Smithers Predicts Folding Carton Value Of $58.9 Billion
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According to a recent report issued by Smithers, the glob- al researcher on the packaging industry, global consump- tion of cartonboard will reach 56.3 million tons in 2025, valued at $58.9 billion. This will be converted into 52.4 million tons of packaging, with a value of $132.8 billion. The new market report “The Future of Folding Cartons to 2030,” shows that demand will push global consump- tion of folding cartons to 63.1 million tons in 2030, with value increasing to $159.6 billion at constant pricing. Demand for cartonboard and microflute packaging is driven by the global trend toward sustainability in many markets, not least in packaging. This is seeing a marked trend away from plastic packaging formats in favor of pa- per-based solutions. Smithers analysis identifies the top applications where cartonboard is poised to take market share from plastics. These include collation and shrink-wrap films used in con- sumer multi-packs, trays for fresh produce and foodservice applications, and the development of all paper blisters for products like stationery.
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
Growth will be highest in confectionery, chilled food, food service, soft drinks and beer segments. The great- est share of increased incremental demand across 2025- 2030 will come from healthcare customers. This reflects mainly new sales into developing regions of Asia, accom- panied by some design innovation in mature markets. Folding boxboard (FBB) and coated recycled board/ white-lined chipboard (CRB/WLC) remain the most widely used folding carton grades, together accounting for 83.8 percent of contemporary demand. Across 2025-2030 FBB will continue to grow market share, with new paper machines coming online in Brazil, China and elsewhere in Asia. Extra capacity for solid bleached board/sulfate (SBB/S) is also now coming on stream. Sales of solid unbleached board/sulfate (SUB/S) and uncoated recycled board (URB) grades will continue to track below the market average. Anticipated growth in consumption volume for folding cartons by region, 2024–25 and 2025–30, annual percentage change.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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