Meet Mike Richardson
Senior Industry Analyst
Packaging analyst Mike Richardson takes a few fun minutes to share a bit of what he learned while writing the new editions of
Global Caps & Closures and World Wine Packaging.
Freedonia industry market research on Packaging covers a broad range of packaging materials (e.g., paper, plastic, metal) and applications (e.g., protective packaging, food containers). In each case various factors affecting demand are considered such as renewability, life style, distribution, end use product demand and other related issues. Freedonia's Packaging industry market research studies include market size, forecasts, product and market segmentations, related economic indicator and regulatory analysis, market share estimates, a discussion of industry structure, and profiles of the leading companies.
The list below is sorted by publication date in reverse chronological order. Please click on the study title to view a table of contents, obtain additional information or to purchase all or portions of the selected study.
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Sustainability in Packaging
4472
Sustainability trends are analyzed by leading packaging material (plastic, paper and paperboard, metal, glass, molded fiber) and in terms of packaging producer and end user sustainability goals. Historical data and forecasts for overall packaging dema...
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- Publication Length
- 248 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,500
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Folding Cartons
4376
This report encompasses demand for folding cartons that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications. Historical (2011, 2016, and 2021) data and forecasts to 2026 and 2031 are presented in current dollars and tons. Yearly value demand ...
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- Publication Length
- 96 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Paper & Paperboard: United States
FF25011
This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US paper and paperboard demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: paperboard, paper, and newsprint. Total shipments are segmented by ...
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- Publication Length
- 35 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
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Shelf-Stable Packaging
4356
This study covers the US market for shelf-stable food packaging, defined as packaging used for foods that are shelf-stable at ambient temperatures for more than six months. Historical data (2011, 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021) and forecasts for 2022...
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- Publication Length
- 309 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,500
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Yogurt Packaging
4293
This study examines the US market for yogurt packaging including both rigid and flexible packaging. This includes both primary and secondary packaging. Units are primarily in million US dollars. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for...
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- Publication Length
- 86 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Baked Goods Packaging
4298
This study examines the US market for baked goods packaging including both rigid and flexible packaging. This includes both primary and secondary packaging. Units are primarily in million US dollars. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecast...
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- Publication Length
- 105 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
4292
This report encompasses demand for and production of corrugated and paperboard boxes that are used by a number of markets in a variety of applications. Historical (2011, 2016, and 2021) data and forecasts to 2026 are presented in current dollars and t...
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- Publication Length
- 220 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,600
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Food Packaging Consumer Insights
4339
This study examines consumer insights and trends for the US market for food packaging, including both rigid and flexible packaging, sold to food manufacturers, primarily for products targeted at retail or foodservice markets....
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- Publication Length
- 89 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Food Trays & Bowls
4295
This study examines the US market for trays and bowls sold to food manufacturers and primarily used to package products targeted at retail or foodservice markets. US demand for food trays (including flats) and bowls in segmented and analyzed by produc...
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- Publication Length
- 97 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Global Vaccine Packaging
4238
This study analyzes the global market for vaccine packaging. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented for vaccine packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation), unless otherwise noted. Project...
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- Publication Length
- 120 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Global Unit Dose Pharmaceutical Packaging
4239
This study analyzes the global market for unit dose pharmaceutical packaging by region and products. The study provides historical data (2010, 2015, 2020) and demand forecasts for 2025 and 2030 for unit dose pharmaceutical packaging in millions of US ...
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- Publication Length
- 154 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Clamshells in Retail Food Packaging
4297
This study examines the US market for clamshell packaging for food. The study covers only retail usage of clamshell packaging. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented for demand for clamshell packaging by v...
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- Publication Length
- 68 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Spices, Dry Mixes, & Extracts Packaging
4294
The scope of this report includes packaging for spices, herbs, seasonings, dry mixes, salt, extracts, and food coloring. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented for demand for spice packaging by value in cu...
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- Publication Length
- 90 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Egg Packaging
4296
This study analyzes US demand for egg packaging by packaging product, material, application and market. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 are presented for egg packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation)....
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- Publication Length
- 104 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Baby Food & Formula Packaging
4299
The scope of this report includes packaging for food designed and marketed for babies, including newborns, infants, and toddlers. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented for demand for baby food and formula...
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- Publication Length
- 92 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Sweetener Packaging
4335
The scope of this report includes packaging for sweeteners. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 are presented for demand for sweetener packaging by value in current dollars (including inflation); demand data by market is pres...
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- Publication Length
- 87 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Packaging: United States
FF30035
This report forecasts to 2021 and 2025 US packaging demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by market in terms of: food; beverages; pharmaceuticals; foodservice disposables; and other markets suc...
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- Publication Length
- 42 Pages
- Publication Price
- $750
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Global Pharmaceutical Packaging
4215
This detailed study examines the global market for pharmaceutical packaging. The study provides historical data (2010, 2015, 2020) and demand forecasts for 2025 and 2030 for pharmaceutical packaging in millions of US dollars (including inflation) by t...
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- Publication Length
- 386 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,800
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Recycled Plastics in Packaging
4217
This report covers the supply and demand of recycled plastics, specifically with regards to those used to produce packaging materials. Within this report, the total volume of post-consumer recycled plastic going into packaging is analyzed. Historical ...
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- Publication Length
- 226 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,500
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Food Packaging
4149
This study examines the US market for food packaging including both rigid and flexible packaging. Historical data (2010, 2015, and 2020) and forecasts for 2025 are presented for demand for food packaging by value in current dollars (including inflatio...
