The growth of the market for more sophisticated label constructions (eg: Form/Label combinations, Promotional Labels, Booklet/Leaflet labels, Intelligent labels) has created demand for new specifications of coated &/or laminated label stocks, that have not traditionally been available from suppliers. Nor have suppliers necessarily been willing (or indeed able) to tool up to supply such special label stocks.
Consequently manufacturers/converters of the new generation of more sophisticated label formats have found it necessary to develop in-house capabilities for coating and laminating in order to compete successfully. Capital investment in such additional in-house capabilities can also result in a very good payback, typically enabling more value to added in-house which can lead to greater profitability.
An additional impact on demand for coated & laminated label stock is also being felt due to the rapid and continuing growth of on-line variable image printed labels, for logistics/distribution and also retail food and nonfood usage.
A techno-market review and feasibility analysis, includes statistics of growth trends in the label sector. Implications & opportunities.
Contents of report as follows:
* European/US label market
* Pressure-sensitive label material market
* Economic benefits of in-house lamination
* Substrate trends - Face stocks
* Substrate trends - Release liners
* Adhesive coating and laminating - Adhesives
* Adhesive coating and laminating -