PLASTIC FILM MARKETS RISING

By 2006, the market for plastic films will reach 14.6 billion lb in the United States, according to Plastic Film, a new study from The Freedonia Group, the Cleveland-based market research firm.

Oct 31, 2002

Low-density polyethylene will account for the bulk of this demand. The market for polypropylene film is expected to expand the fastest, at 4.5% per year, led by food packaging applications. For more information on the $3꽤, 283-page study, call Freedonia at 440/684-9600, or visit www.freedoniagroup.com.

The Freedonia Group, Inc

2024 PACK EXPO Innovations Reports

Machinery Basics

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

Interior view of the CleanClose carton showing the specialty fold-and-glue structure and audible “click” closure for child resistance.

Radienz Living Adopts Paperboard Carton for Laundry Pods

Radienz Living and GPI will debut an all-paper, child-resistant carton for laundry pods, aiming to cut plastic, boost pallet efficiency, and meet safety standards in club-store and perhaps e-commerce channels.

Kurt Kurzawa, senior director, sustainability and packaging at the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance

FFRA Tackles the Flexible Film Recycling Challenge

The RFID label maintains the functional benefits of RFID technology, such as inventory visibility, product traceability and loss prevention, while aligning with recycling infrastructure requirements.

Avery Dennison, Marks & Spencer, and Credo Beauty Launch Packaging Designed for Recyclability

How Amazon Combines Tech and Material Innovation to Cut Waste

Navigate Complex Indoor Environments

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

Looking for engineering services? Our curated list features 100+ companies specializing in civil, process, structural, and electrical engineering. Many also offer construction, design, and architecture services. Download to access company names, markets served, key services, contact information, and more!

Download Now

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.

Download Now

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

Products

PLASTIC FILM MARKETS RISING

The Freedonia Group, Inc

2024 PACK EXPO Innovations Reports

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

Radienz Living Adopts Paperboard Carton for Laundry Pods

FFRA Tackles the Flexible Film Recycling Challenge

Avery Dennison, Marks & Spencer, and Credo Beauty Launch Packaging Designed for Recyclability

How Amazon Combines Tech and Material Innovation to Cut Waste

Navigate Complex Indoor Environments

Semi-automatic Paper Handle Applicator

AI-enabled Sunrise DFE

TC Transcontinental Showcases BOPE Film Innovation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PELV Showcase 2025

September 2025

July/Aug 2025

May/Jun 2025

Researched List: Fast Changeover Cartoning Equipment

Researched List: Powder Processing and Packaging Suppliers

Master Filling & Capping Equipment Selection

Researched List: Mono-Material, Barrier Pouches