February 2009
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End Market Report: Trends in Consumer Spending in Medical Care Show Opportunity for MoldMakers
Medical goods and services tend to be non-discretionary, and spending on these products now accounts for one-fifth of all U.S. consumer spending. Americans spend more on medical goods and services than on food, transportation, or housing, and this sector is also one of the fastest growing. Click Here for More Medical Industry Information »
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| Independent Research Study Results on LSR and Elastomers Market Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is a growing market, projected to expand by 10 to 12 percent annually in North America in the coming years. Despite the challenges and education needed by rubber and plastics processors, the future is bright for moldmakers and molders alike to grow and expand into the emerging LSR market. That is why D-M-E Company, a manufacturer of mold tooling technologies, recently commissioned an independent research study to shed light on how companies can leverage LSR to amplify their business and increase profitability. » Read More |
The U.S. Business and Industry Council: USBIC Educational Foundation The USBIC Educational Foundation is a Washington-based research organization studying U.S. economic, technology and national security policy. Founded in 1967, it serves as the research arm of USBIC, with a mission to educate both policy makers and the American public on issues of concern to USBIC member companies. One of its primary efforts is to strengthen the case for more manufacturing-friendly public policies. » Read More |
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