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Global Market for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems is Projected to Reach US$7.8 Billion by 2020

Demand for Effective Tolling Systems Drives the Global Market for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc . GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems markets. Global market for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems is projected to reach US$7.8 billion by 2020 , driven by growing demand for effective tolling systems on highways and urban motorways. Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems are bringing in massive changes to the toll collection methods, enabling significant time/cost savings and greater convenience for commuters, while simultaneously generating greater revenues for operating agencies. Given the challenges and inconsistencies associated with the implementation and operation of traditional toll collection systems such as manual toll collection and automated toll collection, ETC systems are fast growing in popularity and are even replacing the ...

Global Market for Wall Coverings is Projected to Exceed US$32 Billion by 2020

Sustainable Wall Panels & Wallpapers and Eco-Friendly Interior Paints Drive the Global Wall Coverings Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc . GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Wall Coverings markets. Global market for Wall Coverings is projected to exceed US$32 billion by 2020 , driven by rising environment consciousness and launch of beautifully styled products offering versatility, sustainability and extended life. Wall Coverings, a protective wall décor comprising wallpapers, wall tiles, interior paints, and wall panels, are extensively used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings for functionality and art. Wall coverings represent a vital component of a building's integrated wall system with market demand highly dependent on construction activity in residential, hospitality and healthcare sectors. Improving economic growth as mirrored by the steady rise in global GDP, growing consumer confidence, ...

Global Market for Road Transport Refrigeration Equipment is Projected to Reach US$9.4 Billion by 2020

Development of Retail Distribution Systems Drives the Road Transport Refrigeration Equipment Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc . GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Road Transport Refrigeration Equipment markets. Global market for Road Transport Refrigeration Equipment is projected to reach US$9.4 billion by 2020 , driven by the continuous development of retail distribution systems, technology innovation in energy efficient refrigeration and growing consumption of frozen and chilled foods. Road Transport Refrigeration Equipment comprising of van, truck and trailer refrigeration system and bodies, is a growing market supported by the ever-present need to safely and securely transport temperature sensitive products like food/beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plants, flowers, among others. A vital link in the “cold chain”, demand for refrigeration equipment is influenced largely by trade patterns and transportation co...

Global Market for Metal Stampings, Forgings, and Castings is Projected to Reach US$472.2 Billion by 2020

Projected Increase in Automobile Manufacturing to Drive the Metal Stampings, Forgings, and Castings Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc . GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Metal Stampings, Forgings, and Castings markets. Global market for Metal Stampings, Forgings, and Castings is projected to reach US$472.2 billion by 2020 , driven by resurgence in the global manufacturing sector and increase in production of automobiles and automobile parts.    Metal stamping, forging and castings are important manufacturing processes that are critical to the production of a range of manufactured parts and finished goods. Metal stamping helps in transforming metals, typically flat metal sheets into desired shapes at ambient temperature by pressing, shearing, bending, folding and stretching. Forging, on the other hand, represents a process where compressive forces are applied on pre-formed metal blocks, typically heated to hig...

Global Market for Prebiotics is Projected to Surpass US$5.9 Billion by 2020

New Applications in Animal Feed Drives the Prebiotics Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc . GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Prebiotics markets. Global market for Prebiotics is projected to surpass US$5.9 billion by 2020 , driven by expanding applications beyond the food industry and into the animal feed sector.  Growing demand for healthy foods guided by increasing consumer awareness on nutrition and health has long been driving growth in the prebiotics market. Scientific studies highlighting the numerous health benefits of prebiotic ingredients have additionally helped spur use in food products such as health drinks, beverages, meat products, bakery products, nutrition bars, infant food, pet food, mineral supplements and weight loss products. Key factors currently driving growth in the market include strong interest in health maintenance by aging baby boomers, launch of public health campaigns aimed at spreading ...

Global Market for Carotenoids is Projected to Reach US$1.3 Billion by 2020

Feed, Food & Pharmaceutical Applications Drive Demand for Carotenoids, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc . GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Carotenoids markets. Global market for Carotenoids is projected to reach US$1.3 billion by 2020 , driven by growing demand from end-use applications such as food, animal feed and pharmaceuticals. Predominantly used as food colorants, carotenoids find extensive use in cosmetics, pharmaceutical and animal feed industries. With recent studies highlighting the health benefits of carotenoids in reducing the risk of cancer, vision loss, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases, demand from the food and pharmaceutical industries is increasing rapidly. Aging population and increase in lifestyle related chronic diseases are helping fuel the popularity of food and health supplements containing carotenoids. With a large number of doctors and healthcare professionals prescribing carotenoid...

Global Market for Prepreg is Projected to Reach 189 Thousand Metric Tons by 2020

Expanding End-Use Applications Drive the Global Prepreg Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc . GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Prepreg (Pre-impregnated Composite Fibers) markets. Global market for Prepreg is projected to reach 189 thousand metric tons by 2020 , driven by increasing use in end-use markets such as aerospace, automotive, wind energy, defense and marine. Prepregs, which are reinforcements saturated or impregnated with a resin system and stored prior to its fabrication, are rapidly gaining prominence as the preferred material in a wide range of commercial applications. Rising demand for materials with high performance and lightweight characteristics from sectors such as sporting goods, industrial equipment and aircraft components, is favoring adoption of prepregs. Major end-use markets for prepregs include aerospace and aviation, recreation, construction and building, and defense, among others. Despite bein...