#Window Film Market analysis

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Window Film Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis And Forecast 2024 - 2030

The global window film market size was valued at USD 11.56 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2024 to 2030.

Increasing demand for energy-efficient window films is expected to propel market growth during the forecast period. Window films are widely utilized for energy efficiency in heating and cooling purposes in residential and commercial applications, commonly in vehicles and windows. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, window films facilitate the average consumption of 30% of heat loss that occurs through windows and doors at homes. Improvements in window films enable the reduction in solar heat gain & winter heat loss in commercial & residential buildings, which is expected to provide sustainable growth over the forecast years. Building Energy Management System (BEMS) effectively conserves energy and improves energy efficiency by creating a stable and sustainable environment in both commercial & residential buildings.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Window Film Market

The increasing number of green building constructions and the development of net zero energy buildings are expected to propel the demand for window films. The rising consumer awareness regarding the sustainability and price of window films, coupled with growing environmental awareness regarding carbon dioxide emissions and improving energy efficiency, is expected to drive the market over the forecast years.

Global carbon emission levels have been increasing steadily on account of the population explosion across Asia Pacific and Latin America, coupled with rapid industrialization and an increasing number of passenger cars in recent years. Stringent regulations regarding energy-efficient buildings & vehicles and increasing concerns about the environment and health are anticipated to fuel the demand.

Low emissivity (Low-E) film helps buildings to retain heat during the winter season. It uses special metallic coatings, which block infrared and ultraviolet rays and allows maximum visible light to prevent fading of interiors in residential and commercial buildings. Low-E glasses are replaced with window films owing to a better return on investment and the latter providing 6.6 times greater energy & cost savings than Low-E glasses.

Ultraviolet-A (UVA) filtering window film can help in reducing skin cancer and skin damage. Growing consumer disposable income in emerging economies has prompted a rising adoption of fuel-efficient passenger cars, coupled with an increasing demand for electric vehicles (EV), expected to drive the market for window film over the forecast years. However, the presence of strict regulations on tinted films used in automobiles, which limits visible light transmission (VLT), is expected to impact the market growth.

Manufacturers are focused on manufacturing high-quality and safety products on account of window film industry standards. As per these standards, the product should have a minimum of 15% light transmission. Low visibility can lead to theft or accidents, especially at night. A lower VLT rating tends to have better glare control, whereas a higher rating is preferred for maintaining natural lights. The VLT of a window film is a crucial part of defining the permissibility of heat protection, UV protection, and security concerns.

High VLT in window films allows better attention of the police to ensure public safety in vehicles. Certain countries have exemptions if drivers or passengers are affected by related medical conditions such as lupus, sunlight allergy, photosensitivity, and melanoma. Windows with a high tint can cause dooring incidents for cyclists and pedestrians owing to low visibility inside & across the vehicle.

Window tint products are likely to provide new growth avenues for market participants. These tint products are manufactured after coloring or dying of window film. Addition of tinting materials or colors help to block the sun rays. This benefits in reduction of cooling costs, minimization of glare on screens, and also offer privacy & safety.

Window Film Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global window film market report on the basis of product, application, material and region:

Product Outlook (Volume, Thousand Square Meter; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

• Sun Control

• Decorative

• Security & Safety

• Privacy

Application Outlook (Volume, Thousand Square Meter; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

• Automotive

• Residential

• Commercial

• Marine

• Others

Material Outlook (Volume, Thousand Square Meter; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

• Vinyl

• Polyester

• Plastic

• Ceramic

• Others

Regional Outlook (Volume, Thousand Square Meter; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Central & South America

• Middle East & Africa

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• The global nonwoven fabrics market size was valued at USD 52.56 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2030. 

• The global polypropylene absorbent hygiene market size was valued at USD 8.78 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2030. 

Key Window Film Company Insights

Some of the market participants include Eastman Chemical Company, 3M, and Madico, Inc, among others.

• 3M is a diversified technology company, with business segments, namely industrial, electronics & energy, safety & graphics, health care and consumer. The product portfolio offered by the company includes automotive, commercial and residential window film.

• Eastman Chemical Company operates through four business segments, namely additives & functional products, advance materials, fibers, and chemical intermediates. The product portfolio of the company includes decorative, safety & security and sun-control window film. The company offer window film under advance materials business segment.

• Solar Gard operates as a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain S.A. which was acquired in September 2011. The company is a division of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and is involved in the manufacturing Window Film and paint protection film. Its product portfolio includes solar control, safety & security, decorative, anti-graffiti, and paint protection films.

• Toray Plastics (America), Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in North Kingstown, the U.S. It is a manufacturer of plastic films and foams. The company’s line of business includes polypropylene films, polyester films, bio-based PET films, metalized OPP films, and polyolefin foams.

Key Window Film Companies:

• 3M

• Eastman Chemical Company

• American Standard Window Film

• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation (Solar Gard)

• Madico, Inc.

• Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

• Hanita Coatings RCA Ltd. (Avery Dennison Israel Ltd.)

• Johnson Window Films, Inc.

• Armolan Window Films

• Garware Suncontrol

• Reflectiv Window Films

Recent Developments

• In August 2023, Solar Art announced acquisition of Layr, a window film manufacturing company. Layr has wide customer base including office buildings, schools and high-end retailers. This acquisition helped Solar Art to expand its business East Coast region with infrastructure in New York.

