Autor: venred

DUBLIN, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «U.S. Automotive Wrap Films Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (Heavy Duty Vehicles, Medium Duty Vehicles, Light Duty Vehicles), and Segment Forecasts, 2020-2027» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The U.S. automotive wrap films market size is anticipated to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2027.

The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 17.4% from 2020 to 2027. Growing trend of company spending on automobile advertising and offering sponsorships to automotive race team in order to increase the visibility of the company is expected to drive the market.

Companies operating in consumer goods, food and beverages, electrical and electronics, tourism, and various other industries are using vehicle wrap films for advertising and showcasing their product offerings. Companies operating in these industries hire vehicles from fleet owners and use customized vehicle graphics with company names and logos imprinted on them.

Additionally, the films are a cost-effective solution, which maintains the original paint job and provides a high resale value for the vehicles. The minimum service life for good quality vehicle graphics ranges from 5 to 6 years. Rising trend of hydro dipping poses a challenge in the growth of the market.

The films offer the flexibility to get the vehicle fully wrapped or semi-wrapped depending upon the requirement. These wraps can be a bit expensive than paint in the case of complex designs. However, with high quality, the overall return on investment in the case of vehicle wrapping is high as compared to vehicle paint. Automotive graphics are a cost-effective option when the paint cost is expected to be very high.

For example, in the case of racing cars, as these cars often require quick color and design changes depending upon their sponsors, company, and branding. The low cost of wraps as compared to vehicle paints makes it suitable for these applications, which, in turn, is anticipated to increase the demand over the forecast period.

U.S. Automotive Wrap Films Market Report Highlights

• The market is anticipated to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2027 and is estimated to witness a CAGR of 17.4% from 2020 to 2027.
• The light duty vehicles application segment accounted for 52.7% of the overall revenue share in 2019. This high share is attributed to rising trend of consumer spending on personalized customization in their vehicles, which majorly constitutes light weight vehicles.
• The growing demand for hydro dipping poses a challenge in the growth of the market as hydro dipping is relatively easy and cost-effective solution for customization.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.4. Information Analysis
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization

Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market summary
2.2. Segmental Outlook

Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Global Plastic Films Market
3.1.2. Global Automotive Wrap Films Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
3.3.2. Manufacturing Trends
3.4. Technology Overview
3.5. Regulatory Framework
3.6. Market Dynamics
3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.7. Business Environment Analysis: U.S. automotive wrap films Market
3.7.1. Industry Analysis – Porter’s
3.7.2. PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4. U.S. Automotive Wrap Films Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Application movement analysis & market share, 2019 & 2027
4.2. Heavy Duty Vehicles
4.3. Medium Duty Vehicles
4.4. Light Duty Vehicles

Chapter 5. Competitive Landscape
5.1. Key Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on The Industry
5.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, Emerging players)
5.3. Vendor Landscape
5.3.1. List of key Distributors and Channel Partners
5.3.2. Key Potential Customers
5.4. Public Companies
5.4.1. Competitive Dashboard Analysis
5.5. Private Companies
5.5.1. List of Key Emerging Companies/Technology Disruptors/Innovators

Chapter 6. Company Profiles
6.1. Company Overview
6.2. Financial Performance
6.3. Type Benchmarking
6.4. Strategic Initiatives

• Avery Dennison Corporation
• Arlon Graphics, LLC
• 3M
• JMR Graphics Inc.
• ORAFOL Europe GmbH
• VVIVID Vinyls
• HEXIS S.A.
• RITRAMA S.p.A.

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/kvc17q

Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research.

Media Contact:

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com

For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-states-3-6-billion-automotive-wrap-films-market-analysis-and-segment-forecasts-to-2027–301206124.html

SOURCE Research and Markets

BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AMCS, the leading global supplier of integrated software and vehicle technology for the waste, recycling and resource industries, announced today that it has attained SOC I Type II compliance. The accreditation highlights that AMCS operates best practice controls and procedures in ensuring a customer-centric approach to operations.

SOC 1 Type II report is an internationally recognized standard that examines internal business controls. The audit is focused on controls which are intended to meet the needs of the management and auditors of AMCS’ customers.

The report, independently audited by a significant global accountancy network, validates the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of AMCS’ controls. The resulting clean report covered 38 controls across seven key process areas – New Project Delivery, Initial Processing, Customer Support, Data Backup, Logical Access, Product Development and Change Management.

«As a business, AMCS has always focused on delivering the best service for our customers,» said Leonard Dolan, director of business processes and systems at AMCS Group. «This includes providing them with assurances that we have all appropriate internal controls and systems in place. Building trust among our customers and stakeholders is more than just good business practice, it is absolutely integral to our continued success. AMCS is a leader in our industry and we are proud to be the first software company in our sector to obtain the SOC I Type II accreditation.

«The accreditation focuses on specific customers, and we would encourage our existing and potential customers to work with us in obtaining this additional assurance for their specific business. AMCS is currently in the process of obtaining SOC 2 Type II, which will evaluate controls relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.  We plan to obtain this in Q2 2021.»

