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Plastic films and sheets refer to a continuous form of plastic material that is thin and wound on a core, or cut into sheets. Plastic films are thinner in nature than plastic sheets and have a thickness of 0.6 mm to 0.10 mm or thicker. These are used by various industries as these sheets are environmentally friendly, multi-purpose plastic material, wrinkle and weather resistant, reusable, durable in nature, and recyclable. The main types of plastic films and sheets are polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, rubber, and other types. Polypropylene is used to create the synthetic resin known as polypropylene. The various applications include food packaging, stretch film, shrink film, heavy-duty bags, film on a reel, and other applications. The various end users involved automotives, aerospace and aviation, packaging, food and beverages, building and construction, healthcare, printing, agriculture, and other end-users. The global plastic films and sheets market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Rubber, Other Type 2) By Application: Food Packaging, Stretch Film, Shrink Film, Heavy Duty Bags, Film on Reel, Other Applications 3) By End Use: Automotive, Aerospace and Aviation, Packaging, Food and Beverages, Building and Construction, Healthcare, Printing, Agriculture, Other End-Users The global plastic films and sheets market size grew from $78.65 billion in 2022 to $83.28 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global plastic films and sheets is expected to grow to $103.64 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.6%. The growth in the plastics industry is expected to propel the growth of the plastic films and sheets market going forward. The plastic industry refers to an organisation that is involved in the manufacturing of polymer materials that are known as plastic, a chemical compound that is light-weight, elastic in nature, moldable, and has other unique features. Plastic films and sheets help the plastic industry with many advantages, such as reduced weight in components in manufacturing, good packaging solutions, strength, durability, and other features that can be used in various industries such as automobiles, food and beverages, construction, electronics, healthcare, and others. For instance, in March 2022, according to an article published by the American Mold Builders Association, a US-based organisation that has been dedicated exclusively to the U.S. mould manufacturing industry, plastic production increased by 7.1% from the year 2019 to 2020 and is expected to grow at a rate of 4.5% year-on-year. Therefore, the growth of the plastic industry is driving the growth of the plastic film and sheet market. Major players in the plastic films and sheets market are Amcor Inc., Berry Plastic Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, UFlex Limited, Toyobo Co Ltd., Jindal Poly Films Limited, Dupont Teijin Films Limited, Taghleef Industries LLC, Bemis Manufacturing Company, Novolex Com, British Polythene Industries PLC., Oben Holding Group S.A.C, CCL Industries Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, RKW Group, Plastic Film Corporation, and AEP Industries Inc. Product innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the plastic films and sheets market. Major companies operating in the plastic films and sheets market are focused on developing new product solutions to strengthen their position. For instance, in July 2021, SABIC, a Saudi Arabia-based company operating in plastic films and sheets, introduced LEXANTM Copolymer, a sustainable polycarbonate film, the first in the industry to receive ISCC PLUS certification for film and sheet products based on renewable polycarbonate. LEXAN polycarbonate resin is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic that can be deformed in extreme heat (typically 147 degrees Celsius, or 297 degrees Fahrenheit) and whose molecules are comprised of repeating subunits. LEXANTM Copolymer provides outstanding mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal properties, and the product produced by LEXAN exhibits properties such as scratch resistance, toughness, heat resistance, biocompatibility, and optical quality. It complies with stringent FDA and USP requirements and therefore can be used in medical devices. In June 2021, Spectrum Plastics Group, a US-based company operating in plastic films and sheets, acquired KCS Plastics Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Spectrum Plastics Group aims to strengthen its product portfolio in plastic films and sheets and to gain market advantage by supplying packaging solutions for the food, industrial, and medical packaging sectors. KCS Plastics Ltd. is a Canada-based company operating in plastic films and sheets. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic films and sheets market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this plastic films and sheets market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the plastic films and sheets market report is Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The plastic films and sheets market consists of sales of melamine sheet, perforated plastic sheet, phenolic sheet, and PVDF film. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). 