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30.01.2014 SHALE GAS  EU Commission sets non-binding fracking rules / NGOs critical / Praise from the UK

30.01.2014 PLASTIC FOAM MARKET  Good times ahead for the US / Recovery leads to 4% annual growth over the next three years / Flexible polyurethane remains dominant despite strong competition / Freedonia study

30.01.2014 CORRECTION - KRATON  Merging styrenic block copolymers business with Taiwan's LCY Chemical

29.01.2014 GERMAN PLASTICS ECONOMY  Economic mood surprisingly positive in H2 2013 / All indicators point up / High expectations for the coming months / Energy costs pressure converters and recyclers

28.01.2014 TOTAL  Force majeure for HDPE from Gonfreville lifted / PP to follow soon

28.01.2014 MOULDED PLASTICS  Global market forecast to grow by nearly 5% per year to 2019 / Strengthening automotive demand / Transparency Market Research study

27.01.2014 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING  North American market to grow at 4% per year to 2018 / Steady demand from food, pharma and pet food sectors / PCI Films study

27.01.2014 SAERTEX  Acquisition of Norwegian producer of multiaxial reinforcements nears completion / Distribution deal sealed with Hacotech

27.01.2014 NOVA CHEMICALS  First barrels of Marcellus ethane cracked in Corunna

27.01.2014 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  EU welcomes temporary relief from Iran sanctions / Finished plastics products will not qualify

24.01.2014 OXEA  Speciality esters output expanded in Amsterdam / Focus on phthalate-free medical devices and flooring applications

23.01.2014 DOW  Hedge fund buys US billion dollar stake, stirs troubled waters / Third Point wants to see petchem spin-off

22.01.2014 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  EFSA says BPA a potential threat but risks manageable / Recommended daily dose temporarily lowered / Draft opinion open for consultation / PlasticsEurope sees its position vindicated

22.01.2014 BASF  “Ultrason” high-performance thermoplastics plant starts up in Korea

21.01.2014 PLASTICS PACKAGING FRANCE  Renewed optimism across entire sector / Packaging producers anticipate upward swing / Overpackaging no longer a buyer concern / Machinery manufacturers look to production stability / Next “Emballage” fair in Paris in November

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