Beverage Packaging

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Beverage Packaging in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 124 companies including many key and niche players such as Alcoa, Inc., Amcor Limited, Ampac Packaging, LLC, Anchor Glass Container Corporation, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Metal Container Corporation, Astrapak Ltd., Ball Corporation, Berry Plastics Corporation, Can-Pack S. A., CCL Industries, Inc., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, Constar International, Inc., Crown Holdings, Inc., DuPont Liqui-Box Corporation, Exal Corporation, Graphic Packaging Holdings Company, Graham Packaging Company, L.P., MeadWestvaco Corporation, Owens-Illinois, Inc., Pactiv Corporation, Plastipak Packaging, Inc., Pretium Packaging LLC, Rexam Plc, RPC Group Plc, SIG Combibloc Group, Silgan Holdings, Inc., Southeastern Container, Inc., and Tetra Laval International SA. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Table of contents

1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Consumption Trends Influence Beverage Packaging Market
Impact of Recession on the Packaging Industry
Recession Fails to Ebb Consumer Focus on Sustainability
Growing Popularity of Private Brands
Increasing Value through Packaging
Concerns Over Safety of Content
Recession Transforms Beverage Packaging Design
Economic Slowdown Fosters Innovation in Drinks Packaging
Liquid Food Packaging Sector: Innovations Despite Adversities
Post-Recession Prospects for Beverage Packaging Market
Current and Future Analysis
Market Restraints
Changes in Legislation & Regulations
Changing Consumer Lifestyle
Volatility in Raw Materials Prices
Supply of Contaminated or Faulty Products
3.REVIEW OF BEVERAGE PACKAGING TYPES
Plastics Racing Ahead
Rigid PET Beverage Bottles Market – On the Rise
Stick Packs and Plastic Canister - Sustainable Solutions
Eco-Friendly Plastics: The Better Alternative to Plastics
Beverage Cans: Potential for Growth
Table 1: Global Beverage Can Market By Region (2011E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Volume for the US, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Aluminum Cans: Replacing Glass in Beer and Soft Drink Segments
Increased Demand for Aluminum Beverage Bottles
Glass Packaging Sector: Overview
How Glass Packaging Fares Compared With Alternates?
Comparison of Glass Packaging Vs PET and Metal Cans
Glass Continues to Find Favor for Premium Beverages
Glass Packaging for Organic Products
Beverage Cartons: A Cost Efficient Alternative
4.MARKET DYNAMICS
Sustainability Trend in Beverage Packaging Industry
Environmental Concerns Foster Demand for Green Packaging
Ethical and Sustainable Packaging - A Growing Trend
Consumer Preferences and Market Environment Shape Demand Scenario
Nanotechnology Fuels Growth in F&B Packaging Industry
Hi-tech Packaging – A Major Marketing Tool
LED Technology in Packaging
Smaller and Lighter Packaging Finds Favor
Comparative CO2 Emission by Cans, PET Bottles and Glass Bottles
Global Beverage Closure Demand to Witness Growth
Table 2: Global Beverage Closures Market by Closure Type (2010E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Plastic Screws, Metal Crowns, Ring-Pulls, Metal Caps (Twist Off & RO/ROPP), Sports Caps, Carton Closures, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Recycled PET Market
Threat from Chinese Manufacturers
5.COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Beverage Cans Market
Table 3: Leading Players in the Global Beverage Can Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Rexam, Ball, Crown, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
7.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
8.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
9.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Alcoa, Inc. (US)
Amcor Limited (Australia)
Ampac Packaging, LLC (US)
Anchor Glass Container Corporation (US)
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. (US)
Metal Container Corporation (US)
Astrapak Ltd. (South Africa)
Ball Corporation (US)
Berry Plastics Corporation (US)
Can-Pack S. A. (Poland)
CKS Packaging, Inc. (US)
CCL Industries, Inc. (Canada)
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (France)
Constar International, Inc. (US)
Crown Holdings, Inc. (US)
DuPont Liqui-Box Corporation (US)
Exal Corporation (US)
Graphic Packaging Holdings Company (US)
Graham Packaging Company, L.P. (US)
MeadWestvaco Corporation (US)
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (US)
Pactiv Corporation (US)
Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (US)
Pretium Packaging LLC (US)
Rexam Plc (UK)
RPC Group Plc (UK)
SIG Combibloc Group (Switzerland)
Silgan Holdings, Inc. (US)
Southeastern Container, Inc. (US)
Tetra Laval International SA (Switzerland)
10.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Review for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region– Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
11.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Beverage Containers – Consumer Preferences Shape Trends
Plastic Containers to Maintain Lead
Plastic Bottles & Pouches to Drive Growth
Plastic Containers for Distilled Spirits
Mini Bottles Offer Energy
Beer and Soft Drinks Drive Demand for Metal Containers
Premium Beverages Fuel Growth of Glass Packaging
Paperboard Containers
Focus Shifts to Innovations
Beverage Packaging Trends to Watch Out For…
Distinctive Packaging for Craft Brewers
Aseptic Packaging Gains Momentum
Beverage Container Recycling Gathers Pace
Food and Beverage Packaging Faces Chemical Threat
Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels
Competitive Landscape
Competition in North America
B. Market Analytics