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Polycarbonate sheets refer to a strong, transparent plastic material that withstands impacts well and is impact resistant even at low temperatures. It also provides outstanding strength, stiffness, and transparency. The main types of polycarbonate sheets are multiwall, corrugated, solid, and others (textured). A multiwall refers to a wall composed of multiple layers. A multiwall polycarbonate panel is a strong material that is used in roofing, siding, and greenhouse panels due to its durability and shatter-resistant properties. The techniques used in polycarbonate sheets include extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, fabrication, and thermoforming. Polycarbonate sheets are used by end users such as building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive and transportation, aerospace and defense, and packaging industries. The global polycarbonate sheets market is segmented - 1) By Type: Multiwall, Corrugated, Solid, Others (Textured) 2) By Techniques: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Fabrication, Thermoforming 3) By End-Use Industry: Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Automotive and Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, Packaging The global polycarbonate sheets market size grew from $2.51 billion in 2022 to $2.67 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global polycarbonate sheets market size is expected to grow to $3.36 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.9%. The increase in demand from building and construction is contributing to the growth of the polycarbonate sheet market. Polycarbonate is being popularly used in many well-known buildings due to its strength and high resistance. The resistance of polycarbonate to hail, falling branches, and other items is significantly greater than that of glass, acrylic, or GRP. Furthermore, unlike GRP, polycarbonate does not become brittle over time. Polycarbonate has several unique advantages, along with sustainability and cost-effectiveness, among architects. Major players in the polycarbonate sheets market are Covestro AG, Palram Industries Ltd., SABIC, Trinseo S.A., Teijin Limited, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Suzhou Omay Optical Materials Co. Ltd., Excelite, Plazit Polygal Group, Arla Plast AB, 3A Composites GmbH, Gallina India, Koscon Industrial, Isik Plastik, Brett Martin Ltd (Brett Martin (Holdings) Ltd), Spartech, Spolytech, MG Polyplast Industries Pvt. Ltd., Tuflite, Uvplastic Material Technology Co. Ltd., Jiaxing Innovo Industries Co. Ltd., Polyvalley Technology Co. Ltd., Emco Industrial Plastics, Exolon Group, SafPlast Innovative, Polygal, and DS Smit. The polycarbonate sheets market consists of sales of polycarbonate sheets by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used for applications requiring transparency and high impact resistance. Polycarbonate sheet refers to a thermoplastic that comes in a transparent sheet. It is tough and absorbs minimal moisture, making it resistant to impact damage and water damage. It is flame-retardant and chemically resistant. Polycarbonates are being manufactured by condensation polymerization of bisphenol A and phosgene. ects, builders, and contractors. For instance, the global construction market is expected to grow from $11,491.42 billion in 2020 to $12,526.4 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. Thus, increasing demand from building and construction will drive the growth of polycarbonate sheets. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the polycarbonate sheet market. The rapid advancement of polycarbonate sheet manufacturing technologies has significantly enhanced the efficiency and output of sustainable material solutions. For example, in July 2021, SABIC launched sustainable polycarbonate sheet products. The new film and sheet products will connect with the company’s existing TRUCIRCLE initiative and respond to a world-growing demand for sustainable material solutions in an increasingly circular plastics economy. In December 2021, Palram Industries Ltd., an Israel-based company and manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC sheets, acquired Tuflite Polymers Limited for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Palram company's marketing strategy to increase activity in geographic markets to see growth potential, including in the Indian market. Tuflite Polymers Ltd. is an India-based company that manufactures polycarbonate sheets. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polycarbonate sheets market in 2022 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polycarbonate sheets market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the Polycarbonate Sheets market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The polycarbonate sheets market consists of sales of injection moulding, structural foam molding, abrasion-resistant polycarbonate, and mirrored polycarbonate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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The antifog coatings market consists of sales of anti-fog coatings by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used in the application for inhibiting the condensation of the water and preventing fogging on the surface. These are used to reduce glare, improve transmission, and enhance durability and abrasion resistance. The anti-fog coating is applicable to products such as dive masks, goggles, car windows, bathroom-backpainted glasses, kitchen backsplashes, and other various applications. The main types of antifog coatings are fog guard coating (FGC) and defog coating (DFC). Foggy guard coating (FGC) involves a super-hydrophilic nano-coating and has features such as high washing stability, long-lasting anti-fog properties, single component, air drying, and ready-to-use materials. The various substrates include acrylic, glass, PET, polycarbonate, and polyamide. These are used by various end-users, such as helmet visors and face shields, flat polycarbonate sheets, commercial freezer windows, and automobile anti-fog LED headlights. The global antifog coatings market is segmented - 1) By Product: Foggy Guard Coating (FGC), Defog Coating (DFC) 2) By Substrate: Acrylic, Glass, PET, Polycarbonate, Polyamide 3) By End User: Helmet Visors and Face Shields, Flat Polycarbonate Sheets, Commercial Freezer Windows, Automobile Anti-Fog Led Headlights, Other End Users The global antifog coatings market