Growth and Optimism in the U.S. Flex Pack Industry

The recently released 4th Quarter 2010 Pulse Report, produced by the Flexible Packaging Association also notes signs of optimism regarding industry growth. Key Report findings indicate that 77 percent of FPA converter members survey expect first quarter 2011 sales to be higher than fourth quarter 2010 levels; and 74 percent expect higher volume levels in first quarter 2011 versus fourth quarter 2010. In addition, 74 percent of survey participants note higher sales in fourth quarter 2010 versus fourth quarter 2009. These results are consistent with the trend over 7 of the last 8 years (2003-2010) where there has been fourth quarter year-on-year growth, with the exception of 2008.