by Brittany Willes, writer, Plastics Decorating Through the pandemic many businesses have been hit hard; however, from in-store to online packaging is thriving. According to a study by Research and Markets, “The global packaging market size during the COVID-19 pandemic is projected to grow from USD 909.2 billion in 2019 to USD 1,012.6 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual … [Read more...] about Plastics Packaging Adapts to Consumer Demand Amid the Pandemic
Market Trends
2021 and Beyond – The Industry Looks Ahead
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating To say the least, 2020 has been a strange and challenging time. The plastics industry, like many others, has suffered its share of setbacks. According to a report by Business Wire, “The global plastic products market is expected to decline from $1008.5 billion in 2019 to $987 billion in 2020 … The decline is mainly due to … [Read more...] about 2021 and Beyond – The Industry Looks Ahead
Opportunities in Cannabis Packaging
by Bill Ludlow, president and CEO, CRATIV Packaging Packaging in the cannabis industry has evolved tremendously in just the past five years since Colorado began driving child-resistant (CR) packaging requirements circa 2014. Typically, as a state or nation comes online with cannabis regulations, CR packaging becomes written into law. Usually, cannabis regulations reference … [Read more...] about Opportunities in Cannabis Packaging
Companies Adjust to Hard-Hit Ad Specialties Market
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world’s economy, many industries have had to adjust they way they do business. Manufacturing industries in particular have experienced major upheaval with some sectors all but shutting down while others experience massive growth as demand for specialized items, such as personal … [Read more...] about Companies Adjust to Hard-Hit Ad Specialties Market
The Future of Metallic Finishes on Plastic in the Automotive Industry
by Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC Metallic appearances have long been key to designs in the automotive field. They are an important part of the design portfolio and have been used for some time to create a high-end look. Just look at the vehicles with metallic grilles, door handles, accents, emblems and hubcaps. On the inside will be metallic door handles, knobs, … [Read more...] about The Future of Metallic Finishes on Plastic in the Automotive Industry