Friday, 11 January 2019

End-of-line Packaging Market - Investments to Upgrade Food Industry Processes to Translate into Growth


Some of the top players operating in the global end-of-line packaging market are Combi Packaging Systems LLC, Gebo Cermex, Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. Inc., Festo Corporation, Pro Mach, Inc., DS Smith Plc., Bosch Packaging Technology, IMA S.p.A., and Krones AG., notes Transparency Market Research (TMR). A number of prominent players are offering technologically-advanced integrated packaging solutions for meeting a variety of needs of their clients, in order to gain a competitive edge over others. Several players are offering automatic and semi-automatic complete end-of-line packaging solutions that can be easily integrated into the existing packaging lines. A number of companies are also focused on offering customized standalone as well as integrated end-of-line packaging solutions.
The global end-of-line packaging market stood at US$ 4,221.1 mn by the end of 2017, vis-à-vis revenue. The global market is projected to rise at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2017 to 2026.
The various end-use industries for the application of end-of-line packaging are pharmaceuticals, automotive, electronics and semiconductor, chemical products, food and beverages, and consumer products. Of these, the pharmaceuticals industry is the most promising segment and is projected to expand at the leading CAGR during 2017–2026. Meanwhile, the food and beverages segment is anticipated to account for the leading share in the overall market throughout the assessment period.
Regionally, Europe is the leading market for end-of-line packaging accounting for the dominant share throughout the forecast period. This will be trailed by North America and Asia Pacific, with the latter expected to rise at a robust CAGR during the forecast period. The substantially rising demand for automation in several end-use industries is stoking the demand for end-of-line packaging in these regions.
Automated End-Of-Line Packaging across Industrial Sector Boost Market
The vastly rising demand for automating machinery in several end-use industries, notably in manufacturing industries, is attributed to pressing need for boosting operational output. This is a key factor driving the end-of-line packaging market. The intensifying need for modernizing manufacturing facilities is a key factor stoking the demand for such semi-automated and automated technologies. The market is expected to vastly benefit from the rapid strides taken by the manufacturing sector in various developing regions. This is further accentuated by the rising need for modernizing the manufacturing sector.
The intensifying need for improving workplace conditions through adoption of automation is a notable factor bolstering the demand for end-of-line packaging solutions. Various end-use industries are adopting a number of developing countries are focused on reducing labor cost and improving their bottom lines. This has stoked the demand for palletized packaging solutions, thereby fueling the growth of the market.

Facilities Management Market - Retail and Commercial Industry Segment to Rise at Leading CAGR through 2024


The North America facilities management market features a high degree of fragmentation with top 10 companies holding a meager 10% share in the overall market, states Transparency Market Research (TMR) in a new report. The market is served by several international and regional players wherein price wars and efforts to forge long-term service contracts renders intense competition in amongst them. To sustain competition, companies are focusing on improving service quality, reduce the time involved to complete tasks, employ advanced cleaning and maintenance services, and roll out bundled services.
As per the TMR report, the demand in the North America facilities management market is likely to translate into a revenue of US$610.21 by the end of 2024, expanding at a healthy CAGR of 13.6% between 2017 and 2024.  The opportunities in the market translated into a revenue of US$248.87 bn in 2017. Of the key service types, soft services segment currently holds the dominant share in the overall market. Hard services segment, on the other hand, is anticipated to register lackluster growth over the forecast period. Among the key end users of facilities management, corporate sector is anticipated to remain attractive with a revenue of US$124.75 bn by 2024.  However, retail and commercial sector is predicted to emerge lucrative expanding at the leading growth rate over the forecast period.
Advantages of Saving Valuable Employees’ Time Boosts Uptake
Increasing practices of outsourcing services is primarily driving the North America facilities management market. Businesses are increasingly engaging third-party contractors to outsource facility management for a certain period of time. This helps businesses to focus on core business functions and save valuable time of resources from being used for non-core business activities. Thus, outsourcing helps reduce costs and expenses of businesses in the long run. The demand for facilities management is witnessing an upswing across several industry verticals such as healthcare, government, government, and corporate among others.
Furthermore, increasing demand for standardization of support services is boosting the adoption of facilities management services. Businesses are recognizing the importance of quality support services that makes a mark among clients, which may indirectly boost business growth. Large businesses are increasingly collaborating with world-class facilities management service providers that maintain quality standards and take onus in the event of subpar or poor service rendered.
Lack of Quality Standards Globally Limits Adoption
However, the market could suffer from several growth challenges. Nonexistence of standardization leading to lack of parameters to quantify performance and quality of services is a roadblock to the market’s growth. Quality and service standards are region specific with lack of standardization standards at global level. While different countries have recognized agencies that have set standards for standardization of services, there does not exist a single agency that monitors standardization of services globally.

