Monday, 25 March 2019

Air Quality Monitoring Equipment Market – Chemical Segment to Witness Healthy Growth

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research titled “ Air Quality Monitoring Equipment Market–Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026,” the global air quality monitoring equipment market was valued at US$ 3,715.35 Mn in 2017 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.41% from 2018 to 2026, reaching US$ 7,688.07 Mn by the end of the forecast period.

Dramatic rise in air pollution levels across the globe to influence the expansion of the market worldwide

The world has witnessed a dramatic rise in air pollution levels due to increased industrial activity, excessive use of fossil fuels, and meteorological and seasonal factors, among a host of other factors. Air pollution levels continue to be dangerously high in many parts of the world. As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in May 2018, 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high level of pollutants and a million people die due to diseases including stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and respiratory infections, including pneumonia caused due to high levels of air pollution.

Prompt efforts by governments across regions to curb pollution to propel the global air quality monitoring equipment market

In order to keep the air pollutant quality in check, governments across different regions are imposing strict regulations and guidelines pertaining to emission levels from industries as well as vehicles. For instance, in July 2018, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) in India, conducted daily tests in various cities for long term assessment of air pollutant levels by measuring the quantity and type of air pollutants in the surrounding outdoor air. Furthermore, governments conduct tests at various locations and impose restrictions in order to ensure that the air pollutants do not exceed the prescribed limits.


Asia Pacific market to be the fastest growing due to the increasing levels of air pollutants in the region

In terms of geography, the market has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. In 2017, Europe was the topmost revenue generating region followed by North America. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to expand at the highest CAGR from 2018 to 2026 due to growing concerns pertaining to the ill effects on health due to the spike in air pollution in the region. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 90% of air pollution related deaths take place every year in low-middle income countries such as India and China. China is regarded as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases and has many of the world’s most polluted cities.

Biodegradable Air Cushions Market – Fully Recyclable and Have Minimum Effect On the Environment

Biodegradable air cushions are the next generation of sustainable packaging. From manufacturing to disposal, biodegradable air cushions are made to provide superior product protection along with being environment friendly. Biodegradable air cushions are made from recyclable material which consists of additive property that will allow the product to degrade in the presence of microorganisms within 9 to 60 months. Thus, when this biodegradable air cushions are disposed it fully degrades into water and carbon dioxide within four to six weeks.

This enables the biodegradable air cushions to be an environment friendly alternative to traditional void fill materials. Therefore, producers who have adopted biodegradable air cushions mainly use it for protective packaging applications owing to the fact that it is water and heat resistant and will not break down or disintegrate while being used. Thus, the outlook for the growth of the global biodegradable air cushions market is expected to remain largely positive during the forecast period.

The emergence of biodegradable plastic is one of the main reason for accelerating the growth of air cushion market during the forecast period. In addition, biodegradable air cushions are flexible, easy to use, highly reliable and requires little or no maintenance. The introduction of stringent regulations from the government and the growing awareness about the environment is expected to accelerate the demand of biodegradable air cushions during the forecast period.


Due to this, the vendors are focusing on using biodegradable plastic to fabricate the protective packaging product. Moreover, biodegradable air cushions are fully recyclable and have minimum effect on the environment as they can be easily decomposed. Despite the positive outlook for growth, growth of products such as corrugated pallets, might hamper the growth of the global biodegradable air cushions market.

The North America biodegradable air cushions market is expected to spearhead the global Biodegradable Air Cushions market, during the forecast period. The rise in demand for sustainable packaging and increasing demand for quality and sustainable packaging is expected to accelerate the growth of biodegradable air cushions market in this region. In addition, the introduction of stringent government rules and regulations is expected to fuel the demand for biodegradable air cushions market in North America.


The Asia Pacific region is likely to register a healthy CAGR during the next ten years. The increasing demand for electronic devices and food and beverages in India and China is expected to accelerate the growth of biodegradable air cushions market in this region. The consumption of healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, eggs and others have increased 60% in 2016 from the previous years. This in turn has led to an increase in the biodegradable packaging market owing to the fact that this food products require protective packaging market.

Corrugated Fitments Market | Competitive Scenario With Impact Of Drivers And Challenges 2025

The corrugated fitments provide protective packaging solution that ensure fragile or vulnerable products remain free from damage by keeping them fix inside the outer case. The corrugated fitments are used as an addition to the existing cases to create extra stability for the product. In addition, corrugated fitments are used for optimal protection as they are designed in conjunction with the outer box to ensure that the final packaging of the product meets the requirement of the product. The corrugated fitments are mainly made from solid board or cardboard to fit for purpose.

