Stretch Film Prices up 7% end of May 2015

We have been informed by our raw material resin producers that they intend to implement a resin increase effective on May 1st. Due to this pending escalation in resin prices, as well as increased operating costs, we regrettably must increase the pricing on our stretch film products.



There will be a 7% price increase for all products, effective on all orders received on or after May 26, 2015. All orders must call for immediate delivery. (Amtopp) (Sigma) (AEP)
U.S. Stretch Film Producer April 2015

LLDPE Market Report-
Watched resin analyst reports April LLDPE pricing flat (no change). Sees real strength behind May Price increase efforts in the U.S.
Watch this space

U.S. Resin Firms Cleaning Up
Dow Reports First Quarter Results Delivers Record First Quarter Cash from Operations. Margins Expand to Highest Levels since 2005. Marks the Tenth Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Operating Margin Expansion. Returns $977 Million to Shareholders through Declared Dividends and Repurchases.
Trade News April 2015

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