2006 Fall Executive Conference: The Impact of Globalization on the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

The 2006 Fall Executive Conference will examine the impact of globalization on the U.S. flexible packaging industry and the opportunities globalization creates for the industry. The global marketplace increasingly is becoming a reality, and having a major impact on the U.S. flexible packaging industry supply chain including converters, and equipment and material suppliers. To gain greater insight into the realities of globalization, FPA has commissioned market research firms PTIS and Pira International to conduct market research examining the influence globalization has on the flexible packaging industry.

Scope of the Market Research Study

The market research study will examine several issues including:

• Successful business models for competing regionally and globally.

• Innovations and how to compete more effectively outside the U.S.

• Raw material flow, pricing and equipment purchases today and potential future scenarios.

• Sourcing strategies of major consumer product companies and flexible packaging converters.

• Global growth opportunities for flexible packaging and key considerations for competing in the top five growth regions.

• Global packaging regulations.