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White Paper: Metal Packaging Trends - Putting the Rexam Acquisition Into Context

11th February 2015

This brand new White Paper from Smithers Pira examines the latest trends in metal packaging and how they influence the market.

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Global market for high barrier pouch packaging is forecast to reach almost $3 billion by 2020

27th January 2015

Global high-barrier pouch packaging totalled approximately 49 billion units and consumed 319,000 tonnes of polymer materials in 2014. Consumption is forecast to grow during the period 2015–20 at a CAGR of 6.1% to 69 (2014 prices), according to a new market study by Smithers Pira.

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Magazine Sachet Testing: Q&A with Smithers Pira expert Alan Gillespie

16th December 2014

One of the signature standard services offered by Smithers Pira is the magazine sample testing undertaken by our Distribution Testing laboratory. Expert Alan Gillespie answers some FAQs.

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White Paper: Thermal Paper Suppliers - Are you ready for the next wave of disruptive technologies?

19th January 2015

Many of the end-use markets served by thermal paper are vulnerable to disruption or substitution through the advent of new technology. This exclusive White Paper examines the impact these technologies will have for suppliers and end-use markets.

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White Paper: Five Trends Shaping the Flexible Packaging Market

4th February 2015

This latest White Paper from Smithers Pira provides a comprehensive overview of the five key trends shaping the flexible packaging market.

Webinar Download: Packaging Considerations for DIM Weight Shipping

Mike Kuebler shares some key considerations for making intelligent packaging decisions in accordance with dimensional weight shipping protocols.

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SUSTPACK 2015

31st March - 2nd April 2015

Orlando FL, USA

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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Guide: How Package Distribution Testing can improve Food Product Packaging Performance

9th October 2014

Our experts look at the key challenges in creating food packaging, and how a distribution testing programme can help overcome these.

Market report

The Future of Packaging: long term strategic forecasts to 2024

The global market for packaging is forecast to reach $1.1 trillion, growing at an average rate of 3.4% over the next decade.

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SUSTPACK 2015

31st March - 2nd April 2015

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Global Food Contact 2015

19th - 21st May 2015

Rome, ITALY

Digital Print for Packaging US 2015

31st May - 1st June 2015

Tampa Bay, FLORIDA

Food Contact Training 2015

9th - 10th June 2015

Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel, LONDON, UK

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Paper and Board Market in Central and Eastern Europe to grow by 2% annually from 2013 to 2019

2nd January 2015

The paper and board market in Central & Eastern Europe was worth in the region of $30 billion in 2013. Smithers Pira provides a detailed examination of the key drivers and trends affecting the industry in this region.

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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 Market Consultancy can provide you with practical, cost effective research solutions to meet your specific business needs.

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Metal Packaging 2nd Edition

Study reviewing the materials, manufacturing, packing and QA of metal packaging, alongside the economic, legislative and safety issues.