The objective of this study is to provide an analysis of the Synthetic Paper
market, which has undergone significant changes within the last 5 years due to
the continued importing of offshore products, changes in some of the major
players, improved technologies, and shifts in market strategies.
Although synthetic paper has been commercial since the mid-1980s, this niche
market has undergone substantive changes in market emphasis. Initially aimed
at replacing fiber-based paper, synthetic paper has, in addition, begun to
move into plastic-based applications-most prominently, labels and to a lesser
extent, tags.
Along with increases in imported products, with a concomitant reduction in
prices, appearance of film converters and/or distributors, and upgraded
technologies have impacted this market. As a result, there is a need to define
and assess this market, which is valued at several hundred million dollars
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
A detailed overview of the synthetic paper market, which includes
definitions of important terminology, the differences between biaxially
oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Market data on traditional synthetic papers as well as products that
replace non-fiber based paper products
Detailed market forecasts for the synthetic paper market in the U.S. and
Canada, historical data, up-to-date information, and projections and estimates
with compound annual growth rates through 2011
A technological overview of the synthetic papers market, including
background information, review of materials, fabrication technology,
processing methods, printing inks, additives, and more
Detailed discussion of important patents since the advent of the market
Company profiles for all the major players in the industry, including
names, operating headquarters, contact information, brief historical
information, and more.
INFORMATION SOURCES
A comprehensive review of technical and market information along with a
careful analysis of product literature was undertaken. Interviews were
completed with major producers, film converters, and distributors to clear up
unresolved problems.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTIONSTUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
INTENDED AUDIENCE
SCOPE OF REPORT
INFORMATION SOURCES
ACRONYMS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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DISCLAIMER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table:
SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY MAJOR APPLICATION, THROUGH 2011 (MILLION
POUNDS)
Summary Figure:
SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY MAJOR APPLICATION, 2005-2011 (MILLION POUNDS)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
HISTORY
CHARACTERISTICS
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
PROPERTIES
PRINTING
APPLICATIONS
ADVANTAGES
THE MARKETS
NEW INCENTIVES TO GROWTH
POTENTIAL DETERRENTS TO GROWTH
MAJOR PLAYERS
BACKGROUND
ARJOBEX
PPG
YUPO CORPORATION
OTHERS
TECHNOLOGY
BACKGROUND
Table 1 TECHNOLOGIES USED TO MANUFACTURE SYNTHETIC PAPER
FILM/SHEET MATERIALS
BACKGROUND
PROPERTIES
FLEXIBLE PLASTIC FILM FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
OVERVIEW
FILM EXTRUSION
Background
Coextrusion
OTHER PRIMARY FILM PROCESSING METHODS
Background
Film Casting
Solvent Casting
Overview
Thickness Downgauging
Blown Films
Overview
Difference between Blown and Cast Films
Advantages of Blown Film
Trends
Calendering
Background
Characteristics
POLYMER AND FILM ORIENTATION
Background
Commercial Aspects
Recent Developments
Biaxial Orientation-The Tenter Frame
Background
The Tenter Frame
Tabular Orientation Process
CORONA TREATMENT
Background
Technology
Effects on Polymers
CAVITATED AND CLAY-COATED FILMS
MULTILAYER LAMINATION AND COEXTRUSION
Background
Lamination
Background