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- Publication Length
- 320 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,900
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Fresh Fruit Packaging
4173
This study analyzes the US market for fresh fruit packaging, defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits, and for the purposes of this report includes fresh-cut fruits. Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for p...
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- Publication Length
- 117 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Global Packaging & Shipping Tapes
4248
This study analyzes the global market for pressure sensitive tapes used in packaging and shipping applications. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020, with forecasts for 2025 and 2030....
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- Publication Length
- 152 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging
4104
This study analyzes the market for frozen food packaging. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars....
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- Publication Length
- 100 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Fresh Produce Corrugated Boxes
4169
This study analyzes the US market for produce corrugated boxes. Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for produce packaging demand in millions of dollars using current US dollars (including inflation) and in unit ...
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- Publication Length
- 96 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Global Double-Sided Tapes
4247
This study analyzes the global double-sided tape market. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020, with forecasts for 2025 and 2030. Data are presented in metric tons and US dollars....
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- Publication Length
- 180 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Global Pressure Sensitive Tapes
4145
This study analyzes the global pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA, or self-adhesive) tape market. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020, with forecasts for 2025 and 2030. Data are presented in thousands of metric tons and millions of US ...
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- Publication Length
- 387 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,400
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Primary Packaging Labels
4176
This study analyzes the United States market for primary packaging labels. Historical data for 2010, 2015, and 2020 and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented in current US dollars at the manufacturers’ level....
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- Publication Length
- 69 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Heat Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels
4177
This study analyzes the United States market for heat shrink and stretch sleeve labels. Historical data for 2010, 2015, and 2020 and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are presented in current US dollars at the manufacturers’ level....
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- Publication Length
- 60 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Frozen Food Boxes & Cartons
4108
This study analyzes the market for frozen food boxes and cartons. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars. Boxes and carton product segments covered include folding cartons, corrugated boxes, gable ...
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- Publication Length
- 84 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Global Beverage Caps & Closures
4087
This study analyzes the global market for beverage caps and closures. Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 and 2029 are presented for beverage caps and closures demand in units and current US dollars (including inflation) by p...
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- Publication Length
- 198 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Global Plastic Caps & Closures
4088
This study analyzes the global market for plastic caps and closures. The main categories of plastic closures include: threaded closures, unthreaded closures, dispensing closures and child-resistant closures. Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and ...
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- Publication Length
- 192 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Labels
3852
This study analyzes the United States market for labels. In the context of this report, a label is defined as any material adhered to an object to indicate contents, pricing, ownership, directions, destinations, ratings, warnings, or other information...
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- Publication Length
- 216 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Fresh Vegetable & Salad Packaging
4167
This study analyzes the US market for fresh vegetable and salad packaging. Demand may be broadly discussed by two product types – rigid and flexible packaging – and by four material categories – plastic, paper and paperboard, molded ...
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- Publication Length
- 135 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Fresh Produce Plastic Containers
4168
This study analyzes the US market for produce plastic containers. Products covered include the clamshells, tubs, cups, and bowls, and other plastic containers. Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for produce pac...
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- Publication Length
- 83 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Fresh Produce Packaging
4048
This study analyzes the US market for produce packaging. Produce is defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits and vegetables, and for the purposes of this report includes salad mixes and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Historical data (2009, 2014,...
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- Publication Length
- 324 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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Global Caps & Closures
4045
This study analyzes the global market for caps and closures. The closures included herein are those used on containers intended for disposal after use....
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- Publication Length
- 339 Pages
- Publication Price
- $6,300
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Frozen Specialty Food Packaging
4099
This study analyzes the market for frozen specialty food packaging. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars....
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- Publication Length
- 71 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging
4103
This study analyzes the market for ice cream and frozen dessert packaging. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars....
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- Publication Length
- 62 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Flexible Frozen Food Packaging
4107
This study analyzes the market for flexible frozen food packaging. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars....
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- Publication Length
- 95 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Frozen Food Packaging
3966
This study analyzes the market for frozen food packaging. Historical (2009, 2014 and 2019) data and forecasts to 2024 are presented in current dollars....
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- Publication Length
- 234 Pages
- Publication Price
- $4,900
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Processed Food Pouches
3988
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and application and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 79 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Stand-Up Pouches
3987
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 121 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Consumer Product Pouches
4008
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 73 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Flat Pouches: Side Seal & Pillow
4006
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 117 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Candy & Snack Food Pouches
4007
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 75 Pages
- Publication Price
- $2,900
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Pouches
3878
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are provided for pouch demand (including merchant and captive production) in current dollars (including inflation) by product type and market and in units....
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- Publication Length
- 196 Pages
- Publication Price
- $5,500
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US Restaurant Reopening: COVID-19 Impact on Supplies
IR75
The purpose of this presentation is to provide useful insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US restaurant and foodservice industry. ...
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- Publication Length
- 91 Pages
- Publication Price
- $1,800
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Global Labels
FW30023
This report forecasts to 2024 global demand for labels by market and major world region in square meters. Market segments include: durable goods; food; chemicals; beverages; pharmaceuticals; and other markets such as home and office labels, mailing an...
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- Publication Length
- 34 Pages
- Publication Price
- $950
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Egg Cartons
3897
This study presents historical demand data (2009, 2014, 2019) and forecasts (2024) by material (expanded polystyrene foam, molded pulp, and rigid plastic) in dollars and units. ...
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- Publication Length
- 55 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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Vacuum Skin Packaging
3894
This study presents historical demand data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts (2024) by market (meat, poultry, seafood, cheese and other foods) and backing material (pre-made plastic, thermoformed plastic, paperboard & other). ...
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- Publication Length
- 68 Pages
- Publication Price
- $3,900
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