World Market for Decor Papers, 2002 Decorative and Industrial Laminates Symposium
The global paper industry for decor papers is confronted with a number of challenges caused by developments throughout the value chain.
In trying to develop those challenges the value chain itself with its players is characterized and interpreted concerning shifts and changes within. Parallel the global capacity provides some insights regarding the situation of the paper producers.
Also the different growth rates of the various product groups (HPL/CPL, LPL, Foil, Edgebanding, and Overlay) and segments (Printbase, LPL and Others) indicate the industry development and therefore allow conclusions about trends in the first place and secondly challenges for the paper manufacturer.
Those trends and challenges will be outlined at the end.