Global Converted Flexible Packaging Industry
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Converted Flexible Packaging in Thousands of Metric Tons and US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Plastic Films (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PVC, and Others Resins), Paper, and Aluminum Foil. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 468 companies including many key and niche players such as AEP Industries, Inc., Amcor Limited, American Packaging Corporation, Bemis Company, Inc., Clondalkin Group PLC, Constantia Packaging AG, Exopack LLC, Huhtamäki Oyj, Mondi Group, Printpack Inc., Pliant Corporation, Rexam PLC, Sealed Air Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, United Flexibles GmbH, and Wipak Oy. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Product Definitions I-4
Plastic Films I-4
Paper I-4
Aluminum Foil I-4
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
A Market Primer II-1
Global Packaging Industry Buckles Under Economic Crisis II-2
Flexible Packaging Market Slows Down Due to Recession II-2
Low Demand Stifles the Market for Consumer Packaging II-3
The Rise and Fall of Plastic Packaging II-3
Flexible Packaging- A Dynamic and Vibrant Industry II-3
Global Demand for BOPP Films to Witness Strong Growth II-4
Table 1: Average Growth Rates of World BOPP Films (Between
2003 - 2009): Breakdown by Leading Regions (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-5
Global LDPE Demand Attains Maturity and Saturation Point II-5
An Overview of the Plastic Films Industry II-6
Usage of PVC as Packaging Material Declines II-6
Demand for PET Packaging in North America Declines II-6
Overview of Global Polyethylene Market II-6
Emerging Markets to Register Fastest Growth II-7
New Innovations to Boost Developed Markets II-7
Flexible Packaging in Food Applications to Grow II-7
Global Competitive Scenario in the Industry II-8
Table 2: Global Flexible Packaging Market (2009): Breakdown
of Annual Revenues by Leading Companies (In US$ Million)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
World Market for Converted Flexible Packaging (2009): Ranking
by Top 25 Converters Based on Value Sales II-9
Major Acquisitions in the Flexible Packaging Industry (2008-
2010) II-10
2. GLOBAL PACKAGING MARKET II-11
Introduction II-11
Packaging Materials II-11
Table 3: Global Market for Packaging (2008): Percentage
Breakdown by Material Used (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-11
Choosing the Right Material II-12
Environmental Benefits of Packaging II-12
Change: An Inescapable Phenomenon II-13
Industry Dynamics II-13
Factors Influencing the Market II-14
Globalization II-14
Environmental Issues II-14
Mass Customization II-15
Changes in Retailing II-15
Technical Developments II-15
Polarization of the Industrial Structure II-16
Westernization II-16
3. FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - A REVIEW II-17
Features of Flexibles II-17
Advantages Vis-à-vis Disadvantages II-17
Production Process II-17
Flexible Packaging Materials II-17
State of the Market Prior to the Global Economic Recession II-18
Synopsized Review of Demand Drivers II-19
Competition II-19
Global Flexible Packaging Statistics - A Historic Perspective II-20
Table 4: World Consumer Flexible Packaging Supplies Market
(2005): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading
Converters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20
Table 5: Market Share Analysis of North American Flexibles
Producers for the Year 2005 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-21
Trends in Flexible Packaging II-21
Stand-Up Pouches (SUPs) - A New Horizon II-22
4. CONVERTED FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - AN OVERVIEW II-23
Plastic Film II-23
Advantages of Plastic Films in Packaging II-23
Source Reduction II-23
Cost-Efficiency II-24
Functionality II-24
Versatility II-24
Types of Plastic Films II-24
Polyethylene Film (PE) II-24
LDPE/LLDPE II-25
HDPE II-25
Polypropylene (PP) II-25
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) II-25
Other Resins II-26
Polystyrene (PS) II-26
Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) II-26
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) II-26
Nylon II-26
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) II-26
Paper II-26
Kraft Paper II-27
Unbleached Kraft Paper II-27
Bleached Kraft Paper II-27
Kraftliner II-27
Bleached Sulfate Paper II-27
Glassine and Greaseproof Paper II-27
Oiled and Waxed Paper II-28
Aluminum Foil II-28
Aluminum Foil Groups II-29
Pure Aluminum II-29
Aluminum-Iron (Al-Fe) Alloys II-29
Aluminum-Iron-Manganese (Al-Fe-Mn) Alloys II-29
5. END-USE MARKETS II-30
Food Packaging II-30
Plastic Film II-30
Aluminum Foil II-30
Non-food Packaging II-31
Plastic Films II-31
Aluminum Foil II-31
Other Markets II-31
Potential Markets II-32
6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/ INNOVATIONS II-33
LyondellBasell Industries Launches Petrothene L3035 LDPE Resin II-33
LyondellBasell Industries Introduces Metocene RM2231Resin II-33
Wonderware Launches New Industry Packaging Application II-33
LyondellBasell Industries Launches Lupolen 1800U Grade LDPE Resin II-34
LyondellBasell Industries Launches Lupolen GX 4081 PE Resin II-34
Dow Europe Launches XZ 89446.00 Polyethylene Resin II-35
MULTI-PLASTICS Introduces C1S, 4SCP, and 4WCP Pouch Materials II-35
LyondellBasell Industries Introduces Purell PE 3420F LDPE Resin II-36
Wipak Introduces VP 1457 Biaxer 55 XX PP AFM Lidding Film II-36
Macro Engineering & Technology Launches New Double Bubble Lines II-36
7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-38
Klöckner Pentaplast Introduces Pentaform®TH-M280F/14 Film II-38
Klöckner Pentaplast Launches Pentaclear®BX-E770/65 APET Film II-38
Klöckner Pentaplast Unveils Pentafood®W-5129 Rigid PP Film II-38
Klöckner Pentaplast Launches Pentapharm® ACLAR® PA 400 G04 Films II-38
Klöckner Pentaplast Rolls Out Pentapharm® kp MaxTM S04 Films II-39
Klöckner Pentaplast Introduces Pentastat® APET Film II-39
Huhtamaki Introduces Bio-Coated Paperboard Packaging II-39
Mondi Consumer Flexibles Introduces Slide-Rite® Re-Closable
System II-39
Mondi Launches Biodegradable Packaging Products II-40
Sealed Air and Colgate-Palmolive® Develop New Ultraviolet
Barrier Film II-40
Sealed Air Introduces New Cryovac® D-955TK Film II-40
Sealed Air Introduces Quick Tuff® RT Foam Packaging II-41
Sealed Air Introduces Cryovac® Multi-sealTM Deli Package II-41
Sealed Air Introduces Cryovac® EZPakTM Deli Package II-42
Sealed Air Introduces Fill-Air® CycloneTM Inflatable Packaging
System II-42
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