Processes
Coextrusion
Background
Basic Structures
Trends
OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF PAPERS/FILMS
Background
Opacity
Other Optical Properties
Basic Technology
Contribution of Fillers
Table 2 REFRACTIVE INDICES OF MAJOR SYNTHETIC PAPER FILLERS
FILM THICKNESS UNITS
Background
Thickness Units
PRINTING PROCESSES AND PRINTING INKS
BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
INK SELECTION
DRYING OF PRINTING INKS
Table 3 PRINTING INK DRYING MECHANISMS
SPECIFIC PRINTING PROCESSES
Background
Lithographic Printing
Background
Advantages
Limitations
Gravure Printing
Background
Advantages and Disadvantages
Flexographic Printing
Background
Advantages and Disadvantages
Letterpress Printing
Background
Advantages and Disadvantages
Digital Printing
Background
Technology
Other
PRINTING ON PLASTICS
Background
Problem of Low Surface Energy of Plastic Substrates
Use of Coatings
Sequential Extrusion
Use of Fillers
Use of Solvents
UV Coatings
Inks
Drying Issues
Other Potential Problems and Solutions
EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS FROM MAJOR SYNTHETIC PAPER
PRODUCER
MICROPOROUS POLYMERS
BACKGROUND
MICROPOROUS FILMS
Overview
Production
Applications
SYNTHETIC PAPER ADDITIVES
BACKGROUND
CLAYS
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CALCIUM CARBONATE
TALC
SILICAS
OTHER
PATENTS
OVERVIEW
BACKGROUND
PATENT REVIEW
PATENT REVIEW (CONTINUED)
PATENT REVIEW (CONTINUED)
SYNTHETIC PAPER ASPECTS
OVERVIEW
RESIN CHOICES
WHITENESS, OPACITY AND PRINTABILITY
FORMULATION TECHNIQUES
COMMON FORMATS
SYNTHETIC PAPER COMPARISONS
Table 4 COMPARISON CHART FOR THE MAJOR COMMERCIAL SYNTHETIC PAPERS
RESINS USED
BACKGROUND
POLYETHYLENES
Background
General Properties
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Background
Applications
Synthetic Paper Products
POLYPROPYLENE
Background
Polypropylene Films
Background
Film Types
Applications
Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene Films (BOPP)
Background
Developments and Trends
Printable BOPP Films
Synthetic Paper Products
POLYSTYRENE
Background
Oriented Polystyrene Sheet (OPS)
PVC
Background
Features and Applications
Table 5 FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS OF RIGID PVC FILMS
Printable PVC Films
Static Cling Vinyl Film
POLYESTERS
Background
Properties
Applications
Polyester Film Orientation
PET Film Fabricators
Tapes and Labels
Background
Examples
Background
Melinex
Mylar
Kaladex
Polyester Film-Synthetic Paper Competitive Scenario
Table 6 POLYESTER FILM APPLICATIONS-DUPONT TEIJIN
Mitsubishi Polyester Films
Eastman Chemical Polyester Films
Synthetic Paper Products
FILM AND SHEET PRODUCERS
Table 7 SELECTED KEY FILM AND SHEET MANUFACTURERS IN MARKETS
CURRENTLY/POTENTIALLY COMPETITIVE WITH SYNTHETIC PAPER
Table 7 (CONTINUED)
SUMMARY OF SYNTHETIC PAPER AND COMPETITIVE FILM SCENARIO
Table 8 SYNTHETIC PAPER/COMPETITIVE FILM APPLICATIONS
Summary of Synthetic ... (Continued)
SYNTHETIC PAPER APPLICATIONS
BACKGROUND
Table 9 ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL SYNTHETIC PAPER APPLICATIONS
ROLE OF CONVERTERS
AN INTRIGUING POTENTIAL APPLICATION-RFID
LABELS AND TAGS
BACKGROUND
LABELS
Overview
Background
Resin Usage
Table 10 SYNTHETIC PAPER TAG AND LABEL APPLICATIONS AND ADVANTAGES
New Label Developments
Avery Dennison
Synthetic Papers Move into Apparel Tags and Labels
Pressure-Sensitive Products
Background
Role of Synthetic Paper
Key Players
Recent Developments
White, Opaque Printed Label Applications
Face Stock
Background
Film Label Facestock Requisite Properties
Table 11 FILM LABEL FACESTOCK PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 11 (CONTINUED)
In-Mold Labeling
Background
Benefits
Potential Market for Synthetic Paper
SYNTHETIC PAPER ATTRIBUTES FOR LABELS & TAGS
Background
Table 12 SYNTHETIC PAPER ATTRIBUTES SOUGHT BY LABEL AND TAG PRODUCERS
