Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Geared Motors Market

 Geared Motors Market

Rising investment in heavy industries and end user industry segments such as materials, wind power, food and beverages is driving the Geared Motors Market. Economic stability across the market is expected to increase the consumer spending in gearbox motors market leading to growth and demand for the market and its products. Rising concerns over the escalating energy costs and environmental concerns would promote the use of wind power farms. Thus, use of gear motors in turbine of non-conventional energy generators such as wind and hydroelectric power is one of the major market segments of the geared motors market. The demand of geared motors from non-conventional energy sources sector is expected to drive the market over the coming years. At the same, the ease of use and simplicity of the design are facilitating the widespread acceptance of gear motor technology across the end-user segments and applications.

Geared motors are cost effective for mechanical, industrial and other power transmission applications. Flexibility in usage and modular design led to the cost effectiveness of the geared motors. However, there are many new technologies which are posing a challenge for growth of geared motors market. For instance, variable frequency drives is a technology restraining the growth of this market. Falling prices, increasing awareness about the advantages and widespread availability of the electric drives are motivating the end users of geared motors market to adopt this newer technology. Tough many potential applications are being addressed by the geared motors successfully; geared motors are finding it difficult to penetrate advance and new applications to increase the market share in motors market. Investing in research and development for the development of cost effective and solutions in geared motors market would open newer opportunities for geared motors market.

Global geared motors market is segmented on the basis of type of gearbox, type of gear box mounting, end use industry and geography. On the basis of type of gear box used in motor the global geared motors market is segmented into helical gearboxes geared motors, bevel gearboxes geared motors, worm gearboxes geared motors and planetary gearboxes geared motors. On the basis of gear box mounting the geared motors market is segmented into in line geared motors and shaft mounted geared motors. Geared motors find their application in various industry sectors. Thus, based on the end-use industry the geared motors market is segmented into metals and mining industry, material handling industry, food and beverages industry, power industry, chemical industry, construction industry, petrochemical industry, pulp and paper industry, heavy machinery industry, water and waste water management industry, oil and gas industry, agriculture industry and other industry. Currently North America is the largest market for geared motors in terms of market share and European market for geared motors has recorded consistent growth in recent years.

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Global geared motors market is highly Competitive in nature. Siemens AG, Radicon. (Elecon Group Company), Johnson Electric, Framo Morat Group, Portescap Inc., Varvel SpA, Leroy Somer, Bauer Gear Motor, Bison Group, Sumitomo Drive Technologies, SEW-Eurodrive, BFT Automation UK Ltd. and WEG S.A., among others are some of the major players in global geared motors market.

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Halal Packaging Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024

The term ‘Halal’ refers to permitted under Muslim law. Many of us assume that the term ‘Halal’ refers to food only; however, Halal certification can apply to a number of categories, including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, cosmetic products, and also packaging. Increasing population of the Muslim community across the world, coupled with increasing awareness about Halal certification, is anticipated to drive demand for Halal products and services across the world in the coming years.

Major growth drivers for the Halal packaging market include: growing Muslim population across the world, increased marketability of products due to Halal certification, and improved awareness about Halal certified products and services. However, the increased cost of products in case of carrying out customized Halal packaging can pose a threat to the market growth.

The Halal packaging market can be segmented on the basis of end use industry, which typically includes food and beverages, cosmetics, and others. It can also be classified on the basis of various materials such as plastic and paper.

As the name suggests, Halal packaging involves using Halal certified raw materials for packaging materials and Halal certified lubricants for packaging machinery. The lubricants used in packaging machinery should strictly avoid the use of porcine stearates.

Cardia Bio-plastics, a supplier of sustainable resins to the global plastic and packaging industries, has received Halal certification for its range of bio-hybrid resins.

Generally, polymers are produced from petroleum based raw materials. However, additives are added to the polymers to improve their properties. For Halal consumers, the primary concern is the usage of additives derived from indefinite sources for the manufacture of polymer resins. The usage of additives which are derived from non-halal animals (animals which are not permitted for slaughtering according to Islamic law, such as swine) or from permitted animals which were not slaughtered in accordance with Islamic slaughtering / Halal rules, is prohibited for Muslim consumers.

