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October 21, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Health Care Industry. (Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=health-care-medical-market-research/). It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Health Care Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 678

Statistical Tables Provided: 21

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Health Care Industry.

Major Trends and Technologies Affecting the Health Care Industry

  1. Introduction to the Health Care Industry
  2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Health Care Industry
  3. Continued Rise in Health Care Costs
  4. Employers Fight Rapidly Growing Health Care Premiums/Require Employees to Pay a Significant Share of Costs
  5. Medicare and Medicaid Spending Continue to Surge/More Baby Boomers Hit 65+ Years of Age
  6. U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 Rewrote the Rules and Increased Coverage, But Costs Continue to Rise
  7. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Hospital Mergers Result from the Affordable Care Act/Many Hospital Chains Grow Dramatically in Market Share
  8. Concierge Care/Direct Primary Care Are on the Rise/New Twists on House Calls
  9. Insurance Companies Change Strategies Due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Rapidly Rising Costs of Care
  10. Number of Uninsured Americans Declines But Remains High
  11. Health Sharing Ministries Attract Millions of Members
  12. Massive R&D Investment Required for Development and Approval of New Blockbuster Drugs/Drug Prices Soar
  13. Fast Track Drugs Come to Market in the U.S. with FDA Cooperation
  14. Generic Drugs Have Biggest Market Share By Unit Volume, but not by Total Revenues
  15. America Pays Higher Prices for Drugs Than Other Nations/U.S. Government Launches Drug Price Negotiation and Control Powers for Medicare
  16. Biotech and Orphan Drugs Create New Revenues for Drug Firms
  17. Quality of Care and Health Care Outcomes Data Are Available Online, Creating a New Level of Transparency
  18. Malpractice Suits Are Blamed for Rising Health Care Costs/Tort Reform Is Capping Awards for Damages
  19. Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier/Taxes on Unhealthy Foods
  20. Health Care Goes Offshore, Medical Tourism and Clinical Trials Continue in China, India and Elsewhere
  21. Retail Clinics, Urgent Care Centers and Employer Sites Increase Health Care Options/Reduce Costs
  22. Health Care Industry Grows Rapidly in China, India and Mexico

The Outlook for Health Care Technology:

  1. Health Care Technology Introduction
  2. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Records at an Accelerating Pace
  3. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Rely on Wireless
  4. Stem Cells and 3D Printing—A New Era of Regenerative Medicine Takes Shape
  5. Health Care Robotics
  6. Patients’ Genetic Profiles Plummet in Price as DNA Sequencing Technologies Advance
  7. Advances for Cancer Patients in Chemotherapy and Radiation, Including Proton Beams and IMRT
  8. Better Imaging, including MRI, PET and 320-Slice CT, Creates Advances in Detection
  9. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics

Health Care Industry Statistics

  1. U.S. Health Care Industry Overview
  • U.S. Health Care Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  • Global Health Statistics, 2016-2022
  • Employment in the Health Care Industry, U.S.: 2017-June 2022
  • Employment & Earnings in Health Care Practitioner & Technical Occupations, U.S.: May 2021
  • U.S. FDA New Drug (NDA) and Biologic (BLA) Approvals, 2021
  • The U.S. Drug Discovery & Approval Process
  • Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Health and Human Services, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2020-2022
  1. U.S. Health Care Expenditures & Costs
  • The Nation’s Health Dollar: 2022 Where It Came From (Projected)
  • The Nation’s Health Dollar: 2022 Where It Went (Estimated)
  • National Health Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2014-2030
  • National Health Expenditures by Type of Expenditure with Affordable Care Act Impacts, U.S.: Selected Calendar Years, 2018-2030
  • Hospital Care Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2014-2030
  • Nursing Home Care Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2014-2030
  • Home Health Care Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2014-2030
  • Prescription Drug Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2014-2030
  1. Medicare & Medicaid
  • Medicare Enrollment, 1975-2096
  • Medicaid Enrollment & Expenditures for Medical Assistance Payments & Administration: Selected Years, 1966-2027
  1. U.S. Health Insurance Coverage & The Uninsured
  • Number & Percent of Persons of All Ages with and without Health Insurance Coverage, U.S.: 2001-2020
  • Employers’ Costs for Health Insurance, Amount & Percent of Total Compensation, U.S.: Selected Years, 2018-2022
  1. U.S. Vital Statistics & Population Indicators
  • Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults, by Age, Sex and Race/Ethnicity: U.S., 2018

October 13, 2023

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on Major American Employers.  (The Almanac of American Employers 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=major-employers-jobs-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete report by Plunkett Research analyzing both America’s top employers and the major trends sweeping through business and the economy that affect job seekers of all types.  THE ALMANAC OF AMERICAN EMPLOYERS is the premier guide to 500 of the largest, most successful corporate employers in the nation (those with 2,500+ employee count), their employment practices, benefits and financial performance.

