The global packaging industry is increasingly investing in smart automation and eco-friendly solutions, customizing their offerings as per a wide range of end-use verticals. The volume of packaging materials has witnessed a significant jump since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic.
With higher sales of consumer electronics and zero plastic waste objectives, innovations such as 3D printing, automated processes, and circular economies will gain the attention of brands and consumers through 2021 and beyond.
These trends are only some of the many changes being witnessed in the evolving packaging sector. Offerings such as carbon black packaging, specialty paper packaging, molded fiber packaging, and more will have a notable impact on the industry.