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To capitalize on prevailing opportunities in the energy sector, companies operating in the utility and energy industry are transitioning from conventional to smarter energy systems to facilitate transmission of information in newer and more effective ways. In a report, titled “ Energy Utility Analytics Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 – 2024 ,” Transparency Market Research (TMR) provides a comprehensive overview of the various factors supporting or restraining the market’s trajectory between 2016 and 2024. Energy utility analytics facilitate real-time analysis of various process, thus enabling in operation optimization via isolation of failures and inefficiencies. The global energy utility analytics market operates on paradigms such as risk management & vendor performance, spend analytics, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics and routine analytics, and predictive analytics. Considering the surging energy demand, t

The global lignosulfonates market has so far been moderately consolidated, and is likely to stay that way for the immediate future, according to Transparency Market Research. In their recent research report on the market, TMR states that the leading manufacturers of lignosulfonates are progressing fast in terms of regional expansion and production capacities. A lot of the leaders in the market are seen to show a significant amount of interest in emerging economies, where they are setting up more and more facilities. According to TMR, the global lignosulfonates market has so far been led by players such as Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., Flambeau River Papers, and Tembec, Inc. The report reveals that the market is expanding at a steady CAGR of 3.8% within a forecast period from 2016 to 2024. The market is expected to reach US$960.2 mn by the end of 2024, after it was evaluated at US$691.9 mn in 2015. Sodium Lignosulfonate in High Demand Globally Among the product t

The specialty oilfield chemicals market is a multi-million market, which includes a wide array of specialty chemicals employed for a broad range of purposes. The major products offered within this market encompass industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals, specialty advanced polymers, pesticides, and construction chemicals among several others. The main purpose of specialty oilfield chemicals is to improve the recovery of oil from the oil-well. These chemicals are utilized during various processes involved in oil recovery from the oilfield such as drilling, exploration, production and maintenance. Applications for specialty oilfield chemicals include corrosion inhibition, scale inhibition, pest control, demulsification, foam control agents, emulsifying agents, gelling agents, friction reduction, fracking agents, anti-freeze agents, dispersing agents, etc. These chemicals are used in oilfield functions such as in drilling fluids, well stimulation, oil production, well cement

Electroactive polymers are one of the most versatile elastomers that can be stimulated by applying suitable external electric field. They have emerged as promising in a variety of electronics and automotive applications. The burgeoning application of electroactive polymers in the electronics industry, especially in developing regions, is driving the evolution of the market. Electroactive polymers have wide applications as actuators and sensors in various end-use industries.  Advances in materials used in developing electroactive polymers and recent cutting-edge innovations in manufacturing processes have resulted in actuators being robust, efficient, and more functional. As a result, electroactive polymers find extensive demand from the automotive industry in making a variety of components such as sensors and accelerometers. In the coming years, advances being made in the actuator segment will open up promising applications in the healthcare sector with their use in biomimetic-

According to the findings of a recent report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the molded plastics market in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is highly fragmented, with ten leading companies accounting for merely 40% shares of the global pie in 2014. On the other hand, on the basis of geographical distribution, the GCC molded plastics market is consolidated, with Saudi Arabia accounting for 60% of the plastic converters while 15% belonged to the UAE. As for the new entrants, the report detects that since most of the prominent vendors have relatively smaller production capacity ranging from 10 to 50 kilo tons, higher production capability aimed at specific regional pockets will pave the way. As per the projections of the TMR report, the GCC molded plastics market will increment at a strong CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period of 2015 to 2023, reaching a valuation of US$14.22 bn by the end of 2023, considerably up from its evaluated worth of US$7.19 bn in 2014. Though there

A fence is an enclosure used for a property or a region. It is a barrier enclosing a border or a field or a yard. A fence is not a wall, as it does not have a solid foundation along its whole length. It is constructed from posts that are connected by boards, wires, rails, or netting. A fence is usually constructed to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary. A fence can be made from different materials. Based on material, the fencing materials market can be segmented into metal, wood, plastic & composite, concrete, and other materials. The metal segment dominates the fencing materials market, as metal fences are durable and require low maintenance. Ornamental metal fencing is expected to expand at a rapid pace, as increasing number of consumers believe that these fences enhance the exterior appearance and value of properties. However, chain link fencing is anticipated to continue to be the major category of metal fencing in terms of demand due to its low cost and dur

The global Portland cement market is fragmented. Some of the leading players operating in the Portland cement market are: Lafarge SA, CNBM, Holcim, Heidelberg Cement, Italcementi, Anhui Conch, and UltraTech Cement Ltd. Players in the market are looking towards expansion in the emerging economies where there is a potential growth in the construction industry. Thus, Portland cement producers will establish new capacities in these areas or indulge in capacity additions in the years to come. Players may participate in mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations to execute their aim for expansion across different geographies, states a new report published by a market intelligence company called, Transparency Market Research (TMR). According to the report, the global Portland cement market will reach 5.2 bn tons by 2020 in terms of volume. On the basis of application, the infrastructure and residential applications ruled the market in the past. On the basis of geograp

Wood adhesives and binders refer to substances that adhere or bond to wood surfaces or wood particles. Used across a vast number of applications in areas where wooden structures are employed, wood adhesives and binders are among the key entities required across a number of consumer and industrial applications such as furniture, flooring, doors, windows, and cabinets. To be able to provide excellent bond between wooden surfaces wood adhesives and binders are required to exhibit great bonding strength, resistance to chemicals and temperature, and durability.  While wood adhesives are available in both natural and synthetic varieties, focus has considerably increased on the production of new product varieties with lower content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This trend is driven due to the stringent regulations laid down by regulatory authorities against the use of environment damaging chemicals. This trend is expected to remain one of the key transformational factors impac

The global welding products market is moderately fragmented with the key players such as Lincoln Electric, ESAB, and ITW leading in the market. These three players accounted for a collective share of 30% in 2013, states a new report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). This market is capital intensive and thus, local vendors find it difficult to compete with the larger players. Local players are unable to compete with large players on the basis of quality, services, functionalities, and features. Thus, these small players are entering into the market by introducing products that are low in price. Some of the players operating in the welding products market are: Voestalpine AG, Sonics & Materials Inc., Fronius International GmbH, Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc., Arcon Welding, Bohler, Panasonic, Daihen Corp, and OBARA Co. In order to increase their production capacities and focus on innovations, companies are adopting the strategy of merging or acquiring other players. Acco

The Canada concrete floor coatings market features a highly consolidated competitive landscape, with the top five contributors to the market holding a substantial 70% of the overall market in 2016, says Transparency Market Research in a recent report. Strong growth of these leading companies, namely The Sherwin Williams Company, PPG Industries Inc., BASF SE, RPM International Inc., and Sika AG, is largely attributed to their continual efforts towards attaining technological expertise and introducing innovative products to the market. Expanding their geographical reach with the help of strategic acquisitions and mergers is one of the key growth strategies adopted by companies in the market to strengthen their hold. An instance is BASF SE’s recent acquisition. In December 2016, the company acquired Chemtell Group’s surface treatment business from Albemarle Corp. in Charlotte, North Carolina to improve its coatings portfolio as well as its position as a complete solutions provi