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Producers´ Announcements
THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANES
Global production growth slows on sluggish economic growth / Production predicted to expand by 3.7% per year to 2020, led by Asia / IAL Consultants report
 		28.04.2016
BIOPLASTICS
Biodegradable market could exceed 300,000 t/y by 2020 / First comprehensive market study by nova-Institut sees incentives but also political hurdles
 		27.04.2016
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
TPO: LyondellBasell announces force majeure for Ferrara
 		14.04.2016
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins, EPS: Total lifts FM for Feluy
 		12.04.2016
PLASTIC ADDITIVES
Global demand to expand by 4.5% per year to 2022 / Growth driven by rising industrial output in emerging markets / Grand View Research report
 		11.04.2016
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins, EPS: Total declares force majeure for Feluy / Truck strike in Belgium prevents deliveries
 		07.04.2016
PET
Petitioners applaud final US anti-dumping duties for PET imports from Canada, China, India and Oman / Unanimous vote by International Trade Commission
 		06.04.2016
SPAIN
Industry on solid course for growth / Both exports and imports of plastics on the rise / Plastics processing activities continue to increase / Automotive segment a key driver / Political impasse in Madrid slows economic dynamics
 		29.03.2016
GLASS FIBRES
EU initiates expiry review of anti-dumping measures on Chinese goods
 		29.03.2016
UK SHALE GAS
First transatlantic ethane shipments underway / Leaked UK government paper fans flames of opposition to shale / Scottish First Minister under fire over unclear stance on moratorium
 		14.03.2016
BEVERAGE CANS
Beyond plastics: Record sales in Germany in 2015 / Despite gains in soft drinks, market share remains small / Cans dominate UK beer market
 		04.03.2016
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
PP: LyondellBasell declares FM for parts of its “Catalloy” portfolio
 		26.02.2016
SHALE GAS
Ineos still bullish on shale despite falling prices / Plans to begin test drills this year / UK may override local planning authorities / Cuadrilla appeal to be heard in March
 		08.02.2016
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
Global market growth to slow to 5.5% per year to 2020 / Rising demand for higher heat and chemical resistance in auto applications / Smithers Rapra study
 		27.01.2016
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
White oil: ExxonMobil declares force majeure in France / Availability of TPE tightening / So far little impact on PS and EPS
 		27.01.2016
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