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Drinks dominate labels and release liners

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Drinks dominate growing labels and release liners market

16th May 2018

An insight into the label and release liners industry, identifying the latest trends that are helping to lower costs, improving production lines and opening up new markets for producers.

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The Future of Print Finishing Markets to 2023

The global market for new postpress equipment is valued at $4.8 billion in 2018, and there will be very slight growth in real terms in the overall market to 2023.

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Smithers Pira joins the new Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network

4th April 2018

As of earlier this year, Smithers Pira is an official participant in the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS).

Market report

The Future of Inkjet Printing to 2023

Inkjet printing is the fastest growing printing technology used by print and packaging applications.

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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Global Food Contact USA 2018

9th - 11th May 2018

Bethesda, MARYLAND

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The Future of Metal Packaging and Coatings to 2023

Worldwide demand for metal packaging is returning to growth. It total value will be $105 billion in 2018, and a moderate annual expansion of 1.6% year-on-year to 2023 will drive this value to $114 billion in 2023.

Market report

Ten-Year Forecast of Disruptive Technologies in Sustainable Packaging to 2028

With sustainability an increasingly important consideration for the whole packaging value chain and its partners, Smithers Pira examines the key technologies that are now available for realising a greener future.

Market report

The Future of Personal ID to 2023

The global market for personal identity documents in 2018 is valued at nearly $9.50 billion. The new Smithers Pira report The Future of Personal ID to 2023 tracks how this will expand to a total value of $10.66 billion in 2023, identify key growth segments and industry challenges.

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Drinks dominate growing labels and release liners market

16th May 2018

Retail, transportation and manufacturing key to hot future of thermal print

9th May 2018

Webinar: Medical Device Design Verification for Pre-Filled Syringes

4th May 2018

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Market report

The Future of Wetlaid Nonwovens to 2023

Wetlaid nonwovens is produced using two processes, wetlaid or the DRC.

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Smithers Pira launches new Permeability Proficiency testing service

10th April 2018

Webinar: New inkjet sheetfed opportunities in the commercial and publication print sector

19th March 2018

Smithers Pira joins the new Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network

12th March 2018

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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

E-PACK Summit 2018

18th - 19th September 2018

Chicago, IL.

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 2018

4th - 6th June 2018

Chicago, IL

Digital Textile Printing US 2018

7th - 8th June 2018

Chicago, IL

Food Contact Training UK (September) 2018

18th - 19th September 2018

Sandman Signature Hotel London Gatwick, UK

E-PACK Summit 2018

18th - 19th September 2018

Chicago, IL.

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Market Consultancy

Whether you are looking to grow your business, launch new products or find out about new and emerging markets, Smithers Pira Market 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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