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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
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Total declares FM for PP and HDPE from Gonfreville
 		02.01.2014
UK RECYCLING
Plastic bottles recycling rates plateau estimated at 58% for 2012 / Low collection rates for pots, tubs and trays / New data published by Recoup
 		19.12.2013
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Total: Striking employees at French refineries / Unions exert pressure for better wages / Three crackers potentially offline
 		18.12.2013
PLASTICS MACHINERY
Global sales to reach USD 37 bn in 2017 led by Asia / Strong growth forecast for 3D plastic printers / Freedonia study
 		13.12.2013
PET MARKET
Turkey: Köksan plant commissioned / Polisan planning a restart for Greek operations in Volos / Polyplex slated to begin production soon
 		12.12.2013
BIOPLASTICS
Eight consumer goods giants come together with WWF to drive sustainable plant-based feedstock development / Establish Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance
 		11.12.2013
SHALE GAS
First nationwide ethane pipelines in the US due to go online soon / Supplies for petrochemicals on the Gulf Coast and in Canada / Boost for PE production / Opportunities and risks for European processors
 		10.12.2013
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Lotos and Grupa Azoty jointly draft Polish olefins, polyolefins project / PLN 12 bn investment
 		10.12.2013
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
PLASTIC & RUBBER MACHINERY
Exports to Russia experience a steep upward climb / Figures will fall short of pre-crisis 2007 revenue levels
 		06.12.2013
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Ineos declares force majeure for VCM and PVC from Rafnes
 		03.12.2013
PLASTICS RECYCLING
Plastics Recyclers Europe association confirms growing European recycling rates / Now numbering more than 100 members
 		03.12.2013
SHALE GAS
Poland's Environment Ministry expects commercial exploitation to start in 2014 / Test drills to date exceed all expectations
 		02.12.2013
US INSULATION MARKET
Foamed plastic demand forecast to increase by almost 7% annually and reach USD 4.6 bn in 2017 / Rising building construction spending will boost growth / Freedonia study
 		28.11.2013
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