Light Engine Market - Various Government Initiatives to Fuel Overall Market Demand


The global market for light engine is significantly growing with the increasing partnership among various players in the market, as per the analysis done by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The increasing popularity of light emitting diode (LED) and its wide adoption is the major factor boosting the light engine market. The use of LED reduces that cost and energy, which is not the case with conventional lighting systems, is increasing the demand for light engine market. The major players in the market are making are using various marketing strategies, carrying out mergers and acquisitions, and building partnerships that will definitely enhance the light engine market at an international level. Some of the key players in the light engine market include General Electric Company, Philips Lighting Holdings B.V., Thomas Research Products, OSRAM Licht Group, Fulham Co. Inc., Tridonic, Fusion Optix, Inc., RS Components Pty Ltd., Cree Inc., and MaxLite Inc.
According to the TMR analysis, the global light engine market is projected to expand at 9.61% CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. The valuation during this period is estimated to increase from US$ 2.53 bn in 2016. Under the application category, commercial segment is expected to lead the market with increased percentage of CAGR. Moreover, increasing adoption of linear light engine as a form of LED lighting in most of the households will boost the market in coming years. Geographically, North America leads the market with higher adoption of LED lights with improved technology. Moreover, having large number of players adding innovative solutions for light engine will further boost the market in this region.
Higher Usage of LEDs to Boost the Market for Light Engine
The adoption of LED lights have increased massively at international level and majorly in the emerging economies. The use of flexible light engines is highly seen in residential and commercial areas that will significantly boost the market for light engine during the forecast period. Moreover, rigid light engine are also highly used in horticulture and in automotive industries. LEDs are also used in streetlights, which will also certainly boost the demand for light engine market. Favorable government regulations will further fuel the global market for light engine during the forecast tenure.
Additionally, government of emerging economies mainly in India, China and Japan are making constant efforts and encouraging its people to use more of LEDs lightings on regular bases. In 2017, Street Light National Program initiated by Indian government, in which they installed approx. twenty-one lakh LED lights across nation. Thus, initiatives like this will trigger the demand to use LED light and significantly boost the market for light engine market globally.
Light Engine Market to Face Challenges Due to High Enviornmental Temperature
There are certain restrains that diminishes the growth of light engine market such as LED lights experience mechanical failure or its performance reduces when there is a rise in temperature. This is a concerning factor as and when the demand for LED lights decrease it will immediately affect the demand for light engine market. The U.S. American Medical Association (AMA) in 2016 has issued concerns related to the harmful effects of blue light used in high color temperature (CT). Although they did suggest that lower blue light content will indirectly help in improving the global market for light engine in coming years.