Key Features:

  • Job market trends analysis, data and competitive intelligence
  • Employment forecasts and statistics
  • Important Contacts for Job Seekers
  • In-Depth Profiles of 500 of the largest, fastest-growing corporate employers

Pages: 612

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: U.S.

Price: $399.99

Gather Key Insights, Such As:

  • How is each industry evolving?
  • How is employment being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

The Almanac of American Employers and the related online Major Employers Research Center are designed to be time-saving business tools for job seekers, marketers, sales directors, consultants, and strategists seeking to understand vibrant American corporate employers.  It will also be of great use to placement, recruiting and human resources professionals, as well as professionals working in economic development, lending, and media.  This feature rich almanac includes:

Contents, Statistics and Analysis Include:

Major Trends Affecting Job Seekers

  1. The U.S. Job Market Overview
  2. Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
  3. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
  4. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
  5. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
  6. Offshoring and the Reshoring of American Manufacturing
  7. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
  8. Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Statistics

  1. U.S. Employment Overview: 2021-2022
  2. U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1998-July 2022
  3. Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2010, 2020 & Projected 2030
  4. Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: July 2021 vs. July 2022
  5. U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2021
  6. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2021
  7. Top 30 U.S. Fastest Growing Occupations by Percent Change in Job Growth: 2020-2030
  8. Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2020-2030
  9. Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2020-2030

October 07, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Automobile Industry.  (Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=automobiles-trucks-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Automobile Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 554

Statistical Tables Provided: 19

Companies Profiled: 400

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Automobile Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry

  1. Automobile Industry Introduction
  2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Automobile Industry
  3. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
  4. U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Drop Sedans and Deal with Supply Chain Issues/Retool for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
  5. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve
  6. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
  7. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Operate the Gigafactory
  8. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
  9. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
  10. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
  11. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
  12. China Becomes the World’s Largest Auto Market
  13. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
  14. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
  15. Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers
  16. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Transportation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information
  17. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
  18. Insurance Underwriting Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates
  19. Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry
  20. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
  21. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting Opportunities

Automobile Industry Statistics

  1. Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. General Motors Corporation Overview
  3. Ford Motor Company Overview
  4. Volkswagen Group Overview
  5. Toyota Motor Corporation Overview
  6. Mercedes-Benz Group Overview
  7. Hyundai Motor Group Overview
  8. Honda Motor Co. Overview
  9. Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2020
  10. Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2022 Model Year
  11. Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2022 Model Year
  12. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2014-2020
  13. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2013-2020
  14. Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2020
  15. Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2011-2020
  16. Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  17. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  18. Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: May 2021
  19. Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2016-June 2022

September 12, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.  (Plunkett’s Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=manufacturing-automation-robotics-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 680

Statistical Tables Provided: 25

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.


Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

  1. Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
  2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
  3. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  4. Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries
  5. U.S. Automobile Manufacturers Drop Sedans and Deal with Supply Chain Issues/Retool for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
  6. Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Require Investment by Emerging Nations
  7. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
  8. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
  9. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
  10. Upswing in the U.S. Apparel and Textile Sector as Firms Reshore
  11. Scarcity of Manufacturing Workers in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
  12. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
  13. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
  14. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
  15. Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
  16. 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
  17. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services
  18. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
  19. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Delay Expansion Projects in U.S.
  20. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China/Huawei Faces Controversy
  21. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
  22. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
  1. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential
  2. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
  3. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online Business Models
  4. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
  5. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
  6. Health Care Robotics
  7. Robotics in Retail

Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics

I. Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

  1. Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2011-1st Quarter 2022
  3. Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2021-1st Quarter 2022

II. Output & Employment

  1. Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1950-2021
  2. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1950-2020
  3. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry:  2016-June 2022
  4. Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1985-2022
  5. Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  6. Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  7. Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  8. Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  9. Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  10. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  11. Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  12. Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020
  13. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2015-2020

III. Shipments

  1. Annual Value of Manufacturers’ Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2015-2021

IV. Exports

  1. Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  2. Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2021
  3. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  4. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2015-2nd Quarter 2021
  5. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022
  6. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2020-2021
  7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2016-2nd Quarter 2022

August 30, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry.  (Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=travel-tourism-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 448

