Study Group: Container and Packaging Industry Experts in GLG Member Programs

Council Members in this Study Group: 241

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Dean Bellefleur

founder
D-idea

Dean Bellefleur is a leading international expert in the consumer packaging sector with considerable experience in food & beverage applications. Mr. Bellefleur’s expertise stems from more than 20 years of experience in the Tetra Pak Group, a global aseptic...

Michele Pauporte

Dermatologist
JUVA SKIN LASER CENTER INC

Michele Pauporte, MD, is a dermatologist at Juva Skin and Laser Center, in New York City. Dr. Pauporte's areas of expertise include cosmetic procedures and the treatment of skin cancers, including Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive surgery....

Jan Skybak

President & Owner
Trade Development & Communication S.A.

Jan Skybak is the President and Owner of Trade Development & Communication (TD&C), a company involved in international investing and consulting, operating throughout Europe. Mr. Skybak has 26 years of experience working in the international glass container...

Tom Serpell

Partner
Obsidian Consulting LLP

Tom Serpell is a Partner at Obsidian Consulting, specializing in competitiveness and the packaging supply chain. Mr. Serpell is responsible for Ad Hoc research and process evaluation. He has over 39 years of experience in managing sales and marketing...

John Hodges

Consultant
John Hodges

John Hodges is an independent consultant specializing in providing consulting services to the glass container industry. Mr. Hodges retired from Owens-Illinois, as Technical Director of Worldwide Glass. He has more than 38 years of experience in the glass...

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Give Flexible Packaging It's Due

October 15, 2009

Analysis by:Dean Bellefleur, founder,

Analysis of:Flexible packaging will return to growth in 2011 | www.europeanplasticsnews.com

Flexible packaging and convenience are converging at a staggering rate. Demands for greener packaging bodes well for flexible packaging as does the fact that there is no dominant supplier to the market. Seeking the path of least resistance by cannibalizing traditional packaging formats rather than waiting for better economic conditions is the fast track for flexible packaging.

Excellent step to capture the grwoing market early

July 1, 2008

Analysis by:Sandeep Goyal, Chief Executive Officer,

Analysis of:CCL packaging expands in Asia | www.cosmeticsdesign.com

Need to be - cost effective - short runs - quick turnaround

Healthcare packaging market is niche and is the longterm business

March 10, 2008

Analysis by:Sandeep Goyal, Chief Executive Officer,

Analysis of:Rexam: Growth in plastic packaging as overall profits fall | www.plasteurope.com

- Big packaging player moving into specilised healthcare business shows the importance of the specilised business and the opportunities.

SPX Seized the Window of Opportunity

February 27, 2008

Analysis by:Dean Bellefleur, founder,

Analysis of:SPX sees 2008 profit up on global energy demand | www.reuters.com

SPX`s acquisition of APV is a fine example of a strategic power play to gain market share from formable giants the likes of Tetra-Laval and GEA. Timely executed the strategy takes advantage of a recognized need for higher heat exchanger efficiencies and an increase of installed base. The deployment of the strategy included the recruitment of ex Alfa-Laval Global General Manger Market Unit for Vegetable Oil Technology, Charles Ruben, a commendable manoeuvre.

International perspective

February 2, 2007

Analysis by:Tom Serpell, Partner,

Analysis of:US Corn: Plastic to the Rescue | www.corpwatch.org

High US corn and other seed demand and consequent price rises should increase planting in USA and Europe.

High demand for bio-fuel may reduce materials available and raise prices for bio-plastics, which may temporarily slow down their uptake.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

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Plastic Container Manufacturer (ei)
Paperboard Packaging Manufacturer (ei)
Packaging Equipment Manufacturer (ei)

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

President
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Chief Executive Officer
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Director

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Metal Packaging Experts	80
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Council Members Knowledgeable on Cast Polypropylene Films	20

GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

June 30, 2008 | New York

GLG Seminar: Plastic Packaging in the Beverage Market

April 10, 2008 | London

GLG Seminar: (London) Macro Perspective on the Drivers of the Packaging Industry

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