BOUNCING BACK, BUT HOW HIGH

The 1994 predictions for the plastic resins industry indicate that most sectors have just passed the peak in demand growth. Activity in the major markets will reportedly remain strong in the year ahead, but most sectors will see only modest growth. Data from the Society of Plastics Industry showed that sales of resins have accelerated through the first-half of 1994, increasing by 10-12%. This appears close to the expected gains for the rest of 1994. Resins sales will grow 10% this year and production figures will swell 8%.