Tuesday 28 May 2019

Release liner labels to play a key role in the pressure labels market

The pressure labels market size is estimated to grow from USD 74.14 Billion in 2015 to USD 92.46 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.52%.
The pressure labels market is growing rapidly in accordance with the growth in the packaging market globally. The use of pressure labels such as release liners and liner-less labels are used in the food & beverage industry. This application is projected to foster the demand for pressure labels during the forecast period. The report aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of the pressure labels market across different segments such as type, composition, printing technology, mode of application, end-use industry, and region.
The report defines and segments the pressure labels market on the basis of type, composition, printing technology, mode of application, functions, end-user industries, and region along with providing in-depth analyses and market-size estimations. The release liner labels segment is estimated to contribute the largest market share whereas linerless labels, at the highest CAGR, will play a key role in changing the pressure labels landscape during the forecast period.
Food & beverages segment to gain maximum traction during the forecast period
The food & beverages segment is projected to be the fastest-growing end-user industry in the next five years. Furthermore, due to the growth of the pressure labels industry, pressure labels such as release liner labels and linerless labels are extensively used. The pressure labels market is also projected to witness growth in the consumer durables, pharmaceutical, home & personal care, and retail labels sectors, during the forecast period.
However, due to high cost of setting up a plant and need for continuous technological advancements and research & development, the organizations are exposed to potential risks and are restraining the growth of the pressure labels market. The major vendors in the pressure labels market include players such as Avery Dennison Corporation (U.S.), CCL Industries Inc. (Canada), Constantia Flexibles (Austria), UPM (Finland), and 3M (U.S.). The other players in the market are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), Mondi Group (South Africa), Coveris Holdings S.A. (U.S.), H.B Fuller (U.S.), and Torraspapel Adestor (Spain).

Packaging & Labeling Projected to Be the Fastest-Growing Market By 2020 | Specialty Paper Market



Specialty papers are special grades of paper which are possess of specific characteristics and properties  designed for specific end use. The raw material used for specialty paper are pulp (from wood chips, recycled paper, wood pulp, and cotton fiber), which is fed into the paper-making machine; after that, the paper is coated with specialty chemicals for preparing it for a specific use. Specialty paper has emerged as a lucrative segment for the paper industry. From paper currency to coffee filters, décor papers, insulation paper, and carbonless copy paper, they are present in the daily lives of consumers.
The specialty paper market, in terms of volume, is projected to reach 34,879.08 KT by 2020, growing at a CAGR of around 6.59% from 2015. Browse 163 market tables and 59 figures spread through 227 pages and an in-depth TOC on “Specialty Paper Market” 
The specialty paper industry is witnessing growth due to increasing consumer demand for high-quality products in sectors providing food & beverages, cosmetics, and lifestyle products. The packaging paper required for these products needs to possess specific properties related to moisture retentions, hygiene, durability, and pH levels. The specialty paper market is mainly driven by the packaging & labeling application.
This report estimates the size of the specialty paper market in terms of volume (KT). In this report, the market has been segmented broadly on the basis of type, application, raw material, and region. The market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges, and product price trends have been discussed in detail. The share of participants in the overall market has been discussed in detail.
Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market for the period considered for this study, due to growing demand for specialty products and increasing awareness among people. In terms of application, packaging & labeling is projected to be the largest market for specialty paper from 2015 to 2020; however. Printing & writing are projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.89% for the period under review, owing to increasing consumers’ concern regarding lesser use of paper and paper made products the market is growing at a very low pace.
The specialty paper market is characterized by intense competition due to the presence of a large number of both large- and small-scale firms. Expansions, investments, acquisitions, agreements, partnerships, joint ventures, and new product launches are the key strategies adopted by market players to ensure their growth in the market. The market is dominated by players such as International Paper (U.S.), ITC Ltd. (India), Stora Enso (Finland), Nippon Paper Group (Japan), Mondi Plc. (South Africa), and Sappi Ltd. (South Africa).