Bag-in-Box Containers Market - Asia Pacific to Gain Traction in Near Future


An increasing number of players in the bag-in-box containers market have been focusing on capacity and geographical expansion in recent years. Offering cost-effective solutions for applications such as smoothies, dairy products, liquid detergents, and cereals has also been a major goal for manufacturers.
A recent trend that Transparency Market Research (TMR) has observed is the introduction of additional features to containers, such as aseptic liner bags and changeable liner bags. Options such as sight glass, which enables the user to check the contents and filling levels, and dropside packaging have also been introduced in the market. “Providing end users such as food establishments and quick service restaurants such innovative solutions is an important move by players to further their share in the market,” a TMR analyst states.
Some of the leading vendors providing bag-in-box container solutions are Smurfit Kappa Group,CDF Corporation, Optopack Ltd, Amcor Limited, DS Smith, Liqui-box, Scholle IPN, and TPS Rental Systems Ltd.
Equipment Costs Restricting Adoption of Bag-in-Box Containers
The introduction of cubitainers as an alternative to bag-in-box containers is anticipated to dampen the sales of the latter. Cubitainers are an economical and space-saving way of storing, transporting, and dispensing liquid products such as reagents, cooking oils, chemicals, buffer solutions, and soaps and detergents. “The advantages of cubitainers over conventional bag-in-box containers are many, which poses a severe threat to the bag-in-box containers market,” the analyst reveals. Moreover, additional equipment costs associated with bag-in-box container packaging are likely to restrict the adoption of these products in several end-use industries, especially those in the emerging markets of the Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific.
Customized Bag-in-Box Containers Present Lucrative Growth Opportunities
By value, the global bag-in-box containers market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of more than 6.3% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2024. The sales of bag-in-box containers is estimated to be valued at US$4,587.7 million by the end of 2024. The food and beverages industry is the largest end user of bag-in-box containers with a three-fourth share in the overall market. Within this segment, the use of bag-in-box containers in the packaging of alcoholic beverages accounted for a 57% share in the F&B segment. The usage of bag-in-box containers in household applications is anticipated to expand over the course of the forecast period at 9.1% CAGR, the highest thus far.
TMR forecasts that the Asia Pacific region is bound to gain traction in the coming years as far as the bag-in-box containers is concerned. “There has been a surge in investments in the APAC bag-in-box containers market, where the presence of product manufacturers is quite strong,” the author of the report states. “Countries such as China and India and several ASEAN countries have been witnessing a boom in the food and beverages industry, which has translated to the escalating demand for innovative packaging solutions. The APAC bag-in-box containers market is most likely to benefit from this robust rise in demand.”

Carbon Footprint Management Market: Report Highlights The Competitive Scenario With Impact Of Drivers And Challenges 2024


Carbon footprint is a measure of the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly or indirectly support given activities, which may either be human or machine oriented. This is usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). The global carbon footprint management market is made up by the solutions and services that help manage carbon footprint. Over the course of the last few years, the global footprint management market has grown substantially. Growing concerns about climate change, global warming and the need for an international agreement on carbon emission has directed the market’s growth.
The factors favorable for the global carbon footprint management market’s growth include the increased implementation of a standardized regulatory framework and government initiatives to promote low carbon emission policies. Growing concerns about enterprise sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs among the corporates is expected to drive this market. The increasing implementation of analytics to use the insights from data and its associated processes for improved decision-making is also anticipated to drive this market.
The high cost associated with the replacement of existing infrastructure with greener and low carbon emitting infrastructure is expected to be one of the restraints on the growth of global carbon footprint management market. Lack of clarity about the regulatory landscape and strategic benchmarking is further expected to hamper growth. The high initial investment is expected to present barriers toward the entry of new players into this market.
The global carbon footprint management market is expected to witness immense growth opportunities from the modernization of IT and telecom infrastructure. Carbon footprint management, which is becoming increasingly important for energy-extensive industries, is anticipated to provide favorable avenues of growth in this market. The shift to ultra-low-emission transportation is also anticipated to favor market growth. Additionally, support for the carbon trading market is expected to provide opportunities for market growth.