The outer coating and surface treatment of the corrugated fitments are done with material finish of white, brown or poly coat. There are number of factors that are considered while making corrugated fitments such as bending, buckling, compression, collapse among others to make it suitable for loads of up to 1000kg. This corrugated fitments are also used for online retail companies in A, B, C, E and F flute type owing to the fact that it provides protective packaging.  Therefore, the outlook for the growth of the global corrugated fitments market is expected to be largely positive during the forecast period.

The global corrugated fitments is anticipated to grow on the backdrop of the global sustainable packaging market growth, during the next ten years, and beyond. Corrugated fitments are manufactured using a variety of materials to suit various applications and markets. In addition, manufacturers of corrugated fitments also offer custom services.


Corrugated fitments are 100% recyclable and are made from renewable sources which makes it environment friendly and eliminates the need of plastic or polystyrene protective packaging.  Some of the key trends observed in the market are flexibility to protect multiple products of different shapes in the same outer pack and reduction in transit damage as the main product is fixed in place during the transit.

Reduction in administration as fittings and outer case can be sourced from one supplier is also one of the major factor that is expected to fuel the corrugated fitments market during the forecast period. In spite of the positive outlook for growth, there are definite factors, that are expected to hamper the growth of the global corrugated fitments market during the forecast period. For corrugated fitments to witness higher demand, more consumers need to be made aware regarding the advantages of corrugated packaging.

Key Trends in Low VOC Inks Market | Foresight by TMR

VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound which is a chemical compound that can naturally possess enough vapor pressure to evaporate under normal condition. Low VOC inks are generally soy or vegetable based, making it environment friendly and having minimum negative impact on the environment. More than 61% of its raw material comprises from bio-based, renewable sources. Vegetable oils account for nearly three fourth of that percentage.

In addition, low VOC ink is usually an adequate control for lithographic printing which is expected to boost sales of products such as low VOC inks, at a time when there is a high demand for sustainable ink system, both from the supply-side and demand-side. Therefore, the outlook for the growth of the global low VOC inks market is expected to be largely positive during the forecast period.

The global low VOC inks is anticipated to grow on the backdrop of the global sustainable ink system growth, during the coming years and beyond. Low VOC inks are manufactured using a variety of renewable sources to suit various applications and markets. In addition, low VOC inks offers printers a greener and more sustainable ink system owing to which low VOC inks market is expected to witness positive growth during the forecast period.


Some of the key trends observed in the low VOC inks market are the use of soy-based inks that provide excellent press stability especially in light coverage situations. The low VOC inks also provide sharp dot reproduction on a variety of coated and uncoated substrates that have a good gloss and are rub resistant. This is also one of the driving factor to fuel up the demand of low VOCs inks market.

In spite of the positive outlook for growth, there are certain dynamics, which might hamper the growth of the global low VOC Inks market during the forecast period. Methane is also a part of VOC that evaporates and the fumes create smog and air pollution. This creates indoor air pollution and also causes sick house syndrome. For low VOC inks market to witness higher demand, more consumers need to be made aware regarding the advantages of sustainable ink system.

Candy Packaging Machines Market | New Trend in Candy Packaging With Advanced Automation

Globally, candy is a highly preferred confectionery by children and teenagers. Rapidly evolving candy market is influencing the candy producers to differentiate their products with the help of packaging and reducing time to market. Fierce competition between candy manufacturers is pushing the candy packaging machine manufacturers to design highly efficient and precise machines that will help candy manufacturers to enhance their overall production efficiency. The new trend in candy packaging machines market is launching of multifunctional candy packaging machines with advanced automation.

Some of the recently launched candy packaging machines have the advanced features like auto correction, If packaging film gets stuck in the middle of the process. These machines also include the features like auto adjusting the packaging dimensions according to dimensions and weight of the candy. 

Millennial population is increasingly preferring gummy & chewy candy, which is to be carefully packed to protect it from moisture and air contamination while packaging. Entry of the new players and production capacity expansion strategy followed by existing players is driving the candy packaging machines market. The market is overall expected to expand at a healthy CAGR during forecast period.

Rising penetration of candy market into Africa and other low per capita income regions is influencing the candy manufacturers to expand into these regions to exploit the regional or domestic cheap labor and raw material availability. Double twist candy packing machine segment is expected to expand at a lucrative CAGR during the forecast period. Cotton candies are highly preferred by children and youth in North America and Western Europe countries, this trend is expected to drive the candy packaging machines market in North America and Western Europe.


