| Abstract: | This report discusses US plastic containers for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013. Topics covered include market size, resin and product segmentation, packaging industry overview, environmental and regulatory issues, product development, market environment, resin and product forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Resin segments cover polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and other resins; products include bottles and jars and other plastic containers. This 20 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources section.
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| Brief Excerpt: | ...Demand for plastic containers in the US is forecast to reach 14.2 billion pounds in 2010 based on annual growth of 3.0 percent from 2005. Gains will be faster in unit terms -- 3.7 pe rcent per year in the 2005-2010 period with demand reaching 212.3 billion units in 2010. s of es, tamper evidence, resealability, and ease of opening and dispensing. d use in the containers, especially PET bottled water, and flavored and enhanced es. o grow 6.3 percent per year through 2010, driv en by the older population segment stic container In 2005, the leading producers of plas tic containers for the US market were Graham Packaging, Amcor, Plas tipak and Consolidated Container. Industry growth will be supported by the numerous inherent advantage plastics compared to glass, metal or paperboard: light weight, clarity, strength, shatter resistance, design flexibility, favorable barrier properti In 2010, plastic beverage containers will account for the largest share...
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| Industry: | Packaging
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| SIC: | 2821, 3085, 3089
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| NAICS: | 325211, 326160, 326199
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| Company(ies): | Amcor Limited, Ball Corporation, Berry Plastics Corporation, Cargill Incorporated, Coca-Cola Enterprises Incorporated, Consolidated Container Company, Constar International Incorporated, Graham Packaging Holdings Company, Plastipak Holdings Incorporated, Rio Tinto Group, Silgan Holdings Incorporated
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| Ticker(s): | AMC, BLL, CCE, RTP, SLGN
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| Country(ies): | United States, US
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