size grew from $16.14 billion in 2022 to $16.8 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The antifog coatings market size is expected to grow to $19.4 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.7%. An increase in demand for anti-fog coatings from the military is expected to drive the growth of the antifog coatings market going forward. The military is related to soldiers intended for warfare. The anti-fog coatings developed for the military are used for eye protection and visual clarity and provide climate control applications to eliminate fog, steam, and frost, enhancing optical clarity. For instance, according to data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 2021, the total global military expenditure has risen to $1,981 billion in 2020, an increase of 2.6% from 2019. Therefore, increased demand for anti-fog coatings from the military will drive the growth of the antifog coatings market. Major players in the antifog coatings market are 3M, Optical Coating Technologies, FSI Coating Technologies, and WeeTect, Inc.; TOCALO Co., Ltd.; Ampacet Corporation; Vincent Optical; Tokai Optics; Hydromer; NEI Corporation; Uvex Group; ALCAT Coatings; PPG Industries, Inc.; AkzoNobel; Abrisa Technologies; and Croda International PLC. Technological advancements have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the antifog coatings market. Major companies operating in the anti-fog coatings sector are focused on developing new technological solutions to reinforce their position. For example, in August 2020, NEI Corporation, a US-based company that manufactures nanotechnology-based protective and functional coatings, launched NANOMYTE SAF-200, a fast-curing, long-lasting anti-fog coating with exceptional water resistance. The new coating technology is built on NANOMYTE SR-100, a revolutionary scratch-resistant transparent coating developed by NEI Corporation. The scratch-resistant base coating composition has been enhanced with novel amphiphilic chemicals that are locked into the coating matrix, resulting in long-lasting anti-fog performance. In October 2020, SDC Technologies Inc., a US-based chemicals company, acquired COTEC Gmbh for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to broaden SDC Technologies' range of hard liquid coatings and provide coating materials for a complete eyewear lens coating stack. COTEC Gmbh is a Germany-based company that manufactures anti-fog coatings. North America was the largest region in the antifog coatings market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the antifog coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the antifog coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The antifog coatings market consists of sales of anti-fog coatings, including surfactants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The antifog coatings market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides antifog coatings market statistics, including antifog coatings industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with market share, detailed antifog coatings market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the antifog coatings industry. This antifog coatings market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Advanced packaging technologies refer to the technologies involved in the aggregation and interconnection of components before traditional electronic packaging. It allows integrated circuits to be enclosed in a casing, which prevents metallic parts from corroding and physical damage. The main types of advanced packaging technologies are 3D integrated circuits, 2D integrated circuits, 2.5D integrated circuits, and others. The 3D integrated circuit provides high bandwidth, a small form factor, and multi-function integration in packaging. Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuit (3DIC) is a packaging technology that collects and stacks homogeneous or heterogeneous dies vertically into Multi-Chip Modules (MCM) with Through-Silicon-Via (TSV). The various types of products include active packaging, smart and intelligent packaging and is implemented in various verticals such as automotive and transport, consumer electronics, industrial, IT and telecommunication, others. The global advanced packaging technologies market is segmented – 1) By Type: 3D Integrated Circuit, 2D Integrated Circuit, 2.5D Integrated Circuit, Other Types 2) By Product: Active Packaging, Smart And Intelligent Packaging 3) By End Use Industry: Automotive And Transport, Consumer Electronics, Industrial, IT And Telecommunication, Other End Use Industries The global advanced packaging technologies market size grew from $5.74 billion in 2022 to $6.52 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size advanced packaging technologies is expected to grow to $10.44 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.5%. Growing demand for consumer electronics is expected to propel the growth of the advanced packaging market going forward. Consumer electronics refers to any electronic equipment, gadgets, or devices made to be purchased and used on a regular basis for non-commercial or professional purposes by consumers. Consumer electronics can create demand for advanced packaging as it plays an important role in defining the sophistication of the products. For instance, in June 2021, Oberlo, a Lithuania-based e-commerce platform, said that globally, 6.4 billion people use smartphones. Therefore, the growing demand for consumer electronics is driving the groeth of the advanced packaging market. The growing technological advancements are shaping the advanced packaging technologies market. Major companies operating in the advanced packaging technologies sector are focused on developing technological solutions for advanced packaging to expand their leadership in semiconductor solutions. For instance, in May 2021 Samsung Electronics, a South