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Coal is the backbone of the power, industrial, and manufacturing sectors of every country. The coal trading market is expected to expand due to rise in industrial development across the world. Increased demand for power and rise in urbanization are some of the important factors driving the demand for coal. The coal trading market is estimated to expand during the forecast period owing to increase in infrastructure and power requirements in all geographies of the world. Rise in demand for power and growth in population are some of the important factors affecting the demand for coal. Coal is used in wide range of application. This includes power, steel and cement. Energy is critical to sustainable development. Coal usage supports business and industry, so that they can achieve economic growth.

Carbon fibers are fibers produced from carbon that are used in the manufacture of lightweight and durable components in a wide range of industrial applications. Several types of carbon fibers are produced around the world. These include polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based, pitch-based, rayon-based and others. PAN-based carbon fibers and pitch-based carbon fibers are the key product segments of the global carbon fiber market. Components made from carbon fibers and their composites are utilized in several end-user industries such as wind energy, automotive, aerospace, sports goods, construction and others (including marine and electronics applications). Wind energy and aerospace and defense are the key end-user industries in the global carbon fiber market. In terms of revenue, the global carbon fiber market was valued at USD 1.94 billion in 2013 and is projected to reach USD 3.73 billion by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2014 to 2020.

The printer market can be broadly classified into dot-matrix, inkjet and laser printers based on the technology used. These technologies are used across corporate, enterprise and consumer printing solutions. In the past, the printers market in Africa has experienced a surge in demand for color prints. The shift from black and white printing to color printing has aided the growth of inkjet and laser printers markets, and in turn, has been boosting the growth of overall printers market. According to the African Development Bank, more than one third of African countries have a GDP growth rate of more than 6%. This growth is attracting printer manufacturers globally to the emerging economies in Africa, as the global demand for printers faces volatility owing to the market saturation and rise of digital products and media, especially, in the developed economies.

European commercial refrigeration equipment market was valued at USD 7745.0 million in 2012. The market revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2013 to 2019 recording corresponding volume CAGR of 4.2%. Presently, rising trend of people dining out and purchasing frozen foods (convenience foods) at supermarkets is leading to higher sales of equipments for commercial refrigeration purpose. Commercial refrigeration equipments find widespread applications in food service, food & beverage distribution, and food & beverage retail among others.

Floor coatings are an important facet of the construction industry. These are used in a broad range of floor coating applications. Commercial applications of concrete floor coatings include outdoor applications (garage floors, walkways, patios, etc.) and indoor applications (residential floor coatings, commercial floors, industrial floors, restraints, etc.). In terms of revenue, the global concrete floor coatings market was valued at USD 745.8 million in 2013 and is expected to reach USD 1,176.9 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2014 to 2020.

Welding is a fabrication process that joins metals or thermoplastics with the help of coalescence. Welding processes have been employed since the inception of the industrial revolution. The processes entail the usage of filler metals or electrodes that help form molten material which in turn cools into a single piece of metal that fuses the surrounding parts together through a strong physical bond. Forge welding was the first method of welding used in manufacturing industries. Other well-known welding methods include arc welding, resistant welding, solid beam welding and oxy-fuel welding. These welding products are applied in various end-use industries such as manufacturing, automobile, marine, building & construction and offshore. Welding is the only joining technique used in space and underwater applications.

Wearable technology has gained momentum in the past few years. Changing lifestyle of young people demands connectivity. The health care segment accounts for a major share of the wearable technology market, considering the innovations in several applications in this area in the last two decades. While a smartphone remains the choice of the global population, the tech world is constructing a future of wearable devices that promises consumers to help them live healthier lives, Mobile phones having wearable sensors embedded in it, and implanted medical devices can help monitor and manage the health. Technology companies interested in health and wellness have introduced various products in the wearable medical devices market including bands, wristwatches, chest and straps that are user-friendly, compact, and noninvasive. In 2013, Google Inc. introduced Google Glass, an eyewear that is highly dynamic. It can be used in various applications across industries. Technology has proven to be a boon for the medical community.

Polystyrene is a thermoplastic polymer, synthesized by polymerization of styrene monomer. Raw materials for styrene synthesis include ethylbenzene and benzene. Polystyrene melts when heated above its melting temperature and becomes rigid when allowed to cool. This property proves beneficial in the manufacture of various components in the construction and electronics industry. Polystyrene can be subjected to use extrusion, molding and vacuum forming techniques to manufacture various components. Expandable polystyrene (EPS) is a type of polystyrene that is expanded with the help of air, and fused together to form blocks.

Global passive optical network (PON) equipment market was valued at USD 24.81 billion in 2014, increasing at a CAGR of 20.7% from 2015 to 2023. PON is a fiber optic network which provides connection from one point to multiple points. PON is a fiber to the premises network which offers several connections through a distinct optical fiber and unpowered splitters. Optical splitters are energy efficient and do not necessitate power for transmission of signal. The split ratio of passive optical network depends on its usage in terms of its structure such as Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) and Gigabit passive optical network (GPON).

An antibacterial drug is referred to as an antimicrobial agent interfering with the growth and reproduction of bacteria that cause numerous mild to severe infections in humans and animals. Antibacterial drugs either kill or inhibit their growth. These agents possess bactericidal activity which target various parts of bacterial physiology such as protein synthesis, cell wall synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis and permeability of cell membrane, and therefore help in treating infections. Antibacterial drugs are being in use since the discovery of the first antibacterial in the form of penicillin in 1928, and presently a wide range of antibacterials in several formulations are commercially available and used for the treatment of various indications like pneumonia, tuberculosis, tetanus, diphtheria, diarrhea, legionellosis and other diseases.