Monday, 18 March 2019

Laminated Paper Board Packaging Market | Competitive Scenario With Impact Of Drivers And Challenges 2025

The laminated paperboard is a multi-layered solid board that is being used in the packaging of raw fruits and vegetables. The laminated paperboard is being finished with the kraft paper or PE coated papers. Products packed through the laminated board are being packed wet and it is being stored in the damp conditions.  The laminated board is highly resistant to moisture which makes our food product fresh and free from germs.


Laminated boards are being used in various industries like food and drink packaging, consumer goods packaging, industrial packaging and retail ready packaging. The laminated board is highly moisture resistant. Laminated boards are widely used in the pharmaceutical industries in the packaging of various articles which include perfumes, deodorant, soaps, cream and much more.

The major factors driving the growth of laminated paperboard market is the constant relative growth of laminated paperboard boxes market in the fruits packaging, food and beverage industries, advancement in the packaging industry and increasing usage of laminated paperboard boxes in the wide range of end -user applications. With the increase in the technological advancements, the manufacturers in the laminated paperboard industries are mainly focusing on the consumer convenience and the product appeal.

With the rise of online shopping and e-commerce portals, which widen the scope of transportation and in turn fuel the market of the laminated paperboard. Majorly retail stores use laminated paperboard not only for the purpose of preserving the food but also to maintain the nutritional value of the food so that the food can be kept fresh for a long time. With the increasing number of consumers purchasing grocery items, including chilled and frozen foods which are also contributing to the growth of laminated paperboard market.

The laminated paperboard also has a good margin in the pharmaceutical industry in the packaging of various cosmetics material like syrup, creams, powder, perfumes, deodorant and much more. As the production cost is high many business people are not willing to invest in the laminated paperboard industry as manufacturers need to attain comparatively high production in terms of volume so that they can attain a big profit in their investment. This economic restriction could restrain the overall growth in the laminated paperboard industry over the forecast period.

Rigid Trays Packaging Market | Emerging Players, Sourcing Strategy and Downstream Buyers To 2025

Rigid packaging market plays an important role in the overall packaging market, it accounts for over 2/3rd of the world packaging market and to tap the potential of this market, packaging manufacturers are providing innovative packaging solutions. Rigid trays packaging are used in packaging for fresh food as well as processed food. Manufacturers are focusing on increasing shelf life of the product and rigid trays are extensively used in such packaging solutions for example MAP and vacuum skin packaging.

The commonly used raw material for manufacturing rigid tray are PP and PET. Due to the properties like durability and moisture resistance manufacturers are preferring rigid trays to provide packaging. Rigid trays are being used in various end-use industry like Food, pharmaceutical industry and electrical & electronics.

Use of rigid trays for packaging of food products is the key factor driving the demand in rigid trays market. Other important factor fueling the growth of rigid tray packaging market is the increasing penetration of modern retail outlets, especially in APEJ region. In addition, fast changing lifestyles in developing economies translates to increase in the number of people adopting on-the-go food consumption habits, which is increasing demand for ready-to-eat meals, thereby reinforcing the global rigid trays market.

Also, there has been an increase in the number of online food delivery services in emerging economies has which has led to growing demand for rigid trays. With the increase in trend of ready to eat meals the demand of rigid trays is boosting in Western Europe region. The added advantage like reusability of rigid trays is driving the rigid trays market. Another important property shown by rigid trays is ease in product handling thus enabling consumers to carry the product from one place to another.


Rigid trays are commonly manufactured from plastics which is a major cause of environmental pollution. Strict government regulations regarding the usage of plastic for food packaging may hinder the growth of rigid tray market in Asia Pacific region. However, on the backdrop of increasing use of rigid tray in the pharmaceutical industry can provide new growth opportunities for rigid trays market.

Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Machines Market Research Report Analysis and Forecasts to 2026

The global hybrid additive manufacturing machines market is prophesied in a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) to find players putting high emphasis on development of new products to boost their brand positioning. This could be evident with the launch of LUMEX Avance-25 by Matsuura Machinery Corporation in 2016. Introduction of new products could also help players to outshine their competitors in the market. Stratasys Ltd., Mazak Corporation, and DMG MORI Co., Ltd. are some of the leading players operating in the industry. With a view to improve their market shares, players are expected to enter into tactical mergers and acquisitions and establish strong partnerships.

TMR prognosticates the global hybrid additive manufacturing machines market to register a 21.69% CAGR between 2018 and 2026 to be worth a US$6.75 bn by the final forecast year. In 2017, the market achieved a valuation of US$1.16 bn. By vertical, aerospace could take a leading position in the market while rising at a 23.67% CAGR. On the basis of geography, the market is predicted to witness the rise of North America as a prominent region. By the end of 2018, the region could rake in a US$0.4 bn.