Jelly candies dominate the candies market in APEJ. China is the largest jelly candies market in APEJ. Global candy packaging machines market is expected to witness a growing consolidation in next few years. This is due to the fierce competition between candy packaging machine manufacturers. Manufacturers are trying to leverage different capabilities and strengths through collaborations to survive and stand out in the market.

Chilltainers Market | Future Replacement of Polyester/EPS Boxes Worldwide

C In markets such as Chile, New Zealand where distance to market from the production facility is large for perishables, producers demand for sustainable low cost packaging solutions. Chilltainers are corrugated or paperboard boxes laminated with metallized polyester. Chilltainers are patented and proven packaging products in Scandinavian countries, Australia and New Zealand, Canada/US and Chile. Prior to chilltainers, producers of perishables and medicines were using polystyrene/EPS boxes or bags.

Polystyrene/EPS boxes are bulky, costly and consume lot of shipping space compared to Chilltainers. Manufacturers of chilltainers are majorly located in Denmark, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Norway and others. Chilltainers are lightweight, efficient in keeping the constant temperature and low cost. These aforementioned features of chilltainers are making them a top preference of perishables and pharmaceutical producers. As the Chilltainer is a patented product, it is facing slow growth due to reluctance to adapt and lack of product availability. It is anticipated that the market will grow moderately in next decade.

Chilltainers are replacing polyester/EPS boxes worldwide. This trend can be highly visible in Australasia, Canada and Scandinavia. Chilltainers are 85% to 95% recyclable, which makes them environment friendly packaging. Chilltainers don’t cost environment, so they are the best replacement for polystyrene/EPS boxes. Chilltainers are durable and space efficient. Chilltainers can stand long in adverse weather conditions.

Corrugated box acts as a conductor for air circulation and metallized polyester lamination acts as a reflector of heat, which helps to store the perishables and pharmaceuticals for more than two to three weeks in cold chain transportation. Chilltainers are cheaper compared to other substitute products e.g. plastic bins, insulated boxes, containers, bags etc. The economic and environmental cost of polystyrene/EPS boxes is huge compared to chilltainers.


Households, producers, distributors and retailers are demanding a sophisticated and cost efficient solution for packaging and transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals. Chilltainers can save the shipping space, reduce the overall cost up to 50%, no breakages or leakages in transit and high degree of branding & printability is possible. Growing intolerance towards plastic is driving the chilltainers market. Increasing cross border migration, e-Commerce industry growth, increasing cross border shopping to drive the growth in demand for chilltainers market globally. Overall, the global chilltainers market is expected to expand at a lucrative CAGR during the forecast period.

Furniture Covers Market is Witnessing a Rise in Number of Consolidations

Middle class population is shrinking in majority of the developed economies. U.S. middle class has reduced from approximately 62% in 1992 to 59%, twenty years later. Eleven of the Western European countries also witnessed the same trend. Upward shift of the middle class in income ladder and fast growing per capita income levels are influencing the consumers to choose trendy lifestyle. Interior design in homes, corporate offices, academic institutes and hotels & restaurants is increasingly influencing the demand for furniture covers globally. Manufacturers of furniture are vertically integrating their business to include production of furniture covers and cushions also.


Furniture covers market is highly fragmented and dominated by small, medium and unorganized players in the Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions. Global furniture covers market is witnessing a rise in number of consolidations. Furniture covers are used as a protection cover against dust, or spoilage due to frequent use. These are removable and washable, some of the furniture covers come with zipper locks. Majority of the furniture covers market are open ended.

Changing lifestyle in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa (MEA) is influencing the consumers to shift towards modern lifestyle, which in turn is driving the interior design market. Furniture covers market is anticipated to witness higher annual growth in middle class dominating countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and Brazil. In countries like India and Bangladesh where there is a lack of textile technology awareness and the market is highly unorganized, the manufacturers are integrating their manufacturing technology with global standards. Furniture covers made of synthetic fiber (made of polymers like nylon, polyester and others) are rapidly gaining market share.

Cotton furniture covers are losing their market share to furniture covers made of synthetic fibers. Leather (artificial and natural) furniture covers are the fastest growing furniture covers segment worldwide. Lack of technology awareness, cost of labor and extra costs in supply chains due to middle men in emerging countries is negatively effecting small, medium and unorganized furniture covers businesses in emerging countries like India, Nigeria, South Africa and Bangladesh. Overall the global furniture covers market is expected to expand at a lucrative CAGR during the forecast period.

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