Thursday, 30 May 2019

Brown Testliner Market Business Growth Statistics and Key Players Insights

Brown testliner is a 2 ply paper, which is manufactured using the chemical pulp and waste paper. It is used to make the outer layer of corrugated sheets. Owing to the properties such as recyclability, lightweight, and economic cost brown testliner has gained traction in the past few years. Brown testliner has gained significance in the packaging market owing to the wide applications that corrugated boxes have in a variety of end-use industries. Furthermore, the need for a sturdy and cost-efficient packaging solution in e-commerce shipping and transit has led to the expansion of the brown testliner market.

Brown testliner provide a smooth and clean surface, which allows easy printability this makes brown testliner desirable for end-use manufacturers. They can put branding and product information on the surface of the liner; this also aids in enhancing the visual appeal of the packaged product. Direct printing on the testliner helps in reducing the expense of printing and overall packaging, which is expected to be a driving factor for the global brown testliner market.

Global Brown Testliner Market: Dynamics

Brown testliner is used for manufacturing of corrugated sheets, trays, and boxes. With the increased application of corrugated boxes in a variety of end-use industries, the demand for brown testliner is expected to propel during the forecast period. Among this, the growing retail sector, more specifically, the e-commerce industry is a significant end-use industry for brown testliner globally and is expected to fuel the growth of brown testliner. Another key driver for brown testliner is their high printability coupled with their recyclability. Manufacturers prefer to use brown testliner as they are significantly cheaper than kraftliner and thus help in reducing manufacturing cost.


Despite the positive outlook, the growth of the brown testliner market might be affected adversely owing to the presence of substitutes. White testliner can be used as a replacement for brown testliner in the applications where visual appeal is a priority such as in retail display packaging which appears directly in front of the consumer. Also, white testliner ensures superior printability as compared to the conventional brown testliner. This might hamper the growth of the global brown testliner market during the forecast period.

Press-in Lid Cans Market | Precise Analysis On Business Overview And Ongoing Market Development 2026

Press-in lid cans are one of the simplest design among various metal cans. Strong and effective sealing provided by the press-in lid cans is majorly required for the industrial chemicals packaging, whereas, food, pharmaceutical, and other industries also prefer press-in lid cans over other packaging formats due to its high durability. Press-in lid cans made up of aluminum are gradually replacing tin-plated and stainless steel press-in lid cans due to its lightweight and high barrier properties, and also driving the preference for aluminum press-in lid cans in food and pharmaceutical industries.

Three piece press-in lid cans are estimated to be higher in global press-in lid cans market share over two piece press-in lid cans owing to the ease in manufacturing. Rapidly developing demand for sustainable packaging solutions is one of the prominent drivers for the growth of press-in lid cans market across the globe.

Global Press-in Lid Cans Market Dynamics

For some of the sensitive products which might get affected by the direct contact with press-in lid can surface, a plastic liner is added to the inner surface of the can. BPA plastics are generally preferred as a press-in lid can liner material, while acrylic & polyester liners are gradually replacing the BPA liners. For relatively large volume packaging in the food industry, aluminum press-in lid cans are highly preferred due to its high durability, high barrier properties, and air-tight sealing. On the contrary perspective of strong sealing lids of press-in lid cans, the opening of the can each time is a tedious task.


For the opening of industrial chemical press-in lid cans, some tool is required to open the can. Thus, the metal cans with assisted opening mechanism are gradually replacing the press-in lid cans market. Metal cans with a small opening and screw closure are highly preferred over press-in lid cans for packaging of liquid products due to the ease in pouring the liquid with a small opening and much lesser efforts made in opening a screw closure as compared to press-in lid cans.

Thursday, 23 May 2019

Thermoformed Shallow Trays Market 2019 by Key Players – Pactiv LLC, D&W Fine Pack LLC, Anchor Packaging, Inc

The competitive landscape of the global market for thermoformed shallow trays features a highly fragmented competitive landscape, with the leading five vendors collectively holding only about 15% of the overall revenue of the market in 2016, observes Transparency Market Research (TMR) in a recent report. These top vendors, including Pactiv LLC, Anchor Packaging, Inc., and Huhtamaki Oyj operate amid intense competition from a large number of regional, domestic, and international players in key regional markets.

To ensure sustainable returns, companies need to focus on forging long-term partnerships and expand product portfolios to match the extensive and varying needs from customers. An instance of adoption of the long-term strategy is the company Pactiv LLC. The company gathers around 70% of its revenue from top 12 consumers to whom the company supplies on agreements of around 2-3 years. In December 2016, the company invested around US$14 mn towards the expansion of its manufacturing and warehousing facility to meet the vast rise in demand from the food service industry.