Friday 24 May 2019

Transportation & logistics segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period of Industrial Labels Market


The market for industrial labels is estimated to grow from USD 43.04 Billion in 2016 to reach USD 55.95 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.39%. The base year considered for the study is 2015 and the market size is projected from 2016 to 2021. The segments considered for this report are based on type, material, end-use industry, mechanism, printing technology, identification technology, and region. .
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The industrial labels market is segmented on the basis of end-use industry into transportation & logistics, construction, automotive, consumer durables, and others. In 2015, the transportation & logistics segment accounted for the largest share of the end-use industry segment and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing e-commerce, online shopping businesses, increasing supply chain & warehousing industry, and governments’ initiatives to propel FDI have encouraged the industrial labels market to grow.
Target Audience
  • Industrial label manufacturers
  • OEMs
  • Manufacturing organizations 
  • Automotive manufacturers
On the basis of key regions, the market for industrial labels is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). The low labor costs, excellent industrialization, a huge scope for FDI, emerging economic conditions, stable government scenarios, and an excellent hold on industries such as construction, automotive, consumer durables, logistics, marine, and aerospace have played a crucial role in the growth of the market for industrial labels in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Thursday 23 May 2019

Western Europe and North America are the key markets for biodegradable packaging.

The report, “Biodegradable Paper & Plastic Packaging Market by Applications (Food Packaging, Beverage Packaging, Pharmaceuticals Packaging, Personal & Home Care Packaging, and Others), by Packaging Type (Plastic and Paper) and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and ROW) – Global Trends & Forecast to 2019” ,defines and segments the global biodegradable packaging market with an analysis and forecast for biodegradable plastic and paper packaging by types, applications, and geography by value as well as volume.
Europe and North America dominated the global pharmaceutical packaging market accounting for more than 65% of the overall market in 2013. Within the North America, the U.S. will remain the largest consumer. Country wise, the U.S. is the top most consumer of biodegradable packaging product globally, and is also the largest market growing at a CAGR lower than the global average till 2019. Member countries of EU, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K., and Germany are the key markets in European biodegradable packaging market and constitute majority of the market size. In terms of growth rate, biodegradable plastic packaging is expected to register a double digit CAGR from 2013 to 2019.
Biodegradable packaging is defined as a means of providing a 100% naturally degradable protection used primarily for presentation, identification, information, and convenience for products from the moment of production until it is used or administered. Biodegradable packaging differs significantly from conventional non degradable packaging. When deposited in a landfill, the biodegradable packaging degrades completely, relatively quickly, without any harmful emissions during the degradation process, and without the presence of any external catalysts.
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Monday 20 May 2019

Blister Packaging Market worth 28.38 Billion by 2022


The report Blister Packaging Market by Material (Paper & Paperboard, Plastic, Aluminum), Type (Carded, Clamshell), Technology (Thermoforming, Cold Forming), End-use Sector (Healthcare, Consumer, Industrial Goods), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The blister packaging market size is projected to grow from USD 18.65 Billion in 2016 to reach USD 28.38 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.2%.
Browse 151 market data tables and 71 figures spread through 183 pages and in-depth TOC on “Blister Packaging Market”
The global blister packaging market is witnessing demand, owing to the rise in manufacturing activities and growth in demand for conveniently packaged products. Growth in demand from the healthcare industry also provides an opportunity to the market to grow further, especially in the emerging Asia-Pacific and South American regions.
“Thermoforming segment, by technology, to gain maximum share during the forecast period during the forecast period”
The materials on which the thermoforming process is used include low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and others such as acrylic. Thermoforming technology is widely used to manufacture aluminum and plastic blister packs. Thermoforming of plastics require low initial tooling and equipment cost as compared to injection and blow molding techniques. Thermoformed plastic films give wide design scope and a visually pleasing appearance leading to a rise in its demand for blister packaging.
“Carded blister packaging market segment is estimated to have the largest share in 2015”
The blister packaging market, on the basis of type, is classified into carded and clamshell. The carded segment accounted for the largest share in 2015, due to its ability to form different shapes, stack many products, and its ease of handling and damage prevention properties. The increase in demand for consumer durables, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverages supports the growth of the blister packaging market.
“Asia-Pacific projected to be the largest share in the blister packaging market in 2022”
On the basis of key regions, the blister packaging market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. The North American region held the largest share among all the regions in 2014. This is mainly due to the rise in consumption of packed products, focus on reducing packaging waste, rise in healthcare awareness, and continuous innovation & technological developments in both pharmaceutical & medical industries, which are further transforming the healthcare packaging industry, thereby driving the growth of the blister packaging market.
The major players include Amcor Limited (Australia), Bemis Company, Inc. (U.S.), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), WestRock Company (U.S.), Sonoco Products Company (U.S.), Constantia Flexibles (U.S.), Klockner Pentaplast Group (Germany), E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Honeywell International (U.S.), Tekni-plex, Inc. (U.S.), Display Pack, Inc. (U.S.), and Pharma Pack, Inc. (U.S.). Companies have adopted strategies such as acquisitions, expansions, new product launches, and agreements & collaborations to cope with the increase in demand in the emerging markets.

