08 jan 2015 &minus suppliers of aluminium packaging have rarely been so united in their endofyear verdict regarding developments for 2014. overallbusiness over the past months was better than in 2013, especially with regard to operating rates as well as demand for packaging made of aluminium. virtually all euwid respondents within the industry will achieve their budget targets for 2014. cost developments remained a major topic for all market participants, especially those dealing with aluminium the price of this light metalincreased by about 14 in 2014 ostensibly due to shortage on the global aluminium market. 
