Pira International is launching two new multi-client studies on digital print for flexible and corrugated packaging.
The Future of Digital Print for Flexible Packaging will quantify current and future output of digitally-printed flexible packaging by application, packaging end-use market and region/country.
Flexible packaging is a $130 billion market worldwide, with printed flexibles accounting for around $51 billion of the total in 2009. Among the faster growing areas of packaging in recent years, the sector has benefited from the emergence of value-added opportunities in food, healthcare and other areas.
HP-Indigo roll-fed toner printers are already used for plastics printing. However, the general view is that inkjet presses will have more potential in the medium-long term, especially new high-speed roll-fed versions. This new study will provide a clear roadmap forward for the development of this market.
The second study The Future of Inkjet Printing for Corrugated Board will examine the current status of inkjet printing in corrugated board, and assess its likely future development as advances in inkjet equipment open up new application areas.
Corrugated board is a $145 billion market worldwide, with printed corrugated accounting for around $90 billion in 2009. The market has been quite flat in mature markets for some time and has declined during the recent recession, but remains relatively strong in emerging markets, especially in major exporting countries such as China
Inkjet has been used for some years in coding and labelling applications. However, beyond that its usage has been limited, principally due to considerations in terms of quality, cost and speed More recently flatbed inkjet printers have made gains in corrugated display materials. While it remains the case that much semi-permanent advertising displays consist of a sheet of printed one side-coated woodfree paper affixed to board, the use of direct inkjet printing onto corrugated board is growing. Subscribers will benefit from quantitative market data and a clear picture of how the markets and technology will evolve to 2015.
"Digital is considered appropriate for short runs and customised materials, but speed and cost factors are holding back uptake at present", according to Pira's Global Head of Sales, Business Intelligence, Stephen Hill. "These two new studies will provide a clear picture to suppliers looking to develop in these markets."
Pira's new research will provide global market sizes and forecasts broken down by substrate type, end use sector and key geographic region. The studies will also investigate opportunities for suppliers over the next five years.
The research is due to commence in July and is scheduled to be completed in November 2010. Project sponsors are expected to be drawn from print machinery manufacturers; inks and consumables suppliers; raw material and substrate suppliers; converters; chemical suppliers, and others who are involved with the manufacture, conversion and selling of packaging.
Subscribers will receive the final study in Q4 2010, and will also have a significant opportunity to help shape the scope of the research before the commencement of the primary research phase. There is also an opportunity for an optional on site presentation of the findings and their implications for individual sponsors.
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