Demand for meltblown nonwovens used in the production of masks and respirators is forecast to more than double in 2020 due to surging demand for these products amid the pandemic.
June 26, 2020Professional hand tool sales will, in part, be supported by an increase in the number of automotive service technicians and mechanics.
September 8, 2020Demand for security cameras is projected to increase 7.2% annually through 2021 to $2.8 billion. Gains will result from a variety of factors that support replacement demand and sales of higher value, upgraded versions, including: • ongoing product advancements in camera technology • increasing affordability of cameras with expanded features, such as internal recording capabilities • continued shift toward upgrading existing legacy analog systems to either IP or HD analog systems in order to utilize more feature-rich cameras and systems • rising interest in higher value, more niche camera types -- such as thermal or explosion resistant -- as their prices continue to come down, which will work to expand the base of installed cameras
August 23, 2017In April 2018, steep tariffs in excess of 200% were imposed on quartz imports from China. In response, US producers and fabricators sought other low-cost sources of quartz slab, most notably India and Turkey, resulting in Chinese imports plummeting
May 27, 2022Demand for low-pressure laminates is forecast to reach 10.3 billion square feet in 2022 on annual gains of 2.4%. Thermoplastic films are expected to post the fastest gains of all low-pressure laminate types due in part to their performance advantages, such as: • ease of cleaning • durability • enhanced design flexibility via the ability to wrap these laminates around irregular and curved surfaces
August 30, 2018Jennifer Mapes-Christ, manager of consumer & commercial research, addresses concerns regarding elevators.
August 12, 2020Carlisle Companies, a leading supplier of commercial construction products, announced that it planned to acquire Henry Company, a leading major supplier of products for the building envelope.
July 23, 2021In 2021, pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions and other factors led to a sharp increase in average prices for ceiling products, boosting value demand growth in that year.
May 4, 2022Our research found that healthy increases in demand were seen in the retail sector, especially online grocery applications, while other markets were restrained.
July 15, 2021As COVID-19 is expected to continue impacting daily habits at least through 2021, the $9 billion US lawn and garden consumables market will continue to benefit from people spending more time at home.
January 18, 2021