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PLASTIC PIPES
European production up slightly in 2007 at 3.3m t / Germany is largest producer / PVC is clear leader but with slower growth than other materials / Subdued expectations / AMI guide
 		18.09.2008
RUSSIA
Good growth prospects for plastic windows / PVC is by far the most important material for frames
 		25.08.2008
RIGID FILM / SHEET
Significant changes in the European top players' list / PET making further inroads into PVC's traditional domain / PS losing ground to PP / New AMI Top 50 Report
 		30.05.2008
PLASTICS PROCESSING IN CHINA
Plastics industry in southern China is undergoing change / Mounting wage costs speed up migration / Machinery imports on the decline
 		23.05.2008
PET FILM
US levies preliminary anti-dumping duties on imports from China, Brazil and UAE / Final decision on 28 July
 		09.05.2008
COMPOSITES
Growth of 4% in the past six years / Carbon fibres are gaining ground / JEC Composites Show in Paris spotlights lightweight construction elements and thermal insulation to cut CO2 emissions
 		30.04.2008
TUBES MARKET
European output tops 10 bn units in 2007
 		11.04.2008
CHINA
Green limits force plastic bag factory to close
 		07.03.2008
GERMAN PLASTICS CONVERTERS
Strong growth in 2007 and cautious optimism about 2008 / Most companies expect increasing demand
 		12.02.2008
FRANCE
Plastics processing shows slight improvement / Packaging and semi-finished products advance significantly / Exports of technical components now also down / Job cuts continue
 		24.01.2008
PACKAGING
German association says growth hit by skyrocketing costs in 2007 / Cautious optimism for 2008
 		23.01.2008
US PLASTIC SHEET
Market to reach 3.5m t in 2011 / Stability in prices / Food and pharma present opportunities
 		11.01.2008
STRETCH FILM
Developing regions to lead growth over next five years / Global market to rise by 1m t/y
 		09.01.2008
FILM MARKET
US demand set to rise by 4.7% per year to 2011 / Highest growth rates are expected for LDPE
 		30.11.2007
TOY MARKET
Chinese authorities crack down on offenders / Export licences of 760 companies are revoked
 		16.11.2007
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