Friday 17 May 2019

Starch segment accounted for the largest share in the biodegradable mulch films market by type during 2016–2021


MarketsandMarkets projects the global biodegradable mulch film market size to grow from USD 35.76 Million in 2016 to USD 52.43 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.95% from 2016 to 2021.
The growth of the biodegradable mulch film market can be attributed to the rising demand of biodegradable mulch films in greenhouse, increased applications in agriculture, and rising environmental concerns that shifted the focus of growers toward eco-friendly mulch films. Furthermore, market players are responding to these new opportunities of increasing crop output by expanding their global presence and product lines.
The biodegradable mulch film market is segmented on the basis of type, biodegradable plastic, crop type, and region. The years considered for the study are as follows:
  • Base year – 2015
  • Estimated year – 2016
  • Projected year – 2021
  • Forecast period – 2016 to 2021
The starch segment in the biodegradable mulch films market is projected to have the largest share in terms of size, during the forecast period. Starch has gained high demand in the biodegradable mulch films market owing to its wide availability, low cost, and potential application in the production of biodegradable mulch films. Starch-based mulch films have become popular with starch being an inexpensive and abundant natural polymer that can produce a film structure. In addition, it also degrades into harmless products when placed in contact with soil microorganisms. High amylose content in starch helps in the formation of strong and flexible biodegradable mulch films.
The high demand of thermoplastic starch in the biodegradable mulch films market can be attributed to its low cost, renewability, abundance, biodegradability, and availability from agricultural crops. Additionally, the environmental issues concerning the use of conventional synthetic polymers have shifted the focus of growers toward the adoption of biodegradable materials made from the renewable resources. This has driven the growth of thermoplastic starch in the biodegradable mulch film market.
This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of leading companies. The biodegradable mulch films market is diversified and competitive, with a large number of players. The key players in the biodegradable mulch films market include BASF SE (Germany), Kingfa Sci & Tech Co Ltd (China), BioBag International AS (Norway), AEP Industries Inc. (U.S.), and RKW SE (Germany), while other players include British Polythene Industries PLC (U.K.), Armando Alvarez (Spain), Al-Pack Enterprises Ltd. (Canada), Novamont S.Pa. (Italy), and AB Rani Plast OY (Finland).

Asia-Pacific to play a key role in the air purification market


MarketsandMarkets projects that the air purification systems market size will grow from USD 14.46 Billion in 2015 to reach USD 20.65 Billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 7.38%.
Accelerated urbanization, growth in infrastructural activities, and increasing industrialization has multiplied the rate of air pollution in the environment which has resulted in the need for air purification systems across the globe. The increasing income and spending capacity of people in developing economies and increasing demand in various end-use sectors such as automotive, building & construction, healthcare & medical, manufacturing, and energy & utilities are the major factors driving the growth of the air purification market. The strict regulations pertaining to industrial emissions and concern about occupational health and safety of the workers have led the industrial and commercial sector bodies to prioritize the concern for air purification needs at all their operating and manufacturing facilities.
Factors such as the increasing urbanized population in China and India along with the growth in disposable income, and the growing concern regarding the ill-effects of air pollution on human health in these countries are driving the growth of the Asia-Pacific air purification market. Rapid industrialization and imposition of strict laws pertaining to toxic emission control are also major factors contributing to the growth of the air purification market in this region.
The various key air purification companies profiled in the report are as follows:
  • Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
  • 3M Company (U.S.)
  • Sharp Corporation (Japan)
  • Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.)
  • Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (Australia)
  • Alfa Laval AB (Sweden)
  • SPX Corporation (U.S.)
  • Mann+Hummel GmbH (Germany)
  • Clarcor Inc. (U.S.)
The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the growth of the air purification market such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overview, products & services, key strategies, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, joint ventures, and recent developments associated with the air purification market.

