With projections for continued growth in film usage and RFID labeling, static control will get lots of well-deserved attention.

By Tom Polischuk

However, as these materials are destined for U.S. companies, they are once again, being required to be of higher quality than in the past. This means that the material must be cleaner and more static free than what was previously provided.

Perry—Packaging projections for 2007 in China are significant: flexible packaging, 15 percent; label market, 20 percent (pressure sensitive). The current base materials breakdown in China is 90 percent paper and 10 percent film, but future requirements point to film as the number one packaging opportunity worldwide. So, yes there are overseas market opportunities.