The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has reported strong growth for 2008, manufacturing 10.3bn tubes for the period, a growth of 3% on 2007’s figures.
The data further reveals that 80% of all flexible tubes were produced in Europe, with aluminium tubes making up 40% of the market and plastic and laminate tubes each accounting for 30% of the market share.
This year marks the association’s fiftieth anniversary and it will hold a special celebration at its annual congress in Istanbul from 10 -12 June. Today the association boasts 52 member companies from 19 European countries.