HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac, 2019 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. This is a research-based industry that requires massive capital expenditures on the production end. The chemicals industry is also a cyclical business, highly subject to costs for basic commodities (especially oil and gas) and open to rapid changes in fortune due to the ups and downs of the global economy. However, long-term trends point to increasing demand for many types of chemical products.

Key Findings:

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

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-501-1 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-825-8 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

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
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 536

Statistical Tables Provided: 20

Companies Profiled: 391

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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/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 Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
9. Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
10. Environmentalists Campaign for Chemical Industry Reform
11. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
12. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
13. Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
14. Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
15. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
16. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
17. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
18. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
19. 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: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
3. U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
4. U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
5. U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
9. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2012-1st Quarter 2018
10. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2010-2016
11. Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Chemical Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.:
    Monthly, January 1992- April 2018
12. Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments & Inventories in the Chemicals, Plastics &
    Rubber Products Industries, U.S.: February-April 2018
13. Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2011- April 2018
14. Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2017
15. Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2017
16. Top World Oil Producers: 2017
17. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950- March 2018
18. Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2017
19. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2010-2017
20. Refinery Sales Prices for Selected Petroleum Products, U.S.: Selected Years, 2008-2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• Air Products and Chemicals Inc
• AkzoNobel NV
• Albemarle Corporation
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Ashland Inc
• Ball Corporation
• Bridgestone Bandag LLC
• BASF SE
• Lanxess AG

Complete Guide to the Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry From Plunkett Research 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac, 2019 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. However, the wireless sector incorporates a great deal more than cellphone services, ranging from satellite-based communications to vast wireless Wi-Fi networks in corporate and public spaces. There is no end in sight to the rapid acceleration of wireless. RFID (radio frequency ID tags used to track inventory) equipment prices are plummeting while adoption is growing on a global basis. Uses for smartphones are growing endlessly. Applications for remote wireless sensors of all types (often referred to as the Internet of Things) are about to soar as technologies improve and costs decline.

Key Findings:

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

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-498-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-824-1 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

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
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 426

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 289

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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. 3G and 4G Networks Rollout Worldwide/ 5G on the Horizon/Massive Investments Required
3. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth
4. Google, Cablevision, FreedomPop and Republic Wireless Bypass Cellular Networks with Wi-Fi
5. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Top 8.2 Billion
6. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
7. RFID Helps Manage Hospital and Pharmacy Inventories
8. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Rely on Wireless
9. Self-Check-In Kiosks, RFID and Wireless Technologies Save Costs and Enhance Travelers’ Experiences at Airlines
10. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys
11. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, ITS and Real-Time Traffic Information
12. In Emerging Nations, mChek and M-PESA Enable Remote Banking via Cellphone
13. Smartphones and Financial Technology (FinTech) Enable New Mobile Payment Methods
14. Mobile Videos and TV Gain Smartphone Users
15. Location-Based Services (LBS) Enhance Smartphones and Mobile Advertising
16. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $58.6 Billion Yearly
17. In-Flight Wireless Takes Off
18. The “Internet of Things” (IoT) and M2M: Wireless Sensors to Boom, Aided by Nanotechnology
19. Nanotechnology & MEMS Applications in Optics and Displays Lead to a Breakthrough in Wireless Device Screens
20. Carriers Reinstate Unlimited Access Plans for Smartphones/Face Intense Subscription Price Competition
21. Voice and Face Recognition Change the Wireless World/Enable New Levels of User Interaction
22. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
23. Light-Weight Satellites and Project Loon Balloons Studied for Internet Access and Whole-Earth Imaging
24. Smart Cities Utilize Big Data, Sensors and Advanced Technologies to Increase Efficiencies of All Kinds/Massive Business Opportunities Emerge
25. Overview of the Mobile Apps 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 Quick Facts, U.S.: 2008-2016
4. Wireless Standards & Speeds
5. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2011-2017
6. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide
7. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2017
8. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2013-2016
9. Wireless Telecommunications Industry (except Satellite) Employment, U.S.: 2009- April 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• China Telecom Corporation Ltd
• Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• T-Mobile US Inc
• Amdocs Limited
• America Movil SAB de CV
• American Tower Corp
• Anaren Inc
• Apple Inc
• Raytheon Applied Signal Technology Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Sports & Recreation Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The sports business means many different things to different people. This is a truly global industry, and sports stir up deep passion within spectators and players alike in countries around the world. For individuals, sports can be a venue for gambling, personal recreation and fitness. To business people, sports provide a lucrative and continually growing marketplace worthy of immense investment. To athletes, sports may lead to high levels of personal achievement, and to professionals, sports can bring fame and fortune. To facilities developers and local governments, sports are a way to build revenue from tourists and local fans. In addition to economic impact, the largest single effect that sports create is that of gripping entertainment: hundreds of millions of fans around the globe follow sports daily, whether via radio, television, printed publications, online or in person, as spectators or participants.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication lists the top 350 companies in the Sports & Recreation Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-500-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-823-4 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

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
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 514

Statistical Tables Provided: 12

Companies Profiled: 379

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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 sports & recreation business including:

