Thermoformed Plastic Packaging Market Overview
Growth in the thermoformed plastic packaging industry is well-documented across several product segments. This industry has experienced strong historic growth by capitalizing on the many advantages that the thermoforming process affords manufacturers, including the ability to produce a thin, cost-efficient package; considerable flexibility in product design and tooling; and the capability to manufacture a variety of packaging products using a wide range of thermoplastic materials, including co-extruded plastics. Following record growth of 9.3% in 2005, the thermoformed plastic packaging industry grew at rates of 6.1% and 6.2% in 2006 and 2007, respectively, a pace that PMCF expects will continue over the next several years. This market overview gives data and statistics on the thermoformed plastic packaging market and discusses key trends affecting thermoformers today. Major players in the thermoformed plastic packaging industry are profiled including Pactiv, Genpak, Associated Packaging Technologies, Anchor Packaging, Placon Corporation, Tegrant, Peninsula Packaging, and CM Packaging.
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Matt Jamison
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John Hart
Director
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john.hart@pmcf.com
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