Industry insights: Stretch and Shrink Film
30 October 2025
As we get ready for an insightful Stretch and Shrink Film event in Tampa, FL in December, some of our speakers have shared their insights on the current and future market trends, challenges, and recent developments within the rapidly growing film industry.
Marcus Baker, President, Abzac
What key trends do you see currently influencing the Stretch and Shrink film market?
''Escalating supply chain cost, including warehouse space and transportation. In addition, the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from government regulations and company initiatives.''
Jonathan Todd, Partner, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
What are the most pressing trade and tariff-related challenges currently facing the flexible packaging industry, and how can businesses best navigate them?
''Landed cost of goods is the number one concern for importers today. Sourcing from across most of the world is higher cost than it was just a short time ago.''
James Bryant, Technical Service Specialist, NOVA Chemicals
What's really shaping stretch and shrink films right now?
''They are pushing all of us to design packaging that can be recycled, keep polyethylene circulating instead of ending up in landfill.''