Industrial salts are salts specifically designed and manufactured for use in industrial applications. They are typically highly refined, free-flowing and have low moisture, which makes them ideal for use in industrial processes. Common industrial uses of salts include water softening, de-icing, food preservation, metal finishing, and corrosion control. The industrial salts market was valued at USD 12.70 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 14.93 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2017 to 2022. The growth is mainly driven by increasing demand from the food & beverage industry and water treatment industry. The demand for industrial salts is also driven by its use in various industrial applications such as glass manufacturing, soap and detergent production, and the manufacturing of other chemicals.

The growth of the chlor-alkali industry is driving the growth of the industrial salts market in the chemical processing application. The growing use of industrial salts for de-icing and water treatment applications is expected to further fuel the growth of the market across the globe. Agriculture and oil & gas are the key application sectors of industrial salts.

Companies in the industrial salts market adopted various strategies to enhance their presence between July 2012 and June 2017. Expansions accounted for a major share of all the growth strategies adopted by the leading players in the industrial salts market between July 2012 and June 2017. K+S AG (Germany), Cargill, Inc. (US), Compass Minerals America Inc. (US), China National Salt Industry Co. (China), Tata Chemicals Ltd. (India), Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (Japan), Rio Tinto Group (UK), COMPAGNIE DES SALINS DU MIDI ET SALINES DE L'EST (France), Dominion Salt Ltd. (New Zealand), and Exportadora de Sal de C.V. (Mexico) are some the leading players operating in the industrial salts market.

Besides expansions, new product launches, agreements, and mergers were other key strategies adopted by the leading players to enhance their market shares and strengthen their presence in the industrial salts market between July 2012 and June 2017.

K+S AG is one of the leading manufacturers of industrial salts, globally. The company carries out its business operations through its potash & magnesium products and salt business segments. In May 2016, K+S AG (Germany) launched its solar salt project in Australia. The annual production capacity of the plant is expected to be 3.5 million tons. This expansion is expected to help the company increase its presence in Asia Pacific.

Compass Minerals International Inc. is also one of the key manufacturers of industrial salts. Founded in the year 2001, the company carries out its business operations through its two business segments, namely, salt and plant nutrients. The salt segment was a key business segment of the company in terms of revenue generation in 2016. The company has its salt business across North America, South America, and Europe. In October 2016, Compa

Ceramic coatings are a type of protective coating that is applied to a surface, usually on a vehicle, to provide a layer of protection. The coating is applied as a liquid, and when it dries, it forms a hard, durable layer over the surface. Ceramic coatings provide a range of benefits, including protection from UV rays, acid rain, corrosion, dirt, and other contaminants. They also provide a glossy finish that helps to keep the vehicle looking new for longer. Ceramic coatings are highly durable and can last for years, making them a great option for protecting a vehicle’s exterior.

The report “Ceramic Coatings Market by Type (Oxide coatings, Carbide coatings, Nitride coatings, and others), by Technology (Thermal spray, PVD, CVD, and Others), by Application (Transportation & Automotive, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial goods, Healthcare, and Others) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020” defines and segments the global ceramic coatings market with an analysis and forecast for technology, types, and applications by consumption as well as value. The global ceramic coatings market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.50% from 2015 to 2020 to reach a value of $10.12 Billion by 2020.

Asia-Pacific dominated the ceramic coatings market in 2014 and accounted for over 40% of the market by value. The market for China was the biggest in Asia-Pacific in 2014 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.48 in terms of consumption between 2015 and 2020. On the other hand, the rest of the world which includes the Middle East, Africa and, Latin and South America, is expected to witness the highest growth rate by 2020. The major applications of ceramic coatings are in the transportation & automotive, energy, aerospace & defense, industrial tools, and healthcare sectors.

Thermal spray held the largest market share by value for ceramic coatings in 2014 and accounted for 66.59% share by value. The highest growth rate till 2020 in the ceramic coatings market is projected to come from the other segment which includes coatings like diamond-like carbon coatings, anti-microbial coatings, phosphate coatings and so on. These are used in different industrial applications which are projected to continue to expand in the coming years. Oxide coatings dominate the ceramic coating market by type in terms of value and consumption.

With the interest of the market participants growing in ceramic coatings, the global ceramic coatings market is expected to register strong growth in the near future with expansions and new investments for ceramic coating plants. Largely, the ceramic coatings market is fragmented in nature with leading participants being APS Materials Inc., Bodycote PLC, Praxair Surface Technologies Inc., and Kurt J. Lesker Co.

