Sonoco Products Company (SON) 46.65 $SON
Sonoco Beats on Q4 Earnings; Posts Record 2014 Results - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 13, 8:52AM CST
Sonoco's (SON) fourth-quarter 2014 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), SEE: 46.05 (-0.16), BMS: 47.04 (-0.03)
Sonoco Products (SON) Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 3:30PM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sealed Air (SEE) Upgraded to Strong Buy on Upbeat Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 12:10PM CST
On Feb 12, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), SEE: 46.05 (-0.16), BMS: 47.04 (-0.03)
Sonoco Products beats by $0.02, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 6:52AM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco Reports Record Base Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2014 Results
GlobeNewswire - Thu Feb 12, 6:36AM CST
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported record base financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year 2014.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco's board to pay 359th consecutive quarter dividend on 10 March 2015
M2 - Thu Feb 12, 4:13AM CST
The board of directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON), a packaging company, on Wednesday declared its USD0.32 per share quarterly dividend of its common stock.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco Products (SON) Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Webcast
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 10:55PM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Notable earnings before Thursday’s open
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 4:30PM CST
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Sundaram Nagarajan Elected to Sonoco's Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 11, 3:15PM CST
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has elected Sundaram Nagarajan to its Board of Directors.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), ITW: 98.26 (+0.48)
Sonoco Products declares $0.32 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 11:46AM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 11, 11:34AM CST
The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $.32 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2015, to shareholders of record as of February 25, 2015.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Will Sonoco Products' (SON) Earnings Surprise in Q4? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 11, 9:30AM CST
Sonoco Products Co. (SON) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2014 results on Feb 12.
CENX: 23.10 (-0.17), AIN: 37.82 (+0.01), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), NOR: 3.51 (+0.01)
Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging Market 2015-2019
M2 - Wed Feb 11, 5:30AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8n4lhb/global_paper_and) has announced the addition of the "Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. One of the major trends in this market is the need for sustainability and technological innovations. Several companies have come up with many advanced packaging designs and patterns. Also, customers prefer to buy products that are esthetically packaged with premium labeling. According to the report, increased demand for paper and paperboard container and packaging from the Organized Retail sector is one of the major drivers of the market. The arrangement of products in attractive packages in retail stores offers consumers a range of options from which to choose. This has a positive effect on the Global Packaging market, which, in turn, is driving the Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging market. Further, the report states that increased manufacturing costs are one of the major challenges in the market. The price of paper, a raw material used in the manufacture of paperboard packaging products, has been volatile as it depends on the demand and supply of the material. The widening of the demand-supply gap in the last few years has led to a substantial increase in the cost of raw materials. Any increase in the price of the raw materials not only increases the manufacturing cost of the goods packaged for human consumption, but also leads to reduced profit margins for vendors. The vendors in the Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging market are continuously offering new packaging patterns that can prevent the contamination of products such as food or beverages. In addition to providing convenience to customers, packaging plays a major role in enticing customers to purchase the product. Key Vendors - Georgia Pacific - INDEVCO - International Paper - Tetra Pak Other Prominent Vendors - Accord Carton - Advance Paper Box - All Packaging - Archis Packaging (India) - Clarasion Enterprises - Climax Manufacturing - Colbert Packaging - Curtis Packaging - Diamond Packaging - Dixie Printing & Packaging - DS Smith - Dunapack Packaging - Emin Leydier - Europac Group's Packaging Division - Manesha - Mondi Group - Nampak - Neff Packaging Solutions - O E Clark Paper Box Pacific Paper Box - Rock-Tenn - ROSSMANN - Royal Paper Box - San Diego Paper Box - SAN MIGUEL YAMAMURA PACKAGING - Shree Ganesh Packaging - Sonderen Packaging - Sonoco Products - Southern Champion Tray - Sravan Corrugaters For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8n..._paper_and
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sealed Air Tops Q4 Earnings, Initiates Upbeat 2015 Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 10, 10:17AM CST
Sealed Air Corporation's (SEE) Q4 earnings of 59 cents outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents.
BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), SEE: 46.05 (-0.16), BMS: 47.04 (-0.03)
Shares of SON Up 12.9% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 06, 11:18AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Sonoco Products (NYSE:SON) on October 21st, 2014 at $40.54. In approximately 4 months, Sonoco Products has returned 12.89% as of today's recent price of $45.76.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Corrugated Box Market in the US 2015-2019 with Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, Packaging Corporation of America & Rock-Tenn Dominating
M2 - Fri Feb 06, 6:12AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xjn34q/corrugated_box) has announced the addition of the "Corrugated Box Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Corrugated Box market in the US for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, this report covers revenue generated by corrugated box vendors from the manufacture and sale of corrugated boxes. One of the major trends of this market is the adoption of innovations in the manufacture of corrugated boxes. Vendors are investing heavily in R&D to create innovations in corrugated box packaging. New paper processing technology and skilled manpower is used to manufacture corrugated boxes. According to the report, one of the main factors affecting the market positively is the increase in amount of processed food consumed worldwide. Most processed food products are packaged in small, lightweight corrugated boxes for parcels and deliveries as they are non-reactive and cheap. Corrugated box packaging even aids companies in marketing and advertising campaigns by allowing the packaging to be innovative and attractive. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges in the market is the growing competition from other forms of packaging. Items such as wood and plastics are gaining popularity among both manufacturers and customers because of the variety of options provided by them. Manufacturing industries in particular prefer wood pallets. The segmentation of the Corrugated Box market in the US by applications is as follows: - Food Products and Beverage Packaging - Electrical Goods Packaging - Personal and Household Care Goods Packaging - Glassware and Ceramics Packaging - Paper Products Packaging - Chemicals Packaging - Textile Goods Packaging - Other Non-durable Goods Packaging Key Vendors - Georgia-Pacific - International Paper - Packaging Corporation of America - Rock-Tenn Other Prominent Vendors - Amcor - American Corrugated - Bates Container - Buckeye Corrugated - KapStone Paper & Packaging - MeadWestvaco - Pratt Industries - Riverside Paper - Shillington Box Company - Smurfit Kappa - Sonoco Products Company - U.S. Corrugated For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xj...ugated_box
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), MWV: 53.91 (+0.59), PKG: 82.89 (+1.86)
Research and Markets: United States Protective Packaging Market 2015-2019 with Packaging Corporation of America, Sealed Air, Smurfit Kappa Group & Sonoco Products Dominating
Business Wire - Fri Feb 06, 5:35AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7lvc6/protective) has announced the addition of the "Protective Packaging Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), PKG: 82.89 (+1.86)
Global Cups and Lids Market 2015-2019 with Georgia Pacific, Huhtamaki, Solo Cup & WinCup Dominating
M2 - Fri Feb 06, 5:33AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hnb225/global_cups_and) has announced the addition of the "Global Cups and Lids Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global Cups and Lids market to grow at a CAGR of 5.75% over the period 2014-2019 Cups and lids are used to provide support, external environment protection, and tampering resistance for beverages and other food items. They aid in the reliable distribution of beverages among the value chain and reduces post-production damages for food products. The different types of materials use for the manufacturing of cups and lids are plastic, paper and paperboard, metal, foil, and other materials. The application of cups and lids can be mainly witnessed in the Foodservice industry, where they are used for serving different beverages to consumers such as hot drinks, drinking water, coffee, milk and dairy products, beer, CSD, sports and energy drinks, RTD ice tea, and alcoholic drink. Vendors in the Global Cups and Lids market are continuously inventing new technologies for materials that can prevent the contamination of dairy products in cups. One of the key trends upcoming in the market is the emergence of biodegradable plastics. Since environmental issues are a major concern for customers, cup and lid vendors have developed many sustainable materials such as biodegradable plastic that are environment friendly and more durable. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is an increased focus on specialty beverages. In recent years, the demand for specialty drinks has increased because of the growing population, increased purchasing power, and people's growing awareness of the need for fitness. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges faced by the market is the shortage of skilled labor. Most of the vendors operating in the market are MSMEs. These companies do not have a labor force that is skilled enough to work on advanced tools, hence productivity is affected. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - Georgia Pacific - Huhtamaki - Solo Cup - WinCup Other Prominent Vendors - Bawoo Print & Paper Cups - Benders - BioPak - Clondalkin Group - Consolidated Container - Constantia Flexibles - Detmold Group - Eco-Products - Ekobal-Roznov - Fabri-Kal - KeepCup - Letica - Magnum Packaging - Pactiv - Plastipak Industries - Reynolds Group - Sonoco Products - Sweetheart Holdings - VaioPak - Wipak Group - Zichen For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hn...l_cups_and