Monday 13 May 2019

ANTIMICROBIAL PACKAGING MARKET—GLOBAL FORECAST TO 2021


MarketsandMarkets projects that the antimicrobial packaging market size will grow from USD 7.28 billion in 2015 to USD 10.00 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 5.54%. The demand in this market is supported by increasing demand in the Asia-Pacific region and wide application in diverse industries. Antimicrobial packaging is one of the forms of active and controlled-release packaging technologies. It helps to increase the shelf life of the product and prevents microbial contamination to the packed product while ensuring its safety and quality. Antimicrobial packaging is widely used in the food industry as a result of the rising consumer demand for products that are perishable, preservative-free, and minimally processed.
Global antimicrobial packaging manufacturers and vendors are continuously adding innovation to their products & services to protect the enterprise networks against advanced persistent threats. Also, antimicrobial packaging solutions are being increasingly adopted in various verticals such as food & beverages, healthcare, consumer goods, personal care goods, and agricultural goods which have led to the growth of the market across the globe. Asia-Pacific is projected to have the largest market share during the forecast period with the highest potential for growth opportunities.
The global market for antimicrobial packaging is dominated by players such as BASF SE (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Mondi Plc (South Africa), PolyOne Corporation (U.S.), Biocote Limited (U.K.), Dunmore Corporation (U.S.), Linpac Senior Holdings (U.K.), Microban International (U.S.), Oplon Pure Sciences Ltd. (Israel), and Takex Labo Co. Ltd. These players have adopted various strategies to expand their global presence and increase their market share. New product developments, agreements, and acquisitions are some of the major strategies adopted by the market players to achieve growth in the market.
The growth of the anti-microbial packaging market was largely influenced by new product development in the past 10 years. A large number of developments such as new product development, acquisitions, and agreements were made by top players in the market in 2015. New product development was the major strategy adopted by most of the players in the anti-microbial packaging market. Companies such as BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, and Mondi Group were the key players who adopted this strategy to increase the reach of their offerings and improve their production capacity.
Also, the year 2015 saw a lot of acquisitions by key players to increase their geographic presence and expand their product portfolio to untapped markets. During this, Dow Microbial Control (U.S.), a business group of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its innovative, solid form of KATHON Antimicrobial. KATHON 7 TL Antimicrobial solid tablets are packaged in a water-soluble film that dissolves rapidly with no residue, significantly reducing potential user contact with the active ingredients. Also, Dow Microbial Control (U.S.) and the manufacturer of SILVADUR Antimicrobial announced that Pulcra Chemicals (Germany) has been added to its global distributor network for SILVADUR Antimicrobial. Pulcra Chemicals is a leading global supplier of innovative specialty chemicals and systems solutions for increasing the productivity of manufacturing processes in the fiber, textile, and leather industries. Apart from this, Mondi Plc signed an agreement with Walki Oy (“Walki”) (Finland) for the acquisition of two extrusion coating plants located in Pietarsaari in Finland and Wroclaw in Poland. The acquisition would strengthen Mondi Plc’s position in the European extrusion coatings market and increase the range of technical capabilities offered to customers.

DS Smith (UK), Smurfit Kappa (Ireland) and CCL Industries Inc. (Canada) are leading players in Digital Printing Packaging Market

The global digital printing packaging market size is projected to grow from USD 29.4 billion in 2022 to USD 45.1 billion by 2027, at a CAGR...