UV adhesives are a special type of adhesives that cure when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. They are typically used to bond materials that require a strong, fast, and durable bond. UV adhesives are widely used in industries such as electronics, medical, optics, automotive, aerospace, and more. The most common uses for UV adhesives include bonding and sealing components, adhering labels and decorative items, and creating waterproof seals. UV adhesives are also used for many other applications, such as bonding rubber, plastics, and metal. The global UV adhesives market is projected to reach USD 1,222.5 Million by 2021, at a CAGR of 9.15% between 2016 and 2021.

New product launches was the key strategy adopted by industry players in order to achieve growth in the UV adhesives market between 2012 and 2016. This strategy accounted for the largest share of all the development strategies adopted by the market players to expand their global presence and increase their market share between 2012 and 2016. The rising demand for innovative products, such as solvent-free and eco-friendly adhesives, has led to companies investing in research & development of advanced UV adhesives. The demand for UV adhesives has also been increasing rapidly in applications, such as medical, glass bonding, and electronics applications. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), H.B. Fuller (U.S.), Ashland Inc. (U.S.), Dymax Corporation (U.S.), The 3M Company (U.S.), Permabond Engineering Adhesives (U.K.), Master Bond Inc. (U.S.), Panacol-Elosol GmbH (Germany), and Epoxy Technology, Inc. (U.S.) are the major players operating in the UV adhesives market. These companies adopted various organic and inorganic growth strategies to achieve growth in the market. Companies adopted strategies such as investments & expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures to increase their market share and expand their distribution network.

In August 2016, Panacol-Elosol GmbH (Germany) launched a new UV adhesive product, named, Vitralit VBB-2N LV, to bond elastomeric materials. This strengthened the company’s product portfolio for a wide array of application industries. In the same month, Panacol-Elosol GmbH introduced new UV adhesives series: Vitralit 7311, Vitralit 7311 T, and Vitralit 7311 Gel. These UV adhesives offer viscosity range of low-to-high for bonding plastics as well as metal and glass.

In June 2016, H.B. Fuller announced its acquisition on Cyberbond, LLC (U.S.) business. With this acquisition, the company is anticipated to strengthen its market position in high growth adhesives markets, by catering to the demands of diverse end-use applications, across different regions.

In June 2015, Henkel acquired Novamelt GmbH (Germany) to strengthen its product portfolio of hot-melt adhesives, especially UV-curable hot-melts. With this acquisition, the company is expected to enhance its market competence in global hot-melt adhesives market.

Magnetic materials are materials that can be magnetized and can attract or repel other magnets. They are used in a wide variety of applications, including electric motors, generators, speakers, hard drives, sensors, and medical devices. They are also used in the production of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines and in the manufacture of electronics. Magnetic materials can also be used in the production of magnets, which can be used to make jewelry, refrigerator magnets, and other products.

The global "Magnetic Materials Market by Type (Semi-Hard Magnet, Soft Magnet, Hard/Permanent Magnet) & by Application (Automotive, Electronics, Industrial, Power Generation, and Others) - Global Forecasts to 2020", The market size of magnetic materials is projected to reach USD 96.00 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 9.6% between 2015 and 2020. The market is driven by the growing automotive industry in Asia-Pacific. The increasing demand for automobiles in emerging economies such as China, India, and Japan is fueling the growth of magnetic materials in the region. Another major factor contributing to the growth is modernization of infrastructure coupled with innovative technologies.

The magnetic materials market is segmented by types, namely, semi-hard magnet, soft magnet, and permanent/hard magnet. Semi-hard magnet range between soft and permanent/hard magnetic materials. Semi-hard is the most extensively used magnetic material owing to global demand for technological systems and devices used to develop innovative products. Some of the related products are antitheft articles, electronic systems, automotive devices, and smart electronic bank cards.

The automotive application segment leads the magnetic materials market. Magnetic materials are used in various parts of automobile, such as motors, sensors, actuators, and switches. Growing concerns for enhancing fuel economy of vehicles force manufacturers to extensively reduce vehicle weight and increasing combustion efficiency.

The magnetic materials market is broadly segmented into four regions, namely, Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and RoW. Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing market for magnetic materials. Growing industrialization, backed by technical demand from OEMs in the region, has offered enormous opportunity for the use of magnetic materials in Asia-Pacific.

