MS29137 MSI PACKAGING MACHINERY: FRANCE: JANUARY 1997

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Definitions

Methodology

The French Economy

Exchange Rates

Abbreviations

MARKET SIZE

Market Overview and Trends, 1992-1996

Market Segmentation

Factors Affecting Demand

Forecast Market Overview and Trends, 1997-2001

Overview

Forecast Segmentation

PRODUCTION

Overview

Critical Success Factors

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Imports

Overview

Imports, by Machine Type

Imports, by Country

Import Penetration

Implications for Importers

Exports

Trade Deficit

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

Overview

Company Profiles

Cermex

Erca

Mead Emballage

Multivac France

Serac France

Sidel

Overview

H‚ma Technologies

Kalix

Ouest Conditionnement

Etablissements Andr‚ Zalkin et Cie

END USERS

Overview

Food and Drink Industry

Other End User Industries

List of Tables

1 French Economic Indicators, 1991-1996

2 The French Packaging Machinery Market, 1992-1996

3 French Packaging Machinery Market, By Machine Type, 1992- 1996

4 Forecast French Packaging Machinery Market, 1997-2001

5 Forecast French Packaging Machinery Market, By Machine Type, 1997-2001

6 French Production of Packaging Machinery, 1992-1996

7 French Production Of Packaging Machinery, By Machine Type, 1992-1996

8 French Imports Of Packaging Machinery, 1992-1996

9 French Imports Of Packaging Machinery, By Machine Type, 1992-1996

10 French Imports Of Packaging Machinery, By Country Of Consignment, 1992-1996

11 Import Penetration In The French Packaging Machinery Market, 1992-1996

12 French Exports Of Packaging Machinery, 1992-1996

13 French Exports Of Packaging Machinery, By Machine Type, 1992-1996

14 French Trade Surplus (Deficit) In Packaging Machinery, By Machine Type, 1992-1996

15 Financial Summary Of Cermex, 1991-1995

16 Financial Summary Of Erca, 1991-1995

17 Financial Summary Of Mead Emballage, 1991-1995

18 Financial Summary Of Multivac France, 1991-1995

19 Financial Summary Of Serac France, 1992-1996

20 Financial Summary Of Sidel, 1991-1995

21 Financial Summary Of H‚ma Technologies, 1991-1995

22 Financial Summary Of Kalix, 1991-1995

23 Financial Summary Of Ouest Conditionnement, 1991-1995

24 Financial Summary Of Zalkin, 1991-1995

25 French Market For Packaging Machinery, By End Use Industry, 1996

26 Capital Expenditure By The Food And Drink Industry In France, By Sector, 1992-1996

27 Capital Expenditure By The French Chemical Industry In France, By Sector, 1992-1996

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The French market for packaging machinery increased by just 1 percent in real terms in 1996, reflecting the first stabilisation in the market for several years. This followed a severe decline in demand through 1992 and 1993 as companies reduced investment in plant and machinery. Indeed, the strength of investment in packaging machinery through the 1980s has allowed many companies to continue using the machines which were purchased new at that time.

Case packing and wrapping machinery is the largest single category of packaging machinery, accounting for some 41 percent of the market. However, sales of case packing and wrapping machinery have fallen more than other types of equipment, and this is reflected in their loss of market share since 1992 when this class of machine accounted for 49 percent of packaging machinery sales.

New investment in packaging machinery is being driven by the need for machinery to be more reliable and flexible, allowing faster change-over times, and running at higher speeds. Attempts are also being made to reduce the amount of packaging material used, reducing the amount of packaging waste generated.

A recovery in the French packaging machinery market is expected to develop only slowly as confidence returns to the end user sectors. In particular, the widespread existence of packaging machinery which was purchased in the 1980s will allow some companies to delay new investment until a stronger recovery is in place.

The food and drink industry is believed to be the largest single purchaser of packaging machinery in France, accounting for an estimated 55 percent of total demand in 1996. This is followed by the toiletries and cosmetics industry, the chemicals and detergents industry, and the pharmaceuticals industry which together account for the majority of the remaining demand.

Through the recession, French production of packaging machinery held up somewhat better than the overall market, helped by continuing demand from France's widely dispersed export sales.

Import penetration of the French packaging machinery market has increased, rising to an estimated 81 percent in 1996. Indeed, the strength of the French franc has helped some importers to gain a price advantage, and this has placed significant pressure on domestic French manufacturers.

The French packaging machinery industry is highly fragmented, and there are reported to be fewer than ten packaging machinery manufacturers with more than 100 employees.

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