# Essentra acquires Micro Plastics

Essentra has acquired Micro Plastics, a US-based manufacturer of nylon fasteners and other plastic components, to expand its manufacturing capacity in the US and Mexico.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-12-29
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: nylon fasteners, plastic components
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Essentra plc](https://endata.com/companies/9394.md) (acquirer)
- [Micro Plastics](https://endata.com/companies/29070.md) (target)

## Sources

- [autotechinsight.spglobal.com](https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/news/5243323/plastics-parts-maker-essentra-acquires-us-based-micro-plastics), 2017-12-29: "Essentra has acquired Micro Plastics, a US-based manufacturer of nylon fasteners and other plastic components used in a wide range of markets, including automotive"

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