Biotechnologies for Medical Applications: Global MarketsThe value of the market for biotechnologies for medical applications was an estimated $123.2 billion in 2010, but is expected to increase to nearly $223 billion in 2015, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The largest segment of the market, therapeutics, is projected to increase at a CAGR of 12.9% to reach $177 billion in 2015, after being valued at an estimated $97...more
Telematic Components: Technologies and Global MarketsThe global market value for telematic components was an estimated $11.5 billion in 2009, but is expected to increase to nearly $15.6 billion in 2011. At a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9%, the value of the market in 2016 is projected to be $40.3 billion. The largest segment in the market currently, portable devices, is expected to increase at a 5-year CAGR of only 3.8%, from...more
One of the more simple home accessories is the bathroom shower curtain and guess what, 99% are not made in the United States. Is that a problem really? Probably not as bathroom shower curtains, trash bags, etc are what we call commodities and really should be sourced where labor is cheap. But is that always the case? The EPA and Environmental Health and Justice have come clean, this PVC Shower Curtains are laden with 108 volatile organic compounds, poisonous chemicals that off-gas into the air and can persist for the first month while the curtain hangs in your home. That just out of the pack, shower curtain smell can be toxic. They are difficult to clean and end up in a landfill where they don't decompose and could release dangerous substances into the ground. The alternative that we liked the best is a Linen shower curtain made of 100% hemp found at buygreensavvy.com.Interestingly enough, many brands in the United States source more than just commodities to bring us the products we use every day. There is a website www.alibaba.com that specifically brings together offshore manufacturers with domestic brands. The $95 hemp shower curtain that you just bought seems like a...more
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD): Global MarketsThe value of the global PVD industry was nearly $9 billion in 2009, but is expected to increase to more than $14.8 billion in 2014, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The largest segment of the market, PVD equipment, is projected to increase at a CAGR of 10.5% to nearly $10.5...more
Walking down the street in the Chelsea district of New York City, visitors to the area are inevitably struck by the sheer number of galleries that can be found in this one place. Art and art galleries are, of course, a common sight in a city with such a rich abundance of artists, art-lovers and museums and which itself played a significant role in...more
As the concept of sustainability is getting to the mainstream, organizations are expanding initiatives for sustainable resource planning. Little to no attention has been given to other areas like water management, notwithstanding the fact that global water usage is supposed to be everybody's main agenda.Carbon emissions around the world must be, quite rightly, the focus of corporate attention. However, global water usage is also unsustainable and could, in fact, turn out to be an even larger problem than greenhouse gas emissions. Many experts believe that we will run out of water on our current path way before we deplete our non-renewable fuel sources.You can ask any company its cause to pursue sustainability as you would like to find the rationale of such efforts. Problems associated to GHG emissions and energy efficiency would dominate the discussions. After all, much publicity has been given to the damage caused by excess energy production and consumption and the need to mitigate carbon emissions.By current estimates, according to a collaborative watchdog group, the 2030 Water Resources Group, global water requirements will increase by more than 50% by the time that we reach...more
San Diego medical marijuana clubs has been used as an illegal, recreational drug for many years but around the world it is also used as a health aid. Another name for medical marijuana is "Medical Cannabis". Cannabis is another name for this drug...more
Choosing the right type of health insurance for your requirements is not always easy. In the end, everyone utilizes their health insurance plan slightly differently, and so there isn't one blanket insurance plan that is right for all. And when you...more
Is this the new mantra that is eventually going to change the US economy structurally? Latest data suggests that savings rate for Uncle Sam's America grew faster than consumption expenditure. While consumption expenditure grew 1.6% in the second...more
No matter if you are an aspiring chef seeking a better training ground or someone who loves to cook, a commercial microwave can provide you with the best in performance and capability. Commercial establishments use microwaves to perform a wide...more
Smart Grid Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 - Major Government Investments Through Utility Companies to Drive the Global MarketThe report provides analysis of the Global Smart Grid Market and Forecasts for the four major geographical regions up...more
This comprehensive SWOT analysis of Henderson Global Property Companies Ltd. provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the companys businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the...more