Preference for ‘Safe’ Packaged Food to Drive Aseptic Packaging Market


The global aseptic packaging market is expected to see a healthy growth in the forthcoming years, according to a recent report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The global market consists of competitive vendors that are focusing on multiplying their production capacities, due to surge in consumer demand. Players are investing heavily towards research and development in this sector, in order gain an edge over their competitors. They are seen adapting their product in order to meet consumer’s changing inclinations, and upgrading their product portfolio ion terms of quality, performance and appearance, in order to fortify their market position.
The vendors may have to a moderate capital in order to keep up with the technological aspects demanded by the industry, which is constantly evolving. Additionally, some regulations adopted by government that require the use of ‘biodegradable’ raw materials in order to ensure that the packaging is ecologically sustainable, may hamper the entry of new players to some extent.
However, the rising health awareness among consumers are encouraging players in introducing innovative products in the arena of aseptic packaging. The market’s competitive landscape is currently consolidated, with the presence handful number of global players. Some of the prominent vendors operating in the global aseptic packaging market are Greatview Aseptic Packaging Company, Schott AG, Elopak, Tetra Pak, and SIG Combibloc.
TMR projects the global aseptic market to expand at a 10.0% CAGR over the forecast period 2017 to 2024. Based on the revenue, the market is envisaged to reach US$80.49 bn by 2024, from an estimated US$41.31 in 2017. The report predicts that among the end-use industries, the segment of pharmaceutical is prognosticated to emerge as the prominent segment. Geography-wise, the region of Asia Pacific is forecasted to be the most promising regional market over the forecast period, projected to hold nearly 40% of the global market revenue.
Burgeoning Demand from Food and Beverage Industries to Fuel Market
There is an augmented need for aseptic packaging solutions in the food and beverage industry on account of the growing demand for packaged foods, which are rich in nutrients and promote health and wellness among consumers. Moreover, curtailed distribution costs has ensnared the preference for aseptic packaging in the F&B sector, which is likely to boost the overall growth prospects for the global aseptic packaging market in the following years. Additionally, the need to improve the product’ shelf-life and preserve product’s quality without using preservatives are key factors fuelling the growth of the global aseptic packaging market.
Increased Food Safety Awareness to Provide Rich Market Opportunity
A key trend gaining traction in the food and beverage sector shows that ‘sustainable’ packaging and manufacturing practices are being adopted across the industry. The growth of tea, healthy juices, and dairy-based drinks requires alternative technologies in place of traditional hot fill based approaches that limit the flavor of the product. Additionally, aseptic packaging is influenced by shifts in preferred package formats and food processing advances that enable flash pasteurization and continued the rise of single-serve bottle-based packaging.

Product Lifecycle Management Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail (PLM CP&R) Market to Reach US$ 5,204.18 Mn by 2026


According to a new market report pertaining to the Product Lifecycle Management Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail (PLM CP&R) Market published by Transparency Market Research, the PLM CP&R market (the Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia) is projected to reach US$ 5,204.18 Mn by 2026, driven by an expansion in the consumer electronics industry worldwide. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 11.45% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Growth of the market is attributed to the high adoption automation in the Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail (CP& R) industries and high adoption of product lifecycle management (PLM) software. The Americas region is anticipated to lead the PLM CP&R market, followed by Asia and Europe, Middle East & Africa, during the forecast period. The PLM CP&R market is at an emerging stage and is anticipated to expand rapidly in the next few years.
Growth of the Consumer Electronics Industry
According to TMR analysis, the global consumer electronics industry has witnessed significant Y-o-Y growth at the rate of around 7% in 2017 in terms of revenue. The consumer electronics industry in Asia is expanding rapidly. Rise in disposable income and increase in population are boosting demand for consumer electronics. India had a population of 1,314 million in 2015, and it is anticipated to reach 1,530 million by 2030.
A rise in population is anticipated to present attractive expansion opportunities for the personal and portable consumer electronics industry. The expanding consumer electronics industry would need process automation, thus creating lucrative opportunities for PLM solution providers.
PLM CP&R Market: Scope of the Report
The PLM CP&R market has been segmented based on technology, deployment, industry, and region. In terms of technology, the digital manufacturing/plant simulation segment is expected to dominate the global market in 2018, owing to the rising trend of digital factories.
The Americas led the PLM CP&R market, accounting for a substantial share in 2017. The U.S. is a major country of the PLM CP&R market in the region. The PLM CP&R market in Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia is also expected to expand during the forecast period.
PLM CP&R Market: Competitive Dynamics
The research study includes profiles of leading companies operating in the global PLM CP&R market. Key players profiled in the report include Accenture, IBM Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP S.E., Dassault Systems, Autodesk Inc., HP Inc. Dell, Cisco Systems, Inc., 10ZiG Technology, Acer Inc., and Advantech Co., Ltd.

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