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With regards to Halal packaging, the polymer resins utilized to produce the packaging material contain additives derived from Halal sources and a certificate for guaranteeing that the Halal reliability of the polymer resins is maintained throughout the entire supply chain.

As per the Halal packaging practices, during the manufacturing process, a qualitative investigation for screening and identifying any trace of animal-based element used in additives is conducted, and if any such element is found, it is subsequently substituted with equivalent additives from Halal sources. The method for ensuring if the polymer resins used for packaging are Halal certified involves:

Use of obstructions in the manufacturing facility to enclose the processing or manufacturing units for avoiding external contamination

Choosing ingredients, which are Halal, in particular those which are expected to be used as additives
Analysing the polymer resins by detecting the presence of animal-based elements, such as animal fats and pig derivatives, to ensure that the polymer resins are completely free from animal based ingredients
The above mentioned methods may further include adopting a system for maintaining Halal ingredients database and procedures

Regionally, in view of the booming Muslim population in the Middle East, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia, the market in these regions is anticipated to lead the overall Halal packaging market, and would be followed by the former Soviet Union and China markets. Also, each region has its own Halal authority for giving Halal certification to a product or a service.

Major market players in Halal packaging market include MM Karton, Varsity Packaging, and Al Halal Packaging. Currently, the market is fragmented with a very few market players. However, the packaging giants are enthusiastic about getting Halal certification, as the market potential of Halal packaging is projected to be very high. If the players in the packaging business want to become Halal certified, they may have to change some of their suppliers or modify their production process.

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Monday, 7 March 2016

Global Socks Market Poised to Reach US$11.6 bn by 2023, Luxury Socks to Witness High Demand

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Socks Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023,” the global socks market was valued at US$5.6 bn in 2014, at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2015 to 2021 to account for US$11.6 bn by 2023.

Socks account for a small, but significant part of the apparel market and one’s dresser. Socks are consumer products. However, the global socks market is expected to experience exponential growth due to rising demand for high-end and luxurious socks.

The robust boom in the socks market has led to the entry of large and small scale companies. The socks market has recorded higher growth rate as compared to the overall apparel market in the past few years, driven by the changing fashion trends and rising per capita expenditure on socks.

Based on product type, the global socks market has been segmented into specialty socks, athletic socks, trouser socks, women’s socks, knee-high knitted socks, and others. Demand for various socks types is driven by demand for different footwear. For instance, high demand for athletic shoes is expected to boost demand for athletic socks. Specialty socks were the largest product segment, driven by their diversified use.

The socks market is booming as compared to the apparel market. Although a commodity item, socks have upgraded into fashion pieces owing to product development & diversification and commercialization. The socks market in developing regions is majorly driven by local players. However, the retail market is growing rapidly in the developing regions especially in Asia Pacific and Latin America which is expected to augment sales of socks during the forecast period. Moreover, introduction of novelty socks and improving retail network is likely to drive demand for high-end socks.

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Different types of fibers are used to manufacture socks. Usage of synthetic fibers to manufacture socks is expected to be high during the forecast period due to low cost and low moisture-holding capacity. Nylon and polyester socks account for considerable share of the global socks market. Demand for natural fibers such as cotton and wool is expected to decline, especially in the developing economies. Demand for synthetic socks has outpaced their natural fiber counterparts. However, demand for natural fiber knitted socks is considerably high in developed economies such as the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and France.

The men’s segment dominated the global socks market in 2014. Around 71% men wear socks every day. Driven by extensive usage of socks by men and improving fashion statements, the men’s segment is projected to witness steady growth at a substantial rate.

The socks market is fragmented, with presence of both large and small players owing to low entry barriers. However, high degree of coexistence and partnerships has been witnessed in the global socks market. For instance, Thai Socks Co. Ltd., a major supplier of socks in Thailand and Asia, has supply agreements with key players in the market such as Nike, Inc., Converse, and Paul Smith. Major players in the global socks market include Adidas Group, Nike, Inc., Puma SE, Cole and Parker Co., and RY International.