Currently, the global magnetic materials market is dominated by various market players, such as Hitachi Metals Ltd. (Japan), Daido Steel Co. Ltd. (Japan), Molycorp Magnequench (Canada), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan), TDK Corp. (Japan), and others.

The research study is aimed at identifying emerging trends and opportunities in the global magnetic materials market along with a detailed classification of the market, in terms of revenue and volume. It provides a comprehensive competitive landscape and identifies the key players in the global market. The research study also includes a detailed segmentation of the market on

Conductive textiles are fabrics that are designed to conduct electricity. They are usually made by incorporating conductive material such as metal wires, yarns, or fibers into the fabric, or by coating the fabric with a conductive material such as silver, copper, or other metals. Conductive textiles are used in a variety of applications, such as for medical monitoring, wearable electronics, and energy harvesting. They can also be used to create fabrics that are flame-retardant, water-repellent, or anti-static.

The global conductive textiles market was valued at USD 1.02 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 2.11 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2016 to 2021. Growing awareness about the advantages of conductive textiles, high demand from the military & defense sector, and growing smart fabrics market are key factors anticipated to drive the growth of the conductive textiles market in the near future. Parker Chomerics (U.S.), Toray Industries, Inc. (Korea), Laird PLC (U.K.), Seiren Co., Ltd. (Japan), Bekaert (Belgium), HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd. (U.S.), and AiQ Smart Clothing (Taiwan) are some of the leading players in this market.

Key market players have focused on the adoption of new product launches, technological enhancements, partnerships, and collaborations to cater to the demand for conductive textiles across various applications. The maximum number of developments in the global conductive textiles market was reported in 2016.

In October 2016, HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd. announced the arrival of a solution, which helps eliminate the restrictions faced by conductive fabrics. It has been a challenge for the industry to print directly on the fabric surface. The newly developed technique of printing is made using nanotechnology that does not affect the conductivity or performance of the fabric.

In February 2016, Parker Chomerics launched Therm-a-gap MCS30 that not only exhibits long-term thermal and physical reliability but also is resistant to thermal oxidation degradation. Therm-a-gap MCS30 is a series of low weight-loss, fully cured thermal filler pads for low deflection force applications with moderate thermal conductivity and high reliability.

In June 2014, AiQ partnered with Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) and Broadcom Corporation (U.S.) to provide smart shirt wearable solutions for vital sign tracking systems. The Intelligent Sensor Shirt is integrated with conductive fibers that sense a wearer's heart rate, skin temperature, and breathing rate, and send it to a device on the sleeve. This gadget can easily pair with a tablet, phone, or other mobile devices via Bluetooth.

In February 2014, the Japanese firm NTT, a parent company of DoCoMo, collaborated with Toray Industries to develop a nanofiber-laced clothing with conductive fibers, and a wristband that monitors vital signs and transmits the information to smartphones.

In terms of value, the global water storage systems market size is estimated to be USD 15.6 billion in 2019 and projected to reach USD 20.5 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2019 to 2024. Rapidly increasing population, water scarcity, ineffective water management, recycling of industrial wastewater, increasing urbanization, stringent regulation for conservation & consumption of water, and falling levels of rainfall are among major drivers for the growth of the water storage systems industry.

Water Storage Systems are systems designed to store and contain non-potable water in order to supply water for various purposes such as drinking, irrigation, and sanitation. The systems range from large-scale public water supply systems to small-scale rainwater harvesting systems. Water storage systems are used to store and manage water resources, and to ensure that a reliable water supply is available when needed. They are a vital component of any water system and are essential for water security and public health.

Major companies operating in the water storage systems market include CST Industries, Inc. (US) and McDermott International Inc. (US), Containment Solutions Inc., (US), DN Tanks (US), Caldwell Tanks (US), Balmoral Tanks Limited (UK), and Synalloy Corporation (US), among others. Moreover, these companies hold a potential share in the water storage systems industry.

CST Industries, Inc. (US) is one of the leading players in the water storage systems market, which has been adopting inorganic strategies to sustain their market position. For instance, in April 2019, CST Industries, Inc. partnered with Greatario Engineered Storage Systems, an established and recognized market leader in Ontario, Canada, to design and build bolted steel tanks & covers for liquid storage. With this partnership, CST Industries intends to expand its Aquastore brand of storage tanks in six province territories in the western region of Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Moreover, in January 2018, the company announced the expansion of its product portfolio with pre-configured epoxy-coated storage tank systems. The company launched Vulcan; a pre-engineered, pre-configured flat panel bolted storage tank line. The storage tank is made available in capacities of 15 cubic meters to 3,000 cubic meters and is designed specifically for the municipal water, wastewater, and fire protection markets.

