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PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Arkema to end FM for PVC this week
 		02.11.2009
PLASTICS MARKETS
Global production decline in 2008 / Dramatic drop in sales / Slump in European polymer consumption / Packaging and medicinal sector perform relatively well / First signs of a recovery
 		02.11.2009
CZECH REPUBLIC
Plastics processing: Contraction in 2008 and 2009 / Highly dependent on the automotive sector / Cautious optimism for 2010
 		30.10.2009
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
BASF launches efforts to overcome PA 6 / PA 6.6 supply bottlenecks
 		29.10.2009
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
PET bottles particularly cost-efficient / Decline in glass bottles for carbonated soft drinks and beer / Schönwald study
 		29.10.2009
ITALY
Progress mooted in petrochemicals revival / Vinyls units at Porto Torres, Porto Marghera, may restart
 		27.10.2009
CHINA
Consistent gains in plastics output despite financial crisis / Double-digit growth expected in Q4 2009
 		27.10.2009
CHINA
Anti-dumping tariffs imposed on PA 6.6 imports
 		22.10.2009
PLASTICS PROCESSING
EuPC says polymer hikes endanger recovery from recession / Markets currently “too fragile”
 		19.10.2009
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Dow declares FM for TDI from Freeport
 		16.10.2009
PLASTICS MACHINERY
Europe hopes for an upswing in 2010 / Downturn of 30% forecast in 2009 / Weakness in almost all regions
 		16.10.2009
SOUTH AFRICA
Members of plastic pipes cartel face “massive fines”
 		16.10.2009
PET MARKET
Global polyester capacity exceeds consumption levels / Swiss study predicts 1.8% annual PET growth until 2013
 		15.10.2009
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
BASF: Force majeure for polyamide compounds
 		14.10.2009
BOTTLE RECYCLING
Recoup: Steady growth in UK market / 18% increase in 2008 / Additional investments needed
 		14.10.2009
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