Flexible Packaging Competitive Advantages for Package Printing Facing Tough Economy, Sustainability

By Tom Polischuk

Out in time, however, Lawson believes there are still compelling reasons for further M&A because there is still much fragmentation in flexible packaging. According to data from BMO Capital, the top ten flexible packaging companies account for about 65 percent of the North American market, while more than 90 percent of the companies have revenues of less than $100 million. Lawson says that other factors driving future M&A activity include geographic expansion and economies of scale.