North America to Remain Top Contributor of Revenue to Global Market

On the basis of the type of material used to manufacture thermoformed shallow trays, the plastic segment dominates, accounting for over 95% of the overall market in 2016. Plastics are expected to remain the most preferred material for manufacturing thermoformed shallow trays over the forecast period as well, with the segment of paper-based laminates to further witness a loss in its already meagre share in the global market over the forecast period.


In terms of geography, North America is presently the leading contributor of revenue to the global market and is expected to retain dominance over the report’s forecast period as well. The North America market for thermoformed shallow trays will chiefly benefit from the strong manufacturing capabilities of thin gauge thermoformers in the region.  The region is expected to exhibit a 5.3% CAGR over the report’s forecast period. The market in APAC, which presently holds the second leading share in the global market, is expected to lead in terms of growth rate over the forecast period. The burgeoning food and beverages industry in the region will provide thrust to the market for thermoformed shallow trays.

Waterproof and Weatherproof Label Market 2024 Top Players – Herma Gmbh, Fuji Seal International, INC., PMC Label

The global market for waterproof and weatherproof labels has attracted immense responsiveness form the customers. The market players are expected to rely on this response of the customers and adopt novel business strategies to capture a greater market share. The leading market players include Fuji Seal International, INC., Bemis Company, Inc., LabTAG.com., Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Brady Worldwide, Inc., SYMBIO, INC, UPM Raflatac Ltd, Herma Gmbh, PMC Label, Avery Dennison Corporation, Lintec Corporation, NFI Corp, A Weber Packaging Solutions, Inc., Robos GmbH, and Co. KG, Advanced Barcode and Label Technologies, Inc., WS Packaging Group, Inc., 3M Company, ZIH Corp, and CCL Label, Inc. The competitive landscape over the coming years would reply on the moves of these key players.

The market for waterproof and weatherproof labels is expected to grow at a steady rate over the coming years. Transparency Market Research forecasts that the CAGR for the period between 2017 and 2025 would settle at 5.0%. The market that was valued at US$16.09 billion in 2017 is anticipated to escalate to a value of US$23 billion by 2025. Based on the printing technology, the market is segmented into thermal printed labels digital printed labels, flexographic printed, and lithographic printed labels.

Out of these categories, the digital printed labels are expected to clock the greatest market share, expanding at a CAGR of 5.20% over the forecast period. On a geographical scale, the market for waterproof and weather proof labels can be segmented into North America, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Asia Pacific market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period, reflecting the integrity of the regional market. The bright prospects of the market owe to the prominence of the Chinese market and the need to combat hazards in retail outlets in India.


The resistance to abrasion is one of the finest qualities of these labels, which leads up to their increasing demand. The climatic adversities cannot affect these tags, thus, reflecting their durability. This persuades the brand manufacturers to extensively use these labels for their products. The most unique feature endowed by these labels is that they can be centrally tracked, which makes it easy to stay in control of large amounts of products being transferred.

This has popularized the product amongst large brands that have to consign good across several regions. The wide range of benefits offered by these labels has made them popular in multiple industries. Earlier, these labels were restricted to the hazardous products and chemicals; their usage has now spurred into pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and consumer goods as well. A recent propensity to use foil in these labels has gained momentum because this shields the material from environmental harm. Since these labels retain the print emblazoned on them, brands who want the visibility of their logo on the product use these labels.

Global Metal IBC Market is Growing due to Favorable Physical Properties

The global metal IBC market holds a highly fragmented vendor landscape, says Transparency Market Research (TMR) in a recently published report. This is because of the existence of large, medium, and small-sized players in the market. Hawman Container Services, Transtainer, Plymouth Industries, Obal Centrum s.r.o, Syspal Ltd., and CLA CONTAINERS LTD are leading players operating in the global metal IBC market.

Many large-scale companies are tying up with transport agencies and firms for sailing their goods which help in transporting liquids. Large vendors are adopting various strategic alliances for cementing their foothold in the global metal IBC market. A few inventive strategies adopted by players in the global metal IBC market to achieve an edge in the industry include collaboration with transport channels. The rivalry among players is getting escalated due to the entry of several local players who are concentrating on providing high-quality products. They are also focusing hard on attracting new consumers to their businesses to steal a march over their competitors.

According to experts from TMR, the global metal IBC market is expected to gain revenue worth US$1,995.0 mn by the end of 2027. The market was valued US$1,334.4 mn in 2017. Experts project this growth to occur at a steady CAGR of 4.10% during the forecast period from 2017 to 2027.


Among various material types of metal IBC, the stainless steel section is expected to boost the metal IBC market during the forecast period. This is because of its better tear and wear properties and low value. With respect to geography, North America is expected to account for a leading share in the global metal IBC market in the coming years. This is attributed to the growing demand for advanced transportation options and flourishing end-use industries in the region.

