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5 trends that are making it easier to recycle plastic packaging

27th March 2019

Growing pressure from consumers and governments are pushing brand owners towards using recycling friendly packaging. Smithers Pira pinpoints five trends that are helping to boost the market.

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The Future of Anti-Counterfeiting, Brand Protection and Security Packaging to 2024

The global market for anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and security packaging will reach $3.09 billion in 2019. Innovation and increased demand – especially in supply chain security applications – will see market growth at an annual rate of 4.4% through to 2024; driving total value to $4.05 billion in that year.

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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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Specialty Papers Europe 2019

9th - 10th April 2019

Berlin, GERMANY

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The Future of Label Printing to 2024

In 2019, the global demand for printed labels and sleeves will reach $41.0 billion.

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The Impact of E-Commerce on Packaging: Long-term Forecasts to 2029

The market for e-commerce packaging – including corrugated packaging, flexible packaging, protective and transit packaging – is today worth around $35 billion, and is growing fast.

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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

Smithers Pira and Esko webinar: achieving first time right color in the packaging workflow

23rd January 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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Global Food Contact 2019

14th - 16th May 2019

Lisbon, PORTUGAL

Digital Print for Packaging US 2019

4th - 6th June 2019

Orlando, FL

Digital Textile Printing US 2019

6th - 7th June 2019

Orlando, FL

SmartPack US 2019

11th - 12th September 2019

La Jolla, CA

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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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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.