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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

This is the only complete reference to the Health Care Industry and its trends, technologies and leading corporations. This book covers comparisons of national health expenditures, emerging technologies, information systems, pharmaceuticals, patient populations, imports, exports, outpatient surgery and many other areas of vital importance.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 712

Statistical Tables Provided: 35
Companies Profiled: 509
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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 information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the medical business, its trends, health technologies and leading healthcare companies, including:

  1. Healthcare corporate mergers, finances, funding and costs
  2. Managed care, HMOs, PPOs, drug benefits, provider systems and other payors
  3. Medicare and Medicaid, senior drug benefits and the use of HMOs and PPOs
  4. Pharmaceuticals, over the counter drugs and generic drugs
  5. Medical technologies, including advances in imaging and diagnostics
  6. Research breakthroughs in areas such as cancer treatment and artificial organs
  7. Hospital utilization, medical markets and national healthcare costs
  8. Employee health benefits trends and costs

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • AFLAC Inc
  • Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc
  • Coloplast
  • Medical Facilities Corporation
  • Novo-Nordisk AS
  • Rhoen Klinikum AG

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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713.932.0000 (US)
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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The automobile business is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis. Car parts manufacturers are merging, component design and manufacture are now frequently outsourced instead of being created in-house, and brands are changing. Meanwhile, all of the biggest, most successful automobile industry firms have become totally global in nature. Globalization is in evidence throughout the automobile industry, and auto sales in emerging markets are booming. On the car dealership side, giant, nationwide holding companies have acquired the best dealers in major markets. Even the used car business is being taken over by national chains. Electric vehicles are now available, but are selling in very small numbers.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 564

Statistical Tables Provided: 25
Companies Profiled: 404
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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 is a complete reference tool for everything you need to know about the car, truck and specialty vehicles business, including:

  1. Automotive industry trends and market research
  2. Automobile manufacturers and distributors
  3. E-commerce in the automobile business
  4. Advances in automobile technologies, manufacturing technologies design and telematics
  5. Fuel efficiency, hybrid vehicles and fuel cells and electric vehicles

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • Ally Financial Inc
  • Calsonic Kansei Corporation
  • Denso Corporation
  • Fiat S.p.A
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, The Almanac of American Employers, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The Almanac of American Employers leads job seekers doing employment research to 500 of the largest, most successful companies that are hiring in America. Since 1985, our team has been producing this famous book, now a standard item in recruiting and placement offices.

Key Features Include:

  • Job market analysis, data and competitive intelligence
  • Employment forecasts and industry statistics
  • Contacts for Job Seekers
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 639

Statistical Tables Provided: 14
Companies Profiled: 506
Geographic Focus: US
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

  • How is the job market evolving?
  • How is the employment market being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the job market, statistical tables, profiles of 500 leading firms and much more, including:

  1. List of industries most likely to be hiring this year
  2. Benefit plans, stock plans and salaries
  3. Hiring and recruiting plans
  4. Training and corporate culture
  5. Company growth plans, new facilities, research and development
  6. Over 100 firms rated “Hot Spots” for advancement opportunities for women and minorities

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • Alaska Air Group Inc
  • Bank of New York Mellon Corp
  • Bruker Corp
  • Jack Henry & Associates Inc
  • L Brands Inc
  • Starbucks Corporation
  • WellPoint Inc

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The manufacturing and robotics sectors have become tightly intertwined in recent years, thanks to the rapidly growing importance of factory automation. On factory floors ranging from machine shops to automobile plants to electronics factories, computer-driven equipment plays a vital role in manufacturing worldwide.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 696

Statistical Tables Provided: 31
Companies Profiled: 509
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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 book is a complete reference and research package for the manufacturing industry robotics. We include analysis, trends, forecasts, statistics, technologies, production, company profiles and contacts. Topics include:

  1. Industrial robotics, services robotics and household robotics
  2. Leading global manufacturers
  3. Markets
  4. Machine tools
  5. Corporate profiles and deep financials
  6. Additive (“3D”) manufacturing
  7. OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturing
  8. ODM – Original Design Manufacturing
  9. Lean production
  10. Offshoring, reshoring and nearshoring
  11. Logistics & supply chain
  12. Contract manufacturing
  13. Factory automation

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • AkzoNobel NV
  • BASF SE
  • Christian Dior SA
  • DSM NV
  • HollyFrontier Corporation
  • KERING SA
  • Norsk Hydro ASA
  • Phillips 66

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

 

 

The travel and tourism industry is going through strategic changes in order to boost profits. Airlines are charging numerous fees in a bid to boost revenues per seat and per passenger mile. Cruise lines are building the largest ships yet in a bid for better efficiency and increased profits per passenger. Meanwhile, leisure tourism is growing along with business travel, although many travelers are watching expenses carefully. New hotel properties are being constructed at a rapid clip. One of the brightest trends is a vast number of Chinese leaving home to travel the world for the first time.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 491

Statistical Tables Provided: 21
Companies Profiled: 336
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

 

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 is a complete travel and tourism market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of hotels, resorts, airlines, discount airlines, Internet travel sites, cruise lines, travel agencies and more, including:

