The times are a little tight for the market of hardwood flooring and wooden floor tiles. The capability to make further inroads for the floor coverings market for the United States is being hindered by the expanded competition from the tile plans with a shape of wood and ceramic, new and improved luxurious vinyl tile (LVT), and flooring plans constructed from the composite products of plastic.

The organizations engaging the wood type of floorings are developing to take optimum share from the manufacturers of hard and engineered wood flooring. The marketing trends for wood and flooring are being damaged by the slow growth rate in the housing and construction industry, which is known to be the primary producer and manufacturer for the sales of wooden floors.

The market for wood flooring internationally is expected to surpass 10.3 billion square feet by the end of 2020 due to increased urbanization in the developing markets and with the expansion in the renovation and construction department. Pacific Asia is considered as the biggest and the most emerging market for wood flooring and wooden products all over the world.

China, being the dominating country for manufacturing and producing as well as the most significant consuming country along with other South-East Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

According to an estimated report, the flooring sales of wood are expected to be increased by nearly 3.1 percent and 3.6 percent sq. feet by 2016. The sales of wooden products reached an approximated figure of $3.8 billion and nearly 1.7 billion sq. feet. These significant changes in the industry in comparison to the 12.5 percent of the growth annually in dollars and almost 9.4 percent in the sq. feet between the years of 2011-2015. The sales were quite big during these times.

Clearly and simply, the intention of all B2B companies as they display their presence on social media; is to attract viable new business prospects and influencers. Little do they know that by doing this, they are not gaining what they really should through the robust platform of social media - If social media is done rightly by companies it highly benefits them in many ways, not just in generating leads or maximizing revenues.

The focus of our article is to show you a direction for success, beyond just brand maintenance; disguised as a social media strategy and in fact, there are significant opportunities.

Why Using Brand Maintenance is risky to Generate Leads?

There's a faulty assumption associated with the planning and implementation of programs. For instance, if a company has a website and there are social media icons there; visitors can just click on them and start following the activity of the business they are interested in on the most popular of networks. There might also be information about other social events, press releases and more, but – the reality check is – will your business prospects and investors/purchasers be able to locate you among the dense clutter of social media wave your business is in?

Well, if you want to connect with qualified potential customers or clients, strategic partners, industry influencers, or the media and generate offline conversations for your business development or sales team, you're going to have to work a little harder.

What's The Structure Of A Feasible LinkedIn Program?

Most B2B LinkedIn programs face problems in generating leads because they lack vital components that lead to real results. Here's a list of few important ones:

A productive strategy which includes measurable, sales-supporting goals with an understanding of the target audience, positioning, messaging and a method of evaluating the program performance.

Do not wait that from among a vast entourage of 450million members they will reach you. Locate your target audience and reach out often, with connection invitations, one-on-one messages, and group communication.

The ultimate goal of LinkedIn is to make relationships on this network practical and implement them into your marketing funnel.

We are not saying that brand maintenance programs don't have value. Yes, some prospects will come looking for you so always have well-maintained, professional-looking pages, be very active and participative to give a good impression to them – enough to make them contact you.

Recently, there were two studies which were conducted by Scientists at the Université Paris-Est, and Kings College London. One study claims that breathing in both synthetic and natural ‘fibrous microplastics' derived from textiles, especially through Yarns and Threads - have a severely damaging impact on human health.

Another study discovered that when inhaled or when experiencing long exposures, microscopic fibers are bio-persistent and extremely durable in a physiological fluid, with no dissolution or changes to the surface area.

These examinations call for greater collaboration between environmental, epidemiological and air quality communities, a focus on the length and diameter of these micro-fibers and how human exposure is like to these materials.

How do we solve this problem?

Choose From Natural Fabrics

As a solution to the dilemma, the majority can start wearing only natural fabrics—cotton, wool, hemp—but the fact is more than 60% of clothing includes synthetic cloth, and that market share is growing fast. Unless you convince everyone to wear natural fabrics made form high quality Yarns & Threads; you're unlikely to solve the problem, even if your share is reduced to zero.

Avoid Synthetics

When they're not necessary—a trip to the grocery store probably doesn't require technical clothing. You can also wash synthetics less, or soak them in a mesh bag designed to trap microfibers. There is ease, and some designers think that through filters or detergents or other interventions that could mitigate the problem.

Are These Solutions Applicable?

Firstly, the problem with the adoption of these solutions is that they need to be universally adopted – which is practically impossible. Secondly, if you set to fix this on your own, it would be expensive. So, we are encouraged to continue looking for a more practical, upstream solution.