Tag Overview
Market Erosion
Applications
Impact of Synthetic Paper
Film Producer' s Responses
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
BACKGROUND
MARKET OVERVIEW
USE OF COMMODITY PLASTICS
USE OF SPECIALTY RESINS
TYPES OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING
OVERVIEW OF SYNTHETIC PAPER PACKAGING APPLICATIONS
CARDS
BACKGROUND
PHOTO ID CARDS
OTHER TYPES OF CARDS
ATTRIBUTES OF TESLIN CARDS
SMART CARDS
Overview
Background
Market Size
MENUS
MAPS/CHARTS
OTHER APPLICATIONS
Overview
A Few Specifics on Several Miscellaneous Applications
NEW SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCTS
TRANSILWRAP
YUPO CORPORATION
HOP INDUSTRIES
PPG INDUSTRIES
VALERON
CHISSO CORPORATION
CONTRACT CONVERTING
UPM RAFLATAC
SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
DIFFICULTIES IN DEFINING THE SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET
CONTRASTING SYNTHETIC PAPER THICKNESS WITH APPLICATIONS
Table 13 CONTRASTING SYNTHETIC PAPER THICKNESS WITH
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
DEFINING SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET PARAMETERS
CLARITY AND OPAQUENESS ISSUES
SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET PARAMETERS DEFINED
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS (CONTINUED)
DEFINITIONS (CONTINUED)
Table 14 SYNTHETIC PAPER APPLICATIONS AS CITED BY SYNTHETIC PAPER SUPPLIERS
COMPARISON OF PET FILM APPLICATIONS
Table 15 APPLICATIONS OF PET FILMS AS CITED BY PET FILM SUPPLIERS
OVERVIEW OF SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET SCENARIO
Figure 1 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET SCENARIO
MARKET ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
Table 16 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET SEGMENTED BY PRODUCER, IMPORTER AND
CONVERTER-2006
Table 17 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY MAJOR TYPE OF PRODUCT, 2006 (AS A
PERCENT OF TOTAL)
Table 18 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY PRODUCER/SUPPLIER, 2006 (MILLION
POUNDS1)
Table 19 MARKET SHARES OF SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCERS/SUPPLIERS, 20061
Figure 2 MARKET SHARES OF SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCERS/SUPPLIERS, 20061 (%)
Table 20 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET FORECASTS BY MAJOR BROAD APPLICATION,
THROUGH 2011 (MILLION POUNDS1)
Figure 3 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET FORECASTS BY MAJOR BROAD APPLICATION,
2005-2011 (MILLION POUNDS1)
Table 21 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET VALUES, THROUGH 20111 ($ MILLIONS)
Figure 4 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET VALUES, 2005-20111 ($ MILLIONS)
Table 22 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY TYPE OF PLASTIC FILM1, THROUGH 2011
(MILLION POUNDS)
Figure 5 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY TYPE OF PLASTIC FILM1, 2005-2011
(MILLION POUNDS)
MARKETING ASPECTS
CONVERTERS
IMPORTERS
THE ORIGINAL THREE SYNTHETIC PAPER COMPANIES
BACKGROUND
YUPO
ARJOBEX
PPG
REALISTIC ECONOMIC AND MARKET APPRAISAL
BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW
Table 23 SYNTHETIC PAPER, COMPETITIVE FILMS AND THEIR MARKETS
PRICING
Table 24 SELECTED TESLIN PRODUCTS AND PRICES
DECISION VARIABLES IN CHOOSING BETWEEN SYNTHETIC PAPER, FIBER-BASED
PAPER, OR PLASTIC FILMS
OVERVIEW
MARKET HISTORY
VIABILITY OF THE SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET
MARKET PENETRATION CONSIDERATIONS
MARKETING EFFORTS ESSENTIAL
FUTURE SCENARIO
Table 25 QUALITATIVE APPRAISAL OF SYNTHETIC PAPER PENETRATION INTO
SELECTED MAJOR APPLICATIONS
STANDARD TEST METHODS
Table 26 STANDARD TESTS APPLICABLE TO SYNTHETIC PAPER
STANDARD TEST METHODS (CONTINUED)
GOVERNMENT PAPER SPECIFICATIONS STANDARDS
GOVERNMENT PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ...
