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3D PRINTING
Global market to grow by 21% annually / Demand to reach USD 5 bn in 2017 / Plastics largest share of materials demand / US largest market / Freedonia report
 		10.01.2014
CHINA
2.7m t of engineering thermoplastics consumed in 2012 / National strategy to raise domestic output / Self-sufficiency does not preclude imports
 		09.01.2014
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Saudi Arabia: First shipments leave King Abdullah Port along the Red Sea
 		09.01.2014
WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES
Decking is biggest application for WPC / European market nearing maturity / Industry battles against image problems due to water absorption / China catching up to world market leader North America / WPC Congress in Cologne
 		08.01.2014
EPS
European market shifts / Switch from HBCD to other flame retardants / Slashing white EPS capacities / Output of grey material on the rise
 		03.01.2014
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
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
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