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 With mobile tables and cabinets paving their way into classrooms, the concept of fixed furniture classroom has become outdated.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. 

本周（文内“本周”均指 7 月 10 日至 14 日）主要一线龙头股价震荡整理，借助中报向好预期，存量资金投资风格由扎堆龙头白马标的向估值偏低的二线龙头以及滞涨品种切换。环保部启动专项检查规范进口废物企业行为，部分纸企因涉嫌环境违法行为被通报，造纸行业龙头环保措施更加规范，环保政策趋严有望加速产业集中度提升。 

上周大盘震荡上行全周收涨 0.14%。轻工制造板块逊于大盘（造纸>包装印刷>家用轻工）。上周工信部发布家具出口相关数据，今年前 6 月，家具出口金额达到 246.7 亿美元，同比增长 7%，与前 5 月相比增速再提升 1.1pct.。家具出口增速从今年 3 月转正以来，保持持续提升态势。