- by Chris Dyer
- January 17 2018
- consumer goods
- Consumer Products
Two of the Coolest Trends to Watch in Household Refrigerators & Freezers
US demand for household refrigerators and freezers in the US is forecast to total $10.4 billion in 2021. As more homes are built and kitchens are remodeled, suppliers are finding creative ways to become the first choice in the mind of every customer.
- by Leon Mengri
- January 10 2018
- Life Insurance
Lively Insights into the US Life Insurance Industry
According to LIMRA, an insurance industry organization, about 70% of US households have some form of life insurance. Here are some key insights into this $560 billion industry (in 2016).
- by Steven Richmond
- January 9 2018
- commercial printing
As Market Shrinks, Printing Machinery Suppliers See Opportunity in Digital
US printing machinery and equipment demand is forecast to decline less than 1.0% per year through 2021, as ongoing competition from electronic media continues to restrain demand for printed materials such as newspapers and books. Despite the broader retreat, demand for digital printing presses is forecast to expand 1.3% per year as printers update machinery to meet customer demand for increased customization and flexibility.
- by Leon Mengri
- January 9 2018
- Materials & Chemicals
- Pigments
Colorful Trends in Pigment Prices
Over the 2006-2016 decade, pigment prices saw considerable volatility, growing significantly in the 2009-2012 period, but declining through 2016. In particular, the prices of carbon black and titanium dioxide pigments experienced the fastest gains and the steepest declines. Key factors that propelled these trends included rising global demand, supply constraints, and increases in the cost of key raw materials.