Market Data

Film Opens New Markets

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, Since pressure-sensitive labels and tapes—and other materials such as stamps—have become more sophisticated, the market for these materials has been expanding rapidly. In such product constructions, it ...

Wanted: US Markets

(Flexpack)

December 30, 2004, Many foreign flex-pack converters have asked me to assist them in entering the huge $20 billion US flexible market. I advise them to plan a long-term strategy based on know-how and quality production. ...

OPP Film Peru Enters US Market with "Great" BOPP Product

(Archive)

October 21, 2004, ... to United States-based converters. OPP Film Peru, with manufacturing in Lima, says its entry into the US market provides "a new alternative for small- and medium-sized converters." The material manufacturer ...

At Labelexpo Americas: Gallus Debuts New Developments on Best-Selling Machines to American Market

(Archive)

September 14, 2004, Gallus reports it is showing the North American narrow web industry its latest developments on its best-selling press models this week at Labelexpo Americas. PRESS RELEASE ROSEMONT, IL, USA—Gallus reports ...

In-Mold: A Changing Market

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... materials were used in North America in 2003 — and volume growth continues at an estimated 4%/annum. More than half the market is focused on film materials. The process — often preferred for larger-sized ...

NPES Finishing Market Study Seeks Printer and Trade Services Input

(Archive)

July 29, 2004, NPES, the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing, and Converting Technologies, is seeking input from printers and trade service providers — including die-cutters, die-makers, foil stampers, ...

CMM Pavilions to Deliver Latest on Digital and Latin American Markets

(Archive)

June 06, 2004, ... from leading industry experts on the major trends and hottest topics driving this rapidly expanding market segment," explains Paperloop. The Solutions Theater will cover such topics as: computer-to-plate ...

Release Liner Market Research: AWA Expands Annual Market Overview with End-User Analysis

(Archive)

June 03, 2004, Silicone coating manufacturing opportunities in Europe are the focus of an updated release liner market study compiled by AWA Alexander Watson Associates. PRESS RELEASE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS—Silicone ...

UV Retrofit Adds Markets

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, Green Printing and Packaging Co., a Lexington, NC, sub. of Chesapeake Corp., serves markets such as pharmaceutical/healthcare and technology that require Green Printing and Packaging Co., a Lexington, ...

PIRA Conference in Italy to Cover Future of Eastern Packaging Markets; June Meeting Held Same Time as IPACK IMA Show

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2004, Pira Intl. presents its brand new event, "The Future of Eastern European Packaging Markets," June 9 - 10, 2004, BolognaFiere Fairground, Bologna, Italy. (piranet.com) LEATHERHEAD, SURREY, UK—"Packagers are ...

Stora Enso Boards Div. Predicts Paperboard Cups to Take Slice of Snack Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

March 28, 2004, ... capacity of about 15.7 million tonnes of paper and board. (storaenso.com) IMATRA, FINLAND—Paperboard cups are making inroads into the confectionery and snacks market, reports Finland-based materials supplier ...

Stora Enso Boards Div. Predicts Paperboard Cups to Take Slice of Snack Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2004, ... capacity of about 15.7 million tonnes of paper and board. (storaenso.com) IMATRA, FINLAND—Paperboard cups are making inroads into the confectionery and snacks market, reports Finland-based materials supplier ...

Bobst Group's Acquisition of Valmet Expands OEM's Position in Flexible Materials/Packaging Marke

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2004, ... of the Bobst Group. At a time when single-source responsibility is growing in importance, we feel that the market will welcome this change." A Wide-Ranging Family To increase knowledge and understanding ...

Scitex Vision's CORjet at Drupa: Taking Inkjet to the Top of the Short-Run Corrugated and Rigid Display Market

(News | New Products)

March 09, 2004, ... "The convergence of economic and marketing forces is providing the ideal conditions for packaging printers and converters to adopt digital inkjet technology and expand their businesses by adding new products ...

