The pandemic has had a mixed impact on the nonwovens industry in 2020, pushing suppliers to rapidly adapt to both the high demand for crucial end-use products and the limitations of stay-at-home orders and a recession economy.

Technological developments – from software advancements to sophisticated censors – over the last decade made automated and semi-automated tractors a reality.

China’s massive Belt and Road Initiative continues to fuel investment in strategic infrastructure development to connect China to Europe, the Middle East, and parts of North Africa for commercial and tourism purposes.

Highlighted here are some of the key trends to watch in the global siding market through the end of 2020 and beyond.

The American Water Works Association estimates that it will cost at least $1 trillion over the next 25 years to restore and expand the country’s water infrastructure.

EVs race to the mainstream continues. Investor interest is soaring, deliverables for major contracts are coming due, and technology innovations and new product introductions by both established automakers and EV start-ups are improving the affordability and performance.

Highlighted in this blog are key global market trends to watch as the pandemic recedes and world economies renormalize in 2021 and beyond.

The roofing industry is practicing the perfect social distancing – by not involving any people at all!

The global market for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) is forecast to reach 7.0 million metric tons in 2024 as penetration continues to expand in both developing and developed parts of the world.

The US foodservice industry is bracing for the next big challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.