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Manufacturers are responding with structurally opti- mized designs that improve strength without increasing material usage. Custom-sized cartons, easy-open fea- tures, and protective inserts are becoming increasingly common. Digital printing technologies are also gaining traction, enabling shorter production runs and faster cus- tomization to support dynamic e-commerce demand. Despite favorable growth prospects, the folding car- tons market faces several challenges. Volatility in raw ma- terial prices, particularly paperboard, pulp, and specialty coatings, can impact margins and pricing strategies. Reg- ulatory complexity across regions increases compliance costs and administrative burden. In addition, the lack of standardized testing and certifi- cation protocols for emerging materials and technologies can slow adoption and innovation. Addressing these chal- lenges requires investment in supply chain resilience, pro- cess optimization, and closer collaboration with regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders. With the market expected to grow from USD 145.2 bil- lion in 2024 to USD 217.8 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 4.6 percent, the folding cartons industry is positioned for steady and sustainable expansion. Tightening sustainabil- ity regulations, rising packaged goods consumption, and continued technological innovation will remain central to market evolution.
SAUER SYSTEM www.sauersystem.com
Sauer provides intelligent solutions for scoring, slitting, slit-scoring, and perforating on corrugators and floor slitters; and glue tab cutting, creasing, slotting, trimming and scrap chopping on presses. New, featured offerings include FRX Adjustable Folding Rail System and G3 Scoring System: the latest proven creasing technology on the market.
STAFFORD GROUP www.go2stafford.com
Interactive website for Stafford Corrugated Products and Stafford Cutting Dies. Featuring online ordering of replace- ment parts. Also, visitors can automatically calculate sheet size for most die-cut standards.
SUN AUTOMATION GROUP ® www.sunautomation.com
SUN Automation Group is the global leader in providing innovative solutions to the corrugated industry. SUN engi- neers and builds the SUN625 Rotary Die Cutter, provides sales, service and support in North and Central America for Latitude Machinery Corporation, manufacturer of Mini to Jumbo FFG and RDCs. Additionally, SUN is the North Amer- ican, UK and Ireland sales and service provider for Para Machinery’s line of equipment, and is the North American sales provider for Highcon. SUN also powers the corrugat- ed industry’s premier IIoT platform, Helios, and is the OEM source for Langston/Staley equipment parts and service. THACKER INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY www.thackerindustrial.com Specializing in corrugated machinery, T.I.S.CO. offers quali- ty-made products, support services, and more. T.I.S.CO. has a reputation of dependability, not only in the product, but in service and support. With more than 25 years’ experience, T.I.S.CO. installs equipment and machinery, moves or sets up entire plants, rewires and rebuilds - all over the world. VT GROUP www.vtgrouponline.com VT offers prepress services for the POP display and corru- gated shipping container industry including graphic design, optimized digitally imaged printing plates and innovative pre-mounting solutions. Our large-format digital printing fa- cility (Digital Impact) is a leading short-run manufacturer of distinctive POP displays and signage where litho-like graph-
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