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PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
DIY chain introduces plastic bag charge in Scotland / Hope for 90% cut in consumption
 		25.11.2004
US PACKAGING INDUSTRY
Plastics to pull even with paper by 2008
 		25.11.2004
K 2004
Exhibitors and visitors pleased with level of business / Strong rise in Asian attendance
 		11.11.2004
UK FILM INDUSTRY
Producers have cash flow problems / Buyers are warned of major price increases
 		11.11.2004
WINDOWS MARKET
Consultants predict end of decline / Growth of 1.2% in 2004 / PVC is still the leading material
 		11.11.2004
UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Image improvement campaign planned / Aid from end-users sought / “Give it glamour”
 		11.11.2004
SIMS GROUP
Mirec acquisition strengthens recycling position in Europe / Conformity with WEEE
 		28.10.2004
PPS
Consumption continues to rise / Asia-Pacific is biggest market / Ticona plans expansion
 		28.10.2004
FOLLOW-UP
British agency uncovers packaging waste recycling fraud / Investigations continue
 		28.10.2004
POLYMER DISTRIBUTION
Sector growing at 6% annually / Top seven take bigger slice / Electronic exchanges grow
 		28.10.2004
AMCOR
Restructuring ahead for Flexibles and PET packaging divisions / Eight plants to close
 		28.10.2004
PACKAGING
Plastic trays for ready-to-eat meals, fresh meats and self-service foods / Packaging at K 2004
 		28.10.2004
BLOW MOULDED DRUMS
Market growth stabilises / HDPE demand increases / IBCs play increasing role
 		14.10.2004
ESSEL PROPACK
Acquisition of Britain´s Arista Tubes / Europe the prime target / Moscow plant opens this year
 		14.10.2004
POLAND
JV to build 120,000 t/y PET resins plant / On stream in 2005 / Korean participation
 		14.10.2004
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