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 300

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry

  1. Introduction to the Travel Industry
  2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry
  3. Discount Airlines Compete with Legacy Airlines, but the Differences Are Beginning to Blur
  4. Major Airlines Change Strategy, Charge Fees
  5. Some International Airlines Cut First Class Seats and Add to Business Class/Premium Economy Now Widely Available
  6. Private Jet Sharing and Rentals Soar
  7. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders
  8. New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines
  9. Supersonic Jets Fly Again
  10. Hydrogen and Electric Powered Airplanes Are Under Research and Development
  11. Airports Expand
  12. China Makes Immense Investments in Railroads, Highways, Airports & Silk Road
  13. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)/Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer
  14. Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Volunteerism Gained Popularity as Certification Standards Emerged
  15. Luxury Hotel Chains Expanded Globally
  16. What Millennials and Mobile-Savvy Consumers Want as Tourists and Travelers
  17. Hotels Target Young Customers with Strategies Ranging from Micro Rooms and Hostels, to Hip Hotels that Encourage Mingling to Fitness Options
  18. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys
  19. Localization Will Drive Hotel Features, Marketing
  20. Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Gain Market Share
  21. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, Vrbo and Many Global Competitors
  22. Cruise Industry Rebuilds After the Coronavirus
  23. Small Cruise Ships Feature Adventure, Luxury, Intimacy or Access to More Places
  24. River Cruise Lines Launched with Low Capital Investment and High Fares
  25. Chinese Tourism Will Create Growth Opportunities for the Cruise and Hotel Industries
  26. New Technologies Show Promise for Port and Airport Security
  27. High Speed Passenger Trains, Including Maglev, Advance in China and Europe
  28. U.S. Passenger Train Projects Receive Funding, Including Light Rail and All Aboard Florida
  29. Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including Sports and Activity-Based Travel
  30. Space Travel Firms Seek Tourists/New Vehicles for U.S. Astronauts

Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Statistics

  1. Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 1996-2021
  3. Consolidation in U.S. Airlines
  4. U.S. Airline Passenger Activity: 2010-2042
  5. Top Regions of U.S. Residents Traveling Abroad (Outbound): 2020-2021
  6. Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2021 System Scheduled Enplanements
  7. Cruise Line Industry Overview, U.S.: 2015-2021
  8. Estimated U.S. Accommodation Sector Quarterly Revenues: 2019-4th Quarter 2021
  9. Employment in the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry, U.S.: 2016-May 2022

August 23, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry.  (Plunkett’s Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=biotech-pharmaceuticals-genetics-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 498

Statistical Tables Provided: 8

Companies Profiled: 400

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry

  1. The State of the Biotechnology Industry Today
  2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry
  3. A Short History of Biotechnology
  4. Fast Track Drugs Come to Market in the U.S. with FDA Cooperation
  5. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
  6. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
  7. Major Drug Companies Acquire or Partner With Smaller Biotech Firms
  8. Pharmaceutical R&D Improves with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  9. From Korea to India to Singapore to China, Nations Compete Fiercely in Biotech Development
  10. Patients’ Genetic Profiles Plummet in Price as DNA Sequencing Technologies Advance
  11. Gene Therapies Target Defective Genes/CRISPR Advances DNA Editing
  12. Vaccines & Viruses as Therapies/mRNA Shows Great Promise
  13. Massive R&D Investment Required for Development and Approval of New Drug/Drug Prices Soar
  14. Generic Drugs Have Biggest Market Share by Unit Volume, but not by Total Revenues
  15. America Pays Higher Prices for Drugs Than Other Nations/U.S. Government Launches Drug Price Negotiation and Control Powers for Medicare
  16. Biotech and Orphan Drugs Create New Revenues for Drug Firms
  17. Biosimilars (Generic Biotech Drugs) Receive FDA Guidelines for Accelerated Approval/ Competition Will Be Fierce
  18. Market for CBD Is on the Rise
  19. Stem Cells and 3-D Printing—A New Era of Tissue Replacement Takes Shape
  20. Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds and Crops Planted in Dozens of Nations/Agribio R&D Investment Is High
  21. Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Prompt Controversy, Labeling and Legislation
  22. Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Developed
  23. Selective Plant Breeding, Mutagenesis and Gene-Editing, Including CRISPR, as Alternatives to GM Seeds
  24. Immunotherapy and CAR-T Create Exciting New Approach to Fighting Cancers
  25. Technology Discussion—Genes and DNA
  26. Technology Discussion—Proteins and Proteomics
  27. Technology Discussion—DNA Chips
  28. Technology Discussion—SNPs (“Snips”)
  29. Technology Discussion—Synthetic Biology
  30. Technology Discussion—Recombinant DNA
  31. Technology Discussion—Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry Statistics

