Fiber cement is experiencing a resurgence as the construction market strengthens. As a result, a few key suppliers are introducing new products and expanding production.

Will the advent of 3D printing cause chaos in the lubricants industry? Not so fast, say Freedonia Group analysts Zoe Biller & Cory Bretz – but the intersection of the two industries will be one to watch.

Straws may be the latest casualty of the ongoing battle against single-use plastic foodservice products. Find out why plastic straws are such an ecological nuisance, and how organizations ranging from private businesses to federal governments are working to mitigate their impact.

As National Roofing Week winds down, find out why one Freedonia analyst thinks that new federal tax legislation will spur future demand for residential roofing in the US.

Widespread food recalls are seemingly more frequently than ever, underscoring the challenge of ensuring food safety through every step of a complex production and distribution chain. Find out how new technology is helping food manufacturers prevent, discover, and resolve food safety issues more effectively.

According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, it's National Roofing Week! To celebrate, Freedonia Group analyst Matt Zielenski dives into what's driving demand for commercial reroofing in the first half of 2018.

While flat glass production processes have become fairly standardized, this standardization has not stopped value-added innovation from occurring. Find out which 3 tech trends are setting the standard for the future of flat glass.

Packaging - including single-use food containers - makes up a significant percentage of landfill waste. As a result, many leading manufacturers have put in place sustainability initiatives geared toward making their products more environmentally friendly. Find out what these strategies are, and how consumers play an important role.

Community gardens provide valuable green gathering areas for neighborhoods, particularly in space-constrained urban environments. These gardens also offer opportunities for manufacturers of lawn and garden hand tools and wheeled implements to grow their charitable initiatives.

Processed food is rising in global popularity. Find out why this trend toward manufactured food is also set to benefit demand for industrial lubricants.