McDermott International, Inc. (US) is another major company in the water storage systems industry. It has been adopting organic and inorganic strategies to sustain its position in the water storage systems market. For instance, in May 2018, McDermott International acquired Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (CB&I), headquartered in Hague, the Netherlands, a leading provider of conceptual design, technology, engineering, procurement, fabrication, modularization, construction, commissioning, maintena

The global flexible plastic packaging market size is projected to grow from USD 160.8 billion in 2020 to USD 200.5 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast year. Flexible paper packaging is a type of packaging that uses paper as the primary material and is designed to protect, preserve, and transport products. It is a versatile packaging option that can come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, such as stand-up pouches, pillow pouches, and flat pouches. Flexible paper packaging is used for a wide range of products, from food items to pharmaceuticals, from cosmetics to pet food. It is an eco-friendly, sustainable packaging option that provides superior protection for the product, is lightweight and cost-effective, and can be customized to meet the specific needs of the product.

According to the Flexible Packaging Association, “flexible packaging is any package or any part of a package whose shape can be readily changed.” Some of the most common examples of flexible packaging include bags, pouches, shrink films, tubes, sleeves, and carded packaging. It find application in in numerous industries, such as food, beverages, pharma & healthcare, and Cosmetics industries. Flexible packaging is considered to be the most convenient and economical way to preserve, distribute, and package food items, beverages, pharmaceutical products, and several consumables. In a way, flexible plastic packaging ensures a prolonged shelf life of the products that helps in efficient distribution and minimizing losses.

The flexible plastic packaging market has thousands of companies which thrive in their domestic market. A few of the major players are, Berry Global Inc. (US), Sealed Air Corporation (US), Amcor (Australia), Sonoco (US), Mondi (Austria), Sealed Air Corporation (US), Coveris (Austeria), Clondalkin Group (The Netherlands), Transcontinental Inc. (Canada), and Constantia Flexibles (Austria). These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as acquisitions, expansions & investments, new product launch, and agreements to increase their market shares and enhance their product portfolios.

Expansions and investments accounted for the largest share of all the strategic developments that took place in the flexible plastic packaging market between 2016 and 2020. Key players such Coveris (Austeria), Berry Global Inc. (US), Transcontinental Inc. (Canada), Constantia Flexibles (Austria), Sonoco (US), Sealed Air Corporation (US),and Mondi (Austria) adopted these strategies to enhance their market presence and strengthen their manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the flexible plastic packaging market.

Amcor (Australia) is a key manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging products & services, and it offers a range of flexible plastic packaging products. Amcor aims to provide innovative solutions that are eco-friendly and meet consumer expectations.

The global liquid ring compressors market size was USD 874 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 1,229 million by 2026; at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2021 to 2026, owing to rising gas transportation sector. The oil & gas segment is the biggest application for liquid ring compressors. The growing investments in the crude oil industry is expected to drive the use of liquid ring compressors.

Liquid Ring Compressors are rotary positive displacement machines that use a liquid-filled chamber to reduce the volume of a gas or vapor. They are commonly used in chemical, petrochemical, gas, power, and paper industries to compress air, natural gas, and other gases. They are also used in many industrial processes such as vacuum distillation and gas extraction. Liquid Ring Compressors are known for their low maintenance, reliable operation and high efficiency.

The key market players include Busch Vacuum Solutions (Germany), Flowserve Corporation (US), Atlas Copco (Sweden), Ingersoll Rand (US), DEKKER Vacuum Technologies, Inc. (US), Graham Corporation (US), Cutes Corp. (Taiwan), Zibo Zhaohan Vacuum Pump Co., Ltd (China), OMEL (Brazil), and Speck (Germany). These players have adopted product launches, agreements, acquisitions, mergers & acquisitions, and expansions as their growth strategies.

Ingersoll Rand is among the leading manufacturers in the liquid ring compressors market. The company designs and produces a broad range of vacuum products under industrial technologies & services segment. In February 2020, the company acquired and merged with Ingersoll-Rand plc while converting its name to Ingersoll Rand Inc. from Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. This development has strengthened the position of Ingersoll Rand in the vacuum pumps and compressors market.