  1. Biotech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. The U.S. Drug Discovery & Approval Process
  3. U.S. FDA New Drug (NDA) and Biologic (BLA) Approvals, 2021
  4. Employment in Life & Physical Science Occupations by Business Type, U.S.: May 2021
  5. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
  6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2016-2021
  7. Prescription Drug Expenditures, U.S.: Selected Years, 2014-2030
  8. NSF Budget by Appropriation (Dollars in Millions), Fiscal Years 2021-2023

August 15, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Telecommunications Industry.  (Plunkett’s Telecommunications Industry Almanac 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=telecommunications-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Telecommunications Industry.  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers

Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

Pages: 492

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 350

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Telecommunications Industry.

Major Trends Affecting the Telecommunications Industry

  1. Introduction to the Telecommunications Industry
  2. Landline Subscribers Cancel Service/ Bundled Services Pick Up Market Share
  3. 5G Wireless Networks Rollout Worldwide, Enabling the Internet of Things (IoT)/Massive Investments Required
  4. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
  5. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Reach 9.1 Billion
  6. Handset Makers Adopt Android, Push Advanced 4G and 5G Smartphones
  7. VOIP (Telephony over the Internet) Continues To Revolutionize the Telecommunications Industry
  8. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China/Huawei Faces Controversy
  9. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market
  10. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
  11. Global Internet Market Tops 5.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
  12. Telecommunications Systems Move Online Including Unified Communications, Telepresence
  13. Carriers Reinstate Unlimited Access Plans for Smartphones/Face Intense Subscription Price Competition
  14. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications
  15. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking

Telecommunications Industry Statistics

  1. Telecommunications Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2016-2020
  3. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Breakdown of Revenue by Type of Customer, U.S.: 2017-2020
  4. ATT & the Bell Companies, Then & Now
  5. Total Retail Local Telephone Service Connections, U.S.: 2016-2019
  6. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2016-2020
  7. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide
  8. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2018-2021
  9. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2016-2021
  10. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2016-2021
  11. Employment in the Telecommunications Industry, U.S.: 1990-May 2022

August 8, 2022

Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based market research firm, has published a complete, new report on the Middle Market Industry.  (Plunkett’s Almanac of Middle Market Companies 2023, https://www.plunkettresearch.com/printed-book-ebook-plunkett-industry-almanac/?Industry=middle-market-companies-market-research/).  It contains hundreds of pages of vital insights, including forecasts, market sizing, technologies analysis, trends analysis and statistical tables, as well as data on top global companies.

Key Findings:

Plunkett’s Almanac of Middle Market Companies provides competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis–everything needed to identify and develop strategies for dealing with or selling to middle market U.S.-based corporations (those with $100 million to $1 billion in annual revenues).  Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

  • Business analysis
  • In-depth industry company overviews
  • Industry Glossary
  • Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations
  • Profiles of 500 industry-leading, U.S.-headquartered middle-market corporations
    • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiary Corporations
    • Executive Contacts
    • Financial Histories
    • Descriptions of Business

Pages: 618

Companies Profiled: 500

Geographic Focus: U.S.

Price: $399.99

Gather Key Insights, Such As:

  • How is each industry evolving?
  • How is business being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

Plunkett’s Almanac of Middle Market Companies and online Middle Market Industry Research Center are designed to be time-saving business development tools for professionals, marketers, sales directors, consultants, and strategists seeking to understand and reach middle market American companies.  It will also be of great use to placement, recruiting and human resources professionals, as well as professionals working in economic development, lending, and media.  This feature rich almanac includes:

Important Contacts for Middle Market Analysis & Marketing

Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites

THE MIDDLE MARKET 500:

Who They Are and How They Were Chosen

  1. Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
  2. Alphabetical Index
  3. Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
  4. Individual Profiles on each of THE MIDDLE MARKET 500

Additional Indexes

  1. Index of Firms Noted as Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
  2. Index of Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations

Glossary of Useful Middle Market Terms

The companies chosen to be listed in PLUNKETT’S ALMANAC OF MIDDLE MARKET COMPANIES comprise a unique list.  THE MIDDLE MARKET 500 were chosen specifically to be top firms headquartered in the United States with revenues of between approximately $100 million and $1 billion.  (We have intentionally included a few important companies with revenues above or below those amounts).  The firms have been filtered from our extensive, proprietary corporate information database.  The middle market companies chosen include both private and publicly held companies.  They include most major industry sectors.  The list is weighted towards fast-growing middle market sectors that we believe users will most want to analyze and/or market to: health products and services; biotech; energy; financial services including asset management, insurance and REITs; real estate development, construction and management; computer software; computer hardware and other electronics manufacturing; selected apparel firms; selected consulting, logistics and transportation firms; along with other important sectors.

