New report highlights expanding role of AI in packaging
26 November 2025
Smithers estimates the global packaging market at $1.2 trillion (£912 billion) in 2025 and identifies generative AI (GenAI) as a significant force driving growth, creativity,…
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Global demand for sustainable barrier coatings set to rise, report states
11 November 2025
Smithers forecasts that the barrier coating market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%, reaching 4.6 million tonnes and a value…
Sandon Global appoints research manager for plasma coating
6 June 2025
British-headquartered anilox manufacturer Sandon Global has appointed Dr Siddharth Lokachari as research and technical manager for its plasma coatings division.
Esko research highlights industry concerns for 2025
25 November 2024
Esko has highlighted the key issues to come for the packaging industry next year in its new ebook ‘Packaging Trends 2025’, identifying these as sustainability,…
Finat reports improving European labelstock demand after year-long decline
15 March 2024
Demand for labelstocks has increased for the first time in a year, according to European self-adhesive label association Finat, having previously suffered four consecutive quarters…