The Flexible Packaging Association Releases Its State of the Industry Report 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LINTHICUM, MD, June 19, 2001 - The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce the released of its State of the Industry Report 2001. Designed to provide its members with a comprehensive look at the flexible packaging industry in the United States, this report is the definitive source for anyone involved in converting, supplying, or purchasing flexible packaging as well as for those tracking, reporting on, or investing in the industry.

Now in its eleventh year of publication, this year's State of the Industry Report includes the following:

- Sales and production levels
- Current profit trends
- Capital and expansion plans
- A map of US flexible packaging converting plants by state
- Industry mergers and acquisitions
- US exports and imports
- Projected growth markets
-The impact of international activity on US flexible packaging
- Full results of the FPA 2001 Outlook Survey
- A list of flexible packaging manufacturers

Industry figures in the State of the Industry Report 2001 are based on member surveys and other original research including the FPA 2001 Outlook Survey of 43 member converters and 56 member suppliers. Additional information is collected from the US Departments of Labor and Commerce. Copies of the report are available to non members for $3500 and can be obtained by calling the Flexible Packaging Association at 410. 694. 0800.

For more information about the State of the Industry Report 2001, please contact Marla Donahue at 410. 694. 0800 or mdonahue@flexpack.org.

EDITOR'S NOTE: A copy of the State of the Industry 2001's Executive Summary is attached.