NAICS 32213 - Paperboard Mills
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paperboard from pulp. These establishments may manufacture or purchase pulp. In addition, the establishments may also convert the paperboard they make.
Industry trends:
The Paperboard Mills industry (NAICS 32213) is currently experiencing several qualitative trends driven by sustainability concerns, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences. One notable trend is the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Companies are investing in recyclable and biodegradable paperboard products to meet consumer and regulatory demands for sustainable options. This trend is likely to continue as both awareness and legislation around environmental impact grow.
Technological innovation is another major trend. Advances in machinery and production processes are enabling mills to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Digital printing techniques are also being adopted more widely, offering greater customization for packaging solutions.
Consumer preferences are shifting towards premium, well-designed packaging, driven by the rise of e-commerce and the unboxing experience. This has resulted in a growing market for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing paperboard products. Additionally, there is a move towards lightweight materials to reduce shipping costs and improve sustainability metrics.
In the near future, these trends are expected to lead to further consolidation in the industry, as larger players acquire smaller mills to increase their market share and capability in sustainable solutions. Regulatory frameworks will continue to tighten, pushing mills to innovate and adopt greener practices more swiftly. Overall, the Paperboard Mills industry is poised for growth, driven by technological advancements and the ongoing shift toward environmental sustainability.
This industry is comprised of:
Binder's board manufacturing
Bristols board stock manufacturing
Cardboard stock manufacturing
Chipboard (i.e., paperboard) stock manufacturing
Coated board made in paperboard mills
Container board stock manufacturing
Folding boxboard stock manufacturing
Kraft liner board manufacturing
Leatherboard (i.e., paperboard based) made in paperboard mills
Milk carton board made in paperboard mills
Paperboard (e.g., can/drum stock, container board, corrugating medium, folding carton stock, linerboard, tube) manufacturing
Paperboard coating, laminating, or treating in paperboard mills
Paperboard mills
Paperboard products (e.g., containers) made in paperboard mills
Pulp and paperboard combined manufacturing
Pulp mills producing paperboard
Setup boxboard stock manufacturing
Wet machine board mills
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