Increasing Adoption across Wide Range of Industry Verticals Bodes Well

Growth of the world hybrid additive manufacturing machines market is foreseen to gain momentum with increasing awareness about several advantages of the machines in different industry verticals. In the manufacture of functional products, advantages of both computer numerical control (CNC) milling and laser cladding are brought to the table by hybrid additive manufacturing machines. Use of hybrid additive manufacturing machines also helps with reduced time to market (TTM), minimized lead time, and material savings.


Although application of hybrid additive manufacturing machines in production is not yet mainstream, it could grow at a faster pace in the coming years. Hybrid additive manufacturing machines beat traditional manufacturing methods in producing fully functional components that are complex in design.

Expensive Cost of Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Machines Weakens Demand

The international hybrid additive manufacturing machines market is projected to enjoy the advantage of a number of positive factors to increase demand in the foreseeable future. However, extortionate cost of hybrid additive manufacturing machines could pull back some of the demand in the market. Nonetheless, high use of hybrid additive manufacturing machines in the production of various types of components is envisaged to lower their prices in the near future.

Cloud Telephony Service Market | Report Highlights The Competitive Scenario With Impact Of Drivers And Challenges 2026

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research  the global cloud telephony services market is expected to reach a value of US$ 41,768.3 Mn by 2026 on account of cost reductions compared to traditional telephony systems. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 17.2% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Increasing demand for enterprise mobility, mobile workforce, and multiple benefits offered by cloud telephony services are encouraging their higher adoption. In addition, rising penetration of mobile devices is boosting the global demand for cloud telephony services.

Europe is anticipated to be a rapidly expanding region of the market, followed by Asia Pacific during the forecast period. Cloud telephony services are being increasingly adopted across different industry verticals around the globe. Increase in the implementation of IP networks, Internet bandwidths, and improvement in the quality of services offered by telecommunication providers are further contributing to the expansion of the cloud telephony services market.

Adoption of cloud telephony services in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is increasing mainly due to cost efficiency as well as limited capital investment required for deploying network systems as compared to traditional network services. The advancements in technology and addition of multiple features to IP phones have attracted business customers to migrate to IP networks.

The cloud telephony services market can be segmented based on deployment, enterprise size, network, application, industry, and region. There is high demand for cloud telephony services from multiple industry verticals including BFSI, telecom and IT, health care, retail, government, media & entertainment, education, and others (transportation and manufacturing). The IT and telecom segment held a prominent share in cloud telephony services market in 2017 and is also expected to show sustainable expansion during the forecast period.


Rapid expansion of the BPO industry and fast growth in network services developments such as VoIP services and IP network have largely contributed to the penetration of cloud telephony services across different regions. Cloud telephony has been evolving as a cost-effective solution to offer an effective communication network. The health care, retail, and education segments are anticipated to offer lucrative expansion opportunities in cloud telephony services market. In terms of adoption of cloud telephony services, the health care sector is projected to expand at a CAGR of approximately 19% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Virtual Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Market – Cloud segment to Remain Most Lucrative

The international market for virtual evolved packet core is forecasted to rise at a growth rate of 36.3% over the timeframe of forecast that extends from the year 2018 to the year 2026. In accordance with a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the international market for virtual evolved packet core is expected to be influenced by a wide range of industry-specific and macroeconomic factors. The world market for virtual evolved packet core market was valued at around US$ 969.9 Mn in the year 2017 and is prognosticated to register a double digit growth of 36.3% CAGR over the timeframe of forecast that extends from the year 2018 to the year 2026.

The key market players that have been profiled in the international market for virtual evolved packet core comprise eminent names such as ng4T GmbH, Affirmed Networks, ZTE Corporation, Ericsson AB, Cisco Systems, Inc., Mavenir, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Intel Corporation.

Taking regional segmentations into consideration, the global market for virtual evolved packet core has been divided into the regions of Latin America, North America, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

North America has accumulated highest share of revenue in the year 2017 owing to easy adoption of 4G technology. With the increase in the utilization of virtual evolved packet core, various vEPC services and solutions services providers in the region of North America are collaborating with each other and emphasizing on offering many different advanced technology solutions to its consumers. In the region of Europe, numerous players are establishing partnerships so as to deploy vEPC on a large scale in a bid to deliver the service throughout the region.