1. Introduction to the Sports & Recreation Industry
2. NFL (National Football League): The Biggest Money in U.S. Sports
3. Broadcasting Fees, Digital Access and Investment Savvy Boost MLB (Major League
   Baseball)
4. NBA (National Basketball Association) Regroups Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
5. NHL (National Hockey League) Team Differences Result in Financial Haves and Have-Nots
6. Television Rights Contracts Bring in Lucrative Revenues for Major Sports Leagues
7. Soccer (Football) Leagues in the U.S. and Europe Reap Significant Revenues and Sponsorships
8. New Sports Stadiums Launched in the U.S./Stadium Sponsorships Offset Costs
9. NCAA College Sports Are Big Revenue Earners
10. PGA (Professional Golf Association) Tournaments Grow in International Markets/Golf
    Returns to the Olympics
11. Fantasy Sports Post Growth, with 59.3 Million Players
12. eSports: Electronic Games Become Spectator Sports
13. Sports Equipment Manufacturers Offer the Latest High-Tech Advantages
14. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
    Technologies
15. Sports Agents Become Indispensable/ Sports Marketing Booms in China
16. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales
17. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech
    Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
18. Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Finances Are Challenging
19. Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including
    Sports and Activity-Based Travel
20. Athletic Footwear Sales Boom, Drawing Big Names from Athletes to Designers
21. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
22. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
23. Exercise Apparel Sales Rise/Athleisure Clothing Sales Soar
24. Sports Equipment and Social Media Converge
25. The Future of the Sports Industry Will Be Shaped by Technologies and Demographics

Sports Industry Statistics

1. Sports & Recreation Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated Size of the Entire Sports Industry, U.S. 2007-2017
3. Global Sports Industry Revenues, 2016-2017
4. Selected U.S. Sports Industry Revenues: 2011-2017
5. Sports Industry, Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2012-2016
6. U.S. Spectator Sports, Performing Arts & Related Industries, Breakdown of Expenses: 2013-2016
7. Estimated Annual Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales, Inventories & Purchases, U.S.: 2009-2017
8. Estimated Monthly Sporting Goods Stores Retail Sales, U.S.: 1992-March 2018
9. Exports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2011-2017
10. Imports of Sporting & Athletic Equipment, U.S.: 2011-2017
11. Overview of the Media Contracts of the Four Big Sports Leagues
12. Sports Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2014-2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 24 Hour Fitness
• Cabela's Inc
• Disney Media Networks
• Motorsports Authentics LLC
• American Golf Corp
• Bowlmor AMF Corp
• Anschutz Entertainment Group Inc
• Time Warner Inc
• Aramark
• Warnaco Swimwear Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac, 2019 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Outsourcing has seen recent, significant growth across three broad areas: 1) logistics, sourcing and distribution services; 2) information technology services, including the creation of software and the management of computer centers; and 3) business process outsourcing (BPO) areas such as call centers, financial transaction processing and human resources management.

Offshoring, as opposed to outsourcing, covers such a wide variety of nations, products and practices that it is difficult to put a number on the size of the market. A significant share of offshoring revenue is created by contract manufacturing of electronics, shoes, apparel and accessories.

Key Findings:

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

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-499-1 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-822-7 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

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
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 516

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 392

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

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 outsourcing & offshoring business including:

1. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
2. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
3. BPO and KPO: White-Collar and Professional Tasks Such as Law and Accounting Are Outsourced/Call Centers Become More Sophisticated
4. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
5. Health Care Goes Offshore, Medical Tourism and Clinical Trials Continue in China, India and Elsewhere
6. From Korea to India to Singapore to China, Nations Compete Fiercely in Biotech
   Development
7. Offshoring to India Drives Changes in the Global Consulting Industry
8. R&D Expands in Chinese Research Parks/Patent Filings Soar
9. Outsourcing and Offshoring of Research, Development and Engineering Grow Along with Globalization
10. Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
11. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
12. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
13. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
14. Globalization and Worldwide Collaboration Fuel the Research Efforts of Major Corporations
15. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services
16. The Future of Outsourcing & Offshoring

Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Statistics

1. Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Services Supplied to Foreign & U.S. Markets Through Trade & Through Affiliates: 1990-2016
3. U.S. Trade in Services by Major Category: 2011-March 2018
4. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2013-2016
5. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2009-2012
6. U.S. Trade in Services by Affiliation & by Type: 2005-2008
7. Estimated Revenue for Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Firms, U.S.: 2012-2016
8. Top 50 Countries Exporting Textiles & Apparel to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2016-2017
9. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2010-2017

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)
• Benchmark Electronics Inc
• Acxiom Corp
• Affiliated Computer Services Inc
• Randstad Holding NV
• Alliance Data Systems Corporation
• Amdocs Limited
• Aon Hewitt
• Aramark
• Ariba Inc

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Agricultural Equipment or Machinery (Farm Implement) Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $27.705 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/agricultural-equipment-or-machinery-farm-implement-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Agricultural Equipment or Machinery (Farm Implement) and Lawn Care Equipment Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $35.9 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/agricultural-equipment-or-machinery-farm-implement-and-lawn-care-equipment-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Agricultural, Construction, Mining, Oil Field and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $94.892 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/agricultural-construction-mining-oil-field-and-gas-field-machinery-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Machinery and Engines Manufacturing, Including Construction, Agricultural, Mining, Industrial, Commercial and HVAC Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $396.078 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/machinery-and-engines-manufacturing-including-construction-agricultural-mining-industrial-commercial-and-hvac-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Plumbing Fixtures and Miscellaneous Metal Consumer and Industrial Products (Such as Ladders, Chests and Safes) Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $15.788 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/plumbing-fixtures-and-miscellaneous-metal-consumer-and-industrial-products-such-as-ladders-chests-and-safes-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/

Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces publication of its complete market forecasts and financial analysis for the Small Arms (Guns), Ordnance and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing Industry. Plunkett estimates U.S. revenues for this industry at $6.198 billion for the year 2017, and provides forecasts for several years in its latest Industry Analytics report.

For complete information on this industry report, please see: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/industries/small-arms-guns-ordnance-and-ordnance-accessories-manufacturing-revenues-market-size-forecasts-benchmarks-analysis/