Built-in Washing Machine Filters

Built-in washing machine filters are proposed, but they will again, work if —adopted universally on a volunteer basis or by law—that would capture fibers during the wash, similar to a lint filter in a drying machine. Washing machine manufacturers have expressed both, technical and political concerns about these proposals: whether filters are sustainable enough to capture fibers to be able to process wastewater efficiently.

Trade shows and Exhibitions are an excellent way to promote a business and the products and services it offers. It offers a great platform to network with other industry members and grows the customer base exponentially. Also, trade shows have certain other aspects which are quite fruitful. Some of them are combined below in this blog.

Benefits

Trade shows and Exhibitions offer significant benefits to businesses of any size. By combining exposure to a large number of potential leads with the ability to interact personally, trade shows provide a good experience for both the business and attendee that other forms of marketing cannot. Though virtual events and other technologies are slowly gaining popularity, few marketing methods compete with the potential of trade shows.

Lead Generation is the top, most important benefits of Trade shows and Exhibitions, especially the ones that are organized at a large-scale. In each visit, there is a potential customer hidden and yet to be discovered. So, businesses should focus on developing prosperous corporate relations by taking contact information or getting business cards. Furthermore, trade shows offer unparalleled opportunities for personal interactions, which leave lasting impressions with a large number of potential customers, something that most advertising and marketing mediums fail to do. Given the immense potential that trade shows offer various business to grow and prosper, their significance stands genuinely unmatched.

Risks

It is also essential to ensure that you have thoroughly researched which trade show or exhibition you are attending. If you have a business adviser, it’s always best to discuss the matter with them – nothing better than that but still, there are other risks involved, and you need to be aware and plan them out carefully.

It’s vital to check the duration of the Trade shows and Exhibitions, whether it is for a day at least and probably requires more of your time? Moreover, always do your best to avoid choosing the wrong trade show to exhibit your business's products or services. Otherwise, you can end up displaying to the wrong audience who won’t end up becoming your clients, and it will be a waste of time, energy, and resources, and sometimes you may also end up gaining costs or losing revenues. Even traveling to trade shows can be costly, especially those out of the city or in another country. Organizing a trade show can also be expensive, and there will always be high competition at all shows with many corporations fighting to network with prominent business executives.

Mannequins have a realistic human form and an attention-grabbing design that's ideal for showcasing apparels.

Mannequins and Apparel Display are widely used by designers and manufacturers to show off their latest creations at trade shows and fashion expos and even for their store displays. They are highly in demand always, and it is usually not seasonal but instead, depends on the need of the owner or manufacturer.

Even many tech companies use Mannequins to demonstrate how wearable technology like smartwatches, VR headsets, and activity trackers are worn. All this physical display gives the buyers a better idea how the product is most likely to look like as they purchase it. Many get attracted to buy or make their decisions to buy based on the products showcased on these unusual body forms.

For a majority, little does it matter regarding the shape or size of the mannequins, for various businesses a standard format- works excellent. However, with the passing time, the buyers are becoming very selective about the kind of Mannequins & Apparel Display they choose for their business and manufacturers what to know more about their choice to bring in variety to make apparel and other accessories look good on them, eventually promoting sales.

Realistic

Realistic mannequins are the most popular ones because of their lifelike facial features and appearance. To give customers an accurate representation of your apparel, they have a flesh tone and often come with a natural looking wig.

Plus-Size Mannequins

Body image is a significant factor, when deciding which mannequins to use, and can leave a wrong impression on customers. Since the equality factor is growing all over the world like a trend, plus-size mannequins are continuing to grow in popularity, which show-case close to reality body sizes, not just the skinny, picturesque models often seen in

Abstract

Abstract mannequins are great for retailers who are looking for a more contemporary motif and feature, a distinctive look, and shape that's popular in designer stores. Retailers often use abstract mannequins to feature trendy clothing and new lines of apparel.

Partial

Partial mannequins come in a variety of shape and sizes and are mostly placed directly in display cases or on countertops, highlighting specific items instead of piecing together an outfit offers a few distinct advantages. This allows more product focus to be built.

Art and Controversial

Something creative that's never been seen before is a sure fire way to get more customers in the door. They are mostly custom-made as per your store needs and requirements and are sometimes associated with a negative image. Fo instance, ones at a lingerie shop.

The Discovery

A very first systematic investigation of hazardous elements in second-hand plastic toys took place in the UK, with the start of 2018. Scientists from the University of Plymouth analyzed 200 used plastic toys including, Inflatable Toys and Preschool Toys, found in homes, nurseries and charity shops across southwest England.

