# European Commission approves Plastic Omnium's acquisition of HBPO

The European Commission approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control of Germany-based HBPO by Plastic Omnium. HBPO manufactures front carriers, active grille shutters, and vehicle interior modules for light vehicles.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-10-21
- Status: announced
- Products: front carriers, active grille shutters, vehicle interior modules, front modules
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Plastic Omnium](https://endata.com/companies/1180.md) (acquirer)
- [HBPO](https://endata.com/companies/30395.md) (target)

## Sources

- [marklines.com](https://www.marklines.com/en/news/277650), 2022-10-21: "The European Commission approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control of Germany-based HBPO by Plastic Omnium."

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