Resin suppliers to the stretch film industry are implementing the previously announced December 1 increase. They are also strongly indicating there could be additional increases first quarter 2012; one has already been announced for January 1. Rising feedstock costs are given as the primary reason for the increases.
US Stretch Film Producer December 2011

Polyethylene Resin Price Increase Effective January 1, 2012 - Effective January 1, 2012, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) will increase the selling price of all polyethylene resins in the United States by US$0.07/lb. This increase is in addition to all previously announced price increases.
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PVC resin raw material producers have made price increase announcements for both January and February of 2012. All orders received by the close of business on Friday, January 27, which call for no more than your normal monthly order requirements and specify immediate shipment or will call, will be invoiced at pre-increase price levels. (Berry)

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Because of the escalation in resin price, we must increase our film prices. Effective with all orders received on and after December 27, 2011, there will be a 7% price increase for all Stretch Film products. All orders must call for immediate delivery.

We will strictly limit orders to a quantity less than one month of your average monthly shipments during the last six months. We must reserve the right to limit orders during this period and reserve the right to accept and decline any order. (Sigma) (AEP) (Inteplast) (Paragon) (Western Plastics) (Intertape) (Polar)
US Stretch Film Producer December 2011

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