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How is the digital and offset printing markets going to change?

1st May 2019

Smithers Pira has released a new report The Future of Digital Versus Offset Printing to 2024 which gives exclusive insight into digital and analogue offset printing over the next five years.

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The Future of Flexible Packaging to 2024

New research from Smithers Pira charts how total sales for flexible packaging worldwide will reach $228 billion in 2019 and grow at an annual average rate of 3.3% reaching $269 billion in 2024.

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Smithers Pira announces renowned packaging expert to present at Packaging Premiére, Milan

12th April 2019

Smithers Pira, the worldwide authority on the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains, has announced that one of their leading packaging industry experts will be presenting at Packaging Première, in Milan, 28-30 May 2019.

Understanding the Effects of Vibration in the Supply Chain

How products and packaging are effected by vibration environments throughout the supply chain and test considerations for product and packaging producers.

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Digital Print for Packaging US 2019

4th - 6th June 2019

Orlando, FL

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Market report

The Future of Functional & Industrial Printing to 2024

This report covers the use of printing outside traditional graphic arts and packaging applications – a promising growth area for print businesses estimated to be worth nearly $66 billion as of 2018, and to grow to nearly $89 billion by 2024.

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The Future of Bioplastics for Packaging to 2024

Packaging presents a compelling opportunity for commercialisation of biopolymer R&D.

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The global market for label printing will reach $49.90 billion in 2024, according to Smithers Pira

20th May 2019

Smithers Pira announces renowned packaging expert to present at Packaging Premiére, Milan

12th April 2019

Brand owners and converters drive packaging recycling growth as pressure increases from consumers an

4th March 2019

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Why is distribution testing important for my product or package?

Smithers Pira package testing expert Michael Kuebler discusses the benefits of controlled laboratory testing.

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Food Contact Conference 2019

16th - 18th October 2019

Bethesda, MARYLAND

Packsmart cost estimator

Visualize the financial impact of supply chain damage. This interactive tool demonstrates how distribution testing efforts can help to prevent package damage and reduce your total cost.

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Upcoming Events

Digital Print for Packaging US 2019

4th - 6th June 2019

Orlando, FL

Digital Textile Printing US 2019

6th - 8th June 2019

Orlando, FL

SmartPack US 2019

11th - 12th September 2019

La Jolla, CA

Food Contact Training UK (September) 2019

17th - 18th September 2019

London Gatwick, UK

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Strategic Consultancy

Whether you are looking to grow your business, launch new products or find out about new and emerging markets, Smithers Pira Strategic Consultancy can provide you with practical, cost effective research solutions to meet your specific business needs.

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Check out "Simple Tips for Damaging and Destroying a Package"

A handy guide by Smithers Pira.

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Packaging Problems or Technical Issues?

Our experts can support your business from Product Development through to distribution of your packaged product.

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Market report

The Future of Global Nonwoven Markets to 2024

The global consumption of nonwovens in 2019 is 11.2 million tonnes or 307.0 billion square metres (m2), valued at $37.4 billion.