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New Sports-Themed Packaging from Film Source International!

Film Source International is proud to announce the arrival of a new family of visually stunning packaging. Following in the footsteps of the popular football pack, Film Source now offers a complete line of trademarked packaging including soccer, basketball and baseball packs.

Combined with Nested Pack technology, these package designs are sure to not only enable you to own the aisle, but to dominate the field as well!

To learn more about sports-themed packaging, or to find out how Film Source can help you with all your printed and clear film needs, give us a call today at (727) 578-3003.

Why does increasing oil prices affect my film cost?

Facts: 4% of the annual oil production in the entire World is used to produce plastic 31% of all annual oil production is used for fuel for transport. Polyethylene resin is a bi-product of oil so if the prices of oil rise then it is definite that the polyethylene resin price will also rise. Every $10 increase in the price of oil adds about 25 cents to a gallon of gasoline and about 5-7% increase in film prices. That pattern has more or less held so far this year, with oil prices up nearly $10 per barrel and pump prices up by 30 cents or so, to $3.35 per gallon, film prices have went up 7% with an additional 7% looming for March. Below is a recent article published by USA Today examining the imminent rise of oil prices:

Get ready for another round of pain at the pump: $4 (or higher) gasoline!

By Gary Strauss, USA TODAY

2/6/12

Paying More at the Pump

After rising 19 cents a gallon in the past four weeks, regular unleaded gasoline now averages $3.48 a gallon, vs. $3.12 a year ago and $2.67 in February 2010. Prices could spike another 60 cents or more by May. "I think it's going to be a chaotic spring, with huge price increases in some places," says Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service. Kloza expects average prices to peak at $4.05, although he and other industry trackers say prices could be sharply higher in some markets.

Rising prices are an annual spring ritual, largely because of seasonal demand. Refiners also switch from winter formulations to more expensive seasonal formulations to meet stringent environmental standards, which can tack on 15 cents a gallon, says Brian Milne of energy tracker Televent DTN.

This year's earlier-than-usual run-up is more about anticipation than current supply and demand. Last week, the Energy Department reported anemic U.S. consumption — the lowest levels since September 2001. Domestic crude oil prices have fallen in six of the past seven trading sessions on the New York Mercantile Exchange and were about $98 a barrel Monday morning, near six-week lows.

Prices of Gas

Renewed tensions in the Middle East are bolstering crude prices, while speculators are boosting futures contracts, betting on global supply disruptions and tighter refining capacity. Kloza notes that several U.S. and overseas refiners have experienced temporary or permanent closures.

So far, $4 a gallon has proven to be the upper limit consumers will pay. Last April, national prices peaked at about $3.98 a gallon. In 2008, a sharp run-up ended when prices hit an all-time average of $4.11 a gallon that summer.
"Higher demand, Iran, lost refining capacity are all potential problems," Milne says. "We'll get over $4 a gallon, but it's going to be tough to sustain that level. People will drive less."

Energy analyst Patrick DeHaan of price tracker Gasbuddy.com expects prices to rise to about $3.55 a gallon by the end of February and peak around $4 by Memorial Day weekend. "You could see prices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington and other major metropolitan areas at $4.60 or higher," DeHaan says. "There's definitely a limit how much it can go up. But the overall trend does remain higher."

Lisa Margonelli, author of Oil on the Brain: Petroleum's Long, Strange Trip to Your Tank, says consumers will be vulnerable to rising prices until the U.S. develops alternative fuels such as natural gas. "The increase in gas prices last year sucked $100 billion out of the economy," she says. "We aren't going to get a break because there is no long-term grand strategy to keep prices down."


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	News New Sports-Themed Packaging from Film Source International! Film Source International is proud to announce the arrival of a new family of visually stunning packaging. Following in the footsteps of the popular football pack, Film Source now offers a complete line of trademarked packaging including soccer, basketball and baseball packs. Combined with Nested Pack technology, these package designs are sure to not only enable you to own the aisle, but to dominate the field as well! To learn more about sports-themed packaging, or to find out how Film Source can help you with all your printed and clear film needs, give us a call today at (727) 578-3003. Why does increasing oil prices affect my film cost? Facts: 4% of the annual oil production in the entire World is used to produce plastic 31% of all annual oil production is used for fuel for transport. Polyethylene resin is a bi-product of oil so if the prices of oil rise then it is definite that the polyethylene resin price will also rise. Every $10 increase in the price of oil adds about 25 cents to a gallon of gasoline and about 5-7% increase in film prices. That pattern has more or less held so far this year, with oil prices up nearly $10 per barrel and pump prices up by 30 cents or so, to $3.35 per gallon, film prices have went up 7% with an additional 7% looming for March. Below is a recent article published by USA Today examining the imminent rise of oil prices: Get ready for another round of pain at the pump: $4 (or higher) gasoline! By Gary Strauss, USA TODAY 2/6/12 After rising 19 cents a gallon in the past four weeks, regular unleaded gasoline now averages $3.48 a gallon, vs. $3.12 a year ago and $2.67 in February 2010. Prices could spike another 60 cents or more by May. "I think it's going to be a chaotic spring, with huge price increases in some places," says Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service. Kloza expects average prices to peak at $4.05, although he and other industry trackers say prices could be sharply higher in some markets. Rising prices are an annual spring ritual, largely because of seasonal demand. Refiners also switch from winter formulations to more expensive seasonal formulations to meet stringent environmental standards, which can tack on 15 cents a gallon, says Brian Milne of energy tracker Televent DTN. This year's earlier-than-usual run-up is more about anticipation than current supply and demand. Last week, the Energy Department reported anemic U.S. consumption — the lowest levels since September 2001. Domestic crude oil prices have fallen in six of the past seven trading sessions on the New York Mercantile Exchange and were about $98 a barrel Monday morning, near six-week lows. Renewed tensions in the Middle East are bolstering crude prices, while speculators are boosting futures contracts, betting on global supply disruptions and tighter refining capacity. Kloza notes that several U.S. and overseas refiners have experienced temporary or permanent closures. So far, $4 a gallon has proven to be the upper limit consumers will pay. Last April, national prices peaked at about $3.98 a gallon. In 2008, a sharp run-up ended when prices hit an all-time average of $4.11 a gallon that summer. "Higher demand, Iran, lost refining capacity are all potential problems," Milne says. "We'll get over $4 a gallon, but it's going to be tough to sustain that level. People will drive less." Energy analyst Patrick DeHaan of price tracker Gasbuddy.com expects prices to rise to about $3.55 a gallon by the end of February and peak around $4 by Memorial Day weekend. "You could see prices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington and other major metropolitan areas at $4.60 or higher," DeHaan says. "There's definitely a limit how much it can go up. But the overall trend does remain higher." Lisa Margonelli, author of Oil on the Brain: Petroleum's Long, Strange Trip to Your Tank, says consumers will be vulnerable to rising prices until the U.S. develops alternative fuels such as natural gas. "The increase in gas prices last year sucked $100 billion out of the economy," she says. "We aren't going to get a break because there is no long-term grand strategy to keep prices down."
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