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The Prospects for Active Packaging in the New Global Marketplace
This landmark study addresses the use of active and intelligent packaging in today’s global marketplace as a critical driver of growth and profitability. |
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World Protective Packaging – Industry Study with Forecasts for 2016 & 2021 World demand for protective packaging is forecast to increase 6.3 percent per year to $24.5 billion in 2016. |
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World Aseptic Packaging – Industry Study with Forecasts for 2015 & 2020 Global demand for aseptic packaging is projected to grow 9.1 percent per year to $35.8 billion in 2015. |
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Rigid Bulk Packaging – US Industry Study with Forecasts for 2012 & 2022 Demand for rigid bulk packaging is forecast to advance 3.9 percent per year to $7.0 billion in 2017, accelerating from the performance of the 2007-2012 period. |
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Recycled Plastics – US Industry Study with Forecasts for 2016 & 2021 U.S. demand for post-consumer recycled plastic is forecast to rise 6.5 percent per year to 3.5 billion pounds in 2016. |
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Natural Polymers – US Industry Study with Forecasts for 2016 & 2021 U.S. demand for natural polymers is forecast to expand at a strong 6.9 percent annual pace to $4.6 billion in 2016, reaching 1.7 billion pounds. Growth will stem from continued trends favoring natural ingredients in the large food and beverage industry. |
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The Economics of Containers for Non-Carbonated Beverages A new study by Schoenwald Consulting that covers the various types of containers used for non-carbonated beverages -- cold filled aluminum and steel cans, hot filled glass bottles, aseptically filled cartons with straw or closure, aseptically and hot filled PET bottles, hot filled stand-up pouches.
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Barrier Materials for Rigid Packaging Barrier Materials for Rigid Packaging 2013 to 2017 examines a comprehensive range of technologies – each with its optimal applications, market potential, economic profile and environmental impact – for barrier materials that are used in the production of rigid packaging. The study focuses on seven materials that provide oxygen transmission rates from zero to 77.5 cc/m2/day (5 cc/100in2/day). |
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Polypropylene in Rigid Plastic PackagingThe use of polypropylene resin in plastic packaging is expanding: Priority Metrics Group (PMG) estimates that polypropylene’s share of the rigid packaging market will grow by 5.9% between 2011 and 201. A new PMG study, Polypropylene in Rigid Plastic Packaging, puts its finger on these growth trends and the markets where this widely used and relatively inexpensive material will have its greatest impact.
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Growth in Packaging #1: Rigid in Plastic Packaging, Food & BeverageA packaging segment with great growth potential, the market for cups, tubs, trays and clamshells could spike by more than 9% between 2012 and 2017 and is one of packaging’s most dominant segments. This information-packed study, one in a series of INDUSTRYInsight reports from Priority Metrics Group (PMG), explores the many factors that could spur further growth of this packaging segment and why it should continue to perform well. |
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Growth in Packaging #2: Flexible Packaging Forecast through 2017The flexible packaging market has been steadily growing globally over the past 10 years, even despite the economic downturn, and is expected to rise by more than 5% by 2017. This information-packed study, one in a series of INDUSTRYInsight reports from Priority Metrics Group (PMG), explores not only the reasons behind this staggering growth but also many of the key drivers affecting the industry, end markets, and technology shifts. |
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Growth in Packaging #3: Rigid Plastics Packaging, Bottles/Jars Food PackagingThe market size for rigid plastic bottles and jars stood at more than $32 billion globally in 2012, making it by far the largest segment in rigid plastic packaging, and it is expected to grow by close to 2% again by 2017. This information-packed study, one in a series of INDUSTRYInsight reports from Priority Metrics Group (PMG), explores many of the key drivers behind this segment and the competitive pressures that could dictate its continued dominance in packaging. |
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Growth in Packaging #4: Caps and Closures Forecast through 2017While the total global market for caps and closures reached $37.5 billion in 2012, the plastics caps and closures market accounted for more than 70% of this segment. This information-packed study, one in a series of INDUSTRYInsight reports from Priority Metrics Group (PMG), explores the caps and closures segment in packaging for multiple global markets and analyzes factors contributing to market growth and competitive pressures. |
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The Global Market for Beverage Cans - 2013 EditionThe Global Market for Beverage Cans – 2013 Edition evaluates the competitive position of beverage cans throughout the world. The report covers the major canmakers worldwide as well as the major canmaking materials: tinplate and aluminum. |
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On-Demand As a preview to Packaging Strategies’ 2013 Global Pouch Forum, this free, one-hour Webinar offers fresh concepts and ideas on the development of the pouch in packaging from several companies speaking at this world-class event.
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The annual forecast compendium for key packaging formats, written by top industry experts. Now available for a low price. Click here to order.
