Bottled water is rising in popularity worldwide, leading to brisk growth in the global caps and closures industry. Find out how evolving consumer preferences are impacting this market, and why all bottled water is not created equal.
February 28, 2018The 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.
October 2, 2020Liquid silicone rubber is a fast-growing segment of the overall silicone industry. Find out which markets and products are expected to spur demand for this versatile material through 2022.
April 5, 2018The expanding range of end uses for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) has helped LSR outperform the larger silicone elastomer market over the last decade.
December 24, 2019Several major polymer manufacturers are expanding their thermoplastic elastomer production capacity in the US. Check out these four key reasons why.
July 24, 2018The rollout of the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks - 5G - began in 2019 and is expanding rapidly globally. India-based Airtel recently became the first telco to successfully demonstrate live 5G service over a commercial network.
February 8, 2021In the food industry, reducing consumption of virgin plastics in packaging is an increasingly important sustainability target for food brands and packaging suppliers.
November 16, 2021Read about the three types of packaging that analysts expect to show growth due to spiking e-commerce orders amid the pandemic.
August 25, 2020Barrier films go unnoticed by most consumers, though they are used myriad industries, from packaged foods, medical products, and even agriculture. The latest trends in barrier film production reveal a fast growing industry that is carving out space in a wide range of applications.
May 10, 2017Developing countries with strong building construction activity and relatively low countertop usage rates will see the fastest growth going forward.
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