Increasing Need to Transport Liquids across Borders to Fuel Growth in Metal IBC Market

Metal IBCs are the containers which are mostly made up of carbon steel or stainless steel and are mainly utilized in bulk transportation. Such containers have become the crucial element in cross border trade practices. Metal IBCs are highly utilized in various end-use industries and it helps in transporting bulk liquids such as industrial chemicals. These containers help in minimizing spillage and snapping cases to a great extent. Such USPs are driving the global metal IBC market. Along with these, rising trade activities and manufacturing sector output which requires the good quality of containers for importing and exporting purposes are also fueling demand in the global metal IBC market.

Cosmetic Jars Packaging Market to 2022 Top Player Profiles – RPC Group Plc, Albea SA, Gerresheimer AG, Libo Cosmetics Company Ltd

Competition in the global cosmetic jars packaging market, which is somewhat consolidated, is predicted to hot up going forward because of the increasing thrust on research and development by key players to come up with better products. Competition will also likely to rise owing to the entry of new players. Massive opportunities in the global cosmetic jars packaging market and low entry barriers is drawing many aspiring players.

In such a cutthroat scenario, players that have come to hold a prominent position by beating competition are Akey Group LLC, Bonex d.o.o., P. W. Masterchem S.J., Raepak Ltd., HCP Packaging (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Quadpack Industries, Albea SA, Libo Cosmetics Company Ltd., and Gerresheimer AG.

A report on the cosmetic jars packaging market by Transparency Market Research finds that it would expand at a 5.1% CAGR over the duration of the forecast period beginning in 2017 and ending in 2022-end. The market, which was valued at US$3.9 bn in 2017, will likely clock a value of over US$5 bn by 2022-end, rising at this pace.


Depending upon capacity, the below 50 ml category accounted for a considerable 52.4% share in the cosmetic jars packaging market in 2017. Going forward, the segment is expected to increase its share further, predicts the TMR report. From a geographical standpoint, Asia Pacific except Japan is at present the largest market, whose value is predicted to be double that of the value of the North America cosmetic jars market. The region’s market will hold on to its dominant position, by rising at a 6.6% CAGR in the forecast period, states the report.

Serving to catalyze growth in the global cosmetic jars packaging market is the intense competition in the burgeoning cosmetic industry. Rising disposable incomes of people due to economic development worldwide is driving the cosmetic industry. In order to steal a march over their rivals and also increase brand value, one of the methods leveraged by players are attractive packaging of their products. It also helps to draw attention of consumers easily. Such trends and the proliferating cosmetic products is positively impacting the cosmetic jars packaging market.

Utility Grade Duct Tapes Market – Repairing to Remain Dominant Application in Global Market

The global utility grade duct tapes market is prognosticated to witness a steady growth in the coming years, according to Transparency Market Research (TMR). According to the report, the vendors in construction and packaging are expected to find diverse applications in utility grade duct tapes, promoting their uptake and production. The leading players in the global utility grade duct tapes market are Pro Tapes and Specialties Inc., Tesa SE Group, Bolex (Shenzhen) Adhesive Products Co. Ltd., Intertape Polymer Group Inc., and 3M Company. Vendors operating in the global utility grade duct tapes market are expected to compete in terms of product differentiation, pricing and their product portfolio. Due to low investment costs, a number of vendors are entering the market easily, and are focusing on inorganic growth strategies.

According to the report, the global utility grade duct tapes market was estimated to be at US$395.1 mn in 2017. With a steady 5.1% CAGR, the market is predicted to reach a value of US$505.6 mn between 2017 and 2022, the duration of forecast.

Based on application, the segment dedicated to repair is prognosticated to account for nearly 33% of the market revenue over the forecast period. The high adhesive powers, easy applicability and availability of advanced alternatives are the desirable features of the product playing a key role in promoting this application segment to the lead.


Considering geographical segmentation, Europe is expected to emerge as the dominant contributor in the global utility grade duct tapes market, with a 3.7% CAGR. The supremacy of this region may be attributed to the rising demand and popularity of do-it-yourself (DIY) applications in the region over the forecast period.

Emerging Industrial Applications to Boost Product Demand

On account of their high tacking capabilities, utility grade duct tapes are largely utilized for sealing and marking purposes in a number of industries such as automotive, building and construction, electrical & electronics and some other industrial purposes. Utility grade duct tapes, manufacturers are also being used to seal heavy duty boxes, for packaging and wrapping different products. Apart from some highly specific and industrial applications, duct tapes are also used in everyday household activities such as repairing the broken parts of furniture or any tool. Some other common uses of the product include padding and protective sheeting, and securing flooring and carpets, etc.

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