Another important player in the liquid ring compressors market is Atlas Copco. In June 2020, Atlas Copco acquired Ovity Air Comprimé, a distributor of industrial air compressors and solutions for compressed air.

The global automotive plastics market for passenger cars size is projected to grow from USD 21.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 30.8 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 7.9%. The adoption of lightweight materials such as plastics due to stringent emission and fuel economy regulations is one of the major factors propelling the growth of the automotive plastics market for passenger cars.

BASF SE (Germany), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV (Netherlands), LG Chem (South Korea), DuPont (US), Covestro AG (Germany), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Solvay (Belgium), Arkema SA (France), Borealis AG (Austria), LANXESS (Germany), DSM (Netherlands), Toray Industries Inc. (Japan), Mitsui Chemicals (Japan), Celanese Corporation (US), Toyota Boshoku Corporation (Japan), Faurecia SA (France), TOYODA GOSEI Co., Ltd. (Japan), INEOS (UK), Sumitomo Chemicals Co. (Japan), Ltd., UBE Industries (Japan), Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Corporation (Japan), Formosa Plastics Corporation (Taiwan), EMI Chemi Holdings (China), and Momentive Performance Materials (US) are some of the leading players operating in the automotive plastics market for passenger cars. These players have adopted the strategies of acquisitions and partnerships to enhance their position in the market.

BASF SE is the largest company in the global automotive plastics market for passenger cars. It offers a well-balanced and diverse product portfolio, addressing the needs of automotive OEMs across all market segments. As a part of its business strategy, the company is focusing on expanding its global presence to strengthen its leadership in the market. The company is expanding its business in the automotive plastics segment through a balanced strategic approach over the past few years. For instance, in August 2020, the company expanded its production capacity through a joint venture with Toyota Motors to come up with lightweight automotive plastic components. The company is also focused on the innovation of new products such as thermoplastics and foams to support automotive interior, exterior, and under bonnet features. The company is coming up with new products like ULTRAMID and ULTRASON in the automotive plastic market, which will help it to make its presence stronger in the market. Most of the company’s business is generated from Europe. The company can further expand in emerging markets such as South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa to diversify its business and distribution network.

Another important player in the automotive plastics market for passenger cars is SABIC which is one of the top three largest chemical companies with over 40 years of organic and inorganic growth. With its diversified product offering, the company has been able to have its footprint globally, serving clients in 100 countries while operating in 50 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific.

The fly ash market size is expected to grow from USD 3.4 billion in 2018 to USD 5.7 billion by 2027, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.0% during the forecast period. The major driving factors for the fly ash market are the growth in the construction industry, increasing focus on infrastructure and road paving, promotion of fly ash by the governments of various countries, and increasing focus on the use of environment-friendly products.

The fly ash market has grown at a moderate pace over the past five years owing to the increase in demand of fly ash for Portland cement & concrete and bricks & blocks applications. Currently, the fly ash market is dominated by various key players, such as Boral Limited (Australia), CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico), Lafarge North America Inc. (US), Charah Inc. (US), Separation Technologies LLC (US), Aggregate Industries (UK), FlyAshDirect (US), Salt River Materials Group (US), and Ashtech (India) Pvt. Ltd. (India).

Merger & acquisitions and expansions were the most preferred development strategies followed by companies to improve their presence in the fly ash market. In May 2018, Charah Solutions acquired SCB International, Inc. (SCB) to develop and deploy innovative technologies for fly ash benefaction for sale to concrete producers, processing kiln dust to remove mercury, and to grind granulated blast furnace slag to be sold to concrete producers. This will help Charah Solutions in expanding its MultiSource fly ash network and meet customer demand.

Boral Limited is a global distributor and manufacturer of building and construction materials. The company operates through four divisions, namely, Boral Construction Materials & Cement, Boral Building Products, Boral USA, and Boral Gypsum. In March 2018, Boral Limited acquired the Carbon Burn-out (CBO) technology developed by PMI Ash Technologies, LLC that helps in improving the quality of fly ash in coal-powered power plants. This helped the company in maintaining its leadership in the fly ash supply chain in North America. In November 2016, Boral Limited acquired Headwaters Incorporated to improve its presence in the US market. This will improve the company’s position in the fly ash market, as Headwaters Incorporated is the biggest fly ash company in the US. In February 2014, Aggregates Industries acquired the remaining 15% of shares in Ash Solutions. This improved the company’s capability to provide sustainable construction solutions to its customers in the UK.

