Sales, % Difference PE 74.00% +1.70%…
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New Sales and Market Development recruit for the UK

New Sales and Market Development recruit for the UK
We are pleased to announce that Chris Maddox is joining the team to service our customers and markets in the UK for sales and packaging development opportunities. Based near Chester, Chris is ideally situated to cover accounts in the North, Midlands and Wales, but is happy to go anywhere as we all are! He brings…
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Better branding: Flip Books launched on the web site

Better branding: Flip Books launched on the web site
To further promote the brand awareness of Rosenflex and the RKW Group we have launched our new “Flip Books” for the following sectors; Products and Markets ProTrans – Sacks & FFS films ProTrans – Innovation & Sustainability ProTrans – Transport & Pallet Protection Films See more on our Downloads page
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Food Approved FIBCs; Major blue-chip account won

Food Approved FIBCs; Major blue-chip account won
We are pleased to announce that our Food Approved FIBCs (BRC/IOP and HACCP certified) have been chosen by a major blue-chip company in the food sector. Passing stringent quality and performance tests, whilst offering a competitive package overall, made us the preferred choice for the Kraft Group for packing food due for export primarily to…
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ProVent: de-aeration FFS films that keep the product dry

ProVent: de-aeration FFS films that keep the product dry
Following the great success in the past 6 years of the ProVent range of de-aeration FFS tubular films in the hard-to-pack cement powder markets, we are pleased to roll out the concept into all markets including chemicals, minerals and animal feed. The invaluable experience gained in packing mositure sensitive powders and pellets has allowed us…
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New Sales Manager recruit for the UK

New Sales Manager recruit for the UK
We are pleased to welcome Robert Collett into the role of Sales Manager and look forward to him helping grow the business here in the UK for our chosen markets and packaging business. Based near Ipswich, Robert has over 20 years experience in the PE packaging and associated machinery sectors which will be a real…
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PE expansion into the USA

PE expansion into the USA
Leading European plastic film producer, RKW, has acquired US barrier film and label manufacturer Danafilms in a move that will give it greater access to the North American market. Massachusetts based Danafilms produces lamination, label, lidding and barrier films. Key customers are in the converting segment of the plastics industry and serve the food and…
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2010 results

2010 results
Revenues in 2010 showed a distinct improvement on like-for-like sales with a significant increase of +38 to £2.7m. All quarters showed improvement with a particularly impressive performance in Qtr3 & 4, +50, suggesting that growth will be sustained going into 2011. PE was the star performer at +63.5, Paper +34 but FIBC’s had a difficult…
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PE market – RKW restructuring to Global Business Areas (GBA’s)

PE market – RKW restructuring to Global Business Areas (GBA’s)
The PE division of the RKW Group has been restructured to 5 key Global Business Areas (GBA’s); RKW ProLife® – Hygiene and Medical RKW ProTec® – Technical films and non-wovens RKW ProMotion® – Consumer Packaging RKW ProTrans® – Industrial Packaging RKW ProAgri® – Agricultural Films, Nets and Construction Films A Global Business Area (GBA) is…
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