Envelopes: Market Research Report

February 2010 | 487 pages | ID: EB825E9BE68EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Envelopes in Billion Units.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015.

Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 302 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Antalis International, AWA COUVERT GmbH, Banner Business Supplies Ltd., Bong UK Limited, Cenveo, Inc., Chapman Envelopes Ltd., Curtis 1000 Europe AG, Encore Envelopes Ltd., Great Northern Envelope Co., Ltd., Hamelin, Heritage Envelopes Ltd., Mayer-Kuvert-network, BlessOF GmbH & Co. KG, Eagle Envelopes Ltd., NADCO Tapes and Labels, Inc., National Envelope Corporation, PostSafe Ltd., Staples, Inc., Tension Envelope Corporation, The GPV Group, Tompla, and Walsh Envelope Co.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITION

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Envelopes

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Current & Future Analysis
Envelope Sector – A Major Consumer of Paper
Electronic Media Messaging Influencing Prospects of Envelopes
Economic Crisis Impact on Envelope Industry
Envelopes Adapt to Market Change
Sustainability – The Key Feature of the Industry
Green Envelopes - An Eco-friendly Industry Initiative
Direct Marketing Extends High Growth Opportunity for Envelope Usage
Self-Seal Envelopes for Effective Marketing
Design and Quality of Envelopes Play a Role in Direct Mailing

2.MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES

Individualization and Identity – Driving Envelopes Market
Colorful Envelopes - The Latest Industry Trend
Publicity Stunts on Rise in Envelope Industry
Use of Eco-friendly Products on Rise in Envelope Manufacturing
Consolidation – A Major Trend
International Trade Poses a Bleak Picture
Electronic Communication Continues to Bother Envelope Industry
Impact of Communication Channels on Envelope Industry
Alkaline Paper – A Challenge to Envelope Manufacturers

3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Envelopes
Different Formats of Envelopes
Types of Envelopes
Advertising Envelopes
Administrative Envelopes
Envelope Manufacturing Processes
Bespoke Envelopes
Sheetfed Litho
Lithoflex
Flexo
Overprinted Envelopes
Litho Overprint
Overprinting
Categories of Envelope Consumers
The Office Supply Trade
Paper Wholesalers
Direct-Buying Customers
Mail Management Companies
Envelope Printers
The Retail Trade
Post Office Requirements
Postal Service and Digital Printing
Background of Envelopes

4.PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Western States Envelope & Label Introduces Digi-Clear Envelopes
Envelopes.com Launches New Express Envelopes
The U.S. Postal Service Launches Forever Personalized Stamped Envelope
DuPont Nonwovens Unveils Tyvek Plus Envelope Substrate
Jharkhand Postal Department Introduces Waterproof Rakhi Envelopes
Univenture Launches EnvyPak Envelopes
DHL Unveils Reusable Envelope

5.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

Bong Acquires Stake in DM Overt
Mac Papers Envelope Converters Takes Over Envelope Unit of Cardinal Unijax
Rite Envelope & Graphics Acquires EnvelopeAmerica
Workflow Management Sells Freedom Graphic Services and United Envelope
Bong Signs Agreement with DuPont
RISO Partners with Kirk-Rudy to Market MICR-Mate®
Bespoke Envelopes Direct to Relocate Three Envelope Manufacturing Facilities
Ennis to Relocate Trade Envelope Plant to Princeton Facility
Corporate Express Changes Name of Contract Business
Supremex Expands EcologiX Program™
India Posts Enters into Collaboration with DuPont
Hamelin Paperbrands Relocates its Headquarters
Action Envelope Comes Up with Redesigned Ecommerce Website
EJ Brooks Divests Stake in Brooks Todo Seguridad en Espaa
Ennis Takes Over Trade Envelopes
Cenveo Snaps Up Commercial Envelope Manufacturing
Cenveo Acquires Printegra
Brady Takes Over Transposafe Systems Holland
Avista Capital Holdings Purchases Stake in IWCO Direct
Rank Group Purchases Blue Ridge Paper Products

6.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Antalis International (France)
AWA COUVERT GmbH (Germany)
Banner Business Supplies Ltd. (UK)
Bong UK Limited (UK)
Cenveo, Inc. (US)
Chapman Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
Curtis 1000 Europe AG (Germany)
Encore Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
Great Northern Envelope Co., Ltd. (UK)
Hamelin (France)
Heritage Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
Mayer-Kuvert-network (Germany)
BlessOF GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Eagle Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
NADCO Tapes and Labels, Inc. (US)
National Envelope Corporation (US)
PostSafe Ltd. (UK)
Staples, Inc. (UK)
Tension Envelope Corporation (US)
The GPV Group (France)
Tompla (Spain)
Walsh Envelope Co. (US)

7.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Envelopes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World Historic Review for Envelopes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World 13-Year Perspective for Envelopes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

II. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Specialty Envelopes – A Rapidly Growing Segment
Shipping Envelopes – An Emerging End-User
Direct Mail Advertising – An Important Segment
US Consumer’s Interest for Envelopes Remains Intact
US Postal Service – The Major Envelope Consumer
Trade Scenario
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
Cenveo, Inc.
NADCO Tapes and Labels, Inc.
National Envelope Corporation
Tension Envelope Corporation
Walsh Envelope Co.

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 4. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. US Historic Review for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.CANADA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 6. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Canadian Historic Review for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Envelope Usage Scenario
Pricing in Proportion Fails to Deliver the Desired Results in the UK
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
Antalis International (France)
AWA COUVERT GmbH (Germany)
Banner Business Supplies Ltd. (UK)
Bong UK Limited (UK)
Chapman Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
Curtis 1000 Europe AG (Germany)
Encore Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
Great Northern Envelope Co., Ltd. (UK)
Hamelin (France)
Heritage Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
Mayer-Kuvert-network (Germany)
BlessOF GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Eagle Envelopes Ltd. (UK)
PostSafe Ltd. (UK)
Staples, Inc. (UK)
The GPV Group (France)
Tompla (Spain)

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 8. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. European Historic Review for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Current & Future Analysis
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Development

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 10. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis

Table 12. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Rest of World Historic Review for Envelopes Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 302 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 343)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Africa
Middle-East