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HYBRiD80™ Handwrap is the result of many months of development and field-testing. It's a stiff and tough film capable of replacing competitive products, which are significantly thicker. The inherent toughness of HYBRiD80™ Handwrap allows you to get higher holding force and better puncture properties than thicker obsolete stretch films.

Polyethylene prices were higher and availability has diminished. Resin producers finally secured part of the increase they have been pushing since December. With $.03/lb now achievedt, they are seeking in March the $.02/lb balance plus an extra $.06/lb that was already on the table. To add strength to this effort, a $.05/lb price increase has been issued for April. Trade Analyst March 2011