European region is expected to experience substantial rate of growth over the period of forecast. In the region of Asia Region, the demand for virtual evolved packet core solutions is projected to remain concentrated in countries India and China, due to a larger base of consumer in the said region. India is expected to expand at a substantial CAGR in various countries of Asia Pacific region over the period of forecast due to the increasing number of LTE subscribers and rising dependency on the internet.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Market Survey on Emerging Opportunities 2025

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research The global manufacturing execution system (MES) market is expected to reach a value of US$ 18,067.9 Mn by 2025 on account of the rising demand for improving productivity and executing complex production processes efficiently. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025. The growth is attributed to growing investments in manufacturing sector and advancements in industrial automation. Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest growing region which is expected to be followed by Middle East & Africa during the forecast period.

Whereas, the food and beverages segment is expected to be the fastest growing, owing to the requirement of maintaining product quality standards in the food and beverage industry. Further, demand for MES solutions is expected to surge in coming years due to rise in demand for paperless operations from manufacturing industries in developing countries such as China, India and Brazil.

Compliance with stringent government regulations and demand for industrial automation is driving the global manufacturing execution system market.

Highly regulated industries such as medical device and equipment manufacturers require intensive internal and external reporting to comply with strict government regulations. Quality and uniformity is given the maximum importance in such highly regulated industries. In most developed countries, organizations in the bio-tech, pharmaceutical, food processing/packaging and medical devices sectors face tight regulations and stringent compliance standards.


Furthermore, manufacturing industries are experiencing increasing overhead and material costs. In addition, competitive economic conditions are compelling manufacturers to increase production in a cost effective manner. This in turn is leading to growing demand for implementation of industrial control systems aimed at optimizing processes and providing better visibility of the shop floor.

Manufacturing Execution System Market: Scope of the Report 

Manufacturing execution system market is segmented on the basis of process industry, discrete industry and components. According to the research study, the global manufacturing execution system market by process industry was dominated by the oil & gas segment with a significant market share in 2016, owning to the factors such as rising demand for automation in oil and gas industries for improving production efficiency. The primary function of MES in the oil and gas sector includes applications to manage short term scheduling of operations and long term planning.

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Baby Food Packaging Market Sophisticated Applications 2024 | Top Players FPC Flexible Packaging Corp., Hood Packaging Corp, AptarGroup Inc.

Baby food packaging is of paramount importance for consumers to safeguard the quality of the packaged food. The baby food packaging market has evolved from the use of glass jars to plastics and other materials that are easy to store and are low in cost. The packaging of baby food is available in various types such as folding cartons, metal cans, thin wall containers, stand-up pouches that are suitable for different food types such as dried, milk formula, prepared, and other baby food. The demand for stand-up pouches is on the rise owing to their long shelf life.

The report presents an in-depth analysis of the development aspects of the global baby food packaging market for the 2016-2024 period. Besides this, technological and design innovations in the packaging of baby food are discussed at length in this report. The research report has been prepared after an extensive research phase to present the growth trajectory of the global baby food packaging market until the end of the forecast period in 2024. The report provides a granular view of the market segments along with the factors influencing them. In this report, the current competitive structure is analyzed based on which the changing competitive hierarchy is presented factoring in market fluctuations.

Global Baby Food Packaging Market: Drivers and Restraints 

The increasing demand for stand-up pouches and thin wall containers owing to their hygienic, lightweight, safe, reusable, and easy to carry nature are some of the primary factors driving the global baby food packaging market. The freshness of food and long shelf life are added advantages of these packaging fuelling the growth of the baby food packaging market. However, the presence of BPA (Bisphenol A) in the plastic used for baby food packaging is harmful to infants and has been banned by the governments of the U.S., Canada, and several European countries.


Nevertheless, research and development for the introduction of biodegradable materials such as paper will open growth opportunities to the growth of this market. The increasing preference of teenagers for foods packed in microwaveable plastic tubs and pouches is benefitting the growth of this market. Moreover, the increasing demand for packaged food from rural areas is also expanding the growth opportunities of the global baby food packaging market.

Global Baby Food Packaging Market: Regional Outlook 

The report segments the global baby food packaging market into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. Amongst these, Asia Pacific is emerging as a significant market for baby food packaging due to the increasing use of packaged food products by the urban population. The rising disposable income and busy lifestyle are also adding to the growth of the baby food packaging market in Asia Pacific.


Companies Mentioned in the Report

The report presents the competitive landscape of the market, wherein the top players are profiled for their key business attributes. Some of the top companies operating in the global baby food packaging market are Bericap India Pvt Ltd., Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd., Tata Tinplate Company of India (TCIL), Cascades Inc., FPC Flexible Packaging Corp., Hood Packaging Corp, AptarGroup Inc., Bemis Company Inc., MeadWestvaco Corporation, Essel Propack Limited, IYC Ltd Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division (PSPD), Tetra Pak India Pvt Ltd, Celplast Ltd, Pretium Packaging LLC, Ball Corporation, Winpak Ltd, and Rexam Inc.

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