GOVERNMENT PAPER ... (CONTINUED)
GOVERNMENT PAPER ... (CONTINUED)
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
BACKGROUND
MAJOR SYNTHETIC PAPER PLAYERS AND PRODUCTS
Table 27 MAJOR SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCTS AND PLAYERS
Table 27 (CONTINUED)
TYPES OF COMPANIES INVOLVED IN SYNTHETIC PAPER INDUSTRY
OVERVIEW
INTEGRATED FILM FABRICATORS
VERTICAL INTEGRATION
HORIZONTAL INTEGRATION
NONINTEGRATED FILM FABRICATORS
CONVERTER/DISTRIBUTOR FIRMS
MARKETING
OVERVIEW
PPG' S POSITION
YUPO
ARJOBEX
NAN YA PLASTICS
THE ORIGINAL THREE SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCERS VS. CONVERTERS
Table 28 COMPARISON OF ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES, AND SELECTED
CHARACTERISTICS OF PPG, ARJOBEX, AND YUPO SYNTHETIC PAPERS
COMPANY PROFILES
ACHILLES USA
AET FILMS
AMERICAN PROFOL
ARJOBEX, INC.
ARJOBEX, INC.-... (CONTINUED)
B&F PLASTICS
CLEAR CAST TECHNOLOGIES
CONTRACT CONVERTING
DARAMIC LLC
EXXONMOBIL FILMS
FLEXCON, INC.
GRANWELL PRODUCTS
Table 29 POLYLITH PRODUCT LINE
HOP INDUSTRIES
HOP INDUSTRIES-...(CONTINUED)
HOP INDUSTRIES-...(CONTINUED)
INTEPLAST GROUP, LTD.
INNOVIA FILMS
MULTI-PLASTICS, INC.
ADVANTAGES
APPLICATIONS
NEENAH PAPER
PHOENIX FILMS
PLASTIC & PAPER SALES, INC.
PLASTICS SUPPLIERS
POLICROM
PPG
PPG-... (CONTINUED)
PROTECT-ALL PRINT MEDIA, INC.
A. SCHULMAN
TOYOBO
TRANSILWRAP COMPANY
VALERON STRENGTH FILMS
YUPO CORPORATION
YUPO CORPORATION-... (CONTINUED)
Table 30 YUPO SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCT LINE
LIST OF TABLES
Summary Table:
SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY MAJOR APPLICATION, THROUGH 2011 (MILLION
POUNDS)Table 1 TECHNOLOGIES USED TO MANUFACTURE SYNTHETIC PAPER
Table 2 REFRACTIVE INDICES OF MAJOR SYNTHETIC PAPER FILLERS
Table 3 PRINTING INK DRYING MECHANISMS
Table 4 COMPARISON CHART FOR THE MAJOR COMMERCIAL SYNTHETIC PAPERS
Table 5 FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS OF RIGID PVC FILMS
Table 6 POLYESTER FILM APPLICATIONS-DUPONT TEIJIN
Table 7 SELECTED KEY FILM AND SHEET MANUFACTURERS IN MARKETS
CURRENTLY/POTENTIALLY COMPETITIVE WITH SYNTHETIC PAPER
Table 8 SYNTHETIC PAPER/COMPETITIVE FILM APPLICATIONS
Table 9 ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL SYNTHETIC PAPER APPLICATIONS
Table 10 SYNTHETIC PAPER TAG AND LABEL APPLICATIONS AND ADVANTAGES
Table 11 FILM LABEL FACESTOCK PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 12 SYNTHETIC PAPER ATTRIBUTES SOUGHT BY LABEL AND TAG PRODUCERS
Table 13 CONTRASTING SYNTHETIC PAPER THICKNESS WITH RECOMMENDED
APPLICATIONS
Table 14 SYNTHETIC PAPER APPLICATIONS AS CITED BY SYNTHETIC PAPER
SUPPLIERS
Table 15 APPLICATIONS OF PET FILMS AS CITED BY PET FILM SUPPLIERS
Table 16 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET SEGMENTED BY PRODUCER, IMPORTER AND
CONVERTER-2006
Table 17 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY MAJOR TYPE OF PRODUCT, 2006 (AS A
PERCENT OF TOTAL)
Table 18 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY PRODUCER/SUPPLIER, 2006 (MILLION
POUNDS1)
Table 19 MARKET SHARES OF SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCERS/SUPPLIERS, 20061
Table 20 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET FORECASTS BY MAJOR BROAD APPLICATION,
THROUGH 2011 (MILLION POUNDS1)
Table 21 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET VALUES, THROUGH 20111 ($ MILLIONS)
Table 22 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY TYPE OF PLASTIC FILM1, THROUGH 2011
