Durables offer sales opportunities

The rise in sales of corrugated and folding cartons due to the opportunities offered by the durable goods sector is discussed. Corrugated and solid fiber boxes accounted for 72% of industry sales in the year 2000, with folding boxes comprising most of the remainder. It is predicted that folding boxes will post fastest growth through 2005, due to increased penetration in durable goods markets. Competition from other packaging media, primarily plastics will remain a threat and will challenge folding box producers to implement cost reductions and develop innovative designs and techniques.