state of the industry report 2003 prepared by business & economic research division flexible packaging association 971 corporate boulevard suite 403 linthicum md 21090 410 694 0800 fax 0900 email fpa flexpack org website www limited portions this document may be reprinted or used for editorial purposes provided that is acknowledged as source no part in other studies surveys proprietary and analysis any advertising promotional materials without written consent price free members 3 500 nonmembers an order form on page 187 table contents introduction about i ii survey participants methodology iv v executive summary 1 perspective 7 total us segment 8 shipments profitability 10 data 13 location converting plants 2000 growth 14 forecast 15 20 internet use 26 insight 28 restructuring 33 converters mergers acquisitions 2002 39 2001