• In February 2023, Eastman and High Performance Optics, Inc. announced launch of new window film designed specifically for the transportation industry, which features selective High Energy Visible Light (HEVL) filtering in China.

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[leylasnovella]

Hello lovely, my name is Leyla!

On my page I want to explore the deep depths of my mind in form of poetry and creativity, so I figured starting this blog might be just right!

Here are some things about me:

- my page is known to be „colourless“ and „cold“ however, to me it reflects a calm tranquility within nature and the mind without distractions and perceiving details in little things which life offers!

- I love the movie Dead Poets Society! There is nothing more I could talk about for hours and watch new analysis videos on YouTube. Simply beautiful.

Furthermore I also enjoy movies which cradle deep into my mind like Dune, Tenet, Interstellar, Inception, Catch Me If You Can, … some more fantasy films to get lost in my mind.

- Books and reading. Do you also happen to collect some books before reading them simply because you know you‘re going to read them and they look so beautiful? Me too. However, this year I‘m actually setting the goal to read more books I own before I get some new ones (I should probably avoid book bazaars and flee markets…)

There are various genres I enjoy such as: mystery, fiction, non-fiction, psychology, philosophy, theology and classics!

- Video- and Photography. There is nothing more beautiful than capturing a feeling or moment, expressing a situation or feeling through some video and sounds. Hopefully I‘ll get deeper into my hobby and soon you‘ll see some work of mine.

- Trees, winter, calmness, rain, big windows and wind.

Some of my absolute favourite artists are Tamino and Morpheus. However, my music taste can vary a lot.

Sibylle Baier, Françoise, Matt Elliott, Hako Yamazaki, Felix Damour, Mayberg and the Bands PianoMagic, Archive, BuckTick, MaliceMizer, TheSmiths, MassiveAttack and Rammstein. Not to mention my favourite composer Antonin Dvorak. I‘m also playing the violin and little bits of the piano.

- Languages, languages, languages. Some of my greatest interests is to discover cultures, languages and how it connects people. As for me, I‘m fluent in German, Turkish and English. However, I‘m also learning Latin-I‘ll probably learn more different languages in future hopefully.

Thank you for taking some time to read my introduction! Don‘t be shy to drop some comments about something you enjoy or have in common! I‘d love to make some moots.

See you soon!

[superman--yoosung]

Hi! I'd like to request for a genshin impact matchup please. ^^

Pronouns: they/them Sexuality: Idk but I prefer men Age preference: No minors

MBTI: INFP Enneagram: 4w5 sp/sx Zodiac big 6: Cancer sun and moon, Pisces rising, Cancer mercury, Gemini venus, Leo mars Moral alignment: True neutral (leaning slightly towards lawful evil)

Personality: Introspective and rational, terrified of conflict. I daydream a lot and tend to space out when I’m not talking to someone. I’m a true introvert, but I love to talk to certain people and about things I find interesting, like my fixations or a fun hypothetical situation. I observe people more than I want to interact with them. I'm also good at reading people (to the point where my brother thinks I can read people's minds). Purple represents me best as a colour.

I value my authenticity, creativity and emotional intelligence (I can’t say I’m really empathetic, but I listen to people when they need me to and I try to be there for them). But I am quite sensitive and emotional. I tend to remember events in which I was hurt easily. My friend would describe me as a jaded Disney princess because I daydream a lot and used to be idealistic as a kid but now I'm more of a realist/pessimist. They also say that I can be blunt most of the time.

I'm the eldest sibling but didn't grow up to be anything close to a mom friend. I was scolded a lot growing up for not being good enough of an eldest sibling, so I play the role of an observer when around my friend group, not going out of my way to help them if they make any mistakes (honestly I don't like friend groups or feel that close to them anyway). I prefer one-on-one interactions.

Also, according to this personality classification system, I am a mint (I agree, even the sadistic part). https://2-lines-and-a-circle.tumblr.com/post/692988945418633216/in-depth-description-on-flavors-mint

Hobbies: Reading, looking for fanfiction with amazing writing styles (descriptions, vibes, the closer it reads like poetry, the better), writing (fanfiction for now, but I plan to become a professional writer in the future e.g. movies, tv shows, manga), listening to music, psychoanalyzing people, analyzing fictional characters, watching horror movie summaries and anime/movie reaction videos

Likes: POETRY (I follow the web weave tag here and my favourite poet might just be Richard Siken), tofu (my favourite food), chocolate, books (the genres I tend to read are thrillers, fantasy or sci-fi), anime (mostly shounen, but I've watched some movies as well), manga, analyzing characters with many layers to them, personality typology (the closest thing I've had to a hyperfixation. my all-time favourite is enneagram, but I’ve had astrology and MBTI phases), action or comedy movies, visiting cafes, looking at sunrises and sunsets, watching storms (LIGHTNING), crochet flowers and plushies (I don’t crochet, I just buy them), phone charms, the colour purple, window shopping, video essays (marketing - celebrities, not companies, somewhat deep topics like love and philosophy, literature and film analysis - especially themes of horror movies, despite me being too chicken to actually watch the moves)

Dislikes: Exercising, studying for subjects I'm not interested in, being forced to interact with people, having a sudden change in plans that I don't like, many foods like anything spicy or really bitter (I am a very picky eater), bugs (beetles, bees, spiders. I don’t kill them and are fine with them as long as they’re a distance away from me. I get scared when they move about tho), noisy environments, construction noises, small talk (I actually don’t mind talking to people, I just need them to talk about something interesting or at least something they’re passionate about)

Type: Someone intellectual that I can talk with. I wouldn't be able to stand a SO that often cuts me off when I'm trying to talk (especially when I would never do that to them), or someone that's only interested in talking about themselves.