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Global Stand Up Pouches Market Analysis 2024

 Stand Up Pouches Market
Transparency Market Research Report Added "Stand Up Pouches Market".A pouch is a container used for carrying goods or products. A stand up pouch is one that has an ability to stand on its own. The base on which it stands is called a ‘bottom guzzet (in a stand up pouch)’. Stand up pouches are the most popular and widely used form of flexible packaging. Stand up pouches come with market friendly features, such as zipper reclosure, tear notches, hang-hole features, and attractive billboards for label and graphics. They are mostly used in the food and beverages industry. However, these pouches are still gaining importance in other end use packaging applications, such as dry food packaging, baby food, pet food, and natural products.

Major growth drivers for the stand up pouches market include: reduced cost of shipping and storage of products, aesthetically pleasant appearance resulting into better branding, and wide acceptability among consumers due to their lightweight and easy to handle features. In addition, these pouches are more cost effective as compared to glass or pet bottles, offer flexibility to print as per custom design, and ensure a better shelf visibility, thereby driving their market growth further. Surge in the number of end user industries of stand-up pouches has also been responsible for their increasing demand across the globe. However, high investment required for the purchase of stand-up pouches packaging line is considered to be a major threat for its market growth.

Stand up pouches can be classified on the basis of material used, which include plastic, aluminum foil, kraft paper foil, or a combination of these. Secondly, the stand up pouches market is also segmented on the basis of shape into: round bottom, K seal, and corner sealed. Other pouch styles include: 3 side seal pouches, box pouches, and tap and gland fitment. Meanwhile, pouch closure options include spouts and fitments, press to close zippers, sliders, hooded sliders, etc. Manufacturers also offer additional options based on the product requirement. Additional pouch features include rounded corners, mitred corners, tear notches, clear windows, shiny or matter finishes, venting, handle holes, mechanical perforating, and laser perforating.

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Regionally, Asia Pacific is estimated to account for more than 50% share of the overall stand-up pouches market, owing to the increasing number of middle class customers in the region, which are more attracted toward the stand up pouch packaging type, especially in India and tier 3 cities of China. However, this can only be attributed to the high population in these countries, as per capita consumption of stand up pouches has been witnessed to be much higher in North America and Europe as compared to Asia Pacific. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to be followed by Europe and North America markets, respectively. The MENA and Latin America, together, are anticipated to account for less than 15% share of the global stand up pouches market over the forecast period.

Major players in the stand up pouches market include: Amcor Ltd.(Australia), The DOW Chemical Company (U.S), Mondi Group (Austria), Berry Plastic Corporation (U.S), Smurfit Kappa Group (Dublin), Bemis Company Inc. (U.S), Essentra PLC (U.K), Bischof+Klein (Germany), Coating Excellence International (U.S), Hood Packaging (U.S), Printpack (U.S.), ProAmpac (Canada), Sealed Air (U.S.), Sonoco (U.S), and Winpak Ltd (Canada). Currently, the market is highly unorganized due to the presence of various small and medium level manufacturers.

Product innovations and expansion are the key strategies adopted by major players in the global stand up pouches market. Recently, two major players, Prolamina (U.S) and Ampac (U.S) merged their packaging business and formed a new company called ProAmpac Intermediate Corp. ProAmpac includes four divisions, namely Prolamina, Ampac, Tulsack, and Business Deposits Plus. In addition to the new name, Prolamina’s Terrebonne, Quebec (Canada) site will shift to the Ampac division, as its product offerings match with the adhesive laminated roll stock and pouching offered by Ampac.

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Friday, 4 March 2016

End of Line Packaging Market - Industry Analysis, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2026

 End of Line Packaging Market

Transparency Market Research Report Added "End of Line Packaging Market."In 2015, the world population reached the seven billion mark. Obviously, the demand for various commodities of this massive population is enormous. Therefore, it has become vital for the concerned companies to ensure a large scale supply in order to satisfy the growing demands of the global population. This has paved the way for the large scale manufacturing of commodities, as per which companies are trying to deliver products in bulk. In order to be able to meet this prevalent fast production rate, a majority of the companies employ industrial packaging processes where end of line packaging plays a significant role. It is a process wherein the individual finished products are packaged in a group and made ready for shipments across the globe. This process involves all the secondary packaging done after the product is placed in its original package. Companies employ various conveyer belts and complex machineries to carry out this process. End of line packaging is very vital for protecting the products from tampering and, furthermore, to safeguard the original packaging of the products during the shipments. Over the years, the end of line packaging has undergone many substantial changes. The traditional method of employing laborers has been replaced with automated machineries, robots, and fully computerized processes.

