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Shifting trends defining the future of specialty papers industry

5th June 2019

The global market will reach 25.03 million tonnes in 2019 according to the latest exclusive research from Smithers Pira.

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Market report

The Future of Industrial Packaging to 2024

There will be steady growth in demand for industrial packaging across the next five years, with market value rising from $56.2 billion in 2019 at a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% to reach $66.0 billion in 2024.

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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.

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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Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2019

13th - 14th November 2019

Barcelona, SPAIN

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Market report

The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2024

In a total market for printed packaging worth nearly $420 billion in 2019, digital printing represents a relatively modest but fast-growing segment.

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The Future of High-Barrier Packaging Films to 2024

Smithers Pira’s detailed market modelling shows that in 2019 global demand for high-barrier packaging films is projected to be $28.88 million.

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Smithers Pira forecasts global packaging market to $269 billion by 2024

13th June 2019

Smithers Pira to present digital print forecast at the Global Wallcoverings Association’s Annual Con

28th May 2019

World anti-counterfeiting packaging market to top $4.0 billion in 2024 according to Smithers Pira

24th May 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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Event

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

SmartPack US 2019

11th - 12th September 2019

La Jolla, CA

Food Contact Training UK (September) 2019

17th - 18th September 2019

London Gatwick, UK

PRIMA 2019

17th - 18th September 2019

Prague

Specialty Papers US 2019

30th September - 3rd October 2019

Pfister, HOTEL

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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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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.