Miscellaneous:

Many people have called me pretty. Also complimented my handwriting, they say it's so neat it looks like computer print.

I don't like when people touch me most of the time. I like to touch them on my own terms. Like a cat.

Tend to get lost in new places. :’)

Thank you for your hard work!

Hello! Thank you for sharing so much detail, this made it both incredibly easy to narrow down to a handful of characters and also painfully difficult to select the final one. I hope you enjoy your matchup!

Your matchup is..................................................

NEUVILLETTE !!

There are those who would easily, and without much thought, misconstrue impartiality for disinterest. Rather, this is the most fundamental tenet of observation: to glean from afar the veracity of what can and cannot be seen with one's own eyes. For it is only once this is done that true judgement can be pursued.

For those who truly observe, the relationship between the Iudex of Fontaine and their partner is one that cannot be told in words alone; actions, rationality, and substance dictate their relationship. This is not to say it is devoid of emotions - far from it, in fact - but it highlights the manner in which they conduct themselves around each other. They are, in this respect, their most honest selves when together.

And, to Neuvillette, what greater sense of justice is there than in upholding truth? Perhaps this is what draws him to you initially - a shared sense of reservations in a room full of acting, or else the eager way you both fall into quiet contemplation - but, undeniably, what strengthens your bond is the undercurrent of authenticity in every interaction you share.

Fun details:

Considering your association with purple, is it any wonder you received an Electro vision? Your attacks, like your tendencies, are seemingly reserved - simple movements that don't stray into wildly flashy territory - but they pack quite a punch! You and Neuvillette will rarely be involved in battle together, but if you are, your opponents are in for a world of pain!

This man (dragon? judge? he is a man of many forms) will absolutely understand your introversion, and will respect it at all times. He will always listen intently and curiously to whatever it is you have to say, letting you finish first before bringing forward any additional ideas of his own. Like you, he enjoys his personal space, and there will be many times wherein you both sit comfortably apart without touching - there are other ways of communicating besides touch, after all, and if either of you does want physical contact, it's simply a matter of expressing the desire and the other allowing it.

He will feel honored when you are comfortable enough with him to begin sharing about your hyperfixations and your interests. He will always make time to listen to you, even if it means he has more work to attend to later for doing so. He will find himself quite invested in some of these, too, after a while - he'll ask follow-up questions and, in the case where you might have your own questions or be perplexed by something, will take time to conduct his own investigations or research into the subject in the hopes of bringing you some satisfying answers.

Neuvillette is also a very sensitive person. He is not outwardly emotional, but what he does feel, he feels very deeply. This will be a matter you two can discuss one-on-one, but it will feel very intimate to both of you because of how vulnerable it makes you seem. Together, you can talk about the things that have hurt you in the past and how to best communicate with one another to avoid accidentally or inadvertently contributing to those painful memories. This is not one-sided, either - he has quite a lot to work through himself! Having another perspective might prove to be rather eye-opening for him.

Speaking of discussions - he will be fascinated by your interest in typologies. How applicable are they in day-to-day life? In anecdotal experiences? Have they been used in courts of law outside of Fontaine, and if so, to what level of success? He will ask many questions about them, primarily out of the desire to understand how the human mind organizes personality. This will surely be a perfect segue for you to convince him to take a myriad of different typology tests himself!!

A particularly fun pastime of you both will be people-watching, especially at teatime breaks. Whether you're comfortably cozy inside your place looking out the window at the street, sitting outside at a quieter cafe, or looking down from a balcony off the Palais Mermonia, you two will find it quite interesting to observe others going about their day. Neuvillette will never not be flabbergasted at how good you are at identifying people's emotions, and your explanations (about a tell in their movements, or some bend in their brows, or a flash of something in their eyes) will always take him by surprise. Eventually, he will begin to pick up on some of these things, but the overall nuance will still elude him. (If you want to, this is always going to be a great topic to tease him about.)

Your interest in written words will be a shared one. He attends to documents and records on a daily basis, so the preservation of such things is not new to him; however, the art of poetry and stringing words together to elicit particular responses will be something that intrigues him greatly. You can share your favorite works with him, and he will actually read them. Entirely, and without judgement! (Just expect him to bring back notes like some Akademiya student afterwards - he will have much to discuss with you, from syntax to tone to subject matter.)

The most common cause of contention between the two of you are your differing morals; Neuvillette is not devoid of sympathy, but his devotion to the moral code of Fontaine is second to none. Compared to your own neutral leanings, he is very much a stick-in-the-mud. But repeated discussion and debate will broaden his understanding of how varied human morality can be, and to be fair, his view of legality is separate from it. Those will be fun conversations - once you're both over the (admittedly, quite daunting) hurdle of recognizing that disagreement does not equal true conflict.

M. Neuvillette is, despite the assumptions of the people of Fontaine, a very warm and gentle individual. He attends to his obligations with a sense of duty-bound rigidity. But outside of these, his gentle nature can be observed - in the way his eyes soften as they meet yours across a dark theater, in the books of poetry he consumes to better understand you, in the comfortable silences that stretch between you two as the evening falls; and in the way he learns just how deeply his devotion can run.

