Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: InfoTrends/CAP Ventures
Published: February 2007
Product Code: R290-325Description This document highlights emerging trends for the coming year in the U.S. and Europe. As a combined document, it points to the fact that the supplies issues facing the American and European markets are becoming increasing in similarity. InfoTrends expects that this assessment will be a useful measuring stick for the industry, and it is intended to be used as a tool for making product planning decisions for 2007 and beyond. With an active and evolving industry, there are many trends that could be considered the top trends, and how individuals rank the importance of each trend likely depends on their role in the industry. The predictions and comments in this report are subjective, and InfoTrends welcomes any
feedback from readers.Table of Contents - Introduction
- Key Highlights
- Top Communication Supplies Trends for 2007
- 1. Digital Photo Printing Poised for Decline.
- 2. While-You-Wait Inkjet Refilling Centers Attract Attention
- 3. Supplies Collection and Recycling Programs Capture Growing Interest
- 4. Color Grows, Monochrome Declines
- 5. HP Edgeline Technology Becomes Highly Anticipated
- 6. Globalization Continues to Affect Supplies Market Toner and Ink Paper
- 7. China Supplies Imports Threaten the Balance
- 8. Consolidation to Rationalization in the Paper Industry Brings Hope of Restoring Balance of Supply to Demand
- 9. Paper Replacements and Re-useable Paper - The Effects of New Technologies on Paper Use Paper-Based Plastic-Based
- 10. Raising the Bar in Paper Technology
- 11a. Internet Gaining Strength; Tops Distribution News in United States
- 11b. Internet Channel Grows, but Office Superstores and Other Retailers are Still Growing in Europe
- 12. OEMs Protect Their Own
- 13. Environmental Issues Continue to Affect Europe
- 14. Store Brands Are Strong in the U.S., but Additional Impact is Diminishing
- Conclusion
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