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PVC RECYCLING
“Vinyl 2010” meets 10 year targets / “VinylPlus” initiative developed for 2011
 		15.04.2011
PLASTICS AND RUBBER MACHINERY
German exports increase by over 26% / China remains top market / Growth seen in most regions worldwide
 		15.04.2011
POLYURETHANES
Indirect PU foam buyers file lawsuit accusing group of manufacturers of price fixing / US and Canadian companies involved / Damages could exceed EUR 3.5m
 		14.04.2011
PLASTIC FILM RECYCLING
PAFA trade association welcomes new recycling initiative / UK supermarkets to collect clean film in addition to carrier bags
 		14.04.2011
ITALY
Plastics and rubber machinery sector on steady road to recovery / Production levels reach EUR 3.6 bn in 2010
 		14.04.2011
RIGID FILM
European association says PVC is main beneficiary of high PET prices
 		13.04.2011
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
German association raises its growth predictions for the country's E&E sector
 		11.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Lotte Chemical declares force majeure for PTA from Wilton / PET deliveries still guaranteed
 		08.04.2011
SERBIA / CROATIA
Still battling the effects of economic recession / New capacities scheduled to come on stream in Serbia / Croatian industry still in hibernation
 		08.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Naphtha prices take to new heights / Strong euro cushions somewhat
 		07.04.2011
JAPAN
Follow-up: More supply chains in difficulty / Speciality cable manufacturers suffer from shortage of fluoropolymers / TPE and polymerisation additives scarce / BOPET film for LCD also tighter
 		04.04.2011
MASTERBATCH MARKET
Procurement of basic materials becoming ever more critical says German Association / Producers in “serious difficulty” due to supply bottlenecks and strict allocations / Consequences of Japanese catastrophe incalculable
 		04.04.2011
PMMA
Acrylic polymer fit for the future / New applications in automotive glazing, solar power and electronics / Transparency and weatherability / Light guides for flat screen monitors represent 25% of consumption
 		01.04.2011
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Rising costs expected to drive up prices in Q2 / Pressure on margins / German industry survey
 		01.04.2011
PET PACKAGING
Pira says worldwide growth will lag in 2010-2015 / Asia-Pacific expected to lead output and consumption / Technology developments boost market / Bottled water seen to pass soft drinks / Global PET capacity more than 20m t/y
 		31.03.2011
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