我们重点分析了家具、造纸、包装印刷三个板块主流公司 2017 年中报。家具（标配）延续高增长，业绩表现 出色，考虑地产后周期因素予以标配。造纸（超配）受产品价格上涨驱动业绩大幅提升，旺季业绩预计向好。包 装（低配）成本持续承压，但预计在度过 Q4 后成本压力大幅缓解，有望迎来利润弹性释放的配置良机  家具：业绩增长持续，定制优于成品 家具板块上半年受益于去年房地产市场的高景气，整体业绩增长显著。我们重点跟踪的 21 家上市公司等权重 平均收入增速为 31.5%，2017Q2 收入增速较去年同期有所下降。

DIY (Do-it-yourself) in home improvement is defined as the concept in which an individual homeowner/consumer, executes task/job related to home improvement by himself with the help of DIY tool, equipment, and appliances. As the name suggests, the concept involves only the end consumer and no other third party to execute a project.The DIY home improvement market in the US encompasses DIY product categories that include raw materials, appliances, hardware, tools, equipment, and several instruments that are used in the execution of a DIY project. Also, it covers all indoor and outdoor DIY jobs that are done by an individual. The report is focused on the analysis of the retail distribution of DIY products, which caters to fulfill the requirement of an individual customer.

Viscoelastic foam was invented by NASA in 1966 and is commonly known as memory foam. This type of foam is made of petroleum-based polyurethane and other chemicals and is now being used in mattresses, pillows, and other bedding products. Memory foam mattresses relieve pressure points and reduce back pain and soreness. They are effective in preventing certain sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.The report considers the present scenario of the memory foam mattress market in US and its strategic assessment for the period 2017–2022. It includes a detailed study of growth drivers, trends, and restraints. It also includes the leading vendors in the market and other key vendors.The study considers retail sales of memory foam mattress and the overall mattress market to arrive at the market size. Further, it provides an insight of the wholesale shipment of the overall mattress and memory foam mattress in the US market.

The data center technical furniture market constitutes of three major segments Rack, PDU, and general construction. The growth of the PDU segment is expected to remain stagnant, whereas the rack segment is likely to increase moderately.However, the general construction technical furniture segment will witness rapidly growth during the forecast period.

Digitization of learning process has directly impacted industries like publishing, media,information and communications technology (ICT), and stationery. In addition, growing penetration of technology has led to significant changes in the market dynamics for

industries like furniture and real estate.Initiatives taken by educational institutions to embrace technology to improve teaching

and learning experience has created a need to upgrade existing resources and procure new resources. For instance, by investing in faculty training to improve their digital literacy, institutions are upgrading existing resources and procuring new software

solutions and the necessary infrastructure. Thus, the requirement for furniture has increased. Investment in furniture and training among others will support technologyaided education, which has led to the modernization of school and college infrastructure. With mobile tables and cabinets paving their way into classrooms, the concept of fixed furniture classroom has become outdated.

During the last few years, the RTA furniture market in the US registered positive growth and is currently shaping up to become one of the top competitive markets at a global level. With rising globalization, ample growth opportunities are being created in the

market.The furniture market in the US is one of the key markets in the world. The growth in the US real estate sector will likely play a positive role in the growth of this market. An increase in demand for eco-friendly furnishings will also drive the growth of the highend

RTA furniture segment.

The demand for outdoor furniture has increased, driven by growth in the outdoor landscaping market in the US. Consumers' purchase decisions for outdoor furniture are largely influenced by their changing lifestyles and the equal emphasis on both interior

and exterior décor. The recovery of the US economy has also helped increase the purchase of outdoor furniture as people seek to expand their outdoor living areas.Outdoor furniture products that are made of natural, durable, and weather-resistant materials are in high demand, as they provide an aesthetic appeal to the outdoor space. Increasing construction activities and the availability of high-quality furniture are also favorable for the market's growth.This Technavio report presents the current scenario and the growth prospects of the outdoor furniture market in the US for 2017-2021.

Woodworking machines are used for process wood to get products with high precision and quality. The growth in construction activity and importance given to aesthetic look in residential and commercial buildings will likely increase the demand for wood products. The furniture industry also plays a major role in the growth of the global woodworking machines market. The demand for furniture is increasing worldwide due to remodeling of houses and offices or need to replace old furniture.The growth of the construction and furniture industries will have a positive impact on the growth of the global woodworking machines market. The construction industry in

the US had increased by 6.4% in 2015 due to the swift expansion of the residential market and hike in expenditure on new projects.

In this report Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global toilet tank market for the period 2016-2021. To calculate the market size, the study considers the revenue generated from the sales of toilet tanks at the manufacturer level. 

This Technavio report is based on the synthesis, analysis, and interpretation of information about the global toilet seat market collected from specialized sources. Technavio analysts have derived insights using a mix of primary and secondary research with an aim to provide a holistic picture of the market.