PACKAGING SECTOR PREDICTS GROWTH of 2.96% in 2018, HIGHER THAN that REGISTERED in 2017

The OPEN-Brazilian packaging Association, announced last Wednesday the results of "Macroeconomic Study of the packaging OPENS/FGV: Retrospect and prospects for 2017 2018". With production gross volume closed in R $71.50 billion, increased 1.96% in physical production of packaging in the year 2017 in about 2016 and 2018 1 year is expected for the largest growth based on recovery of consumption indicators , trade, services and industry. The numbers are traditionally established by 21 years ago, OPENS under the seal of the Brazilian Institute of Economics of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (IBRE/FGV). In the opinion of Paul Picchetti, Economist responsible for the study, the numbers reflect the resumption of brazilian economy. "In this context, we can realize a more positive climate among the entrepreneurs who are more willing to invest in your technological park and also in hiring", analyzes the Economist. In fact, it already is reflected in the generation of jobs in the sector of packing. In relation to direct jobs and formal, the position in December 2017 stayed in 218,146 professionals with officially registered, pointing an increase of 1.12% compared to 2016. Of 5 classes, 4 registered growth in 2017. The performance of each sector is directly tied to the performance of the markets that meets priority, ranging from consumer non-durable products, quickly consumption, until durable product segments, such as electronics or even the construction civilian. Growth in the number of direct jobs and contributes to the formal understanding of a recovery of the brazilian economy. According to Gisela Schulzinger, President of OPENS, the study is a reference to the packaging market. "Our goal is to offer the industry a thermometer and indicate a North to the industry," comments. "We are witnessing the rise of household consumption and the increase in confidence in relation to the country and therefore an important moment to seek new opportunities. The period of crisis which we live until last year also left a positive legacy that translates into new learning as more operational efficiency, the quest for developing new features and operation of market niches that deliver greater value for the consumer ", says Gisela. The main consumer goods industries also showed growth reflecting the recovery, albeit slow, of the country's economy.