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Inks are chemical compounds used in the printing process in packaging, publication and commercial printing applications. Printing inks are primarily used in the packaging application, followed by usage in publication and commercial printing such as advertisements. The printing inks market has been segmented in terms of process into lithographic printing, gravure printing, flexographic printing, digital printing and other printing (including letterpress printing). Besides the process segment, the printing inks market has been segmented based on products such as solvent-based printing inks, water-based printing inks, oil-based printing inks and others. Packaging was the major application segment of the global printing inks market at the end of 2013. The segment is expected to continue its dominance for the next six years.

Lyocell fiber, a type of rayon, is primarily manufactured from bleached wood pulp (also known as dissolving pulp). It is derived from cellulose. Lyocell, widely known as the third generation cellulose fiber, has expanded the market for conventional rayon fibers. Lyocell fibers are used in several end-user industries such as home textiles, apparel, medical equipment, and nonwoven apparel such as baby diapers. Products such as casual wear; high-end designer clothes, sportswear, home textiles (including bedsheets, curtains, drapes, and carpets) and other products (such as medical gloves and surgical equipment) are made from lyocell fibers. With rising awareness about environmental sustainability in the textile industry, lyocell fibers have gained popularity among a broad spectrum of end-users owing to their eco-friendly manufacturing process. Lyocell fiber is manufactured through an environmentally sustainable closed-loop method. Closed-loop manufacturing is a process, wherein most chemicals and solvents employed can be reused. Akin to most man-made fibers, the production of lyocell fiber requires more energy than that for natural fibers. However, according to Lenzing AG, low-carbon biofuels can be used to manufacture lyocell fiber. This helps reduce carbon emissions. There exists a low degree of backward integration in the lyocell fiber market. Companies such as Lenzing AG manufacture wood pulp used to make lyocell fiber. Weyerhaeuser, a popular manufacturer of wood pulp, owns one of the largest timberland in the U.S. Lenzing AG and Weyerhaeuser collaborated in 2008 to develop novel lyocell-based nonwoven fabrics.

Glass fibers are ultra-thin strands of glass that are commonly woven in the form of a mat. In conjunction with the resin matrix, these form glass fibers reinforced plastic. Glass fibers are obtained from the chemical reaction between various natural minerals and chemicals at high temperature. Silica sand is the primary raw material used in the manufacture of glass fibers. Various quantities of minerals and chemicals such as feldspar, anhydrous borax, sodium sulfate, alumina, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, and cullet (recycled glass) are also employed as per the end use requirements of glass fiber.

Construction aggregates are a broad category of granular materials such as crushed stone, stone, and gravel etc., which find application in construction activities. Aggregates are the world's most mined materials. Aggregates offer resistance to wear and erosion, volume stability, and other desired physical properties to the finished product.

This report provides strategic analysis of East Africa baby diapers market, and the market growth forecast for the period 2016 to 2024. The scope of the report includes competitive analysis of various market segments based on the product types and in-depth cross sectional scrutiny of East Africa baby diapers market across different countries. There is greater awareness among the urban population regarding the requirement for diapers as a part of an infant's hygiene and sanitation requirements. Increasing health and hygiene education and awareness in urban areas has increased the need for diapers in this region. Increasing educational and health awareness programs in both rural and urban areas of Africa is fuelling growth of personal hygiene products such as diapers. In the past couple of years, it is observed that the urban population has increased steadily in East Africa. According to the World Bank, as of 2015, the rural population in East Africa is still higher than the urban population. Various governmental and non-governmental organizations are actively participating in the personal hygiene awareness programs in East Africa.

Behenyl alcohol (CAS: 661-19-8), often referred to as docosanol, is a saturated fatty alcohol used to thicken and stabilise formulations. Behenyl alcohol is categorised on the basis of purity level. Behenyl alcohol with the purity level of 70% is most commonly used. However, behenyl alcohol with purity over 80% is very rarely used. Behenyl alcohol accounted for a mere 1.4% share of the overall fatty alcohols market, and 14% share of the overall C16+ fatty alcohols market in 2014.

The increasing competition and adoption of new technological solutions such data analytics (in front and backend operation) and mobile devices is expected to drive the growth of the U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) IT market in near future. QSRs are expected to heavily invest in software based solution in order to increase customer footprint and thereby drive sales revenue. Many QSRs are expected to replace their older kiosk and signage solutions which would drive the market growth in the hardware segment. Furthermore, up-gradation and introduction of new software to restructure daily business operations is expected to drive the market for software and service segment. The U.S. QSR IT market comprises different hardware components, supporting IT, and services such as network security and cloud based services. The QSR market by hardware component is classified into five major segments: signage systems, kiosks, point of sales, handheld devices, and digital menu cards. The software segment is further categorized as front of house, inventory management, reconciliation, labor management, HR software, data analytics, marketing, restaurant operation, support operation and franchise management. These software segment are further categorized as per the software used in the QSR industry. Digital signage is expected to be the largest revenue contributor in the hardware segment owing to high initial cost as compared to other hardware and increasing usage in signage system and drive through terminal segment. The front of house software segment is expected to contribute largest market share within the QSR software market, since it accounts majority for payment and point of sale solution software.

The SIP trunking services market report provides analysis for the period 2014–2024, wherein the period from 2016 to 2024 is the forecast and 2015 is the base year. The report covers all the major trends and technologies playing a key role in the SIP trunking services market's growth over the forecast period. It also highlights the drivers, restraints, and opportunities expected to influence the market's growth during the said period in terms of revenue (in US$ Bn), across the geographies including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. North America comprises of the U.S. and Canada, while the Europe region covers the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and rest of Europe. Furthermore, the Asia Pacific region is divided into China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, and rest of Asia Pacific.

The condom industry in China is expected to witness significant growth owing to the rising average income of consumers and the demand for a better quality of life. China is a huge market for international condom manufacturers and brand enterprises. In addition, emphasis on public education about the use of condoms in preventing HIV and other known sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) is an imperative part of government supported efforts to stop AIDS in China. The country's plan to control, treat, and prevent HIV/AIDS for the period 2011 to 2015 estimates that approximate 90% of the key population is at higher risk, and 85% of urban residents aged between 15 to 60, and 80% of rural residents of the same group should be made aware about sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) and HIV by 2015. In order to implement this plan, the government has planned on providing condoms or condom vending machines in 90% of hotels and other unspecified public areas by 2015. Endorsement by popular celebrities about prevention of AIDS by using condoms is another effective method to educate the masses about safe sex.

Sun care products are products that are in the form of cream gel lotion and sprays among others which are used to protect against harmful rays of the sun (UV rays) thus avoiding sunburn. Skin whitening products have sun protection in them as fairer skin is more vulnerable to sun burn than darker skin tone. Sun care products helps prevent skin cancer types like squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma among others. Everyday application of these products can also prevent skin ageing and wrinkles. The sun protection factor (SPF) rating is the measurement of amount of UV rays that enter the skin like in SPF 15, 1/15th of the harmful radiation will enter the skin. Conventional sunscreens as compared to broad spectrum sunscreens block nominal UVA rays whereas broad spectrum sunscreens protects both UVA and UVB radiation.