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
United States Protective Packaging Market 2015-2019 with Packaging Corporation of America, Sealed Air, Smurfit Kappa Group & Sonoco Products Dominating
M2 - Fri Feb 06, 5:17AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mln8qg/protective) has announced the addition of the "Protective Packaging Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Protective Packaging market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 4.48% over the period 2014-2019. Protective packaging involves packaging solutions that provide protection and help in preserving consumer and industrial products, equipment, and machineries from any damaging effects during shipping and storage. One of the major trends emerging in the market is increased investment in R&D to develop environment-friendly and sustainable packaging materials. Vendors are investing in innovative technologies to develop packaging materials that can be recycled and reused. According to the report, the demand for protective packaging is expected to grow because of an increase in its usage in the Online Shopping industry. The growing popularity of online shopping and the adoption of protective materials for packaging are expected to have a favorable influence on the Protective Packaging market in the US. Further, the report states that the rise in raw material costs is a major key challenge for the Protective Packaging market in the US. Leading vendors have increased the prices of their products to offset the effect of the rising costs of raw materials. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Vendors in the market provide innovative protective packaging solutions to various industries such as Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Appliances, Pharmaceutical, and Retail to transport products safely to their destinations. In terms of product type, the Protective Packaging market in the US can be classified as follows: Foam Protective Packaging, Rigid Protective Packaging, and Flexible Protective Packaging. Key Vendors - Packaging Corporation of America - Sealed Air - Smurfit Kappa Group - Sonoco Products Other Prominent Vendors - Cascades - FP International - Geami - iVEX Protective Packaging - Macfarlane Group - Max Packaging - Protective Packaging Solutions - Springpack - Unisource Worldwide - Universal Protective Packaging Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mln8qg/protective
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), PKG: 82.89 (+1.86)
Flexible Packaging Market in North America 2015-2019 with Amcor, Bemis, Berry Plastics & Sealed Air Dominating
M2 - Thu Feb 05, 3:03AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jbgm6l/flexible) has announced the addition of the "Flexible Packaging Market in North America 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Flexible Packaging market in North America to grow at a CAGR of 4.95% over the period 2014-2019 Flexible packaging is a non-rigid method of packaging. Packaging products are made of flexible or easy-yielding materials that can easily change shape based on the nature of the product being packaged. Flexible packaging materials include plastic, aluminum, and paper. These materials undergo a detailed conversion process such as printing, lamination, coating, and extrusion to develop different types of flexible packaging products such as plastic bags and pouches, lidding films, foil bags, and sachets. The increased demand for high-barrier packaging is one major trend upcoming in this market. This demand is mainly driven by the growing consumer preference for flexible packaging. High-barrier flexible packaging is better in terms of quality than other packaging products because specialized coatings and laminated structures along with resins are used to develop this form of packaging. According to the report, one of the main drivers in this market is the increased demand for plastic-based flexible packaging. Plastic packaging is increasingly replacing metal and glass packaging, especially for food products. This in turn is leading to an increase in the demand for flexible plastic packaging products and solutions. Further, the report states that competition from vendors in the rigid packaging market has intensified because these vendors serve the same consumer base and their products have been able to achieve higher penetration levels compared to flexible packaging products. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. The Flexible Packaging market in North America can be categorized into four segments: - Aluminum Foil - Paper - Plastic - Others Based on product type, the Flexible Packaging market in North America can be segmented into: - Bags - Pouches - Wraps - Others Key Vendors - Amcor - Bemis - Berry Plastics - Sealed Air Other Prominent Vendors - AEP Industries - American Packaging - Anchor Packaging - Ball - Coveris - Exopack - Hood Packaging - Pactiv - Printpack - MeadWestvaco - Sonoco Products For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jbgm6l/flexible
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), MWV: 53.91 (+0.59), AEPI: 49.71 (-0.30)
Sonoco Beats on Q4 Earnings; Posts Record 2014 Results - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 13, 8:52AM CST