(MILLION POUNDS)
Table 23 SYNTHETIC PAPER, COMPETITIVE FILMS AND THEIR MARKETS
Table 24 SELECTED TESLIN PRODUCTS AND PRICES
Table 25 QUALITATIVE APPRAISAL OF SYNTHETIC PAPER PENETRATION INTO
SELECTED MAJOR APPLICATIONS
Table 26 STANDARD TESTS APPLICABLE TO SYNTHETIC PAPER
Table 27 MAJOR SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCTS AND PLAYERS
Table 28 COMPARISON OF ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES, AND SELECTED
CHARACTERISTICS OF PPG, ARJOBEX, AND YUPO SYNTHETIC PAPERS
Table 29 POLYLITH PRODUCT LINE
Table 30 YUPO SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCT LINE
LIST OF FIGURES
Summary Figure:
SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY MAJOR APPLICATION, 2005-2011 (MILLION POUNDS)
Figure 1 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET SCENARIO
Figure 2 MARKET SHARES OF SYNTHETIC PAPER PRODUCERS/SUPPLIERS, 20061 (%)
Figure 3 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET FORECASTS BY MAJOR BROAD APPLICATION,
2005-2011 (MILLION POUNDS1)
Figure 4 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET VALUES, 2005-20111 ($ MILLIONS)
Figure 5 SYNTHETIC PAPER MARKET BY TYPE OF PLASTIC FILM1, 2005-2011
(MILLION POUNDS)
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Press Release
Global Market for Synthetic Paper Expects to See 3.4% CAGR Through Forecast Period
July 23rd, 2012
Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "Synthetic Paper: Technologies and Global Markets" by BCC Research.
The global market for synthetic paper totaled 216 million pounds in 2011 and is projected to reach 222 million pounds in 2012 and 263 million pounds in 2017, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%.
The synthetic paper market can be split into two segments by application: non-labels, or the more traditional synthetic paper products; and labels and tags.
The non-label segment is expected to account for 129 million pounds in 2012 and 152 million pounds in 2017, a CAGR of 3.3%.
Labels are expected to total 93 million pounds in 2012 and 111 million pounds in 2017, a CAGR of 3.6%.
Synthetic paper is a two-tiered market comprising the initial products to replace fiber-based paper and the more recent materials, which are led by labels/tags replacing fiber-based paper versions. Synthetic paper will continue to be a specialty niche market, and, although it will not significantly penetrate many of its key markets, it will provide reasonable dollar volumes and profits for most of the major players who remain in the business.
This report will help its audience:
Learn about the various polymer films used to produce synthetic paper
Learn about fillers and coatings used in the manufacturing and printing processes for synthetic paper production
Profile major players and their respective products
Gain an understanding of the industry structure
Review relevant patent information
Receive market estimates, forecasts by major application, and coverage of other critical aspects of the market
Likely readers of this report would include: synthetic paper producers along with companies that produce printable plastic films, many of which are called converters. Other interested parties could be companies that make flexible plastic packaging films and film extruders. Tag and label producers, including those who provide pressure-sensitive products and in-mold labels, should be interested in this report as well.
