Flexible Lidstock Packaging Markets and Technologies - 2008-2012

Table of Contents:

Section 1. Introduction

1. Key definitions
1. Lidstock
2. Lid
3. Innerseal
2. Study organization
3. Geographic regions
4. Methodology
5. Conventions

1. Technology
1. Structures and materials
2. Lidstock application technology
3. Competitive solutions
2. Market trends and drivers
1. Market overview
2. Trends and drivers
3. Market projections
1. End-use
2. Container type
3. Lidstock structures
4. Printed versus unprinted
5. Heat-seal layer application method
6. Barrier versus non-barrier
7. Peelable versus weld seal
8. Microwaveable versus non-microwaveable
9. Finished product type
10. Lidstock purchases

Section 3. Technology

1. Structures and materials
1. Structural layers
2. Seal layers
3. Coextruded lidstock
4. Seal strength concepts
5. Product types
6. Value-added features
7. Lidstock waste
8. Lidstock suppliers
2. Lidstock application equipment technology
1. Web placement using conduction sealing
2. Pick and place using conduction sealing
3. Closure lining using induction sealing
4. Lidstock application equipment suppliers
3. Key technologies
1. High temperature processing and flexible lidstock
2. Modified atmosphere packaging
4. Competitive lidstock materials
1. Pull-ring
2. Shrink bands
3. Shrink labels
4. Neckbands
5. Overwrapping
6. Tamper-evident caps
7. Paperboard sleeve
8. Metal lug cap
9. Tear tape
10. Plastic/paperboard combination lids

Section 4. Market Trends and Drivers

1. Product overview
2. Trends and drivers
1. Consumer lifestyles
2. Ease of use
3. Product variety
4. Demographics
5. MAP technology
6. Product and packaging integrity
7. Glass vs. plastic
8. Thermoformed trays
9. Environmental impact

Section 5. Market Projections

1. End-use projections
2. End-use projections - retail food
1. Dairy
2. Snack food
3. Beverage
4. Prepared drinks
5. Fresh pasta
6. Confectionery
7. Condiments
8. Refrigerated meat
9. Seafood
10. Soup and sauce
11. Frozen food
12. Shelf-stable entrees
13. Shelf-stable fruits and vegetables
14. Breakfast food
15. Baby food and formula
16. Other food
17. Lidstock summary for total retail food
3. End-use projections - retail non-food markets
1. Retail - healthcare
2. Retail - pet food
3. Retail - personal care
4. Retail - agri-chem
5. Retail - other
6. Summary - non-food retail
4. End-use projections - non-retail food
1. Non-retail food - dairy
2. Non-retail food - condiments, sauces, dressings
3. Non-retail food - other
4. Summary - non-retail food
5. End-use projections - non-retail non-food
1. Healthcare
2. Agri-chem
3. Other
4. Summary - non-retail non-food
6. End-use summary - all applications
7. Lidstock segmented by container type
1. Rigid Trays
2. Flexible Trays
3. Blister Packs
4. Cups and bowls
5. Bottles
6. Composite and Metal Cans
7. Projection
8. Lidstock segmented by structure
1. All polymer structures
2. Aluminum foil-containing structures
3. Paper-only structures
4. Non-woven structures
5. Metallized film-containing structures
6. Projections
9. Lidstock segmented by printed versus unprinted
1. Printed versus unprinted lidstock
2. Projection
10. Lidstock segmented by heat-seal layer type
1. Fluid coating
2. Extrusion coating
3. Films
4. Projection
11. Lidstock segmented by barrier versus non-barrier
1. Barrier versus non-barrier lidstock
2. Projection
12. Lidstock segmented by seal type
1. Peel or weld seal
2. Projection
13. Lidstock segmented by microwaveability
1. Microwaveable versus non-microwavable lidstock packages
2. Projection
14. Lidstock segmented by finished form
1. Roll lidstock
2. Daisy chain
3. Diecut Lids
4. Projection
15. Lidstock purchases
1. Retail food
2. Retail non-food
3. Non-retail foods (foodservice)
4. Non-retail non-foods

Section 6. Producer Profiles

Section 7. Equipment Profiles

Section 8. Glossary