Packaging market:resin prices ease,M&A accelerates

摘要

A recent report from securities firm U.S.Bancorp Piper Jaffray showed that resin prices for packaging remain relatively high,but in some instances,weakening demaned and excess supply have ushed them downward.Examining the 18-month period from January 2001 through june 2003, the report covers aluminum,steel,paper,and plastics like PET,HDPE,LDPE,PS,PP,and PVC used in packaging.