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While many around the country and the globe believe as though their lives are standing still, The Boston Roofers aren't showing any signs of slowing down.

Precision Coating (PCCI) was one of 84 companies awarded Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Grants from the Baker-Polito Administration. The grants will fund customized training for almost 6,000 workers and are expected to create more than 1,100 new jobs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over the next two years. This state-wide training promotes job growth, retention, and increased opportunity for workers by enhancing businesses' productivity and their ability to grow their business in Massachusetts. This project is funded by a workforce training fund grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The grant program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non life insurance industry in Iran. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for distribution channels. "Non-Life Insurance Distribution Channels in Iran to 2018: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non life insurance industry in Iran. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Iranian non life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The number of outbound trips is rising due to the increasing travel budget of Romanian tourists and the improvement of air connections with major tourism destinations overseas. City breaks continue to be increasingly popular, boosting the number of outbound trips. During 2013 the raised number of legal holiday days was a good opportunity for city-break travel. There are several cheap flights offered to London, Rome, Paris, Brussels, Budapest, Madrid and Barcelona from major cities of Romania. This also offers great opportunity for city breaks and shopping tourism, especially to Milan and London.

This report presents the findings from a survey of 215 manufacturers regarding their Information and Communications Technology (ICT) investment trends. The survey investigates how manufacturers currently allocate their ICT budgets across the core areas of enterprise ICT expenditure: hardware, software, IT services, communications and consulting.

The Future of the Make-Up Market in Finland to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Make-up consumption trends in Finland, historic and forecast Make-up consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Make-up sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The Future of the Feminine Hygiene Market in Thailand to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Feminine Hygiene consumption trends in Thailand, historic and forecast Feminine Hygiene consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Feminine Hygiene sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The Future of the Make-Up Market in Hong Kong to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Make-up consumption trends in Hong Kong, historic and forecast Make-up consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Make-up sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

The ongoing economic crisis hitting Italy led consumers to be cautious about out-of-home spending, and they opted to trade down and prioritise informal and affordable solutions. This trend favoured street stalls/kiosks in 2013, which overall recorded growth of 3% in current value terms. Street stalls/kiosks are usually convenient to reach, as many kiosks are located in city centres or near popular tourist attractions. They offer a meal at a more affordable price compared with full-service restaurants, and their food offering is considered to be of higher quality and tastier than cafes/bars.

Due to a resolution from the Ministry of Industry (45/2011), imports of consumer electronics devices including cameras and camcorders, CD players, MP3, TVs (LCD, plasma and LED TVs) amongst others have been restricted by the application of non-automatic import licenses in order to preserve national products on the local market. Since then, volume sales have been contracting sharply at rates higher than that expected for products transiting a declining phase in the product?s life cycle. The CAGR for imaging devices over the review period extended to -5%, concentrating large declines between 2011 and 2013.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the personal accident and health insurance industry in Hungary. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for distribution channels. "Personal Accident and Health Insurance Distribution Channels in Hungary to 2018: Market Databook" provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the personal accident and health insurance industry in Hungary. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Hungarian personal accident and health insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Facial Care in Thailand by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers anti-ageing, skin whiteners/lighteners, hydrating/moisturising, cleansers/toners, masks and specialised facial skin care products for women. It excludes medicated products such as acne treatments. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. It includes mass market and prestige lines but excludes the professional sector, including beauty salons, to the consumer. Market size for Facial Care in Thailand is given in THB with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Thailand. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the paints and varnishes market in Brazil. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the paints and varnishes market and its categories (water-based paints & varnishes, solvent-based paints & varnishes, other paints & varnishes, painters' fillings, surfacing preparations and solvents & thinners), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Paints and Varnishes in Brazil to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the paints and varnishes industry in Brazil. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Brazilian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

After the successful launch of the first products in the category of cider in 2011, the sustained boom recorded in sales of cider continued to build unabated throughout 2012 and 2013. Cider has so far been a major success, gaining many consumers, especially women, from other alcoholic drinks and even non-alcoholic drink categories. In addition to the rapid expansion of the existing key brands Somersby and Strongbow, several new imported products have been launched in the category in recent years and these have so far met with outstanding success.

