Resources - Industry Briefings

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8th August 2018

Key end-user sectors for booming inkjet printing market

Smithers Pira pinpoints six key end-use markets for inkjet printing – the fastest growing printing technology used by graphics and packaging applications.

1st August 2018

Four key developments defining the future of printed ID

The global market for printed personal identity documents (ID) will be worth $9.11 billion in 2018 according to the latest exclusive research from Smithers Pira.

26th July 2018

Decoration and sustainability to boost outlook for metal packaging

Five technology innovations and trends are creating new value in metal packaging, making it a more attractive option for consumers and manufacturers.

18th July 2018

Sustainability the greatest risk and opportunity for tissue manufacturers

Smithers Pira explores the innovative areas of development that are pushing the tissue manufacturing market in new directions.

5th July 2018

Intelligent packaging creates new markets for print industry

In 2018, the combined active and intelligent packaging market value is projected to reach $5.68 billion and will continue to present new value-adding options in the future.

27th June 2018

Four areas that are advancing the slow growing banknotes market

Smithers Pira analyses four industry trends that are combating declining growth rates for the global banknotes market.

20th June 2018

Six trends driving innovation in the flexographic printing market

Smithers Pira identify six trends that are helping suppliers meet expectations in the evolving flexographic printing market.

6th June 2018

Sustainable appeal to boost nonwoven wipes market

The shift towards environmentally friendly wipes is driving the global nonwoven wipes market towards a $22 billion market.

31st May 2018

E-commerce a $20 billion market for corrugated packaging, and growing fast

New research from Smithers Pira points to major growth for corrugated in serving the fast-developing e-commerce packaging markets.

Drinks dominate labels and release liners

16th May 2018

Drinks dominate growing labels and release liners market

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.