The global soap noodles market is immensely fragmented and characterized by the presence of a number of players. Transparency Market Research finds that in 2015, the top 10 companies competing in the soap noodles market accounted for a share of just over 46%, indicating the lack of a clear leader. These companies are Permata Hijau Group, KLK OLEO, 3F INDUSTRIES LTD., Deeno Group, Adimulia Sarimas Indonesia, IOI Oleochemicals, Wilmar International Ltd., John Drury, Musim Mas Holdings, and VVF ... Read more
A copious number of companies operate in the global roofing market, making it both fragmented and competitive. The companies are of all sizes – large, cash-rich global players and small- and mid-sized entities. While the larger heavyweights account for a dominant share in the overall market for roofing, their smaller local counterparts have a solid presence in regional pockets, particularly in developing countries whose construction sector is booming.
Adhesives are extensively used in aerospace for structural bonding applications. Structural bonding of aircraft using adhesives and sealants is of paramount importance in the aerospace industry to provide tensile strength between components.
The global flame resistant fabrics market is expected to witness positive growth in the years to come. According to a report published by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the market is made up of leading vendors, with each player offering a unique flagship product. The market participants are expected to adopt various strategies to increase their respective shares. Competitive pricing, agreements with distributors, and supply chain management are to mention a few of them. . The vendors ... Read more
The key players in the MENA truck-mounted concrete pump market for 2015 were Putzmeister, Schwing, and The Liebherr Group. Their collective share of 54.9% in the market’s overall value denotes a consolidated playing field for all names in the truck-mounted concrete pump manufacturing business. All existing players in the MENA truck-mounted concrete pump market are involved in highly competitive business strategies in order to gain the upper hand in sales and overall revenue generation. ... Read more
The global hot melt adhesives market features a highly fragmented competitive landscape due to the presence of numerous small- and medium-sized enterprises. In a new study, Transparency Market Research (TMR) found out that the top six players in 2015 accounted for a cumulative share of 75% in the overall market. These players were Jowat SE, H.B. Fuller, Henkel, DOW Corning Corp., 3M Co., and Sika AG. “These players are focusing towards their exports capacities in order to increase their ... Read more
The vendor landscape of the global flexographic printing inks market is highly fragmented and competitive and features the presence of a large pool of small-, medium-, and large-scale producers, suppliers, and retailers. In 2016, the leading four companies, namely Siegwerk Druckfarben, Sun Chemical Corp., Toyo Ink SC Holdings, and Flint Group collectively held only about 35% of the market, hinting towards the large share of the market that is held by small- and medium-scale companies. ... Read more
In 1998, the Joint World Health Organization (WHO), Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), and expert committee on Food Additives evaluated 39 food flavoring agents, one of which was n-hexyl alcohol. N-hexyl alcohol is used as a solvent. It is also used in the manufacture of perfume, plasticizers, and antiseptics. The chemical is also used in the food & beverage industry. As an inert ingredient in formulation of pesticides, n-hexyl is used as a solvent in variety of pesticide ... Read more
The world is facing tremendous increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus, cardiac problems, and vitamin deficiency. For combating these challenges, cost-effective and complementary therapies are required. Diabetes has now been classified as a vascular disease and the cost of treating and controlling the micro-vascular component is a serious problem, specifically in developing countries. Niacinamide or nicotinamide is an essential vitamin and also an essential constituent of co-enzymes ... Read more
Diisobutyl carbinyl acetate is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a floral and fruity odor reminiscent of pear. It is synthesized by the acetylation of dimethylbenzyl carbinol. The resulting liquid is used as an ingredient for cosmetics and perfumes.