Table 16: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: US Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging by Container Type – Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: US Historic Review for Beverage Packaging by Container Type – Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: US 15-Year Perspective for Beverage Packaging by Container Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Others for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
12.CANADA
Market Analysis
Table 21: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: Canadian Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
13.JAPAN
Market Analysis
Table 23: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: Japanese Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Beverage Cans Market: An Overview
Alcoholic Beverages Drive Growth in Cans Market
Table 25: European Beverage Cans Market by Country (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Empty Can Volume Shipments for UK, Spain, Russia, Poland, Netherlands, France, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: Beverage Cans Market in Europe (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Shipments for Alcoholic Drinks (Beer, Cider and Others) and Carbonated Soft Drinks
Competitive Landscape
Table 27: Leading Manufacturers in the European Metal Beverage Cans Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Rexam, Ball Corp., Crown Holdings, and Can-Pack (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Recycling of Beverage Cartons Continues to Gain Strength
Packaging Machinery Equipment Market to Grow
Policies for Packaging Industry
B. Market Analytics
Table 28: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: European Historic Review for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: European 15-Year Perspective for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region– Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14a.FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Overview of Beverage Cans Market
Table 31: Beverage Cans Market in France (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Can Fillings for Beer and Soft Drinks
Table 32: French Beer Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Refillable Glass, Cans, Refillable Glass, and Non-Refillable PET (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: French Soft Drinks Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Refillable PET, Cans, and Glass (Fillable & Refillable) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 34: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: French Historic Review for Beverage Packaging- Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14b.GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Metal Cans Market: An Insight
Table 36: Beverage Cans Market in Germany (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Can Fillings for Beer and Soft Drinks
Table 37: German Beer Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Refillable & Non-Refillable Glass, Non-Refillable PET, and Cans (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: German Soft Drinks Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for PET (Refillable and Non-Refillable), Refillable Glass, and Cans (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 39: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: German Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14c.ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Beverage Cans Market - Overview
Table 41: Beverage Cans Market in Italy (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Can Fillings for Beer and Soft Drinks
Table 42: Italian Soft Drinks Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Refillable PET, Cans, Glass (Refillable and Non-Refillable) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: Italian Beer Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass (Non-refillable & Refillable) and Cans
B. Market Analytics
Table 44: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45: Italian Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14d.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Beverage Cans Market: An Overview
Table 46: Beverage Cans Market in the UK (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Empty Can Shipments for Alcoholic Drinks (Beer, Cider and Others) and Carbonated Soft Drinks
Take Home Beer and Cider Segment
Table 47: UK Take-Home Beer and Cider Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Cans, Glass Bottles and PET Bottles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Multi-Packs Become Marketing Tools
Carbonated Soft Drinks Packaging Market
Table 48: UK Carbonated Soft Drinks Packaging Market by Packaging Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for PET Bottles (<600 ml and >600 ml) and Cans (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: Carbonated Soft Drinks Packaging Market in the UK by Pack Size (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Cans and Multi Packs (6-Packs, 10-Packs, 12-Packs, 24-Packs and Others) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Beverage Carton Makers Focus on Improving Green Credentials
Regulations Governing Packaging Industry
B. Market Analytics
Table 50: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: UK Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14e.SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Beverage Cans Market – An Insight
Table 52: Spanish Beer Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass (Non-refillable & Refillable), Cans, and Non-refillable PET (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Spanish Soft Drinks Market by Pack Type (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-refillable PET, Cans, and Glass (Refillable and Non-Refillable) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 54: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Spanish Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14f.RUSSIA