The most significant growth driver for the end of line packaging market is the large scale production practices followed by majority of the global companies, coupled with the increasing global demand for the products. Growth observed in the retail market, in turn, is creating new growth opportunities for the market in the emerging economies. Rise in demand for achieving improved rate of precision in packaging is also an important factor expected to significantly influence growth of the end of line packaging market over the forecast period. Need for high productivity in the manufacturing units, especially in case of consumer goods, calls for faster packaging processes, which is another major factor expected to boost the high demand for the end of line packaging practice globally. Increasing adoption of automation machineries and innovation in the packaging industry is also fuelling growth of the end of line packaging market, as it creates lesser dependency on manual labor. Even though the market is expanding at a good pace, the ecological effects of the use of plastics and other materials, coupled with the increase in prices of raw materials, could hamper the market growth.

The end of line packaging market is segmented on the basis of materials, mode of operation, packaging type, and by geography. Based on the materials used, the end of line market is segmented into raw materials and machines. Based on the mode of operation, the end of line packaging market is segmented into automated and semi-automated. Based on the type of packaging, the end of line packaging market is segmented into palletizing, cartooning, wrapping, and casepackers-palletizing combinations.

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By geography, the global end of line packaging market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Latin America. The end of line packaging market is witnessing growth mainly in the regions where there is a substantial presence of manufacturing hubs. Thus, North America and Europe are the major markets for end of line packaging processes, due to the presence of a large number of production facilities related to packaged foods and consumer goods in these regions. APAC, in view of the high population in the region, is projected to be the fastest growing market in the global end of line packaging market. Nearly about 2.5 billion people live in China and India alone (35% of the global population), which is very large when compared to the other countries. Furthermore, over the past few years, various countries in the APAC region (especially China and India) have been witnessing significant FDI influx in their manufacturing sector, due to presence of various manufacturing industries in these countries. Meanwhile, the APAC market is expected to be closely followed by the Latin America market, in view of the establishment of new manufacturing hubs in Brazil. The market presence of the MEA region, on the other hand, is also expected to increase steadily over the forecast period. This is fueled by the favorable growth opportunities for manufacturing companies in various MEA countries such as South Africa.

Some of the Key Market participants in the end of line packaging market are Pro Mach, Inc., Brenton LLC. Orion Packaging Systems, LLC., Rennco LLC., Wexxar Packaging Inc., and Hermann Waldner Gmbh & Co.KG

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Industrial Labels Market - Industry Analysis, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024

Transparency Market Research Report Added "Industrial Labels Market". Being informed regarding product origin, supply chain, disposal etc. is a crucial aspect for product manufacturers. Industrial labels have emerged as a highly efficient means to deliver such product-related information. Besides, industrial labels also enhance the visible and aesthetic features of products. Through the use of industrial labels, producers can gain an edge over competitors who offer similar products. The advantages offered by industrial labels is resulting in wider adoption by manufacturers worldwide. A major factor attributed to growth of the industrial labels market is that these products can easily be customized in terms of size and shape for a range of end-use applications across industries, with supplementary features as per specific requirement.

Product manufacturers’ concern regarding the practice of counterfeiting of their products can also be resolved to a great extent by using industrial labels enabled with bar codes and RFID technologies. Counterfeiting has become a worldwide phenomenon, which has been impacting industrial manufacturers severely, by affecting their sales revenue and also respective brand image. This has prompted manufacturers to use effective anti-counterfeiting technologies based on unique codes on labels. Various industrial labels are available in the market that are enabled with both track & trace and anti-counterfeit technologies. Track & trace technology helps manufacturers to maintain proper tracking of products, while anti-counterfeit technology helps to protect products from being counterfeited.

Industrial labels help manufacturers to keep a proper track of products along the entire supply chain. Industrial labels are increasingly finding application in various industries that lets customers know about product specifications, identification of brand, and also give the products an aesthetic look. Demand for durable industrial labels is further pushing market players to produce such labels on a larger scale.

