U.S. Label Shipments are Expected to Advance to $19.2 Billion Through 2013

By Chris Mc Loone

Post recession

We're coming out of the recession, and many are considering the recovery sustainable. But, what was the impact on the tag/label market.

"The recent economic environment drove a fundamental, and hopefully permanent, change in inventory levels and how they are managed across the value chain and supply chain dynamics in the industry," claims Reardon. "Definitely, in more difficult times, 'survival of the fittest' takes over and ultimately creates a stronger industry. This will also further drive consolidation and M&A activities, which we are already seeing."