Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
Industry Research Reports
Cardboard Box and Container Manufacturing
http://www.ibisworld.com
IBISWorld research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts for over
700 industries, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships
that affect industries and their performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Industry Facts and Figures
http://www.aiccbox.org/corrugated/Industry.asp
Overview of industry including statistical profile of typical plant. Available free online.
Quarterly Business Conditions Report
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
AICC corrugators and sheet plant members are surveyed quarterly to determine national and Canadian
business conditions. The report provides percentage changes in dollars, square footage and profits
for the current period as compared to the previous year.
Paper Products Manufacture
http://www.firstresearch.com
First Research industry profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent
news and developments, business challenges, issues, trends, and opportunities, and include a five-year
industry growth forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
Fibre Box Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Economic Trends and Outlook for Corrugated Products
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
This semi-annual report discusses economic trends that affect the U.S. corrugated industry, provides
a quantitative outlook for shipments by area and gives a focused analysis of certain corrugated
end-use markets.
Industry Annual Report
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
U.S. corrugated industry statistics for shipments according to value, area, plant type and end
use; corrugated production by board type; basis weight; price index; containerboard according
to production, consumption and inventory; and hours, earnings and productivity.
Industry Financial Ratios
Corrugated and Paperboard Container and Box Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "3222"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available
by sales size range and in sole proprietor and business start up versions. Sample financial statement
reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
Profile of the Independent
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
Profile provides a complete statistical and visual portrayal of the independent sector of the corrugated
container industry. The report covers average annual sales, number of employees, percentage change
in square footage shipped, dollar sales tabulated in the U.S. and Canada, and percentage of dollar
volume of corrugated material sold to end users.
Fibre Box Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Key Performance Indicator Report
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
A group of 25 reports with data segregated by plant type, plant size and geographical area. Includes
sales/costs/profit ratio, capital, receivables, fixed assets, inventories and key operating statistics
at the corrugated plant level.
Independent Sheet Plant Operating Ratio Study
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
Lists operating expense line items as a percent of net sales and groups them within sales ranges.
Includes five years of sales history.
Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Salary, Hourly Wage & Benefit Survey
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
The salary and benefit survey of AICC's box plant members represents the only comprehensive report
of the key employee salaries and benefits being paid by independent corrugated converters in the
U.S. and Canada. Broken down by region and plant type, it includes hourly wage rates for selected
positions as well as percentages paid by employees for health care and other benefits.
Sales Compensation Survey
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
Based on a comprehensive survey of U.S. and Canadian members, the survey details sales compensation
programs in place at independent plants around the country. The report covers types of programs,
payment basis, and the perquisites provided for a range of industry sales representatives.
Fibre Box Association
Wage and Fringe Benefit Study
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
Comprehensive survey of labor-related information over and above the monthly labor report. Includes
wage rates and increases (specific job classifications, average straight-time hourly rates), and fringe
benefits (holidays, vacation time) and insurance benefits (medical).
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