--I was so close to giving you Baizhu or Diluc, too, agh! It was a tough choice! I know next to nothing about astrology and only the basics of personality typology as they're taught in psychology coursework, so it is my hope that this relationship could swim on vibes and similar views alone, lol!

[silcosprincess]

Hi! I'd like to request for a romantic matchup please. SFW for now.

Pronouns: they/them

Age: 18

Sexuality: Idk but I prefer men  Okay with poly: Not really

Side I'm on: Neither (I'm on the side of peace), but certainly not Noxus

Personality: Introspective and rational, terrified of conflict. I daydream a lot and tend to space out when I’m not talking to someone. I’m a true introvert, but I love to talk to certain people and about things I find interesting, like my fixations or a fun hypothetical situation. I observe people more than I want to interact with them. I'm also good at reading people (to the point where my brother thinks I can read people's minds). Purple represents me best as a colour.

Hobbies: Reading, looking for fanfiction with amazing writing styles (descriptions, vibes, the closer it reads like poetry, the better), writing (fanfiction for now, but I plan to become a professional writer in the future e.g. movies, tv shows, manga), listening to music, psychoanalyzing people, analyzing fictional characters, watching horror movie summaries and anime/movie reaction videos

Likes: POETRY (I follow the web weave tag here and my favourite poet might just be Richard Siken), tofu (my favourite food), chocolate, books (the genres I tend to read are thrillers, fantasy or sci-fi), no longer human (my favourite book), the traveling cat chronicles (my favourite comfort book), anime (mostly shounen, but I've watched some movies as well), manga, analyzing characters with many layers to them, personality typology (the closest thing I've had to a hyperfixation. my all-time favourite is enneagram, but I’ve had astrology and MBTI phases), action or comedy movies, visiting cafes, looking at sunrises and sunsets, watching storms (LIGHTNING), crochet flowers and plushies (I don’t crochet, I just buy them), phone charms, the colour purple, window shopping, video essays (marketing - celebrities, not companies, somewhat deep topics like love and philosophy, literature and film analysis - especially themes of horror movies, despite me being too chicken to actually watch the moves)

Traits I like in someone: Intelligence, common sense, the ability to listen, someone passionate about their interests. I've noticed that my two closest friends are passive and non-confrontational, try not to get upset easily, and sometimes indecisive (ex: choosing what drink to get, I make decisions for them when they can't). So I would say I tend to get along with people who are enneagram 9s, though I wouldn't say I would necessarily like their traits in other people.

Traits I dislike in someone: Recklessness, lack of common sense, lack of maturity (when they're old enough to be a teenager/adult), self-deprecation/too pessimistic that it starts to drain me.

Thank you for your hard work!

Hiii! Thank you for requesting <3 @archive-of-the-lost

I match you with:

💙Viktor💙

The both of you share a passion for analysis and creativity, which makes conversations between you and him flow without much effort, and he aligns really nicely with your introspective personality. He always feels seen in your presence and he makes you feel the same by valuing your thoughts and ideas that you share with him.

Viktor often quotes passages from books you've read back to you, as a show of admiration because he really appreciates your love for literature and doesn't normally meet people who truly care for books and reading like you do.

Quiet evenings with you are his favorite times nowadays, reading with you by lamplight or tinkering with some new invention that either of you made, sharing comfortable silence.

He has a lot of fascination with understanding the human condition, so he also really enjoys having deep conversations with you about that type of stuff since you're also like to analyze layered characters, or other people in general.

The connection between you two is almost always peaceful, and he shares your preference for avoiding conflict if it's unnecessary, and he tries to be a soothing presence in your life.

You also give him warmth and encouragement, which is something he usually overlooks in his pursuit of progress. You always remind him to prioritize self care and truly appreciate his own life beyond work.

Viktor really treasures your perspective on life, your ability to see beauty and meaning in even the most mundane things. He'll often ask for your take on other people or just random things since he really admires how your mind works and just admires you in general tbh.

Your relationship with him inspires Viktor to dream beyond science for one, and to actually think of his own future beyond his vision of perfection or cleanliness, and the both of you work together to balance out the abstract with the practical.

Day-to-day activities with him are usually pretty warm and calm, strolling through either Piltover or Zaun together, visiting little cafes where you exchange ideas over tea and coffee. He always listens intently to your fanfiction ideas, occasionally offering suggestions (if wanted) and just doing little things like smiling and nodding at you to show that he's interested in what you're saying and also admiring you at the same time.

He likes to surprise you sometimes with cute little things he makes, like mechanical purple flowers that light up whenever they're touched by the wind. Even whenever he's busy, he tries his best to make time for you, and he always finds solace in the moments you share.

Thank you again for requesting <3 I hope you liked this, let me know if I got anything wrong or if you have any other ideas for this dynamic.

[writing-whump]

The Road Less Smooth

Summary: Isaiah and Seline argue during a car ride, not realizing Seline's fever. Contains emeto. 

Seline didn't want to go.

Visiting the representative of the West European Pack seemed entirely unnecessary, if not downright dictatorial to her. Why did she need to go? She was from Eastern Europe, so she was resigned with the representatives at home. Why did they have to keep track of where she was studying, what she was doing, and where she decided to belong?

The audacity and injustice of it all were driving her crazy with anger.

Isaiah offered to drive her. The message came from him, so she wasn't happy with him, but since she was scared to drive anything over 50 kilometers per hour, effectively banning her from all highways, his offer shortened her 4-hour long train drive to a direct 2.

