Despite there being plenty of pros and cons for both plastic and copper piping, the market will continue to favor plastic piping.
January 18, 2023A new efficiency standard for natural gas furnaces has created an ongoing debate within the furnace manufacturing industry concerning increased costs and payback results for consumers. Several compromises have developed, though at this point the implementation of the rule is in question. A Freedonia analyst weighs in on what this means for the heating equipment market.
April 26, 2017Despite longstanding concerns about air pollution, our understanding of its short- and long-term impact and the importance of clean air filtration technologies is changing rapidly.
July 10, 2019The use of pallets is related to manufacturing activity and consumer demand so the negative economic disruption associated with the COVID-19 crisis is likely to reduce sales of pallets. However, replacement pallets continue to be necessary for the continued distribution of goods.
June 8, 2020Agricultural crops, such as corn or soybeans, are increasingly used in non-food applications, particularly among companies looking to up their sustainability cred with biodegradable or bio-based products. One such innovation is soy air filters, which use biodegradable soy protein and bacterial cellulose to filter particulate matter. Learn more about the future of these products.
February 20, 2017Major 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.
January 4, 2017Finding the right temperature that will make most people comfortable can be a difficult balancing act. However, the installation of VRF heat pumps enable separate rooms in a central system to have independent temperature control. Learn more about this technology and how it will impact the overall heat pump market.
March 28, 2017Talk about farming will no longer bring to mind images of a quaint life and simpler times. Farmers are increasingly turning to technology as a solution for feeding greater numbers of people ....
January 25, 2021The issue of American companies relocating production to Mexico has become a hot-button issue, with images of closed-up factories used as potent political symbols of a changing US economy. However, in the United States HVAC industry, imports from Mexico remain a small portion of the overall market, and "made in USA" predominates. A Freedonia analyst explains this polemical issue.
June 30, 2017PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) offers several advantages over other materials when used in gaskets and seals, including thermal insulation and stability in extreme temperatures. See how this material impacts the US gasket and seal market.
January 10, 2017