Korea-based electronics company launched Interposer-Cube4 (I-Cube4), an advanced chip packaging technology for high-performance applications. Interposer-Cube4 (I-Cube4), a 2.5D packaging technology improves communication and power effectiveness among logic and memory chips and is projected to be widely used in sectors such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, cloud, and the largest data center applicants. In December 2020, Graham Partners, Inc., a US-based private investment firm focused on investing in technology-driven companies acquired flexible packaging converting the business from Berry Global for an undisclosed amount. The flexible packaging converting business will be combined with Graham Partners’ flexible packaging portfolio company, Advanced Barrier Extrusions LLC. Through this acquisition, ABX expands geographically, adds attractive categories such as personal care and healthcare packaging, and increases its revenue by over $200 million, according to Graham Partners. Berry Global is a US-based manufacturer and marketer of advanced plastic packaging products. Major players in the advanced packaging technologies market are Amkor Technology, Intel, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung Electronics, STATS ChipPAC, Qualcomm Technologies, IBM, Brewer Science, SÜSS Microtec, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Texas Instruments, Siliconware Precision Industries, Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology, China WLCSP Co. LTD., Deca Technologies, Greatek Electronics, Powertech Technology, Sanmina Corporation, SFA Semicon, Universal Instruments Corporation, and Tongfu Microelectronics. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in global advanced packaging technologies market in 2022. The regions covered in the advanced packaging technologies market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the advanced packaging technologies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The advanced packaging technologies market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing packaging services such as fan-out wafer-level packaging and system-in-package used during the process. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The advanced packaging technologies market also includes sales of image sensor, microelectronics, complementary metal oxide semiconductor, light-emitting diode, design package, external cavity, ultraviolet light, and others which are used in providing packaging services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). 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Face shield refers to a kind of personal protection equipment (PPE) made to shield the user's face from a particular risk and can protects the user from physical dangers, energy or radiation, chemical splashes, or biological dangers, depending on the type that is being utilized. It is used by many workers in the medical, dental, and veterinary sectors to protect the facial area and associated mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) from splashes, sprays, and spatter of body fluids. The main types of face shields are reusable and disposable. They are generally made of polycarbonate, and cellulose acetate and are sold into a wide range of industries such as healthcare, construction, chemical, oil & gas, and manufacturing. The global face shield market is segmented - 1) By Type: Disposable, Reusable 2) By Material Type: Polycarbonate, Cellulose Acetate 3) By End-Use: Healthcare, Construction, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Other End-Users The global face shield market size grew from $3.17 billion in 2022 to $3.51 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global face shield is expected to grow to $5.36 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.2%. Awareness due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and several government initiatives contributed to the growth of the face shield market. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 transmits through droplets of saliva when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The awareness could be due to a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and lockdowns imposed by governments across the globe. Initiatives by the government to reduce the spread of the virus supported the face shield market. For instance, in European countries, the commission waives off customs duties and VAT on protective equipment, testing kit, and medical devices until the end of April 2021. The awareness due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and several government initiatives drove the face shield market. Major players in the face shield market are 3M, Honeywell International, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, MSA Safety, Alpha Pro Tech, Casco Bay Molding, Lakeland Industries, Prestige Ameritech, Pyramex Safety Products, LLC, Sanax Protective Products, KARAM, Medline Industries, Inc., Gateway Safety, Inc., DUPONT Teijin Films, MCR Safety, E.D. Bullard Company, Precept, Key Surgical, Radians Inc., Protective Industrial Products, Surewerx, Crosstex, JSP Safety, FT-TEC Group, Lindstrom Group, Hexarmor, Protech Medical, National Safety Apperal, Steelbird Hi-tech India Ltd., Univet, and Dymax Corp. The availability of counterfeit products and the inefficiency of the face shield in completely preventing the spread of the virus are expected to limit the growth of the face shield market. Products such as masks are still the preferred alternatives to face shields. A study published in Physics of Fluids by AIP publishing used visualizations to know how effective face shields are at reducing the spread of the virus, and the result showed that the face shield did block the initial forward motion of the simulated cough or sneeze, but the expelled droplets were still able to move around the visor and were spread out to the larger area. The availability of counterfeit products and the inefficiency of the face shield in completely preventing the spread of the virus are expected to limit the growth of the face shield market. Face shield manufacturers are using 3D printing machines to manufacture the face shield. 