Also, a study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology also stated that researchers used x-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry to analyze the presence of elements within all kinds of toys.

They discovered high concentrations of hazardous elements including antimony, barium, bromine, cadmium, chromium, lead and selenium - which are chronically toxic to children at low levels over an extended period - in many building blocks, figures, and items of jewelry that were either of a red, yellow or black color.

Why Do People Opt For Second-Hand Toys?

"Second-hand toys are a good option to families because we can get them directly from friends or relatives or obtained cheaply and readily from charity stores, flea markets, and the internet," said Andrew Turner, from the University of Plymouth.

Not Meeting Modern Toy Safety Guidelines

While Toy Safety Directive applies to new products there is no regulation covering the recycling or resale of older toys; even new toys contain hazardous elements. Hence, the plastics industry, in alignment with the policies and guidelines or any laws & regulations of the Toy Safety Directive need to ensure to eliminate them.

Parents need to be more careful, take greater care and monitor what their kids are playing with and what they are buying for them. They also need to be more aware of the potential risks associated with small, mountable and brightly colored old plastic toys or components.

Solution?

Awareness and taking appropriate precautions is vital: without that, the convenience, high price, and recyclability of second-hand toys have the potential to create a legacy of chemical contamination for infants.

The terms cement and concrete can be confusing for those new in the construction business. In fact, even some tradespeople who work with these materials daily can colloquially, have confusion in the terms and the understanding of their texture and uses.

Although, the history of cement and concrete dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times where their mixtures and uses varied as per the culture and traditions exiting there. This New Year 2018 has again, given us the opportunity to look into them from a new dimension. In a nutshell, we have combined some unique attributes that distinguish them from each other. According to Morris (1991), the debate about the materials used to construct pyramids has been widened by David Otis who claims that the blocks used to build the monument were not made of quarried limestone but were created from concrete that was in the place. This claim has, however, questioned by Campbell and Folk (1991).

Cement

Cement is most commonly of limestone, clay, shells, and silica sand and is the binding element in concrete. It is crushed and then combined with other ingredients (including iron ore), and then heated to about 2,700 F. This material, called Clinker, is ground into a fine powder.

Concrete

About Concrete, (Kosmatka, S.H., Panarese, W.C. and Kerkhoff, B., 2002) have written it in their famous book ‘Design and control of concrete mixtures,' "Since concrete's is versatile, durable, and economical - it the world's most used construction material. The United States uses approximately 260 million cubic meters (340 million cubic yards) of ready-mixed concrete each year. It is used in highways, streets, parking lots, parking garages, bridges, high-rise buildings, dams, homes, floors, sidewalks, driveways, and numerous other applications."

In ‘Cement and Concrete,' MSJ Gan (2007), states that with the decline of the Roman Empire, there was a gradual decline in the quality of the cement and concrete used in building construction. In an attempt to re-discover them, we can conclude that cement is an excellent binding powder (which is never used alone), and concrete comprises of cement, sand, and gravel. Nowadays, people can purchase ready-made concrete mixes in bags that combine cement, sand, and all you need to do is add water.

You backpack can be your best friend, while travelling anywhere around. Long trip or short – it doesn’t matter they are your ultimate loyal buddies, stuffed with your favorite life supplies in one place where you can’t find those in any other; they make it possible to avail some very important bare essentials.

Backpacks are not most fancy things you would opt for when travelling, but when you come to think of convenience, usefulness and organization – there nothing better than them.

For some people backpacks are an addiction too, they just carry it with them wherever they go – even when they go nearby their house. You can carry all your supplies like a water bottle, money, books, can all be placed in one place. For so many others, they are also a lifestyle – they will get you all your essentials in an arm’s reach. As you travel, you will have peace of mind and ease to explore the journey you are on.

Selection For The Right Backpack

Your selection for the right backpack can vary from one factor to another. They are a great substitute to suitcases too - More versatile and help you easily keep moving around with all your essentials, which is clearly not possible to do with your suitcase. They are also durable, protective and long-lasting. Come in different ranges of material, water-resistant, semi-water-proof, there are ones with lockable zippers, multiple compartments (having smaller spaces) so that you don’t have to keep digging or looking around for things in there. Select a good internal frame, ones with a padded hip-belt and padded shoulder straps are good ones and usually make it comfortable for you to carry them wherever you go.

Does Size Matter?

Although, many buyers ignore this perspective of ‘purchasing the right backpack’. Size does matter! In fact, it is one of the most frequently asked questions about Travel Bags and Backpacks. The answer is that no backpack size is better than another. Ideally it should be proportional to your body. Few big manufacturers suggest torso and waist sizes for each model they produce, but I’ve found that the best way to know if a backpack feels right is to simply try it on.

