

HDPE prices flat in August, increases possible for September. On a national level, HDPE reached a record high of 77. Supreme polyethylene pipes are safe, long. World FTSE 100 posts best session in over 4 mths on defensive, energy boost, article with image DecemLegal Synthomer buys Eastman's adhesive resins unit for $1 bln, article with image.

PE suppliers issued further hikes of 5-6¢lb for May, which were generally expected to succeed, according to Mike Burns, RTi’s v. US Producer Price Index: Plastics Material and Resins Manufacturing: Thermoplastic Materials 329.