3D printing uses computer-aided design to create three-dimensional objects through a layering method, and it is also called additive manufacturing. For instance, in April 2020, Adidas worked with Carbon to manufacture a 3D-printed face shield, and the face shields are used to support healthcare organizations and underserved communities. Anatomiz3D is a 3D modelling and 3D printing company for healthcare in India. Anatomiz3D manufactured cost-effective 3D printed face shields for COVID-19 protection and delivered 3D printed face shields for frontline workers. In May 2020, Aspen Surgical Products, Inc., a leader in surgical disposable products, acquired North Carolina-based Precept Medical Products for an undisclosed amount. Precept is a leader in the US surgical face mask market with its high-quality Fogshield brand and also offers a full line of procedure face masks, face shields, non-surgical isolation gowns, lab jackets, scrubs, coveralls, patient gowns, lab coats, and cold therapy packs. The acquisition will enhance Aspen’s product portfolio with products that are critical for the health and safety of healthcare professionals. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the face shield market in 2022. This region is expected to continue to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the face shield market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the face shield market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The face shields market consists of sales of full-face shields, half-face shields, polyvinyl chloride, and polybutylene terephthalate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The face shield market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides face shield market statistics, including face shield industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a face shield market share, detailed face shield market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the face shield industry. 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Building finishing is specialized construction work related to the plastering, pointing, painting, varnishing, white and colour washing, or distempering in a building. The main types of building finishing contractors are drywall and insulation contractors; painting and wall-covering contractors; flooring contractors; tile and terrazzo contractors; finish carpentry contractors; and other building finishing contractors. Drywall and insulation contractors specialise in drywall, plaster, and building insulation. The building finishing services are provided by large chain companies and independent contractors and are available in various modes, such as online and offline. The building finishing contractors are involved in various applications, such as residential construction, non-residential building construction, utility system construction, and others. The global building finishing contractors market is segmented - 1) By Type: Drywall And Insulation Contractors, Painting And Wall Covering Contractors, Flooring Contractors, Tile And Terrazzo Contractors, Finish Carpentry Contractors, Other Building Finishing Contractors 2) By Application: Residential Building Construction, Nonresidential Building Construction, Utility System Construction, Other Applications 3) By Service Provider: Large Chain Companies, Independent Contractors 4) By Mode: Online, Offline The global building finishing contractors market grew from $1,297.59 billion in 2022 to $1,380.11 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The building finishing contractors market is expected to grow to $1730.32 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.8%. The population profile of most countries is becoming older, which is increasing the demand for elderly-friendly infrastructure. For instance, according to World Health Organization (WHO), an specialized government agency, between 2020 to 2050, the number of people with 80 years of age or older is expected to triple and reach to 426 million and by 2050, the number of people aged 60 and over will double to reach 2.1 billion. Houses and the wider surroundings had to be adapted to be made safer and more inclusive. Local shops and town centres had to be made more accessible and had to be made accessible to the elderly. Public transport facilities also had to be revised based on the increased demand from the elderly. This will result in increased demand for building finishing contractors activity during the forecast period. Major companies in the building finishing contractors market include Fletcher Building Ltd., NCI Building Systems Inc., Interserve Plc. Health and safety issues have always been a major concern in the building finishing contractors industry. Construction activities always face worker safety issues with them working at height, working in confined spaces, working underground and close proximity to falling materials; handling loads manually; handling hazardous substances; using plant and equipment; fire and exposure to live cables. For instance, according to 25 Construction Safety Statistics for 2021, the American construction industry comprises 6% of the US workers but witnesses around 20% of the fatalities, the highest number of fatalities compared to any other industry. Inadequate safety and health measures have a negative impact on both the construction and built environments, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and diseases. Predictive analytics is playing a prominent role in the building finishing contractors market to simplify risk management, manage financials and resources, and allocate budgets. Predictive analytics refers to a technique used to process large data sets and infer actionable information and behavioural patterns. The software analyses data collected from subcontractors, materials suppliers, and design plans to examine and control risk factors. Predictive analytics helps the project manager to predict and avoid delays in manpower availability and equipment shortages; collects weather data; and predicts the conditions for the company to take preventive actions against weather changes to avoid loss of material and labour costs. Some of the software tools used by building finishing contractors include GanttPRO, Acculynx, Jonas Premier, CoConstruct, Buildertrend, Knowify, Procore, PlanGrid, ProCOntractor, and BIM 360. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the building finishing contractors market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the building finishing contractors market. The regions covered in the building finishing contractors report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the building finishing contractors market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The building finishing contractors market includes revenues earned by entities by drywall and insulation contractors, painting and wall covering contractors, flooring contractors, tile and terrazzo contractors, finish carpentry contractors, and other building finishing contractors. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The building finishing contractors market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides building finishing contractors market statistics, including building finishing contractors industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a building finishing contractors market share, detailed building finishing contractors market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the building finishing contractors industry. This building finishing contractors market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Automotive plastics refers to a polymer used in automotive vehicles to design and produce parts that provide mechanical strength, withstand shear stress, wear metal stress, offer aesthetic appearance, and are utilized in making the automotive body. These plastic components mainly replace the various metal parts in automobiles as they provide similar properties such as stiffness, flame retardancy, and others. The main types of automotive plastics are polypropylene (pp), polyurethane (PU), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyamide (pa), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polycarbonate (pc), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Polypropylene (PP) automotive plastics refer to a thermoplastic polymer that is tough, rigid, and crystalline. The various applications of automotive plastics are interior, exterior, and under the bonnet, which are used in conventional/traditional vehicles, and electric vehicles. The global automotive plastics market is segmented - 1) By Vehicle Type: Conventional/Traditional Vehicles, Electric Vehicles 2) By Product Type: Polypropylene (PP), Polyurethane (PU), Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polyamide (PA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polycarbonate (PC), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) 3) By Application: Interior, Exterior, Under Bonnet The global automotive plastics market size grew from $36.49 billion in 2022 to $40.3 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The automotive plastics market size is expected to grow to $56.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The increase in demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is significantly contributing to the growth of the automotive plastics market. The increase in the use of plastic components in the automotive industry has boosted the advancements in the design of automobiles. It also reduces the consumption of fuel in vehicles, as less weight requires less energy when the vehicle is accelerated. For instance, in April 2022, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based automotive industry standards group, 79.1 million automobiles were produced in 2021, a 1.3% rise from 2020 across the globe. Therefore, the increasing demand for lightweight and electric vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive plastics market. Major players in the automotive plastics market are BASF SE, Borealis AG, Covestro AG, DuPont, Evonik Industries, SABIC, Magna International, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Arkema SA, Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Teijin Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, and Zoltek Companies Inc. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the automotive plastics market. Technological advancement is the discovery of knowledge that advances the understanding of technology. For instance, in 2021, Covestro AG launched a new 3D printing material, recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET), which is used for 3D pellet printing using technology known as fused granulate fabrication (FGF), which helps in the manufacturing of large-sized parts. This technology has applications in the automotive industry for the manufacturing of interior parts. In March 2021, Lear Corp., an automotive technology company, acquired M&N Plastics for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition helps Lear Corp. increase its capabilities to design and produce complex electrical components in various automobiles. M&N Plastics is a specialist manufacturer of various engineered plastic components for the automotive industry. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive plastics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive plastics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the automotive plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The automotive plastics market consists of sales of diesel vehicles, polymethyl methacrylate, nylon, Styrofoam, injection moulding, and blow moulding. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The automotive plastics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides automotive plastics market statistics, including automotive plastics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an automotive plastics market share, detailed automotive plastics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive plastics industry. This automotive plastics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