Nowadays, there are even fashion backpacks, which are small in size, easy to carry and highly demanded, especially demanded by women. It won’t be wrong to declare that backpacks, which were replaced by suitcases; are now being replaced by belt bags but still have a very strong customer over all these eras and for those who love them – nothing can replace

Why do we need this replacement?

According to Smitherspira, "Global demand for transparent barrier films is projected to reach 1.5 million tonnes in 2015, and is forecasted to grow at an annual average rate of 3.9%, reaching 1.9 million tonnes in 2021."

Although the aluminum foil market is a growing industry now, it is a converting one. Manufacturers are shaken due to preliminary antidumping duties ranging from 96 percent to 162 percent, on top of primary countervailing taxes in the range of 16% to 81%, and converters are looking for new products to maintain or improve their performance in laminated structures. Moreover, recent developments in the US Department of Commerce investigation on Chinese aluminum foil imports have also contributed towards molding the industrial decision of Packaging Films and Foils.

Smitherspira gave their statement based on a comprehensive view of the current and future trends of the transparent barrier film and barrier foil markets, key market drivers and trends for the transparent barrier film and barrier foil markets from 2015-2021 and also after analyzing how manufacturing and retailing trends impact transparent barrier film and barrier foil demand.

What Are The Alternatives?

The process of finding different alternatives is a continuous one and efforts are being targeted towards this scenario daily. In this piece, there are the top four alternatives outlined, along with their uses.

(1) Celplast Metallized Products offers several metalized film grades suitable to replace aluminum foil, providing outstanding barrier properties, give a better impact and are puncture-resistance as well as have the potential waste reduction for demanding applications. (2) DURAMET is the latest development in ultra-high barrier metalized films. A protective top-coating for scratch-resistance and improved Gelbo-flex performance helps to maintain barrier in laminated structures as the package flows through the supply chain. This new alternative is critical in the growing e-commerce space and consumers' expectations on product appearance and performance. DURAMET expands Ceplast's foil replacement portfolio to the extent that today it includes films such as (3) FOILMET, and (4) FOILMETPLUS too. These films offer excellent WVTR and OTR barrier values and success in many foil replacement applications.

Overall, DURAMET, FOILMET, FOILMET PLUS films also allow converters to eliminate layers and reduce material usage in existing products, contributing to CPGs sustainability goals.

This article is based on providing strategists, marketers and senior management with critical information or knowledge they need to have, to assess the global ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment prevalent in the manufacturing sector. Data segmentation mentioned revolving around regional breakdowns, the market share of competitors, key sub-segments. The statistics taken are five-year forecasts.

List of the top global market leaders

• • United Technologies Corporation


• Daikin Industries


• Johnson Controls Inc.


• Ingersoll-Rand Plc


• Bosch Group


• Danfoss GmbH


• Lennox Industries Inc.


• Nortek Inc
  
  

The HVAC equipment manufacturing industry

It includes companies offering manufacturing, ventilating, heating, industrial air conditioner and devices, and commercial and industrial refrigeration, and freezer equipment and the HVAC system consist of interconnected mechanical systems that provide thermal comfort and air quality in an indoor facility.

Western Europe is the most significant region in the ventilation, heating, air-conditioning, and commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturing market, and in 2017, it accounts for around 36% market share. The Asia Pacific was the second largest region accounting for about 32% market share. South America was the smallest region accounting for approximately 2% market share.

The Automobile Air-Conditioner Industry and System

The automobile air-conditioner system is a device for refrigerating, heating, ventilation and air purification. It can provide comfortable environments for occupants reduce fatigue strength of drivers and enhance driving safety. However, An air-conditioner device has been perceived as one of the standards to measure automobile performances, and the market for both is a rapidly increasing one with China being the world’s largest producer and distributor of automobiles for nine years from 2009 to 2017.

How Technology Is Reshaping The HVAC Industry

The HVAC companies are increasingly integrating IoT technology with HVAC equipment due to growing demand for real-time insights from HVAC equipment. The logic or intention behind this is that the inter-networking of physical devices embedded with software, sensors and network connectivity is enabled, making it easier to collect and exchange data, closely monitoring HVAC systems and controlling them from even remote locations.

What To Expect In future?

According to Emerson Climate Technologies, 33 percent of thermostats, a device that automatically regulates temperature sold in 2014 were Wi-Fi-enabled, and it is expected to become 75% by 2019.