  1. Analysis of hotel and resort operators
  2. Cruise industry and cruise ship trends and statistics
  3. Airline industry analysis and trends
  4. Entertainment destinations and theme parks
  5. Tour operators, travel services and travel consolidators
  6. The largest travel agencies
  7. E-commerce trends in the travel business
  8. Casino hotels and gambling destinations
  9. Car rental companies
  10. Passenger train operators

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • AirAsia Berhad
  • Banyan Tree Holdings Limited
  • Caesars Entertainment Corporation
  • Mandarin Oriental International Ltd

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

 

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Scores of promising new drugs are in clinical trials. Laboratories at leading universities are partnering with pharmaceuticals companies to push research and development along at faster levels. Meanwhile, nations such as China and Singapore are fostering innovation with massive investments in new R&D centers of their own—some of which are focused on stem cell technology. The promise of personalized medicine is starting to come into fruition, with many types of personal genetic diagnostic services being offered. Also, genetically-modified foods are benefiting from the development of agricultural biotechnology at leading suppliers.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 565

Statistical Tables Provided: 16
Companies Profiled: 396
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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 respected book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analytics—everything you need to know about the biotech industry, trends technologies, finances and leading companies, including:

  1. Growing investments in biotechnology and stem cell research in such nations as China and Singapore
  2. Biotechnology business statistics, including information on patents and patenting
  3. Personalized medicine and genetic diagnostics
  4. Systems biology and synthetic biology
  5. The convergence of nanotechnology and biotechnology
  6. Profiles of leading companies in the US, UK, Europe, Asia and Canada

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • Amgen Inc
  • Biocancell
  • Cerus Corporation
  • Divi’s Laboratories Limited
  • Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
  • Illumina Inc

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Telecommunications Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

No other industry touches as many technology-related business sectors as telecommunications, which by definition encompasses not only the traditional areas of local and long-distance telephone services, but also advanced technology-based services including wireless communications, the Internet, fiber optics and satellites. Telecom is also deeply intertwined with cable TV systems, since cable companies are now aggressively offering local exchange service and Internet service. The relationship between the telecom and cable sectors has become even more complex as telecom companies are now selling TV via IP (Internet protocol) services, competing directly against cable for consumers’ entertainment dollars.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 529

Statistical Tables Provided: 19
Companies Profiled: 374
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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?

In this exciting reference report, we take a broad look at the business of telecommunications. This carefully-researched book is a complete telecommunications market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the telecom business, including:

  1. ILECs (incumbent local exchange companies)
  2. CLECs (competitive local exchange companies)
  3. Cellular telephone services, wireless trends and wireless access
  4. Voice over Cable, and a discussion of telephone competition from the major cable providers such as Comcast and Cablevision

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • Anritsu Co
  • BCE Inc (Bell Canada Enterp
  • Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
  • FairPoint Communications Inc
  • Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Almanac of Middle Market Companies, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Our new Plunkett’s Almanac of Middle Market Companies and our 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.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 664

Companies Profiled: 531
Geographic Focus: US
Price: $349.99

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?

The exciting new book and Online Research Center cover competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to identify and develop strategies for middle market corporations, including:

  1. Profiles of middle market manufacturers of all types
  2. Profiles of middle market distributors
  3. Profiles of mid-sized technology, hardware, software and biotech firms
  4. Profiles of mid-sized companies in financial services
  5. Profiles of mid-sized companies in energy, food products, apparel, entertainment, real estate and transportation
  6. Profiles of middle market health care services and products firms.

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • Alexander & Baldwin Inc
  • BroadSoft Inc
  • Carmike Cinemas Inc
  • Crown Media Holdings Inc
  • Diodes Inc
  • Huron Consulting Group Inc
  • National CineMedia Inc
  • Pegasystems Inc

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com

 

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The chemicals manufacturing industry is a vibrant, global business that encompasses many important sectors. Key products include petrochemicals, fertilizers, plastics, coatings, ceramics, solvents, additives, dyes and many other products basic to home and business needs. In addition, the pharmaceuticals industry is often included when discussing chemicals. Commodity chemicals, specialty chemicals and custom manufacturing are vibrant components of the business.

Key Features Include:

  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and industry statistics
  • Industry associations list
  • Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 567

Statistical Tables Provided: 13
Companies Profiled: 421
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

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?

The exciting data covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis —everything you need to know about the chemicals and plastics business, including:

  1. Analysis of chemicals, plastics and coatings business trends, technologies and markets
  2. Chemicals and plastics industry statistics and tables
  3. Chemicals and plastics purchasing, sales, sourcing and supply chain
  4. Pharmaceuticals and biochemicals industry trends
  5. Research and Development (R&D), chemical engineering and innovation
  6. An analysis of global chemicals and polymers trends
  7. Profiles of major specialty chemical manufacturing companies

Companies Mentioned Include:

  • ALFA SAB de CV
  • Arkema
  • Ferro Corporation
  • INPEX Corporation
  • Lonza Group Ltd
  • Nitto Denko Corporation
  • Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

Plunkett Research, Ltd.
plunkettresearch.com
713.932.0000 (US)
info@plunkettresearch.com