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Various advancements in labeling technology and socio-economic changes among consumers have encouraged label manufacturers to design, produce, and introduce specific and customized labels that meet specific requirements of product manufacturers. Development of new techniques such as digitalized printing, RFID labeling etc. is helping this industry grow at a faster rate. Due to these factors, the industrial labels market is expected to account for significantly high revenue over forecast period 2016–2024.

High capital expenditure is required for setting up a labeling system. This aspect often makes manufacturers a little hesitant to invest in this technology.
The industrial labels market is segmented on the basis of mechanism, end-use industry, identification technology, and regions.

By mechanism, the market is categorized into pressure sensitive, in-mold, glue-applied, heat-shrink, and others. By end-use industry, the industrial labels market is categorized into food, beverage, automotive, pharmaceuticals, construction, chemicals, transportation & logistics, consumer durables, and others. By identification technology, the industrial labels market is categorized into radio frequency identification (RFID), bar codes, and others.

On the basis of regions, the global industrial labels market is segmented into seven key regions namely North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Middle East & Africa, and Japan. Due to higher consumer awareness, North America is expected to hold the largest market share, followed by Europe by the end of 2016. However, Asia Pacific region is expected to show maximum growth in the global industrial labels market due to rising awareness and huge consumer base.

Some Key Players operating in the global industrial labels market are Avery Dennison Corporation, Brady Corporation, 3M, CCL Industries, Inc., Fuji Seal International Inc., Cenveo Inc., and others.

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Thursday, 3 March 2016

Global Nuclear Reactor Construction Market 2023

Transparency Market Research Report Added "Nuclear Reactor Construction Market". Nuclear reactor is utilized for generating electricity in power plants. The energy produced from the continuous fission of atoms in nuclear reactor is harnessed as heat and is further utilized to produce steam. The steam is utilized to drive the turbines which then generate electricity. Power produced through nuclear reactors accounts for a reasonable share of the total electricity produced across the globe. In nuclear power plants, no combustion of any material takes place and no harmful gas is produced such as carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, which pollutes the environment.

Currently, there are more than 400 nuclear power reactors operating in the world. In the year 2012 they contributed around 2600 billion kWh, about 12% of the total electricity produced in the world. At present, more than 70 power reactors are being constructed in numerous countries such as Russia, China and South Korea. Each year, the International Energy Agency sets out the target for carbon reduction. After the Fukushima accident, the World Energy Outlook 2011 has laid down certain policies to increase nuclear capacity by 2035. Although the prospects for nuclear power are weaker in certain regions than projected, nuclear power continues to play a key role in providing base-load electricity. Numerous OECD and non-OECD countries are expected to install extra nuclear power plants, though there may be some delays in terms of safety standards as existing and new power plants are reviewed. Worldwide, nuclear power capacity is estimated to rise in the new policy scenario. In the current scenario, IEA projects the share of coal in total electricity to decrease from 40% to 30% by 2035.

It is notable that in the last decade, more than 200 power reactors started up with an average of one in every 20 days. These included 45 in the U.S., 40 in France and 20 in Japan. However, with India and China getting up to speed its nuclear energy, world energy demand is expected to double by 2020. Increase in nuclear capacity in various countries is resulting from the up gradation of its existing nuclear plants. This is a highly cost effective way of increasing its capacity. Numerous power reactors in countries such as Belgium, Germany and Sweden have increased their generating capacity.

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On an average, nuclear power plants had a life of 20 to 30 years, but some assessments have established that they can operate for many more years. In U.S, more than 60 reactors have been granted license to extend their operating lives from 30 out to 50 years. The economic and technical feasibility of replacing important reactor components, such as steam generators and pressure tubes in heavy water reactors has been demonstrated successfully.

On the other side, regulatory, political and economic considerations have led to the closure of some power reactors before their life span, especially in the U.S, where reactor numbers have decreased from 125 to 1117. Growing population and emerging economies are some of the key drivers of the nuclear reactor market. However, difficulty in procuring raw material for generating nuclear energy can hamper the growth of the market. Large amount of opportunities are there for nuclear reactor market as demand for electricity is increasing at a rapid rate in Asia Pacific countries such as India and China.

Some of the key companies in the business of Nuclear Reactor Construction are The Babcock & Wilcox Company, Southern Company, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, TerraPower LLC, AREVA Group, Florida Power & Light Company among others.

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