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Stretch & Shrink Film to 2019

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Date: 08-May-2015
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US demand to reach $3.1 billion in 2019

US demand for stretch and shrink film will increase by 3.4 percent annually to $3.1 billion in 2019. Gains will be driven by the increasing utilization of film for the bundling and protection of goods during warehousing and distribution, as well as competitive advantages over other materials in product packaging applications. Other growth factors will include resin and machinery improvements and opportunities in areas such as stretch labels and shrink sleeves. Advances in value terms will be limited, however, by an expected slowdown in stretch and shrink film prices as plastic resin costs moderate from the 2009-2014 period.

LLDPE is leading stretch & shrink film resin

Nearly two billion pounds of plastic resins were used in stretch and shrink film in 2014. Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is the dominant resin due to its competitive cost and durability in a multitude of conditions as well as its downgauging capabilities. Conventional low density polyethylene (LDPE) will grow at an inproved rate compared to the 2004-2014 decade, as its clarity, ease of heat forming and drawdown characteristics will help the resin maintain its leading position in shrink packaging applications. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) will see the slowest growth of any major resin through 2019, as growth from in-creased shrink label applications will be offset by the loss of market share to LLDPE and LDPE. Other smaller stretch and shrink film resins, including high density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and biodegradable resins, will experience above-average growth in demand as a whole going forward.

Shrink film to outpace larger stretch film segment

Stretch film will increase by 3.4 percent annually to $2.1 billion dollars in 2019, benefiting from advantages in labor and energy savings. The most rapid growth is anticipated for stretch hoods due to their high throughput rate -- allowing loads to be wrapped in a shorter amount of time-- and excellent load integrity. Demand for shrink film will grow at a slightly faster pace than stretch film through 2019. Advances will be promoted by shrink film’s high clarity and excellent print capabilities, greatly enhancing product marketability in packaging applications. Growth will also be aided by increased usage in labels for beverages and other products.

Storage & distribution market to post above average growth in demand

The storage and distribution market for stretch and shrink film will post above-average increases through 2019 and ac-count for more than half of total demand. Advances will be stimulated by increased retail trade and industrial activity, as well as export markets. Pallet wrap, due to its superior unitizing qualities and specialized mechanized application processes for mass packing, will comprise the majority of demand. Product packaging demand gains will be spurred by greater prevalence of opportunities in bulk packaging and stretch and shrink label applications, particularly within dairy and beverage markets. Stretch and shrink film advantages include cost effectiveness and source reduction capabilities compared to corrugated boxes and other packaging.

Company Profiles

Profiles for 34 competitors in the US industry such as AEP, Bemis, Cenveo, Novolex & Sigma Plastics

Additional Information

This study examines the stretch and shrink film industry in the US by type, resin, product, application, and market. Historical data are provided for 2004, 2009, and 2014, with forecasts for 2019 and 2024. “Demand” is equal to US production plus imports, minus exports. This is synonymous with terms such as “sales” and “apparent consumption.” Value data reflects demand at the manufacturers’ level. In addition, the key strategic and competitive variables affecting the US paper and plastic packaging industries are discussed, and market leaders are identified and profiled. The entire study is framed within the context of overall economic conditions, as well as demographic, regulatory, and technological factors affecting stretch and shrink film and their users.

Stretch & Shrink Film to 2019

Table of Contents

Introduction IX

I. Executive Summary 1

II. Market Environment 4
General 4
Macroeconomic Outlook 4
Demographic Trends 9
Consumer Income & Spending 12
Manufacturing Outlook 15
Food & Beverage Industry Overview 20
Packaging Industry Overview 23
Plastic Film Industry Overview 26
Technological Developments 28
Pricing Trends 31
Regulatory & Environmental Considerations 32
Foreign Trade & International Activity 34

III. Types 36
General 36
Stretch Film 37
Production Methods 38
Resins 40
Products 44
Wrap 46
Hoods 47
Stretch Labels & Sleeves 49
Markets 51
Storage & Distribution 52
Pallet Unitization 53
Bundling & Other 56
Product Packaging 57
Food 59
Paper & Textile Products 60
Beverages 60
Consumer & Other 61
Producers 61
Shrink Film 64
Resins 65
Products 70
Wrap 72
Bags 73
Labels 74
Hoods & Other 76
Markets 77
Product Packaging 78
Storage & Distribution 81
Producers 82

IV. Markets 86
General 86
Product Packaging 87
Food Packaging 89
Meat, Poultry, & Seafood 91
Dairy 95
Fresh Produce 96
Other Foods 98
Beverages 99
Paper & Textile Products 101
Consumer Products 103
Types 105
Uses 105
Other Product Packaging 106
Storage & Distribution 108
Pallet Unitization 109
Stretch 110
Shrink 111
Other Storage & Distribution 112
Market Segments 113
Manufacturing 115
Warehousing 116
Construction & Other 117

V. Resins 118
General 118
Linear Low Density Polyethylene 120
Low Density Polyethylene 122
Polyvinyl Chloride 124
Other Resins 126