Sonoco's (SON) fourth-quarter 2014 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), SEE: 46.05 (-0.16), BMS: 47.04 (-0.03)
Sonoco Products (SON) Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 3:30PM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sealed Air (SEE) Upgraded to Strong Buy on Upbeat Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 12:10PM CST
On Feb 12, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), SEE: 46.05 (-0.16), BMS: 47.04 (-0.03)
Sonoco Products beats by $0.02, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 6:52AM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco Reports Record Base Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2014 Results
GlobeNewswire - Thu Feb 12, 6:36AM CST
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported record base financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year 2014.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco's board to pay 359th consecutive quarter dividend on 10 March 2015
M2 - Thu Feb 12, 4:13AM CST
The board of directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON), a packaging company, on Wednesday declared its USD0.32 per share quarterly dividend of its common stock.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco Products (SON) Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Webcast
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 10:55PM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Notable earnings before Thursday’s open
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 4:30PM CST
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Sundaram Nagarajan Elected to Sonoco's Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 11, 3:15PM CST
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has elected Sundaram Nagarajan to its Board of Directors.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), ITW: 98.26 (+0.48)
Sonoco Products declares $0.32 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 11:46AM CST
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Wed Feb 11, 11:34AM CST
The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $.32 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2015, to shareholders of record as of February 25, 2015.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Will Sonoco Products' (SON) Earnings Surprise in Q4? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 11, 9:30AM CST
Sonoco Products Co. (SON) is slated to report fourth-quarter 2014 results on Feb 12.
CENX: 23.10 (-0.17), AIN: 37.82 (+0.01), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), NOR: 3.51 (+0.01)
Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging Market 2015-2019
M2 - Wed Feb 11, 5:30AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8n4lhb/global_paper_and) has announced the addition of the "Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. One of the major trends in this market is the need for sustainability and technological innovations. Several companies have come up with many advanced packaging designs and patterns. Also, customers prefer to buy products that are esthetically packaged with premium labeling. According to the report, increased demand for paper and paperboard container and packaging from the Organized Retail sector is one of the major drivers of the market. The arrangement of products in attractive packages in retail stores offers consumers a range of options from which to choose. This has a positive effect on the Global Packaging market, which, in turn, is driving the Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging market. Further, the report states that increased manufacturing costs are one of the major challenges in the market. The price of paper, a raw material used in the manufacture of paperboard packaging products, has been volatile as it depends on the demand and supply of the material. The widening of the demand-supply gap in the last few years has led to a substantial increase in the cost of raw materials. Any increase in the price of the raw materials not only increases the manufacturing cost of the goods packaged for human consumption, but also leads to reduced profit margins for vendors. The vendors in the Global Paper and Paperboard Container and Packaging market are continuously offering new packaging patterns that can prevent the contamination of products such as food or beverages. In addition to providing convenience to customers, packaging plays a major role in enticing customers to purchase the product. Key Vendors - Georgia Pacific - INDEVCO - International Paper - Tetra Pak Other Prominent Vendors - Accord Carton - Advance Paper Box - All Packaging - Archis Packaging (India) - Clarasion Enterprises - Climax Manufacturing - Colbert Packaging - Curtis Packaging - Diamond Packaging - Dixie Printing & Packaging - DS Smith - Dunapack Packaging - Emin Leydier - Europac Group's Packaging Division - Manesha - Mondi Group - Nampak - Neff Packaging Solutions - O E Clark Paper Box Pacific Paper Box - Rock-Tenn - ROSSMANN - Royal Paper Box - San Diego Paper Box - SAN MIGUEL YAMAMURA PACKAGING - Shree Ganesh Packaging - Sonderen Packaging - Sonoco Products - Southern Champion Tray - Sravan Corrugaters For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8n..._paper_and
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Sealed Air Tops Q4 Earnings, Initiates Upbeat 2015 Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 10, 10:17AM CST
Sealed Air Corporation's (SEE) Q4 earnings of 59 cents outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents.
BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), SON: 46.65 (-0.79), SEE: 46.05 (-0.16), BMS: 47.04 (-0.03)
Shares of SON Up 12.9% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 06, 11:18AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Sonoco Products (NYSE:SON) on October 21st, 2014 at $40.54. In approximately 4 months, Sonoco Products has returned 12.89% as of today's recent price of $45.76.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
Corrugated Box Market in the US 2015-2019 with Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, Packaging Corporation of America & Rock-Tenn Dominating
M2 - Fri Feb 06, 6:12AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xjn34q/corrugated_box) has announced the addition of the "Corrugated Box Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Corrugated Box market in the US for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, this report covers revenue generated by corrugated box vendors from the manufacture and sale of corrugated boxes. One of the major trends of this market is the adoption of innovations in the manufacture of corrugated boxes. Vendors are investing heavily in R&D to create innovations in corrugated box packaging. New paper processing technology and skilled manpower is used to manufacture corrugated boxes. According to the report, one of the main factors affecting the market positively is the increase in amount of processed food consumed worldwide. Most processed food products are packaged in small, lightweight corrugated boxes for parcels and deliveries as they are non-reactive and cheap. Corrugated box packaging even aids companies in marketing and advertising campaigns by allowing the packaging to be innovative and attractive. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges in the market is the growing competition from other forms of packaging. Items such as wood and plastics are gaining popularity among both manufacturers and customers because of the variety of options provided by them. Manufacturing industries in particular prefer wood pallets. The segmentation of the Corrugated Box market in the US by applications is as follows: - Food Products and Beverage Packaging - Electrical Goods Packaging - Personal and Household Care Goods Packaging - Glassware and Ceramics Packaging - Paper Products Packaging - Chemicals Packaging - Textile Goods Packaging - Other Non-durable Goods Packaging Key Vendors - Georgia-Pacific - International Paper - Packaging Corporation of America - Rock-Tenn Other Prominent Vendors - Amcor - American Corrugated - Bates Container - Buckeye Corrugated - KapStone Paper & Packaging - MeadWestvaco - Pratt Industries - Riverside Paper - Shillington Box Company - Smurfit Kappa - Sonoco Products Company - U.S. Corrugated For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xj...ugated_box
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), MWV: 53.91 (+0.59), PKG: 82.89 (+1.86)
Research and Markets: United States Protective Packaging Market 2015-2019 with Packaging Corporation of America, Sealed Air, Smurfit Kappa Group & Sonoco Products Dominating
Business Wire - Fri Feb 06, 5:35AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7lvc6/protective) has announced the addition of the "Protective Packaging Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering.
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), PKG: 82.89 (+1.86)
Global Cups and Lids Market 2015-2019 with Georgia Pacific, Huhtamaki, Solo Cup & WinCup Dominating
M2 - Fri Feb 06, 5:33AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hnb225/global_cups_and) has announced the addition of the "Global Cups and Lids Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global Cups and Lids market to grow at a CAGR of 5.75% over the period 2014-2019 Cups and lids are used to provide support, external environment protection, and tampering resistance for beverages and other food items. They aid in the reliable distribution of beverages among the value chain and reduces post-production damages for food products. The different types of materials use for the manufacturing of cups and lids are plastic, paper and paperboard, metal, foil, and other materials. The application of cups and lids can be mainly witnessed in the Foodservice industry, where they are used for serving different beverages to consumers such as hot drinks, drinking water, coffee, milk and dairy products, beer, CSD, sports and energy drinks, RTD ice tea, and alcoholic drink. Vendors in the Global Cups and Lids market are continuously inventing new technologies for materials that can prevent the contamination of dairy products in cups. One of the key trends upcoming in the market is the emergence of biodegradable plastics. Since environmental issues are a major concern for customers, cup and lid vendors have developed many sustainable materials such as biodegradable plastic that are environment friendly and more durable. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is an increased focus on specialty beverages. In recent years, the demand for specialty drinks has increased because of the growing population, increased purchasing power, and people's growing awareness of the need for fitness. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges faced by the market is the shortage of skilled labor. Most of the vendors operating in the market are MSMEs. These companies do not have a labor force that is skilled enough to work on advanced tools, hence productivity is affected. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - Georgia Pacific - Huhtamaki - Solo Cup - WinCup Other Prominent Vendors - Bawoo Print & Paper Cups - Benders - BioPak - Clondalkin Group - Consolidated Container - Constantia Flexibles - Detmold Group - Eco-Products - Ekobal-Roznov - Fabri-Kal - KeepCup - Letica - Magnum Packaging - Pactiv - Plastipak Industries - Reynolds Group - Sonoco Products - Sweetheart Holdings - VaioPak - Wipak Group - Zichen For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hn...l_cups_and
