RPC Group plc (Public - LSE: RPC) is a plastic products design and engineering company. The Company offers a range of consumer products and technical components for the packaging and non-packaging markets. The Company's business is organized into two segments: Packaging and Non-packaging.
The Packaging business serves the food, nonfood (including (general industrial, agrochemical and automotive), personal care (mass personal care, cosmetics and beauty), beverage and healthcare ((pharmaceuticals) markets.
The Non-packaging businesses design and manufacture molds, molded products and technical components for other markets. The Company's divisions include RPC Superfos, RPC Bramlage, RPC Promens, RPC Bebo and RPC Ace. The Company uses a range of polymer conversion technologies, including injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming and rotational molding. The Company operates over 110 manufacturing sites in approximately 30 countries.
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