Mineral Wool Insulation Demand in Commercial Markets to Grow 3.4% Annually

Demand for mineral wool insulation in the commercial market is forecast to grow 3.4% annually to 366 million pounds in 2022, valued at $135 million. Mineral wool is projected to be the fastest growing insulation material type in volume and area, supported by increasingly stringent fire safety codes. 


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Bonded Abrasives Demand Driven by Expanding Durable Goods Manufacturing

June 17 2019

Global demand for bonded abrasives is forecast to rise 5.0% per year to $16.9 billion in 2023. Growth will be driven by durable goods manufacturing industries worldwide, with particularly strong gains expected in the Asia/Pacific region.

Guangzhou and Beijing Rank as Two Loudest Cities in the World

June 17 2019

China is home to two of the loudest cities in the world – Guangzhou and Beijing. According to a recent article in The Guardian, “Guangzhou, China, ranked as having the worst levels of noise pollution in the world, followed by Cairo, Paris, Beijing and Delhi.”

Roofing Underlayment, Fasteners and Roofing Compound Sales Directly Dependent on Roofing Activity

June 4 2019

Demand for roofing underlayment is forecast to rise 5.0% annually to $1.5 billion in 2023, outpacing market gains for roofing accessories overall. In area terms, roofing underlayment demand is projected to advance 2.8% per year to 190.0 million squares in 2023.

Convenience Closure and Fitment Innovations on Pouches Drive Growth in Converted Flexible Packaging

June 4 2019

Demand for pouches is expected to grow 3.7% per year to $10.6 billion by 2023. Pouch design continues to evolve and now is expanding to include convenience-focused closure and fitment innovations that were once only available on rigid packaging.

Almost All Imported Room Air Conditioners Come From China

May 17 2019

US shipments of air conditioning equipment from domestic suppliers reached $8.5 billion in 2018, when they accounted for 75% of domestic air conditioning equipment demand. However, the US has a sizable trade deficit, which was equivalent to 22% of demand in 2018.