India’s recent demonetization of the former 500 and 1,000 rupee notes has resulted in dramatic increase in cash-in-transit (CIT) services there over the past two months. Rapid changes in the country's financial system have had rippling impacts on armored transport and other security services demand.

Lithium-ion batteries offer many powerful advantages over other types of batteries when used in personal electronic devices. However, they remain a relatively new and developing technology, a fact that yields occasionally explosive results.

Major acquisition activity has made the global industrial fasteners market more concentrated among large suppliers. A large market share gives companies an advantage in product development and distribution, shaping the future of the market.

How have new technologies and product lines in synthetic roof liners impacted the roofing underlay market?

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup has been a target of environmental concern. Will recent conflicting reports regarding its safety impact the global market for this pesticide and the amines used to produce it?

An improving housing market will continue to boost molding and trim demand. But some types of decorative trim will see stronger improvements than others.

The market for wood preservatives has recently been shaken up with the news that treated wood standards will change in 2017. Learn here what the revision means and how wood preservatives will benefit.

A Freedonia expert and an industry participant weigh in on measures being taken to reduce the harmful effects of pollution from automotive paint and coatings.

Trends in cosmetics packaging design for 2017 emphasize luxury and convenience across many retail channels. A Freedonia Group expert and a marketing coordinator at a consumer products packaging producer weigh in.

How have advances in polyurethane memory foam impacted the mattress market? What do changes in mattress preferences of consumers mean for polyurethane suppliers?