Hendy Consulting Limited has just completed a review of the vibrant world of barrier films and encapsulation techniques. Based on a review of market data sources and interviews with over 20 key participants including executive management at top display and photovoltaic companies, we formulated a set of market scenarios for high-performance barrier materials over the next 10 years. We formed opinions on the adoption of flexible OLEDs and flexible PV and OLED lighting materials based on different roll-to-roll equipment adoption schemes and market developments. Perhaps the most fascinating findings were about the emergence of several groups of players across the globe serving this market, with a range of different barrier approaches that will compete potentially leading to divergent market outcomes