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EU shows zero tolerance for illegal fastenings cartel

19/09/2007

The European Commission has fined a group of zip and other fastener manufacturers €328.6 million euros ($458 million) for running an illegal cartel.

Six companies and a German trade group have been punished for fixing price hikes, setting price floors, sharing customers, carving up markets and exchanging sensitive information.

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