Seline knew she should be thankful. And not let her anger out on the messenger. Then again, she thought Isaiah didn't belong to a pack to be free and not to follow orders. Not to mention what a good mood he was in. He was smiling behind the steering wheel, fingers tapping it lightly in synch with the music. He had his formal suit on and his long black coat, which she was starting to see as characteristic to him. All polite greetings and smiles. Was he enjoying this?

"So. How is the university going? I hear you finished your bachelor's last semester. You decided to continue on the same faculty. You like it there so much?" One of Isaiah's many attempts to make conversation. 

Seline wasn't one for small talk. Either say something you really want to know or shut up. She would be content just leaning against the window and listening to music, though plugging in her headphones seemed a little too rude.

"It got real worse last semester," she grumbled at the reminder. "Got a really chaotic teacher that makes us do a totally useless project, just because they got money and funds for it. So much for scientific independence. You just research whatever the politicians see as trendy to research."

Isaiah raised his eyebrows, throwing her a look. "You intend to stay in science?"

"I wanted to. But now I think I would much rather be independent. Make my own writing courses of sorts. Not be bound by anybody else's decisions."

"Just the market's whims," he remarked with a grin.

Seline hissed at that but nodded. "Yes. But the market is way fairer than anything I would believe the state to do." Despite the a/c blasting in the car, she felt warm. Uncomfortably warm. She pressed her palm against the opening for the cold air.

"So, what are you specializing in? Where did the writing part come in?"

"I guess you could say I got that from the witchcraft. I'm a Singer. I sing water and air into obedience and the most effective are original songs. All the writing necessary made me into an expert on writing theory." She waved at herself, the air suffocating and hot but flashing a satisfied snicker in Isaiah's direction. "I bet you couldn't name a book on writing I haven't read."

"That's an unusual approach. Most witches I know use pentagrams or incantations. Did you want to study it at the university?"

Her face fell a little. "You can't exactly study creative writing in Europe. Buuuut there is a lot of other stuff you can study, like film analysis, popular culture, media communication, epistemology, psychological processes for creativity…I found a good master that combines all these, so I can research the creative process itself." She gave him a measured look, blue eyes the shade of an upcoming storm. "You are studying psychology, aren't you? Rather unusual for a shadow wolf."

He smiled at that. "I like to stick out a little."

"Yeah. I thought you were different." Selined sighed loudly, leaning her head against the window. "Except we can't manage everything we wish for, can we?"

Isaiah gripped the steering wheel tighter. "Whatever do you mean?" 

"They call, and you obey. Like a good little lapdog." Seline stuck her chin out, watching him defiantly. 

"Is that what you think?" Isaiah didn't seem ruffled at her words at all, a little grin growing on his face. "I don't agree with this any more than you do."

Seline scoffed at that. "And why should I believe you? You pretend to know the gold is just glitter on the cage - like you successfully got rid of it - yet you are driving me to the gates yourself."

A long, tense silence stretched between them.

"Should I be more angry, Seline?" Isaiah was still smiling, but there was something darker about his tone and the way he focused his gaze on the road. "Should I rage, provoke, and complain like you?"

"Better be angry than pretend to smile and do nothing!" Her voice raised before she could stop herself. 

"Anger is a weakness. It gives you away. Why should I allow such an emotion to rule me?" His eyes were fixed on the road. 

"You are a shadow wolf. It's kinda of expected. I can rage all I want, and it will always be inappropriate. But you got the perfect excuse,” she waved her hand in frustration. 

"I don't believe in excuses." His voice was quiet but cutting. 

"No. You believe in lies. Masks and moods and faces, it's all you are. The polite and funny one today, the serious and scary one tomorrow." Seline crossed her hands on her chest.

"All the masks are me. Different faces of me, different roles I take for the situation. They are tools. My extensions. Wouldn't you change your cloak according to the weather?" His dark sea-green eyes flicked to her for a moment. 

"I would not change it to fit other people's expectations," she said proudly. 

"If I know what people want, I can get what I want much more easily. So even if I disagree with this policy, it's better I take you myself and not let somebody force you. It's better to look relaxed while you are alert and watching. It's better not to be ruled by emotions while they rule everyone else. So yes, I'm taking you to the gates myself, but I also know all the holes in the fence." He eyed her, eyebrows furrowing slightly in annoyance, before smoothing over. "You just want what you think you can't have." 

Seline frowned angrily and looked away. As much as she disagreed, it got her thinking. She didn't realize he had so many answers figured out for himself. 

"I find anger safe,” she said into the silence. “It's better than fear. Gives you energy and motivation to do something. To stand up for yourself or change what's wrong."

He raised one perfect black eyebrow. "So you are afraid of me?"

"No-I…" She gulped, her throat constricting. Something about his intense tone, about the speed and emotion of the debate, made her keep talking. "I'm tired. Of not feeling anything. Of feeling too much and not being able to do anything about it, because it's unseemly for witches.” 

Because I should be calming you down, but I envy your freedom to be angry.

He gave her a long look. "You can be angry all you want around me,” he said quietly. 

She hid her face in her palm as if wanting to wash away the tension. "And you will stay calm? Is that the mask you want to wear for me?" 

"I'm the one who wants to wear the mask. I'm the one crafting it, the one willing to change it so it fits you better. Does that count for nothing true?" 