Graphic Solutions Inc. International Market Expansion Warrants Name and Logo Change for Converter

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2004, ... Graphic Solutions Inc. reports the company has changed its name to Graphic Solutions International, "a name that better exemplifies the company's expanding marketplace," states the Burr Ridge-based operation' ...

Data Sharing Made Simple

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... on rapid growth through the expansion of products, geographical markets, and subsequently, revenue over the next five years. Now more than ever in its 30-year history, the company's business model will ...

Checkpoint Systems Invests in Chicago-Based Goliath Solutions to Expand RFID Penetration in POP Market

(Corrugated)

February 10, 2004, ... in retail stores. "Goliath's patent-pending technology," explains Checkpoint, "electronically monitors, verifies, and reports the daily status and location of marketing materials for its consumer packaged-goods ...

The Global Metallizing Market

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, Dr. William Llewellyn, senior consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., highlights current market trends from AWA's forthcoming Metallized Films and Papers: Global Sourcebook 2004. Dr. William Llewellyn, ...

Drupa 2004 Portal Offers Current Printing Trend and Market Information

(News | New Products)

January 04, 2004, ... drupa.com offers an updated portal for the printing industry, "providing current trend and market information from the international printing sector as well as relevant information about Drupa 2004." MDNA ...

Appleton Expands into European Security Product Market with BemroseBooth Acquisition

(News | New Products)

December 30, 2003, ... provides it with "immediate access to security product markets in the UK and Western Europe." The total BemroseBooth purchase price, reports Appleton, was approximately USD60 million (approximately £34 ...

Latran Technologies Adds Premier Sales Ltd. to Distribution Line-Up, Opening Up East Coast Channel for Package/Label Printing Markets

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2003, ... manager to focus on expanding sales and use of Prediction system in the growing packaging market. BEDFORD, MA, USA—Latran Technologies LLC reports a new initiative in its sales and distribution strategy ...

AWA Reports on European Self-Adhesive Industrial Tape Market in 'Groundbreaking' New Stud

(Tapes)

November 13, 2003, International market reseachers from AWA Alexander Watson Associates have conducted an independent, in-depth study into the European self-adhesive industrial tape market. AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS—AWA ...

Auto Industry Applications Drive P-S Tape Markets

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, Only 17% of the overall market for pressure-sensitive tapes in Europe is claimed by specialty industrial tapes, but these applications represent the “jewel in the crown” in terms of margin and growth — ...

AccuWeb Appoints New President; Co. also Enters European Market with Sales/Support Center

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2003, ...  Says Buisker, "Henry Rissier brings an impressive track record of generating growth on a global scale. We have a very aggressive technology vision and development schedule, so bringing a market-focused ...

A Global Focus on the Market

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, Corey M. Reardon, principal of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., provides an update on the release liner market from a global perspective. The release liner market continues to offer significant opportunities ...

New Market Study on Asia

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, The Asian release liner market comes—for the first time—under the magnifying glass in a new market study from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. Asia represents one of the most dynamic and highest growth areas ...

Spotlight on the North American Market

(Disposables)

September 30, 2003, Corey M. Reardon, principal of international consultants AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., takes a closer look at "local" market trends. Corey M. Reardon, principal of international consultants AWA Alexander ...

Brckner Enters Growing Russian Film Market with Novatek Install

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2003, Brückner reports it has decided to enter the Russian BO (biaxially oriented) film market, adding it is the "very first" to do so. According to the co., it has contracted with Moscow-based OAO Novatek for ...

A Cure for the Common Marketing Technique

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2003, ... in need of a cure for the common marketing technique. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is a known leader in headache relief, but as the company recently prepared to introduce a “melt-in-your-mouth” formulation ...

Graph Expo Converting Expo Add Wireless Access to Show Data

(News | New Products)

September 01, 2003, Visitors to this autumn's Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2003 will be able to download complete exhibitor information and show-floor plans wirelessly into their personal digital assistants (PDAs) at data ...