Demand for commercial refrigeration equipment in the US is forecast to rebound through 2014, growing 7.2 percent per year (including price increases) to $9.4 billion.

US demand for silicones is forecast to advance 5.3 percent per year to $3.6 billion in 2014

Sales of electronic security products and systems in the US are expected to increase 9.3 percent per year to $17 billion in 2014

Demand for cement and concrete additives is forecast to increase at nearly double-digit rates through 2014 to $3 billion

Global demand for roofing materials is projected to grow 3.1 percent annually through 2014 to 11.1 billion square meters, a noticeable improvement from the market gains registered during the recession-impacted 2004-2009 period

US demand for drilling products and services is forecast to expand 8.1 percent annually to $44.4 billion in 2014, accelerating from the pace of the 2004-2009 period.

Demand for nanotechnology medical products, including nanomedicines, nanodiagnostics, and nanotech-based medical supplies and devices, will increase over 17 percent per year to $75.1 billion in 2014.

Global demand for light vehicle original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automotive sensors will advance 11.8 percent annually to $15.9 billion in 2014, rebounding from depressed 2009 levels.

Global demand for drywall (also known as gypsum board, plasterboard and wallboard) is forecast to advance 8.4 percent per year through 2014 to 10.7 billion square meters, a significant improvement over the 2004-2009 rate of growth.

Demand for produce packaging in the US is forecast to increase 3.6 percent per year to $4.8 billion in 2014.

Global demand for ball, roller and plain bearings is expected to increase 8.5 percent per year through 2014 to $76 billion.

World demand for activated carbon is forecast to expand an impressive 9.9 percent per year through 2014 to 1.7 million metric tons.

Demand for insulation materials in the US is projected to increase 7.4 percent annually from a weak 2009 base to $10.2 billion in 2014.

Demand for water and wastewater pipe in the US is expected to rise 5.8 percent annually to $19.6 billion in 2014, exceeding 5.3 billion feet.

World demand for protective packaging is projected to increase 7.8 percent per year to $22.2 billion in 2014.

World demand for specialty silicas -- which include precipitated silica, fumed silica, silica gel and silica sol -- will rise 6.3 percent per year to 2.7 million metric tons in 2014

Construction expenditures in China are expected to rise 9.1 percent per annum in real terms through 2014, moderating significantly from the pace of the 2004-2009 period.

Demand for cast polymers in the US is forecast to increase 5.4 percent annually through 2014 to 216 million square feet.

US demand for foodservice packaging is forecast to climb 2.5 percent per year to $7.9 billion in 2014

The short-term outlook for the boating industry remains clouded; however, despite these challenges the recreational boating market (including boats, propulsion systems and accessories) will rebound from its depressed 2009 levels, with demand risi ...