“You sure are poetic about it,” she grumbled, pressing her hand against her forehead. There was a dull pounding in her temples, and the air still felt disgustingly hot.

“Seline? Is something wrong?” Isaiah asked, concerned.

She wasn’t sure. The car ride, the smothering heat, the pins and needles in her arms…she wasn’t even sure why she was reacting so strongly to the conversation. Although she usually never got motion sick, her stomach was rolling rather aggressively. She squeezed her eyes shut, hand covering her mouth for a second.

“Do you think we could take a little break?” she pressed through her teeth. There was a nauseating shiver crawling up her spine and neck. If only the car could stop moving for a second.

“Sure thing,” Isaiah said, detecting the urgency in her voice. He turned towards the left line leading to the nearest rest spot. “Just a few minutes.”

Seline held her eyes closed, breathing slowly through her nose and mouth. Something was definitely wrong.

Once the car finally stopped, she immediately burst the door open, gulping at the sweet, fresh air. The nausea rocked through her like she was on a boat, and she could feel liquid coming up her throat.

Seline stumbled quickly out, only to sway and fall to her knees. Scrambling awkwardly, she wanted to get some distance between herself and the car. The world was spinning and blurry around her and she lost track of how far she was. A wave of vomit spluttered from her lips. Seline could do nothing but spit it out helplessly. 

Her stomach was hurting, cramping hard. She whimpered softly as another wave of sickness rushed out of her.

A cold hand on her arm made her look up. The outline of Isaiah’s middle long black hair, subtly wavy at the ends, hovered over her. He was kneeling beside her, pulling hair out of her face. She felt the milky-like vomit drip from her lips and chin and would have burst into tears if another wave hadn’t made her choke and hang her head in surrender.

“You are okay. Take it easy. You will feel better in a minute,” Isaiah said, hand running through her hair to her back.

“Ugh. What about this seems -uurp- okay to you?” 

He chuckled, rubbing her back as it arched again and she was heaving another gush of vomit. 

“Just a minute. It will pass soon.”

She took quick panting breaths, trying to clear her head. There was still that blurry film over her eyes, the green of the grass mixing with blue over her. Isaiah’s hand was grounding on her back, his touch assured and steady. 

She spit on the ground, her eyes clearing. “Go away,” she said. The embarrassment was hitting her hard now, frustrated tears running down her cheeks.

“A little late now,” he smiled, gathering the strands of hair on the other side of her face behind her ear. Then he charmed out a clean tissue our of his pocket. “You should have told me you weren’t feeling well.”

“Didn’t realize,” she mumbled, taking the offered tissue. At least she could clean up her face a little.

A cool hand pressed against her aching forehead. “You are running a fever.” 

“No wonder I was so snappy,” she admitted, leaning into his touch without thinking. Everything was so hot, only his skin seemed to be of desirable temperature. 

“I didn’t see a difference to your usual self,” Isaiah teased. His touch was so gentle like she was made of glass. “Do you still feel sick?”

She assessed herself, then shook her head no. Now that she had thrown up, the nausea lifted like it was never there. If only she wasn’t still so warm. Despite the sensation, a shiver ran through her and she hunched her shoulders.

“Your wish came true,” he said, wrapping his hands around her from behind, dragging her with him as he stood up. Her head felt woozy at the movement and she clutched at his hands around her torso. “The trip is canceled. You are going straight home tonight.”

He guided her towards the car and helped her sit down again. She blinked at the haziness that overtook her, feeling bone-deep tiredness crushing over her. Closing her eyes, she leaned back. 

She felt his shadow above her before disappearing to hunt down a water bottle from the back. Accepting the bottle, she settled it securely in her arms but didn’t have the energy to drink it just yet. 

The car jumped a little as he got inside, shutting the door gently. She rolled her head in his general direction, squinting. Everything was so hot and confusing again, swimming in and out of focus. Was this still real? Maybe she was dreaming.

Isaiah started the engine and then squeezed her knee. “Hang on, darling. We’ll be home in no time.”

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Introduction to Sun Control Window Films: Investing in Sun Control  window films has become popular for businesses and homes in the modern world, when energy efficiency and conservation are important If not bright light besides simply reducing and increasing indoor comfort, these films have many other benefits. In this section, we’ll explore how solar control window film can optimize your ROI and save you costs in the long run.

Understanding ROI in the Context of Sun Control Window Films Before getting too technical, it’s important to understand what the ROI is with solar control window film. The return on investment is measured by its ROI, or return on investment, relative to its cost. The ROI of window screens is determined by comparing the initial cost of purchasing and installing the film with the long-term savings and benefits.

Cost Analysis of Sun control window films

Initial Investment: Depending on the size of the windows, the type of film chosen, and labor costs, the initial cost of purchasing and installing sun control window film can vary and although the initial cost may provide some are disappointed, but it is important to catch up on these long-term investments.

Long-Term Savings: Energy performance is a key to fee savings for sun control window films over the long term. These films help lessen air conditioning fees, and decrease energy charges through lowering warmness loss inside the constructing.

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Climate: Sun control window films are especially useful in phrases of energy savings and go back on investment in regions with high temperatures or lengthy hours of daylight.

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Maintenance and Durability: Over time, sunscreen window films will continue to save money because they are very durable and require little maintenance.

Conclusion: In conclusion, investing in sun control window film is a wise decision for those who want a high ROI and long-term savings. By reducing energy costs, protecting against UV damage and increasing comfort and performance, these films offer a far greater return on initial investment.