Market Analysis
Table 56: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57: Russian Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
14g.REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Glass Packaging Market in Turkey
B. Market Analytics
Table 58: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Asian PET Packaging Market on a Roll
Beverage Can Market - Competitive Landscape
Table 60: Leading Players in Asian Beverage Can Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ball Corp., Crown Holdings, Baoyi Steel, Great China Metal Industry , Asian Pacific Can Company and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 61: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region – China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region – China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Beverage Packaging by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15a.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Food & Beverage Packaging Industry: Impact of Regulations & Recession
Beverage Containers Market
Plastic Containers: Holding an Edge
Milk: The Major Consumer of Beverage Containers
Table 64: Beverage Containers Market in China (2010E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Milk Containers, Beer Containers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
PET Bottles: Exhibiting Resistance to Adverse Economic Environment
Convenience: A Major Driving Factor Beer Packaging Market
Fruit Beverages Packaging Market - Overview
Table 65: Plastic Beverage Containers Market in China (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Demand for Bottles, and Pouches & Other
Competitive Landscape
Table 66: Leading Players in the Chinese Beverage Container Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Tetra Laval, Ball, Tralin Packaging, Zhuhai Zhongfu Co., Ltd, SIG Holding, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67: Leading Manufacturers in the Chinese Metal Beverage Can Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown for Ball Corp., Crown, Asian Pacific Can Co. Ltd, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 68: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 69: Chinese Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging by Container Type – Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71: Chinese Historic Review for Beverage Packaging by Container Type – Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Billion Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72: China 15-Year Perspective for Beverage Packaging by Container Type– Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Others Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15b.INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Enormous Growth Potential in the Packaging Industry
Growing Market for Beverages in India
India to Produce Equipment and Machinery for Beverage Packaging
Modified Atmospheric Packaging Being Promoted in India
B. Market Analytics
Table 73: Indian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Indian Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
15c.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Australia: Overview of Beverage Packaging Market
Table 75: Beverage Packaging Market in Australia (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Type for Glass, PET and Aluminum (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76: Beverage Packaging Market in Australia (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Container Type (Glass, Aluminum, and PET) for Residential and Non-Residential Segments (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77: Recycling Rate in Australian Beverage Packaging Market (2008): Breakdown by Type for Glass, Aluminum, and PET (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78: Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) Packaging Mix in Australia (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume for PET, Canned, PM and Glass (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 79: Beer Packaging Mix in Australia (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume for Bottle, Bulk, and Can (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
New Zealand: Package Recycling Gains Momentum
B. Market Analytics
Table 80: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 81: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Beverage Packaging Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
16.LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Packaging Industry in Brazil
B. Market Analytics
Table 82: Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 83: Latin American Historic Review for Beverage Packaging - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
17.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Middle East – An Overview of Metal Beverage Can Market
Table 84: Leading Manufacturers in the Middle East Metal Beverage Can Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown for Crown Holdings, Can-Pack, Rexam and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 85: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Beverage Packaging – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 86: Rest of World Historic Review for Beverage Packaging - Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 124 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 143)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Africa
Middle-East

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