Charah Solutions is a leading provider of power plant support services and coal combustion product management for the coal-fired power generation industry across the US. These services include gypsum management, ash pond management, dry fly ash conversion, structural fill projects, and landfill design and management. Agreements were undertaken in the past few years by Charah Inc. and Headwaters Incorporated.

The global liquid ring vacuum pumps market size was USD 1.8 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2.4 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2021 to 2026, owing to rising gas transportation sector. The oil & gas segment is the biggest application for liquid ring vacuum pumps. The growing investments in the crude oil industry is expected to drive the use of liquid ring vacuum pumps.

The key market players include Busch Vacuum Solutions (Germany), Flowserve Corporation (US), Atlas Copco (Sweden), Ingersoll Rand (US), Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd (US), DEKKER Vacuum Technologies, Inc. (US), Vooner (US), Graham Corporation (US), Cutes Corp. (China), Zibo Zhaohan Vacuum Pump Co., Ltd (China), OMEL (Brazil), PPI Pumps Pvt. Ltd. (Mexico), Samson Pumps (Denmark), and Speck (Germany). These players have adopted product launches, agreements, acquisitions, mergers & acquisitions, and expansions as their growth strategies.

Ingersoll Rand is among the leading manufacturers in the liquid ring vacuum pumps market. The company designs and produces a broad range of vacuum products under industrial technologies & services segment. In February 2020, the company acquired and merged with the industrial business of Ingersoll-Rand plc while converting its name to Ingersoll Rand Inc. from Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. This development strengthened the position of Ingersoll Rand as a global leader in the liquid ring vacuum pumps market.

Another important player in the liquid ring vacuum pumps market is Atlas Copco. In February 2019, Atlas Copco launched LRP 700-1000 VSD+, a new range of liquid ring vacuum pumps. The pumps come with cutting-edge vacuum solutions with a wide range of features for wet and humid applications. This launch strengthens the position of Atlas in the liquid ring vacuum pumps market with new product development.

Steel wire are used in a various of end-use industries, including construction, automotive, energy, agriculture, industrial, and others. It possesses high strength, scrub resistance, and good conductivity, which makes it useful in applications such as wire for tires, hoses, galvanized wires and strands, ACSR strands, and armoring of conductor cables, springs, fasteners, clips, staples, mesh, fencing, screws, nails, barbed wires, chains, etc. However, amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for steel wires from the industries mentioned above is expected to show a sharp decline. The global steel wire market size is expected to grow from USD 93.2 billion in 2020 to USD 124.7 billion by 2025, projecting a CAGR of 6.0 % during the forecast period between 2020 and 2025.

Over the past years, steel wire manufacturers have strengthened their position in the global steel wires market by adopting expansions, partnerships, agreements, new product/technology launches, joint ventures, contracts, and mergers & acquisitions. However, owing to lockdown announced by several countries in 2020, the demand for steel wire from automotive, industrial and energy end-use industries has declined sharply, which resulted in declined demand for steel wire. For instance, as per European Automobile Manufacturers Association the demand for the demand for new cars in Europe is declined by 25% in first quarter of 2020, thereby reducing steel wire demand.

The major manufacturers profiled in this report include ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), Nippon Steel (Japan), JFE Steel Corporation (Japan), TATA Steel Limited (India) and Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Japan), are some of the key players in the steel wire market. JSW Steel Ltd. (India), Bekaert SA (Belgium), The Heico Companies (United States), Ferrier Nord (Italy) and Byelorussian Steel Works (Belarus), and among others. The steel wire business of these companies is severely affected due to the outbreak of COVID - 19 pandemic. Reduced demand for steel wire from several OEMs and disruption in the supply chain have compelled the steel wire manufacturing companies to operate at partial capacities. However, several steel wire manufacturers have focused their concentration on new product development. These developments, coupled with end-use industries resuming their operations at full capacities, would create demand for steel wires during the forecast period. For instance, Bekaert SA reached to and acquisition agreement with Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group and took full ownership. The company adopted this strategy to grow their business globally and to create significant value over the period of time.

The global fire-resistant coatings market size was USD 975 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 1,125 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 3.5%. Increasing awareness and emphasis on safety measures and preference for lightweight materials, which require additional protection, are expected to drive the market. The stringent regulations and norms are also supporting market growth, as the newly constructed buildings and manufacturing plants need to meet the required safety and fire resistance standards. Increasing urbanization and the growing building & construction industry are expected to provide growth opportunities in the market during the forecast period. The use of low-cost cementitious coatings in developing countries and in dry environments is expected to support market growth.