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The inevitable M&A question came toward the end of Paramount Global‘s hourlong conference call with Wall Street analysts on Wednesday — a session that undoubtedly would have been more contentious for Paramount leaders if they hadn’t started out by serving up sacrifices for the greater good of free cash flow and profit.

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish waved off the inquiry from Bank of America Merrill Lynch media analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich about the tidal wave of media speculation about suitors coming (and going) for the company with a breezy “We’re always looking for ways to create shareholder value.” But it was clear from the earlier commentary and business updates from Bakish and chief financial officer Naveen Chopra that they are charting a course for this year and next to take streamer Paramount+ to the promised land of profitability and keeps the company entact as a standalone entity.

Indeed, Bakish nodded in his prepared remarks to the endless chatter on the Street and in media about Paramount’s long-term fate. “Regardless of current market sentiment, we’re convinced that the value of our assets today, combined with the execution of our strategy as we move forward represents a significant value creation opportunity, and we are dedicated to unlocking that value,” Bakish said.

The unlocking process will include a $1 billion write-down to be taken in the current quarter. Bakish and Chopra promised Wall Streeters that the company will spend less to make and market movies and TV shows and they will get more bang for those bucks with more aggressive windowing of streaming content across linear assets and vice versa. Moves forced by necessity during the programming drought of last year’s strike months — “Yellowstone” reruns airing on CBS, for one — are helping to guide its future. Most of the write-down ($700 million to $900 million) will stem from existing TV shows and movies that will be yanked from Paramount’s various digital and linear platforms and development projects that will be scrapped.

After recording a $1.6 billion loss on streaming operations in 2023, Paramount+ will reach profitability in the U.S. in 2025, Bakish vowed. Paramount Global will deliver free cash flow and growth in the second half of ths year, Chopra added.

Bakish emphasized that the company will also significantly cut back its efforts to produce local-language content in overseas markets. Instead the company will focus on generating hot prospects at home that have global resonance.

“Internationally, it’s become unquestionably clear that Hollywood hits are the biggest draw for our audiences and partners around the world,” Bakish said. “Which means there’s a clear opportunity to lean into our CBS slate, Paramount+ originals and Paramount films while slowing spend on local content and associated marketing.”

Chopra said the decision was influenced by analysis of what most non-U.S. subscribers watch on the streamer. “We’ve learned the Paramount+ subscribers outside the United States spend nearly 90% of their time with our global Hollywood hits — meaning we can keep them engaged while right-sizing our investment in content that does not travel around the world,” he said.

However, in the hunt for what the executives called “efficiencies,” Paramount will look to produce more TV programs and films overseas, where the cost of everything from hiring extras to an espresso at Starbucks is lower than in Los Angeles or New York.

“You will see us leaning even further into offshore production for our global franchises, including the upcoming London installment of ‘Billions,’ the new ‘Ray Donovan’ origin story as well as new series like ‘The Department’ from George Clooney,” Bakish said of three series on deck for Paramount+ with Showtime.

On the film side, Bakish pointed to Paramount Pictures’ success so far this year with modestly budgeted theatrical films “Mean Girls” and “Bob Marley: One Love,” the biopic that has lead the U.S. box office for the past two weekends. “We’re improving ROI by lowering the average cost per title,” Bakish said, noting the film studio’s refined focus on “balancing high-budget tentpoles with more modest cost titles.”

Paramount Global spent about $16.5 billion on content in 2023, a number that was lower than 2022’s content bill because of the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Chopra said. He expects that 2024 spending will be higher but not by too much. “We contemplate spending really only about 50% of what we’ll call the strike savings. That’s a critical ingredient in our ability to drive healthy growth in free cash flow,” Chopra said.

Other topics addressed on the call:

The Disney/Warner Bros. Discovery/Fox streaming sports venture announced earlier this month has been a de rigueur question for CEOs during the Q4 earnings reporting cycle. Bakish is not impressed with the offering that is rumored to be priced at $40 to $50 a month. “For a true sports fan, this package only has a subset of sports,” he said. “It’s missing half the NFL, a lot of college [events] and has virtually no soccer or golf. So it’s hard to believe that’s ideal, especially at the price points that have been speculated.”

Speaking of game theory, sports is an important subscriber funnel for Paramount+, which offers CBS’ AFC NFL package as well as acquired rights to soccer and golf tournaments. Prospective subscribers come in for a game or two but stay for the entertainment. “For people that come in [to Paramount+] for sports, 90% of their engagement is with non-sports” content, Bakish said.

CBS has been a bright spot for the company. The network got its strike-delayed season off to a strong start with freshman drama “Tracker,” thanks in part to a big circulation boost from large crowds turning out for the Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards and the record-setting Super Bowl telecast. But the Eye is also becoming more budget-conscious when it comes to content spending. “We have an increasingly efficient and targeted development process,” Bakish said. “We prioritize lower cost formats, like unscripted and those shot abroad while maintaining our strength and franchises.” He cited the success of last year of “NCIS: Sydney,” the latest interation of the drama franchise that was shot Down Under “at a much more efficient price point.”

In 2023, Paramount+ nabbed a total of 4.1 million new subscribers. Expectations for 2024 are lower in part because Paramount+ will be detached from bundled packages in some overseas markets “where the economics just weren’t that compelling,” Chopra said. “We do still expect very healthy Paramount+ revenue growth and of course, revenue is the more important metric than subs.”