SON: 46.65 (-0.79)
United States Protective Packaging Market 2015-2019 with Packaging Corporation of America, Sealed Air, Smurfit Kappa Group & Sonoco Products Dominating
M2 - Fri Feb 06, 5:17AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mln8qg/protective) has announced the addition of the "Protective Packaging Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Protective Packaging market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 4.48% over the period 2014-2019. Protective packaging involves packaging solutions that provide protection and help in preserving consumer and industrial products, equipment, and machineries from any damaging effects during shipping and storage. One of the major trends emerging in the market is increased investment in R&D to develop environment-friendly and sustainable packaging materials. Vendors are investing in innovative technologies to develop packaging materials that can be recycled and reused. According to the report, the demand for protective packaging is expected to grow because of an increase in its usage in the Online Shopping industry. The growing popularity of online shopping and the adoption of protective materials for packaging are expected to have a favorable influence on the Protective Packaging market in the US. Further, the report states that the rise in raw material costs is a major key challenge for the Protective Packaging market in the US. Leading vendors have increased the prices of their products to offset the effect of the rising costs of raw materials. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Vendors in the market provide innovative protective packaging solutions to various industries such as Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Appliances, Pharmaceutical, and Retail to transport products safely to their destinations. In terms of product type, the Protective Packaging market in the US can be classified as follows: Foam Protective Packaging, Rigid Protective Packaging, and Flexible Protective Packaging. Key Vendors - Packaging Corporation of America - Sealed Air - Smurfit Kappa Group - Sonoco Products Other Prominent Vendors - Cascades - FP International - Geami - iVEX Protective Packaging - Macfarlane Group - Max Packaging - Protective Packaging Solutions - Springpack - Unisource Worldwide - Universal Protective Packaging Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mln8qg/protective
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), PKG: 82.89 (+1.86)
Flexible Packaging Market in North America 2015-2019 with Amcor, Bemis, Berry Plastics & Sealed Air Dominating
M2 - Thu Feb 05, 3:03AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jbgm6l/flexible) has announced the addition of the "Flexible Packaging Market in North America 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Flexible Packaging market in North America to grow at a CAGR of 4.95% over the period 2014-2019 Flexible packaging is a non-rigid method of packaging. Packaging products are made of flexible or easy-yielding materials that can easily change shape based on the nature of the product being packaged. Flexible packaging materials include plastic, aluminum, and paper. These materials undergo a detailed conversion process such as printing, lamination, coating, and extrusion to develop different types of flexible packaging products such as plastic bags and pouches, lidding films, foil bags, and sachets. The increased demand for high-barrier packaging is one major trend upcoming in this market. This demand is mainly driven by the growing consumer preference for flexible packaging. High-barrier flexible packaging is better in terms of quality than other packaging products because specialized coatings and laminated structures along with resins are used to develop this form of packaging. According to the report, one of the main drivers in this market is the increased demand for plastic-based flexible packaging. Plastic packaging is increasingly replacing metal and glass packaging, especially for food products. This in turn is leading to an increase in the demand for flexible plastic packaging products and solutions. Further, the report states that competition from vendors in the rigid packaging market has intensified because these vendors serve the same consumer base and their products have been able to achieve higher penetration levels compared to flexible packaging products. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. The Flexible Packaging market in North America can be categorized into four segments: - Aluminum Foil - Paper - Plastic - Others Based on product type, the Flexible Packaging market in North America can be segmented into: - Bags - Pouches - Wraps - Others Key Vendors - Amcor - Bemis - Berry Plastics - Sealed Air Other Prominent Vendors - AEP Industries - American Packaging - Anchor Packaging - Ball - Coveris - Exopack - Hood Packaging - Pactiv - Printpack - MeadWestvaco - Sonoco Products For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jbgm6l/flexible
SON: 46.65 (-0.79), MWV: 53.91 (+0.59), AEPI: 49.71 (-0.30)