Paper is a thin, flexible material that is typically manufactured in sheets from rags, wood, and lastics are a collection of materials, either man-made or natural, that can be molded while still soft and then hardened to keep the desired shape; rubber is a material that can be made stretchy by coagulating the milky juice of a variety of tropical plants; wood refers to the majority of the stems, branches, and roots of trees and shrubs are made of a hard fibrous substance called xylem that lies beneath the bark, and "textile" is a colloquial term for any fabric or product made by knitting, felting, or weaving. The main types of paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile are apparel and leather products, furniture, general manufactured goods, paper products, plastics and rubber products, printing and related support activities, textile and wood products. Leather and allied product manufacturers turn hides into leather by tanning or curing them and then constructing them into finished products, as well as producing similar goods from other materials, such as leather alternatives like rubber, polymers, or textiles (excluding clothes). The different natures include organic, conventional and is distributed through various channels such as supermarkets or hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, others. The global paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market is segmented - 1) By Type: Apparel And Leather Products, Furniture, General Manufactured Goods, Paper Products, Plastics And Rubber Products, Printing And Related Support Activities, Textile, Wood Products 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Other Distribution Channels 3) By Nature: Organic, Conventional Subsegments Covered: Leather And Allied Products, Apparel, Institutional And Office Furniture, Household Furniture And Kitchen Cabinet, Mattresses, Blinds And Shades, Jewelry And Silverware, Sporting And Athletic Goods, Doll, Toy, And Game, Office Supplies (except Paper), Sign, All Other Miscellaneous Manufactured Goods, Converted Paper Products, Unfinished Paper, Pulp Mills, Rubber Products, Plastic Products, Printing, Support Activities For Printing, Other Textile Product Mills, Fabrics, Yarn, Fiber And Thread, Home Furnishings And Floor Coverings, Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills, Finished Wood Products, Wood Processing, Manufactured Wood Materials The global paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market size will grow from $6573.88 billion in 2022 to $7032.76 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile is expected to grow to $8939.16 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.2%. Rapid Technological Development - Technology is expected to be a continued driver of paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market growth during this period. Industries that involve technology, such as this one, benefited from this trend during this period. For example, technologies such as "Green Tires," where 20-30% of a vehicle's fuel consumption is related to tire performance, took off during this period. Green Tires offer wet grip, durability and low rolling resistance, reducing fuel consumption by 5-7%. Thus, technological advances which enabled improved performance, reduced fuel consumption contributed to the growth of the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market. Major companies in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market include Nike Inc., Christian Dior SE, The Michelin Group, Adidas AG, Bridgestone Corporation, International Paper Company, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Rajesh Exports, Procter & Gamble and WestRock Company. Corona virus Pandemic - The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market in 2022 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2021 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Manufacturers in the plastic products industry are investing in automation technologies to reduce production costs, improve productivity and enhance product quality. The use of sensors and wireless technology aids in gathering valuable data that is used to improve efficiencies and reduce errors. This is resulting in streamlined manufacturing processes, better product quality at lower costs. According to ABB, an industrial robot manufacturer, some of their customers reported an increase of 15-30% in productivity after installing robotic automation systems. Around 180,000 machines were employed in the plastic manufacturing industry in 2021, an increase of 67,000 machines over the course of 4 years. Major companies providing industrial robotics include FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, ABB Group, KUKA AG, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market share. The regions covered in the global paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market consists of sales of clothes, groceries, and wood furniture. Values in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market statistics, including paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market share, detailed paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile industry. This paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.