US Die-cut Paper, Paperboard and Cardboard Industry

• Publication date: February 2010

This report analyzes the US Market for Die-cut Paper And Paperboard Office Supplies in US$ Million. Annual forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 78 companies including many key and niche players such as Book Covers, Inc., Die-Cutting Diversified, Inc., Esselte Corporation, MarcomNordic, Murnane Packaging Corporation, Inc., Pacific Paper Box C...

This report analyzes the US Market for Die-cut Paper And Paperboard Office Supplies in US$ Million. Annual forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 78 companies including many key and niche players such as Book Covers, Inc., Die-Cutting Diversified, Inc., Esselte Corporation, MarcomNordic, Murnane Packaging Corporation, Inc., Pacific Paper Box Company, Pactiv Corporation, Phillips Graphic Finishing, Inc., Presentation Folder, Inc., Ross Gage Inc., Shamrock Die Cutting Co. Inc., and Universal Diecutters Corp. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Office Goods Industry in the United States

DIE-CUT PAPER AND PAPERBOARD OFFICE SUPPLIES MCP-6238
A US MARKET REPORT


CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3


II. A US MARKET REPORT

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard Office Supplies Manufacturing
Industry: A Prelude II-1
Office Supplies: Largest Sector of the Industry II-2
Table 1: US Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for
Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard Office Supplies Market - Annual
Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2

Table 2: US Historic Review for Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard
Office Supplies Market - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for
the Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-3
Electronic Age - A Mixed Blessing for Office Supplies II-3
Paperless Era - Yet to Arrive II-3
Variety, Quality, and Price - Vital for Success II-4
Pricing Pressure and Environmental Packaging Remain Major
Concerns II-4
Proliferation of Home Offices II-4
Fashion Beckons but Practicality Holds Back II-4
The ‘Green Trend’ - Assaying the Environmental Cause II-5
Student Community Prefers Paper-based Stationery Products II-5

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-6
Introduction II-6
Die-Cutting Process II-6
Techniques Used For Die Cutting II-6
Rotary Die-Cutting II-7
Flat Bed Die-Cutting II-7
Laser Engraving II-8
Perforating or Perf Cutting II-8
Steel Rule Die-Cutting II-8
Paperboard II-9
File Folder II-9
Expandable File Folders II-10
Tabbed File Folders II-10
Index Cards II-10

3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES II-12
Spartanics Launches Finecut Laser Die-Cutting Station II-12
KO TAI MACHINES Introduces PF-106 II-12
MeadWestvaco Introduces Improved Version of KlaFold Paperboard
Product II-13

4. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS II-14
Paper Mill Store Enters into Partnership with Blanks USA II-14
Smead Manufacturing Enters into Partnership with office Depot II-14
Die Cutting Diversified Purchases Hi-Tech Die Cutter from
Young Shin USA II-15
Sonoco to Shut Down Paperboard Mill in Lancaster II-15
RISO and Blanks USA Enters into Partnership II-15
Sonoco to Shut Down Paperboard Mill at Illinois II-15
Rock-Tenn Purchases Stake in GSD Packaging II-15

5. KEY PLAYERS II-17
Book Covers, Inc. II-17
Die-Cutting Diversified, Inc. II-17
Esselte Corporation II-17
MarcomNordic II-17
Murnane Packaging Corporation, Inc. II-18
Pacific Paper Box Company II-18
Pactiv Corporation II-18
Phillips Graphic Finishing, Inc. II-18
Presentation Folder, Inc. II-19
Ross Gage Inc. II-19
Shamrock Die Cutting Co. Inc. II-19
Universal Diecutters Corp II-19


III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 78 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 82)

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Region/Country Players
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The United States 67
Canada 1
Japan 1
Europe 8
France 2
Germany 1
Spain 1
Rest of Europe 4
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 2
Latin America 2
Africa 1
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