That’s according to a two-volume review of the € 8 billion Western European flexible packaging industry entitled, “W. European Flexible Packaging Market 2000—Converting Industry and End Use markets.” The study is available from PCI Films Consulting Ltd., Banbury, Oxon, England, for € 3200 (US$2꼀 as of August 1). For further information, contact PCI at 011/44.1295.817.670, or visit www.pcifilms.com.
European flexible packaging
A majority of flexible packaging converters in Western Europe are struggling financially, due to a combination of upward price pressures from suppliers and cost-cutting pressure from end-use customers.
Aug 31, 2001
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