Coats controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2012
Cartel appeal rejected by the General Court of the European Union
Coats's appeal against the European Commission decision was dismissed by the General Court of the European Union, leaving the cartel fine upheld.
2007
European fastener cartel penalty
The European Commission fined Coats €110 million for participation in cartel arrangements involving zips, other fasteners and machinery used to manufacture them. The cited account says that one cartel operated for approximately 21 years and involved other companies including Prym and YKK.