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Protective packaging study points to gains for insulated shippers

A new study from The Freedonia Group says U.S. demand for protective packaging will grow to $5.2 billion in 2014.

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For pharmaceuticals and biologics, where temperature control is vital through every step of the supply chain to insure the drug delivers maximum efficacy, Freedonia predicts solid gains for insulated shippers.

A recovering economy, increased manufacturing and the proliferation of Internet sales all point to increases in sales of foamed plastic, molded pulp, air pillows, and bubble packaging as well.

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