The leading players in the fire-resistant coating market include Akzo Nobel (Netherlands), PPG (US), Jotun (Norway), Sherwin-Williams (US), and Hempel (Denmark). The key industry players are adopting strategies to expand their presence and enhance their product portfolio through investments in R&D.

Due to the rise in the number of fire accidents at residential, public places, and workplaces, the number of deaths and damage to assets is also increasing. In view of this, end-users are increasingly adopting safety measures to protect people and property. Governmental agencies are also making rules regarding the addition of fire-resistant coatings in buildings to reduce these fire accidents.

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted North American and European countries. As a preventive measure, construction and industrial activities have been suspended. Several construction projects across the globe have been suspended, which has resulted in a decline in demand for fire-resistant coatings. Also, the disruption in the supply chain has been a major issue faced by the paints and coatings industry, which is expected to lead to a rise in the price of raw materials and other products.

The global white inorganic pigments market size is estimated at USD 22.7 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 29.5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.4%, between 2021 and 2026. White inorganic pigments are opaque pigments used to provide opacity and lighten other colors are examples of inorganic pigments. Titanium dioxide is the most prominent member of the group. Calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, diatomaceous silica (marine creature remnants), and china clays are all members of this category. Paints with white extender pigments are used to cut costs and improve the qualities of the paint. High light scattering power, a high degree of hiding power, good tinting strength, a high degree of brightness, a negligible undertone (ideally none), and a high degree of whiteness are all required from white inorganic pigments. The light scattering power is the most significant attribute, which is determined by the refractive index, particle size and distribution, and paint vehicle dispersion. pigments used to provide opacity and lighten other colours are examples of inorganic pigments.

The key players in the white inorganic pigments market Venator Materials PLC (UK), The Chemours Company (US), Tronox Holdings plc (US), LANXESS (Germany), Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (US). The white inorganic pigments market report analyzes the key growth strategies adopted by the leading market players, between 2017 and 2021, which include expansions, mergers & acquisitions, new product developments/launches, and collaborations.

Venator Materials PLC, the pigment division of Huntsman, has separated from its parent company in 2017 and become an independent specialist in TiO2 and performance additives. The major product lines of the company include TiO2, functional additives, color pigments, timber treatment, and water treatment products. It operates through 21 manufacturing facilities worldwide and serves customers in more than 120 countries. The company provides TiO2 pigments through the Titanium Dioxide segment and color pigments through the Performance Additives segment. These pigments are used in a variety of end markets, including construction materials, industrial coatings, architectural coatings, plastics, paper, and printing inks. It offers both anatase and rutile pigments through its TiO2 manufacturing business units. It is a member of Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA).

The Chemours Company is one of the world’s leading providers of performance chemicals. The company started its independent operations in July 2015 after its spin-off from E. I. du Pont de Nemossurs and Company. It operates through three business segments, namely, titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions. The company’s products serve various industries and applications such as automotive, energy, aerospace, agriculture, apparel, medical, consumer electronics, military, packaging, personal care, refrigeration, architectural coatings, and mining. It offers Ti-

The global zeolites market size is estimated to be USD 12.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 14.1 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 3.1% between 2021 and 2026, owing to an increase in demand of zeolites in detergent industry. The construction & building materials segment is the biggest application for natural zeolites. The rising demand for lightweight concrete material in the construction industry is expected to drive the use of natural zeolites.

The key market players include Albemarle Corporation (US), BASF SE (Germany), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Clariant (Switzerland), W.R. Grace & Co. (US), TOSOH Corporation (Japan), Union Showa KK, (Japan), Zeochem AG (Switzerland), KNT Group (Russia), Arkema (France), Zeolyst International (US), Huiying Chemical Industry(Xiamen) Co., Ltd. (China), Chemiewerk Bad Köstritz GmbH (Germany), NALCO India (India), and PQ (US). These players have adopted product launches, agreements, expansions, collaborations, acquisitions, divestments, and partnerships as their growth strategies.

BASF SE is among the leading manufacturers in the zeolites market. The company is one of the major German manufacturers and marketers of chemicals in the world. In July 2020, BASF SE launched Altrium, a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst with Advanced Innovative Matrix (AIM) and IZY (Improved Zeolite-Y) technology. Atrium helps to increase transportation fuels yield (gasoline and distillate). This development strengthens the position of the company in the zeolites market.

