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Market Size & Trends
The global shrink sleeve & stretch sleeve labels market size was estimated at USD 15.12 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030.
The global market for stretch and shrink sleeves labels is poised for growth, driven by advancements in material technology, a strong demand for aesthetically pleasing packaging, and a shift towards sustainability and smart packaging solutions.
The global stretch and shrink sleeve labels market is experiencing robust growth, driven by several key factors and emerging opportunities. One of the primary market drivers is the increasing demand for visually appealing and functional packaging. Consumers are drawn to products that stand out on the shelves and stretch and shrink sleeves provide an ideal solution with their 360-degree graphics and ability to conform to complex shapes. This has led to a surge in demand across industries such as food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.
In terms of materials, the market is witnessing a shift towards sustainable options. Regulatory pressures and consumer preference for environmentally friendly products are prompting manufacturers to explore bio-based and recyclable materials. For instance, there has been a rise in the adoption of Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G), which not only provides excellent clarity and shrinkage but is also more recyclable compared to traditional materials like PVC. This shift towards sustainable materials opens up new opportunities for innovation and market differentiation.
Several recent product launches highlight the trend towards sustainability and advanced functionality in this market. For example, Avery Dennison introduced a new range of shrink sleeve labels made from recycled PET, aiming to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging solutions. Similarly, CCL Industries launched EcoShrink, a new series of shrink sleeves made from bio-based polymers that offer comparable performance to conventional materials but with a lower environmental impact.
Another significant opportunity lies in the expanding use of smart labels. Integrating QR codes, RFID tags, and other interactive elements into stretch and shrink sleeves enhances the consumer experience and provides valuable data for brands. This trend is particularly relevant in the context of increasing e-commerce and the demand for product authenticity and traceability.
Global Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue & volume growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the shrink & stretch sleeve labels market report based on material, type, embellishing type, end-use, and region:
- Material Outlook (Volume, Million Meter Square; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Oriented Polystyrene (OPS)
- Others
- Type Outlook (Volume, Million Meter Square; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Shrink Sleeve Labels
- Stretch Sleeve Labels
- Embellishing Type Outlook (Volume, Million Meter Square; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Hot Foil
- Cold Foil
- Others
- End-use Outlook (Volume, Million Meter Square; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Food
- Soft Drinks
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Healthcare
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Million Meter Square; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Brazil
Argentina
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Materials & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook, 2023 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.2. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.3.3. Profit Margin Analysis
- 3.3.4. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1. Standard & Compliance
- 3.4.2. Safety
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Challenges Analysis
- 3.5.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.6.3. Market Entry Strategies
- 3.7. Latest Trends & Technologies in the Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market
- 3.8. Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives on the Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market
Chapter 4. Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market: Market Supplier Intelligence
- 4.1. Kraljic Matrix (Portfolio Analysis)
- 4.1.1. Non-Critical Items
- 4.1.2. Leverage Items
- 4.1.3. Bottleneck Items
- 4.1.4. Strategic Items
- 4.2. Engagement Model
- 4.3. Negotiation Strategies
- 4.4. Sourcing Best Practices
- 4.5. Vendor Selection Criteria
Chapter 5. Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Definition & Scope
- 5.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 5.3. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 5.4. Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G)
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 5.5. Polyethylene (PE)
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 5.6. Oriented Polystyrene (OPS)
- 5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
Chapter 6. Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Definition & Scope
- 6.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 6.3. Shrink Sleeve Labels
- 6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 6.4. Stretch Sleeve Labels
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
Chapter 7. Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market: Embellishing Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Definition & Scope
- 7.2. Embellishing Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 7.3. Hot Foil
- 7.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 7.4. Cold Foil
- 7.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 7.5. Others
- 7.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
Chapter 8. Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market: End use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Definition & Scope
- 8.2. End use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 8.3. Food
- 8.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 8.4. Soft Drinks
- 8.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 8.5. Alcoholic Drinks
- 8.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 8.6. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 8.7. Healthcare
- 8.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 8.8. Others
- 8.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
Chapter 9. Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Labels Market: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 9.1. Key Takeaways
- 9.2. Country Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 9.3. North America
- 9.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.6. U.S.
- 9.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.6.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.7. Canada
- 9.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.7.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.8. Mexico
- 9.3.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.8.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.3.8.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.6. UK
- 9.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.6.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.7. Germany
- 9.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.7.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.8. France
- 9.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.8.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.8.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.9. Italy
- 9.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.9.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.9.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.10. Spain
- 9.4.10.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.10.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.10.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.10.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.4.10.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5. Asia Pacific
- 9.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.6. China
- 9.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.6.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.7. India
- 9.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.7.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.8. Japan
- 9.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.8.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.8.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.9. South Korea
- 9.5.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.9.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.9.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.9.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.9.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.10. Australia
- 9.5.10.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.10.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.10.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.10.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.5.10.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6. Central & South America
- 9.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.6. Brazil
- 9.6.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.6.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.7. Argentina
- 9.6.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.6.7.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7. Middle East & Africa
- 9.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.6. UAE
- 9.7.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.6.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.6.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.7. Saudi Arabia
- 9.7.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.7.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.7.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.8. South Africa
- 9.7.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.8.4. Market estimates and forecasts, by embellishing type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
- 9.7.8.5. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Million Meter Square)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Key Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 10.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization
- 10.3. List of key Raw Material Distributors and Channel Partners
- 10.4. Start-up Ecosystem Evaluation, 2023
- 10.4.1. List of Start-up Companies
- 10.5. List of Potential Customers, by End use
- 10.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
- 10.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 10.8. Competitive Dashboard Analysis
- 10.9. Strategy Mapping
- 10.9.1. Expansion
- 10.9.2. Collaboration/ Partnerships/ Agreements
- 10.9.3. New Product launches
- 10.9.4. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 10.9.5. Research & Development
- 10.9.6. Others
Chapter 11. Company Listing / Profiles
- 11.1. Bemis Company
- 11.2. Berry Global Group Inc.
- 11.3. Klockner Pentaplast Group
- 11.4. Amcor PLC
- 11.5. Clondalkin Group Holdings BV
- 11.6. Huhtamaki Oyj
- 11.7. Schur Flexibles
- 11.8. Cenveo Group
- 11.9. Taghleef Industries
- 11.10. WestRock Company
- 11.11. CCL Industries
- 11.12. Fuji Seal International
- 11.13. Fort Dearborn Company
- 11.14. Coveris Holdings
- 11.15. Avery Deninson Corporation
Chapter 12. Strategic Recommendations/ Analyst Perspective