U.S. demand for industrial controls is expected to reach $15.4 billion in 2011, says the Freedonia Group in a recent report. Estimated annual sales growth rate for these products: 2.9 percent.   Gains will be supported by the continual technological advancement of solid-state control products that will enable manufacturers to improve their ...

Global demand for lubricants will reach 41.8 million metric tons in 2010. Gains will by driven by increasing motor vehicle ownership and growing consumption of various lubricants in manufacturing activity. Engine oils will continue to claim over half of demand, while process oils will grow the fastest. Manufacturing markets will lead in purchases ...

HVAC equipment market in the U.S.-—forecasts here through 2011. Demand in the U.S. for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is expected to increase 3.2 percent per year to a total market value of $16.8 billion in 2011. Strong gains in nonresidential construction will be a key driver in the HVAC marketplace.  ...