Another important player in the zeolites market is Albemarle. In June 2018, Albemarle Corporation signed an agreement with Sinopec Catalyst Co. Ltd. (SCC), one of the manufacturers of oil refining and chemical catalysts; and Sinopec Fushun Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals (FRIPP), a research institute under SINOPEC. The agreement is related to catalytic hydrocracking for the global refining industry. The development enhanced the catalysts business unit of Albemarle and strengthened its position in the zeolites market.

The Decorative Coatings market is projected to grow from USD 71.3 Billion in 2021 to USD 91.6 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2021 and 2026. APAC is estimated to be the largest consumer of Decorative Coatings. The global Decorative Coatings market is driven by the growing demand for environmentally-friendly coating systems.

The key players operating in the market are PPG Industries Inc. (US), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands), The Sherwin-Williams Company (US), BASF SE (Germany) and Asian Paints Limited (India). These players have adopted various strategies, such as mergers & acquisition, investment & expansion, and new product launch to grow in the market. Mergers & acquisitions is the key strategy adopted by the major players between 2016 and 2021. This strategy helped companies enhance their global presence.

Sherwin-Williams is a diversified paints and coatings company. It is a global leader in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and sale of protective coatings and related products for professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America with additional operations in Caribbean region, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It has a strong customer base and operates in several countries of Europe, North America, and APAC. On seeing the products timeline of the organization, it has been seen that they are tirelessly adding the new developed product to their existing products line. As a part of its growth strategy and due to the growing demand for decorative paints in architectural, energy, and construction sectors, the company entered joint ventures with other manufacturers.

AkzoNobel N.V. is becoming one of the world’s leading decorative paints and coatings companies. The company is continuously focusing on market trends and new developments. For instance, it is highly focused on the production of waterborne paints, as according to the environmental regulations and new trends, the demand for solvent borne paints is expected to slow down soon, mainly in the European and Latin American regions. The company has built its position in the emerging markets i.e., APAC and EMEA. The sales revenue generated from different regions is accounted as followed 63% from EMEA region, 26% from APAC and 11% from South America. The company supplied 130, 000 liters of Decorative paint from their Dulux Professional range to the interior walls, pillars, and ceilings of Indonesia's new Yogyakarta International Airport, officially inaugurated in August.

The construction industry, which mirrors the economy, is expected to take a huge blow from the extended lockdown clamped to check the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing automation in public spaces and rising awareness about antibacterial construction materials is expected to boost the construction industry. However, amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for construction equipment and materials is expected to show a sharp decline. The global construction market size is expected to decline from USD 11,217.4 billion in 2019 to USD 10,566.8 billion in 2020. However, the industry is showing signs of recovery since the beginning of 2021 and is expected to reach a market size of USD 13,572.4 billion in 2024, projecting a CAGR of 6.0% between 2020 and 2024.

Over the past years, companies have strengthened their position in the global construction industry by adopting expansions, partnerships, agreements, new product/technology launches, joint ventures, contracts, and mergers & acquisitions. However, due to the lockdown announced by several countries in 2020, the demand for materials and equipment in the construction sector has declined sharply.

For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused contractors to pivot to new ways of working on ongoing projects. The renovation work of the University of Delaware’s Worrilow Hall academic building carried out by Skanska was also initially impacted by COVID-19. The company authorities had to rethink on their project plans as materials and workers became scarce. In addition, there was a limit on travel, which made some team members unable to visit the job site. Apart from this, the government and CDC orders mandated new requirements for job site cleanliness. The above-mentioned factors were seriously taken into consideration by the company. Skanska has been following city and state guidelines along with university rules and regulations and working closely and collaboratively with its clients and partners. As a result, the renovation activity of the Worrilow Hall continued during the lockdown, and the Hall is set to reopen in the next few months.

Despite all the preventive measures, the company faces delays in the manufacturing and delivery of equipment and materials, and there was a reduction in the workforce in the initial stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, working collaboratively with the university and subcontractors, the company split the workforce into a morning shift and an afternoon shift to allow for better social distancing.

The major manufacturers profiled in this report include Bechtel Group (US), Balfour Beatty (UK), Grupo ACS (Spain), China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited (China), L&T Construction (India), PCL Construction Enterprises (Canada), and Skanska Construction (Sweden). The construction business of these companies is severely affected due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruption in the supply chain has compelled the companies to ope