August 05, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac, 2023 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The businesses of chemicals, coatings and plastics are closely linked, and those sectors, in turn, are closely linked to the oil and gas industry. The global chemicals industry totaled about $5.5 trillion in revenues in 2022 according to Plunkett Research estimates. (Not including another $1.5 trillion in pharmaceuticals, which are technically part of the chemicals sector.)

Key Findings:

  • Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication lists the top profiles top 400 companies in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry.

Available Formats:

  • Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-644-5 (Available Now)
  • E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-969-9 (Available Now)
  • Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
  • Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
  • In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
  • Industry Glossary

Pages: 554

Statistical Tables Provided: 14

Companies Profiled: 416

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics business including:

  1. Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
  2. Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs
  3. Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term
  4. China’s Plastics Market to Grow Long-Term/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market
  5. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
  6. India’s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants
  7. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
  8. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Delay Expansion Projects in U.S.
  9. Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling
  10. Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
  11. Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry
  12. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
  13. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
  14. Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
  15. Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
  16. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
  17. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
  18. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
  19. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
  20. The Future of the Global Chemicals Industry, Driven by Specialty Needs and a Growing
    Middle Class

Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics

  1. Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2016-2021
  3. U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2016-2021
  4. U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2016-2021
  5. U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2016-2021
  6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2016-2021
  7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2016-2021
  8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2016-2021
  9. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2014-2020
  10. Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2015- March 2022
  11. Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2021 Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2021
  12. Top World Oil Producers: 2021
  13. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950- 2021
  14. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2016-2021

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec)
  • China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil)
  • Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
  • TotalEnergies SE
  • BP plc
  • Chevron Corporation
  • Cargill Incorporated
  • Tata Group
  • Koch Industries Inc

July 29, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac, 2023 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Wireless communications, including such fields as mobile entertainment, RFID, mobile banking and cellphone service, continues to be one of the hottest of the world’s industrial sectors.  There were approximately 9.1 billion global wireless communications subscriptions by the end of 2021, according to Plunkett Research estimates.

Key Findings:

  • Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics.  In addition, this publication profiles the top 300 companies in the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry.

Available Formats:

  • Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-64788-002-6 (Available Now)
  • E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-994-1 (Available Now)
  • Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
  • Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
  • In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
  • Industry Glossary

Pages: 416

Statistical Tables Provided: 8

Companies Profiled: 286

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $399.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the industry evolving? 
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular business including:

  1. Introduction to the Wireless Industry                                                  
  2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry                                                  
  3. 5G Wireless Networks Rollout Worldwide, Enabling the Internet of Things (IoT)/Massive Investments Required                         
  4. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)                                           
  5. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Reach 9.1 Billion             
  6. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution                                               
  7. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Rely on Wireless             
  8. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys                                                        
  9. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Transportation (ITS) and Real Time Traffic Information                              
  10. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone                                              
  11. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods                 
  12. Location-Based Services (LBS) Enhance Smartphones and Mobile Advertising                                            
  13. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $170 Billion Yearly                               
  14. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking                  
  15. Carriers Reinstate Unlimited Access Plans for Smartphones/Face Intense Subscription Price Competition                                          
  16. Voice and Face Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)   
  17. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
  18. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications 
  19. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues                
  20. Overview of the Mobile Apps Industry                                                  
  21. Handset Makers Adopt Android, Push Advanced 4G and 5G Smartphones                                        
  22. The Future of the Wireless Industry

Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Statistics       

  1. Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
  2. Internet Access Technologies Compared                                              
  3. Wireless Standards & Speeds            
  4. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2016-2021 (June)                                 
  5. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide                 
  6. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2018-2021                 
  7. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2017-2020                 
  8. Wireless Telecommunications Industry (except Satellite) Employment, U.S.: 2013-April 2022

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • Apple Inc
  • Alphabet Inc (Google)
  • Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
  • Hon Hai Precision Industry Company Ltd
  • AT&T Inc
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Verizon Communications Inc
  • China Mobile Limited
  • Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT)
  • T-Mobile US Inc

What You get

Complete data and market research for the industry(s) of your choice, including:

  • Market Research
  • Technologies Analysis
  • Business Intelligence and “hard-to-find” facts
  • Key Industry Associations (with contact information)
  • Corporate Executive Contracts
  • Industry Glossary
  • Data Export Tools
  • Top Companies Data