RPC was established in 1991 following the management buyout of the plastic operations of Reedpack Ltd from SCA. Originally comprising five UK factories, the company today has over 55 operations in 19 countries and employs more than 11,100 people, with annual sales in excess of £1bn. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1993 and entered the FTSE 250 in March 2011.

RPC is unique in offering products manufactured by the three main conversion processes – blow moulding, injection moulding and thermoforming, each technology producing different product characteristics that are suitable for specific packaging applications. It is structured along market and technological lines into six clusters which are aligned to these three processes.

Each cluster has on average seven manufacturing sites, operating across a wide geographical area for reasons of customer proximity, local market demand and manufacturing resource. Each plant is run autonomously.

This structure gives RPC a high degree of knowledge and expertise, along with the flexibility to deal with all types of sizes of businesses, and enables the company to deliver packaging solutions tailored each time to individual customer requirements, as well as the highest levels of service and support.


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Trading Statement

RNS


RNS Number : 9119S

RPC Group PLC

30 September 2014






30 September 2014

RPC Group Plc



Pre-close Trading Statement



RPC Group Plc, Europe's leading rigid plastic packaging supplier, today issues a pre-close trading statement.



Trading performance in the period 1 April to 30 September 2014



Revenues are expected to be significantly ahead of the corresponding period last year reflecting the contribution from recent acquisitions and good growth in the USA, coffee capsules and UK DIY markets.



The Group's operating profit (before exceptional items) in the first half year is anticipated to be in line with management expectations despite ongoing foreign exchange translation headwinds and an adverse time lag in passing through polymer prices.



The Group continues to have a strong financial position with cash flow performance in the first half year expected to be satisfactory.



Other developments



The Fitter for the Future programme is now well advanced. The sale of the Offenburg business (Germany) has completed and, as announced on 11 September 2014, the Group has entered into binding agreements on the sale of the two sheet businesses in Lokeren (Belgium) and Montonate (Italy).



The integration of the M&H Plastics and Helioplast businesses has been successfully completed whilst the integration of the ACE business is making good progress, with both packaging and non-packaging customers confirming the strategic growth potential.



Commenting on the first half year's performance and ongoing developments, Pim Vervaat, RPC's Chief Executive Officer said:



"The performance for the first half year is encouraging against the backdrop of a continuing challenging economic environment in the Eurozone. We continue to focus on delivering organic growth whilst also looking for opportunities to further benefit from the ongoing consolidation in the European rigid plastic packaging industry and the globalisation trend in higher added value products."

30 Sep Panmure Gordon 787.00 Buy

6 Nov JP Morgan... N/A Overweight

Signal Update

Our system’s recommendation today is to BUY. The BULLISH STOP LOSS pattern finally received a confirmation because the prices crossed above the Stop Loss level which was at 547.5000, and our valid average buying price stands now at 554.1400. The previous SELL signal was issued on 03/11/2014, 2 days ago, when the stock price was 539.8600. Since then RPC.L has risen by +2.65%.

Market Outlook

A rally after a bear setup can occasionally turn into an explosive long trade. We may be on the verge of catching one of them. There is now a strong positive sentiment in the market despite the absence of a bullish pattern. The bullish stop loss is finally confirmed and a BUY signal is generated. Market wants to reward the bulls. It may be now the right time to be part of this boost and bullish market sentiment by joining the growing bullish crowd.




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seems british bulls is a lot of british bo**ocks on this one DC........

Take back what I said........ eating humble pie.,.

I will let you off then. I was thinking the same as you. :-))

Signal Update

Our system’s recommendation today is to BUY. The BULLISH HARAMI pattern finally received a confirmation because the prices crossed above the confirmation level which was at 547.0000, and our valid average buying price stands now at 559.5000. The previous SELL signal was issued on 20/11/2014, 7 days ago, when the stock price was 549.7837. Since then RPC.L has risen by +1.77%.

Market Outlook

Let’s jump on our white horses and go for a bullish ride. The bullish pattern that was previously identified is finally confirmed and a BUY signal is generated. The market is telling you about a new profit. Do not miss this bullish opportunity.



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Going well today 595p

28 Nov Deutsche Bank 680.00 Buy

Signal Update

Our system’s recommendation today is to STAY LONG. The previous BUY signal was issued on 27/11/2014, 1 day ago, when the stock price was 559.5000. Since then RPC.L has risen by +5.09%.

Market Outlook

You may relax since our STAY LONG position is secure. The market action does not cast a serious doubt on the wisdom of going long.




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RPC cheap after biggest ever deal

Recent acquisitions make shares in this growing plastics specialist look cheap, says Questor


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/questor/11259130/RPC-cheap-after-biggest-ever-deal.html

goody.,.

Rpc up 11.?p today DC.... going well.,.

:-))

Going to be over 600p today.,.

605p YYYYYeeeeeehhhhhaaaaa Gibby me old mate.....

good finish at 611p.,.

28 Nov Deutsche Bank 680.00 Buy - A few more miles left in the tank. :-))

Signal Update

Our system’s recommendation today is to STAY LONG. The previous BUY signal was issued on 27/11/2014, 8 days ago, when the stock price was 559.5000. Since then RPC.L has risen by +9.20%.

Market Outlook

You may relax since our STAY LONG position is secure. The market action does not cast a serious doubt on the wisdom of going long.



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