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SPECIALITY FILMS Global market to grow by 6.4% per year to 2019 / Strong demand from flexible packaging and construction sectors / TM Research study	07.03.2014
MEDICAL PLASTICS Ageing populations and packaging growth boost global consumption / European market robust despite challenging economics / New medical products showcased at “Pharmapack Europe” in Paris	06.03.2014
PACKAGING MARKET Stand-up pouches saw record growth in 2013 / Over 150 bn consumed / Annual growth of 8% to 2018 / Schönwald study	27.02.2014
EFEKT PLUS Follow-up: Polish stretch film specialist plans third capacity expansion / Output to reach 100,000 t/y by 2015	27.02.2014
PLASTIC BAGS New study finds that German carrier bags consumption is significantly lower than elsewhere in Europe / Majority of consumers use bags more than once / Research calls EU proposals on bans unnecessary and unconstructive	26.02.2014
ROBINSON Conditional agreement to acquire Polish plastic packaging producer Madrox / Strategic expansion in central Europe	21.02.2014
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Court dismisses lawsuit against German environmental group over PLA-based bioplastic bags	12.02.2014
GERMAN PACKAGING MARKET Demand to grow by 1.6% per year to 2017 / Rigid plastics dominate as glass loses market share / Canadean report	06.02.2014
BERRY PLASTICS Acquisition of Chinese packaging producer Qingdao approved / Stronger presence in emerging markets	03.02.2014
SWITZERLAND Packaging sector recovering / Exports weak / SVI packaging institute introduces Swiss Packaging Award	03.02.2014
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING North American market to grow at 4% per year to 2018 / Steady demand from food, pharma and pet food sectors / PCI Films study	27.01.2014
PLASTICS PACKAGING FRANCE Renewed optimism across entire sector / Packaging producers anticipate upward swing / Overpackaging no longer a buyer concern / Machinery manufacturers look to production stability / Next “Emballage” fair in Paris in November	21.01.2014
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT EU Parliament calls for a ban on the most hazardous plastics by 2020 / Stricter and more effective enforcement neccesary / German reaction mixed	20.01.2014
CAPS AND CLOSURES Plastic beverage closures overtake metal in 2013 / Plastic to represent 52% of volumes in 2017 / Canadean report	17.01.2014
PLASTICS PACKAGING GERMANY Optimism reigns as 2014 gets underway / Facing twin pressures of raw material price hikes and rising energy costs	10.01.2014
ERGIS New production line for Polish stretch films specialist	09.01.2014
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Middle East and Africa markets annually to grow by 5% to 2018 / Increased focus on mass food processing / PCI Films study	02.01.2014
SCHOLLE US packager and Dutch injection moulding specialist combine business activities	17.12.2013
EFEKT PLUS Stretch film specialist moves ahead with capacity expansion	13.12.2013
BIOPLASTICS Eight consumer goods giants come together with WWF to drive sustainable plant-based feedstock development / Establish Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance	11.12.2013
CONVERTED FLEXIBLE PACKAGING US market to grow 3% annually / Gains will be driven by convenience / Lightweight bags and pouches with highest growth rates / Freedonia study	10.12.2013
COVERIS Introducing new plastics packaging giant / Outcome of five-company merger including Exopack, Britton and Kobusch	21.11.2013
AMCOR Private label services expanded / Offering packagers assistance in design and engineering	15.11.2013
RECYCLING US plastic bottle recycling rates jump 6.2% year-on-year in 2012 / PET and HDPE account for 96% / Total bottle recycling rate stands at 30%	14.11.2013
STAND-UP POUCHES US market forecast to grow by 7% per year to 2018 / 5% increase per year in Europe / PCI Films study	12.11.2013

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