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High Energy Demand to Boost the Global BIPV Market

Triton Market Research presents the Global Building Integrated Photovoltaics Market report segmented by Application (Glazing, Roofing, Architectural Shading, Facades), Technology (Thin Film, Crystalline Silicon [Polycrystalline, Monocrystalline], Other Technologies), Industry Vertical (Commercial, Industrial, Residential), and Regional Outlook (, North America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe, Latin America).

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According to Triton’s research report, the global building integrated photovoltaics market is estimated to progress at a CAGR of 17.31% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

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 Building integrated photovoltaic products are used to replace conventional building materials in the components of a building envelope like roof tiles, curtain walls, windows, etc.

As per the International Energy Outlook, the global power demand is expected to soar by around 80% by 2040, requiring trillions of dollars in investment to meet the high demand. Moreover, the world’s net electricity generation will increase significantly in the same year. Access to electricity is vital for operations across industries, especially in developing countries. Hence, the growing energy demand is estimated to create high demand for PVs in buildings for efficient power supply, thereby propelling the BIPV market on a growth path.

However, BIPV technology is at a nascent stage, being highly adopted in developed nations but witnessing a slow glow in emerging economies like India. The lack of awareness about solar power is estimated to hamper the studied market’s growth over the forecast period.

Over the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific is estimated to become the fastest-growing region. China, Japan, and South Korea have recently adopted net-zero emission targets to be attained by 2050. As per industry sources, energy efficiency and decarbonization under sustainable development could help reduce significant emissions from buildings. Moreover, the region is witnessing high population growth, which has elevated the energy demand. Therefore, the growing need to reduce emissions and high energy demand is expected to broaden building integrated photovoltaics market prospects over the forecast period.

The prominent companies thriving in the building integrated photovoltaics market are Tesla Inc, ClearVue Technologies Limited, AGC Inc, SunPower Corporation, Kaneka Corporation, MetSolar, Heliatek, Saule Technologies, Waaree Energies Ltd, and Ertex Solartechnik GmbH.  

Given the technological complexity and high capital requirements, the entry of new entrants is difficult. The materials processing step is technologically exhaustive and thus creates a high barrier for new players. Despite this, several players are entering the market owing to increasing demand and government incentives. However, the growing competition among existing players is expected to lower the threat of new entrants over the forecast period.

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The global Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market is expected to be valued at USD 6.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 12.4 billion by 2029 and grow at a CAGR of 15.1% from 2024 to 2029 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Increasing demand due to deployment of thin film photovoltaics in diverse environments, thin-film PV panels are more adaptable to various surfaces and shapes than the conventional rigid and heavyweight panels. This makes them suitable for a host of unconventional applications, such as on curved surfaces, in portable devices, and in building materials like windows and roofs. Moreover, thin-film PV can tolerate partial shading better than traditional panels, as they have a wider angle of light acceptance, thus allowing them to be installed at more varied angles and still perform effectively.

Thin-Film Photovoltaic Market Size, Share, Trends & Industry Growth Analysis 2029

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Extruded Plastics Market Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts by 2031

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Top Companies

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC • DuPont de Nemours Inc 

Exxon Mobil Corporation 

Formosa Plastics Corporation 

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) • Sigma Plastics Group 

D W Plastics Ltd. 

BASF SE 

Celanese Corporation 

China Plastic Extrusion Ltd. 

Covestro AG 

Eastman Chemical Company 

GSH Industries 

Berry Global Inc

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As industries evolve and consumer demands shift, the Extruded Plastics market emerges as a linchpin in the production and fabrication of a myriad of everyday items.

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The Extruded Plastics market revolves around the extrusion process, a manufacturing technique that transforms raw plastic materials into a diverse array of products. This process involves heating raw plastic resins and forcing them through a die to create continuous profiles of varying shapes and sizes. The resulting products find applications across numerous sectors, ranging from construction and packaging to automotive and electronics. 

One of the key drivers of the Global Extruded Plastics market lies in its versatility. The ability to mold plastics into complex shapes and structures, coupled with their lightweight nature, positions extruded plastics as the material of choice in an increasingly diverse range of applications. From the ubiquitous PVC pipes used in construction to the intricate profiles used in automotive components, extruded plastics have become indispensable in modern manufacturing.

The packaging industry stands out as a major consumer of extruded plastics. The demand for flexible and lightweight packaging solutions has propelled the market forward. Extruded plastic films and sheets cater to the evolving needs of the packaging sector, providing durability, cost-effectiveness, and customization options. Additionally, the rise of sustainable packaging practices has spurred innovation within the Extruded Plastics market, leading to the development of eco-friendly  alternatives.

Beyond packaging, the construction industry relies heavily on extruded plastics for a spectrum of applications. Window profiles, pipes, and insulation materials exemplify the adaptability of extruded plastics in construction. The inherent durability, corrosion resistance, and thermal insulation properties make extruded plastics a preferred choice in architectural projects across the globe. 

The Global Extruded Plastics market is a dynamic and integral player in the larger landscape of polymer-based industries. Its adaptability, versatility, and continual innovation underscore its significance in shaping various sectors. As the world progresses, the Extruded Plastics market will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of material technology, contributing to the creation of a wide array of products that define our modern way of life.

Global Extruded Plastics market is estimated to reach $310.2 Million by 2031; growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2031.

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