The paperboard packaging market is making rapid strides in the global packaging market. The major consumers of paperboard packaging are distributed across various industries, including the chemicals, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and other industries. Paperboard products are preferred because of the non-reactive nature of paper, and paperboard protects the products enclosed in it from getting damaged. Paper, timber, pulp, and other similar forest materials, which can be easily recycled, are used as basic raw materials in paper packaging. Paper and paperboard packaging materials are also used for blocking, bracing, cushioning, and preserving products.

The lifestyle of working class population worldwide is increasingly becoming hectic and fast-paced. These conditions have created a demand for devices and services that will enable people to do their daily chores faster. This trend has, among other things, created a demand for commercial on-demand laundry services and increased the demand for commercial laundry washing machines globally; laundromats, on-demand laundry services, and other commercial laundry services are in high demand among because of an increase in disposable income and rise in dual-income families.

Over the past decade, the automotive industry has been undergoing structural changes in terms of electrification of automotive mechanism, engine downsizing, emission regulations, enhancing safety features, and vehicle connectivity to produce vehicles that are safer and more efficient. Despite significant progress made in terms of safety, on-road accidents and collision rates remain high. This has led to the R&D of some of the most advanced life-saving systems and technologies such as driver state monitoring systems in the automotive industry.

While driving a vehicle, braking is a mandatory operation that is needed to control the vehicle. Whenever an emergency road situation is encountered, braking is one of the foremost and primary operations that the driver needs to perform. How soon the vehicle can be stopped or how soon it responds to the application of the brakes will depend on the intensity of the pressure applied on the brakes. Mere pressing of the brake pedals may not prevent the entire accident. This is so because, as in many cases, the driver may not press the brakes hard enough to stop the vehicle or even not brake at all as in some cases. There are different road-side driving conditions such as off-highway conditions, city traffic among others that have led to the evolution of the different automotive braking systems. This has led to the development of anti-lock braking systems, autonomous braking systems, and advanced emergency braking systems among others.

Refrigeration is used to preserve perishable food items and ensure food safety. The products offered in the global commercial refrigeration market find application in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. The market for commercial registration equipment is driven by regulatory standards on labeling, energy performance, refrigerants, and others. The global commercial refrigeration market offers various types of commercial refrigerators such as refrigerated storage cabinets or display cases, ice-making machinery, and walk-in coolers.

The worldwide changes in work conditions and lifestyle have created a demand for commercial on-demand laundry services as consumers have limited time to do chores like laundry. This, in turn, has increased the demand for commercial laundry equipment. An increase in the disposable income and rise in the number of dualincome families across the globe has also increased the demand for laundromats, ondemand laundry services, and other commercial laundry services.

By type, organic pigments accounted for the largest proportion of the market with around 22% in 2015. The segment will post the highest growth rate among other types of pigments and sustain its market share over 2016-2020.By end use, the paints and coatings segment was the largest segment for specialty pigments, accounting for a share of 32% in 2015. The plastics segment will post the highest growth rate among other end-user segments over the forecast period.By region, APAC was the largest market for specialty coatings, accounting for a share of over 40% in 2015. The region will sustain its market position and grow considerably over the forecast period. The growth in infrastructure development and automotive industries are fostering the market growth in the region.The need for product differentiation in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry will drive the consumption of specialty pigments in the packaging segment.Regulations regarding the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents are a noteworthy challenge. However, the eco-friendly alternatives are expected to be introduced over the forecast period.

R&D for new product development requires substantial capital and workforce.Established global agrochemical companies spend as much as 9%-11% of their revenue in the agrochemicals area.In 2015, specialty chemicals accounted for more than 30% of total chemicals sales in the EU. In 2015, Germany was the largest specialty chemical producer in Europe, followed by France, the Netherlands, and Italy.In total, these countries accounted for more than 65% of the specialty chemicals sales in the EU. The supportive industrial policies, such as secure energy supply for large projects by the government has helped Germany maintain a sustainable growth and competitiveness in the region.The Middle East and Africa is also expected to display strong growth, owing to the growing manufacturing sector in this region. The efforts on industrial diversification followed by the local governments and expansions in the regional manufacturing sector will drive the market for specialty chemicals during the forecast period.

The global specialty and high-performance films market will post a CAGR of 6.55% during 2016-2020 owing to rising demand from the packaging and personal care products industries. The high demand for durable and sturdy packing materials is another factor driving the market.Top five vendors account for more than 60% of the market share. Some of the major vendors in the market are 3M, Covestro,Transilwrap, Honeywell, and Bemis.Barrier films have a major stake in the application sector, followed by decorative and microporous films. Increased use of safety and security films in the automotive and construction industries is also expected to be promising factor for the growth of the market.The packaging sector accounts for a market share of 65% in 2015.Consolidation in the global specialty and high-performance packaging film market and the key players shifting their operating bases to developing nations such as India and China to gain competitive advantage are the two factors that will drive the market during the forecast period. Technological and product innovations in the global specialty and highperformance films market are increasing the adoption of specialty and highperformance films for multifaceted applications.

The popularity of sparkling water in Asian economies and the availability of product and flavor variants have contributed to market growth. Sparkling water has garnered attention because it is thought to have numerous health benefits and has no artificial sugar content.Soft drinks, carbonated drinks, ready-to-drink (RTD) tea, and coffee are substitutes in the global sparkling water market. Furthermore, fruit juices are other alternatives.Although not of a similar category, they do pose some threat to the global sparkling water market.Sparkling water in 250-ml and tin formats will be key to the growth of the market during the forecast period as they are small, easy to carry, and the most convenient form of consumption.Hypermarkets and supermarkets will continue to be the most preferred destinations globally for the purchase of sparkling water. This is because these retail formats are large in size and can allocate more shelf space to house more products of different brands than other retail formats. Attractive offers and discounts provided by these stores will continue to attract more consumers during the forecast period.