VI. Industry Structure 130
General 130
Market Share 132
Mergers & Acquisitions 135
Marketing Strategies 137
Channels of Distribution 139
Research & Development 140
Manufacturing 141
Competitive Strategies 142
Company Profiles 144
Accutech Films, see Novolex
AEP Industries Incorporated 145
Allied Plastics Holdings, see Sigma Plastics Group American Fuji Seal, see Fuji Seal International AmTopp, see Inteplast Group Anchor Packaging Incorporated 148
Bemis Company Incorporated 149
Berry Plastics Group Incorporated 151
Bolloré Group 153
Bonset America, see ITOCHU Cenveo Incorporated 155
Charter NEX Films Incorporated 157
Clysar LLC 158
CMS Gilbreth Packaging Systems, see Cenveo Coastal Films of Florida, see Sigma Plastics Group Coveris Holdings SA 160
C-P Flexible Packaging 161
Danafilms, see RKW Dow Chemical Company 163
DuPont (EI) de Nemours 165
Dwyer (RB) Company Incorporated 166
Exopack Holdings Sarl, see Coveris Holdings Exxon Mobil Corporation 168
FlexSol Packaging, see Sigma Plastics Group Fortune Plastics, see Novolex Fuji Seal International Incorporated 169
Hilex Poly, see Novolex Hood Companies 171
Ideal Sleeves International, see Dwyer (RB) Illinois Tool Works Incorporated 172
Inteplast Group Limited 173
Intertape Polymer Group Incorporated 175
ISO Poly Films, see Sigma Plastics Group ITOCHU Corporation 177
ITW Muller, see Signode Industrial Group Jindal Poly Films Limited 179
Klöckner Pentaplast Group 181
McNeely Plastic Products, see Sigma Plastics Group Mercury Plastics, see Sigma Plastics Group MRI Flexible Packaging, see C-P Flexible Packaging Muller LCS, see Signode Industrial Group Niaflex, see Inteplast Group Norflex Incorporated 183
Novolex 184
Omega Plastics, see Sigma Plastics Group Pactiv, see Reynolds Group Holdings Paragon Films Incorporated 185
Performance Packaging, see Sigma Plastics Group Poly Plastic Products, see Sigma Plastics Group Poly-America LP 187
Presto Products, see Reynolds Group Holdings Printpack Incorporated 188
Republic Bag, see Sigma Plastics Group Reynolds Group Holdings Limited 190
RKW SE 193
Santa Fe Packaging, see Sigma Plastics Group Sealed Air Corporation 195
Sigma Plastics Group 198
Signode Industrial Group LLC 202
SKC Company Limited 204
SleeveCo Incorporated 205
Source One Packaging LLC 206
Strapex, see Signode Industrial Group Taghleef Industries LLC 208
Western Plastics Limited 210
Other Companies Mentioned in Study 212

List of Tables

Section I -- Executive Summary
Summary Table 3

Section II -- Market Environment
1 Macroeconomic Indicators 8
2 Population & Households 12
3 Personal Consumption Expenditures 15
4 Manufacturers’ Shipments 19
5 Food & Beverage Shipments 23
6 Packaging Supply & Demand 26
7 Plastic Film Demand by Resin 28
8 Stretch & Shrink Film Pricing 32

Section III -- Types
1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Type 37
2 Stretch Film by Production Method 40
3 Stretch Film Demand by Resin 43
4 Stretch Film Demand by Product 45
5 Stretch Film Demand by Market 52
6 Stretch Film Demand in Storage & Distribution 53
7 Stretch Film Demand in Product Packaging 58
8 Shrink Film Demand by Resin 69
9 Shrink Film Demand by Product 71
10 Shrink Film Demand by Market 77
11 Shrink Film Demand in Product Packaging 80
12 Shrink Film Demand in Storage & Distribution 82

Section IV -- Markets
1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Market 87
2 Product Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film 88
3 Food Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Use 90
4 Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 92
5 Dairy Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 96
6 Fresh Produce Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 98
7 Other Food Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 99
8 Beverage Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 101
9 Paper & Textile Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Use 103
10 Consumer Product Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Use 104
11 Other Product Packaging Markets for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type & Use 108
12 Storage & Distribution Market for Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 109
13 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand in Storage & Distribution by Market 114

Section V -- Resins
1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Resin 119
2 Linear Low Density Polyethylene Demand in Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 122
3 Low Density Polyethylene Demand in Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 123
4 PVC Demand in Stretch & Shrink Film by Type 126
5 Other Resin Demand In Stretch & Shrink Film by Resin & Type 129

Section VI -- Industry Structure
1 Stretch & Shrink Film Sales by Company, 2014 131
2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures 137

Section III -- Types
1 Stretch Film Demand by Resin, 2014 44
2 Stretch Film Demand by Product, 2014 45
3 Stretch Film Demand in Product Packaging, 2014 59
4 Shrink Film Demand by Resin, 2014 70
5 Shrink Film Demand by Product, 2014 72
6 Shrink Film Demand in Product Packaging, 2014 81

Section IV -- Markets
1 Product Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2014 89
2 Food Packaging Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2014 91
3 Storage & Distribution Market for Stretch & Shrink Film, 2014 115

Section V -- Resins
1 Stretch & Shrink Film Demand by Resin, 2014 120

Section VI -- Industry Structure
1 Stretch & Shrink Film Market Share, 2014 132

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