Brazil's economic recovery will falter in 2014, with real GDP growth coming in at just 0.7% in 2014. Fixed investment will remain weak in light of falling business confidence, while poor consumer confidence to constrain private consumption growth.

The pet humanisation trend continues to fuel strong growth within pet products. Pet owners want to treat their pets, not just by feeding them, but also by providing them with additional gifts and accessories, much like they do with their own children. The industry has responded by introducing an increasingly diverse range of products for dogs, cats and other pets, including toys, leashes, bedding and clothing. In addition, more and more healthcare and dietary products are becoming available through specialist retailers and veterinary clinics. Overall, the trend is towards pre-treatment and prevention as opposed to medicines after the pet becomes sick. This is clear through the availability of products like toothpaste for dogs and vitamin supplements for all pets. In general, most growth in this area is coming from additional accessories for dogs and cats and this trend is set to continue over the forecast period.

Egypt's relative political stability will lead to a pickup in growth over the coming quarters, increasing the attractiveness of the pharmaceutical market - for which our forecast has been revised slightly upwards. The government's increased emphasis on developing the pharmaceutical sector and the announced expansion of the Medicare healthcare programme are positive developments this quarter. The challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies wishing to operate in the market are the continued presence of counterfeit medicines, poor patent enforcement and a lack of regulatory data protection.

The Tonga Tourism Authority (TTA) was established in July 2013 and is expected to positively boost travel and tourism in Tonga. The TTA is responsible for designing and implementing the promotion of Tonga as a travel and tourism destination with the aim of raising awareness in key source markets. The formation of the TTA is part of the government's increased focus on building the country's tourism industry, which is now Tonga's largest revenue earner.

Household insecticides are used to kill, repel, and protect residential complexes or houses from insects such as mosquitoes, house flies, bed bugs, ants, and cockroaches. Household insecticides are successful in preventing deadly diseases such as malaria and dengue.

SCA tightened its grip within retail tissue in 2013 following the launch of a toilet paper brand and the acquisition of Vinda. The takeover also gave a clear statement of intent that the company believes that China offers good growth potential.

Solar PV Power in South Korea, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2014 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy, Equipment Market, Regulations and Company Profiles" is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the solar PV market in South Korea.

Based on provisional estimates, key trends in cat food are not likely to change radically over 2014. Both dry and wet premium cat food will remain the main value growth drivers in cat food. At the same time, cat treats is set to grow strongly as well. However, this area remains small in size and will thus continue to have little impact on cat food performance. Dry and wet economy and mid-priced cat food will continue to record low or even marginal growth over the forecast period. Stronger growth in premium areas is expected since major branded players constantly support their product assortments with massive marketing to gain the attention of consumers that wish to provide their cats with quality food products.

Players in 100% home delivery/takeaway were able to relax in 2013. The channel, which is planned to be targeted by the implementation of the ?Black Box?, benefited from a respite in its implementation. This anti-tax evasion cash register should be implemented in early 2015 instead of 2013. Thus, the channel enjoyed the focus by Yum! Brands on Pizza Hut in the 100% home delivery/takeaway format at the expense of its full-service restaurants, and the progressive integration of Pizza Co outlets by Domino?s Pizza.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the prefabricated buildings market in Switzerland. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the prefabricated buildings market and its categories (aluminium buildings, concrete buildings, iron & steel buildings, plastic buildings and wood buildings), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Prefabricated Buildings in Switzerland to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the prefabricated buildings industry in Switzerland. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Swiss construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Domestic tourism has increased by 3% from 2012, to a total of 8.5 million trips compared to 8.3 million trips in 2012.

While literary genres come and go in their fads, the humble inspirational quote has stood the test of time for thousands of years. In fact, with the advent of social media and global connectedness reaching new heights, sharing these life-changing lines of knowledge and philosophy is a passion for millions. But there’s just one problem – the world is running out of quotes and forcing people to instead recycle the ‘same old’.

Due to the increasing health consciousness trend, consumers are switching to smaller portion packaging formats to watch their diet and control their calorie intake. In response to current consumer demand, the manufacturers are introducing smaller packaging formats, which indicate the calorie intake per serving. The health and wellness trend also put a spotlight on dark chocolate which contains rich flavonoids and has antioxidant properties. Manufacturers are also introducing more dark chocolate items due to its popularity.