This short but detailed study from Schoenwald Consulting pinpoints total chain costs in the production of PET, steel, and aluminum beverage containers in Europe and can help executives better understand both the cost dynamics and growth trends in that changing marketplace.

With a fierce and potentially long-lasting battle looming among plastics and metal materials for European beverage bottles, the report provides critical industry perspective and a solid economic analysis of 0.5 liter beverage containers that are dominating that market.

INCLUDED IN THE STUDY! A side-by-side cost comparison for PET, steel, and aluminum containers that shows all the cost factors involved in making 0.5 liter beverage containers. An evaluation of the financial impact of barrier or multilayer container processes also is featured in this market snapshot. .

Publication Date: March 2006
Pages: 30