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Declining participation in water sports activities continue to create challenges for wakeboard manufacturers. There has been a steady decline in water participation rates, as other appealing recreational activities have gained traction. According to a research conducted by the Outdoor Industry Association, over 144 million Americans participated in various types of outdoor activities at least once in 2016. However, the young adult participation in wakeboarding activities declined from 617,000 in 2015 to 572,000 in 2016. The overall participation in water sports activities declined in the U.S. in 2016, and the scenario remains similar across the globe, which may impact the growth of the wakeboard market negatively.

Foosball is steadily making the shift from being an 'American game', as it penetrates new markets in Europe and Asia. The shift has not only created thousands of new aficionados but also led to the dawn of a multi-million dollar marketplace. The surging interest in the game hasn't been lost on sports equipment manufacturers, as an array of innovative accessories and designs have flooded the market. On account of macro-economic factors -- spawning from proliferation of stress-relieving indoor sports to marketing push by stakeholders -- the long-term outlook on the market remains bullish.

The prospects of kneeboard manufacturers continue to be adversely impacted owing to waning interest in kneeboarding at both amateur and professional levels. Marked preference towards wakeboarding and other modern ski sports has meant that manufacturers are facing multi-pronged pressures to stay competitive. The impact of the declining interest is palpable, as the shelf space allocated to kneeboards and accessories in retail outlets is shrinking. The outlook on kneeboard market remains moderate, and it will take concerted efforts on part of all stakeholders to induce momentum in this flailing marketplace.

The industrial paint booths market is likely to witness healthy growth during the assessment period 2018-2028, as a plethora of applications across a range of end-use industries create opportunities for manufacturers. The wide ranging applications of industrial paint booths manufacturers often adopted a 'one-size-fits-all' approach; however, owing to evolving end-user demand, customization is gaining ground in this landscape.

The growing international interest in skimboarding has spiked up competition in the industry, as sports companies narrow their focus on diversifying their product line to accommodate equipment for amateur and professional skimboarders. The skimboard industry is aware that the surging popularity brings with itself unique challenges, especially those pertaining to participant safety. Concerns about cervical fractures, drowning, and lacerations are influencing manufacturers to bolster their safety apparatus. The rising focus on developing safe and effective gripper technology solutions in skimboards is a case in point.

Emerging trends in the automotive industry and dynamic consumer demand for passenger cars and SUVs continue to influence the automotive frame machines market. Demand is also impacted by evolving demand for SUVs and trucks. Considering the growing preference towards SUVs, demand for heavy-duty frame machines has increased.

While waste management services have gained significant importance in city planning, current operating standards have proven to be highly resource-intensive and inefficient. This is mainly due to use of outdated and manual waste collection techniques, as well as logistical processes that lack effective data-driven waste management and collection solutions. Governments, policymakers, and the waste management industry is focusing on developing and implementing smart, IoT-based techniques and solutions to address these pressing challenges.

The fuel caddies landscape continues to be positively influenced by a combination of broader and niche factors. While increasing spending on leisure and outdoor activities has opened new growth avenues, traditional applications pertaining to siphoning, transporting, and storing different types of fuels has led to an uptake in demand. The short- and long-term outlook on the fuel caddies market remains bullish, as a growing demographic of outdoor enthusiasts ramps up demand.

The swimming gear market continues to be influenced by a range of macroeconomic and industry-specific factors. In addition to aesthetics, manufacturer focus has shifted to enhancing swimmer comfort, with effective solutions against external compression headache (ECH), colloquially known as "swim goggle headache", gaining considerable attention and investments. The growing focus on swimmer comfort is not only limited to goggles, with flexibility and lightweight among the reigning trends in the broader swimming gear market.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) published a report that estimates that the demand for efficient cooling systems and air conditioners is likely to triple by the end of 2030. Considering the increasing use of air conditioners in the residential as well as commercial sectors around the world, the demand is expected to surge and boost the growth of the portable air conditioners market. Also, increasing use of electricity for air conditioners may result in the imposition of strict energy efficiency standards on portable air conditioners in the near future. Considering the needs for cooling systems and its environmental implications, demand for energy efficient portable air conditioner is expected to increase significantly in the upcoming years.