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13.03.2014 POLYETHYLENE FILM MARKET  Impact of US shale gas reserves will see resin costs decline / European market contracting / Strong growth in the Middle East / Demand for speciality film rising / AMI multi client study

12.03.2014 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Ineos chairman Ratcliffe sees demise of European chemical industry if energy questions not resolved / Open letter to EU president Barroso / “Rabbits with our trousers down”

12.03.2014 PLASTRIBUTION  UK distributor acquires flexible and rigid films manufacturer Armstrong Bradley

11.03.2014 SHALE GAS  Fracking company Cuadrilla lifts UK shale estimate / Experts warn of complex local factors

06.03.2014 MEDICAL PLASTICS  Ageing populations and packaging growth boost global consumption / European market robust despite challenging economics / New medical products showcased at “Pharmapack Europe” in Paris

06.03.2014 BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES  European performance contributes to 10% operating profit increase in 2013 / Restructuring charge for UK consumer operations / “Encouraging” rise in volumes

06.03.2014 AVERY DENNISON  New PET liner collection facility added in Scotland / Recycling partnership with PET Processors UK

03.03.2014 UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY  Latest BPF poll finds sector optimistic about 2014 / 73% of respondents expect UK sales levels to rise / Half anticipate increase in profitability / Energy supply and recruitment of skilled staff remain problematic

28.02.2014 CONSTAR  UK-based operations of insolvent US PET container producer saved in pre-pack administration deal

27.02.2014 UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY  Leading associations call on government to reduce tax on energy-efficient building products and shale gas exploration / Propose higher landfill tariffs and warn about rising energy costs

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