Super synergies to insulate Amcor from economic downturn - CEO

Related topics: Processing & Packaging Amcor has predicted it will see strong growth in 2013 thanks in part to an extra A$200m (€148m) in its coffers as result of synergies flowing from the recent acquisitions of Alcan and Ball Plastics. This means the Australian-based company would be in a position to defy any economic slump over the next two years, said Ken MacKenzie, company CEO and managing director. He added that the integration of Alcan had been swifter and cheaper than forecast – leading to a company-wide boost of earnings reaching A$140m in 2011. “The advantage of having cost