For organizations to succeed, they need to be trusted. Customers and, indeed, stakeholders want to work with businesses that are reliable and provide them with the assurance that they are in safe hands. AMCS is committed to investing in retaining this standard.

For more information, please visit: www.amcsgroup.com

About AMCS

AMCS is headquartered in Castletroy, Co Limerick, Ireland. With offices in North America, Europe and Australia, AMCS is a global leader of integrated software and vehicle technology for the waste, recycling and resource industries. AMCS delivers enterprise cloud-based software solutions for the waste and recycling industry worldwide supporting 2,750 customers in 22 countries. The company continues to grow operations globally and today employs 550+ people across 11 countries.

About SOC

SOC is an internationally recognized audit report specifically intended to meet the needs of the management and auditors of a company’s customers. A SOC 1 report is specifically for service organizations that impact or may impact their clients’ financial reporting.  Type II report has an audit period and provides evidence of how an organization operated its controls over that period of time. It includes the design and testing of controls to report on the operational effectiveness of controls over a period of time (minimum six months). The report is independently audited, and the successful accreditation provides evidence to customers that robust and reliable controls are in place and operating effectively. 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
(865) 977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com

View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amcs-is-the-first-software-company-in-the-waste-management-and-recycling-sector-to-obtain-soc-1-type-ii-accreditation-301206053.html

SOURCE AMCS

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Lexus LC 500 needs no formal introduction. It greets all encounters with a growl from its powerful 471-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 engine. Its artfully chiseled lines and refined curvature marry luxury and performance in a way that only Lexus can. The new 2021 LC 500 Inspiration Series takes the grand-touring coupe to the next level with an aviation-inspired design that will land in dealerships later this winter.

Inspiration Takes Flight
The new LC 500 Inspiration Series, the fifth on the LC platform, takes cue from a partnership between air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya and Lexus engineers. The Lexus team worked on ways to create efficiencies for Muroya’s aircraft for everything from the grip design of the control column to maximizing aerodynamics efficiencies using testing data learned on Lexus automobiles. The partnership ultimately assisted Muroya on his path to winning the 2017 Red Bull Air Race World Championships.

With some of the same engineers who built the Lexus LFA supercar on board, Lexus took a unique approach to the aerodynamic efficiencies of Muroya’s airplane by turning a preconceived concept on its head – literally. They found that taking an airplane wing and flipping it upside down created vortices that improved maneuverability and efficiency at the wingtips. After the team was able to prove their theory on Muroya’s aircraft through testing and competition success, the Lexus team then aimed to employ that knowledge onto the LC by creating an automotive wing prototype built from aluminum. The team knew the final version, which would span nearly six feet in width, would need to be light, durable and warp resistant. Carbon-fiber, the same material employed on Muroya’s aircraft, seemed like the appropriate material. Yet creating a carbon-fiber wing that large, much of which would be done by hand, would be a great challenge – but it’s one the engineers took head-on.

In the end, the engineering team created an exquisite carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) spoiler that meets the demanding production quality expected of Lexus vehicles. The wing serves as the defining attribute of the new LC Inspiration Series, following the trailing edge arc of the trunk and uniquely defined with two downturned winglets on either end. The winglets, of course, are fully functional and create a vertical vortex that helps smooth out the turbulence generated from airflow along the car’s flanks.

Limited Engagement
The 2021 LC 500 Inspiration Series certainly has an interesting backstory, but its aerial inspiration is only part of the narrative. With only 100 units available, the latest Inspiration Series is a limited edition of the highest order.

Standing apart from the standard LC 500, a magnificent vehicle in its own right, the 2021 Inspiration Series is accented with a combination of features not found on any other LC package. The limited-edition vehicle is offered in one exterior color, the superbly dark Obsidian, which is paired with bold and beautiful 21-inch black forged-alloy wheels that fill out the wheel wells. An eye-catching carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof is standard, and it proves to be the perfect complement to the carbon-fiber rear air wing spoiler.

The LC 500 Inspiration Series also gains some additional enhancements in driving performance thanks to the Torsen limited slip differential. The high-capacity torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential efficiently distributes engine power to the rear axle, helping to optimize traction, handling and control in a variety of conditions. The standard Yamaha rear performance rod with damper, an available option on other LC models, provides added rigidity to the suspension package.

Stepping inside, the serialized badge on the center console immediately identifies the limited nature of the vehicle and its sequence of the 100 produced. The cabin is adorned with black Alcantara-trimmed sport seats that feature elegant Saddle Tan accents and seat belts. The steering wheel and shift lever are also accented in black Alcantara trim. A carbon-fiber scuff plate accents the door, and once inside driver and passengers can bask in the sound of the standard Mark Levinson 13-speaker 915-watt Reference Surround Sound Audio system.

The LC Inspiration Series also comes standard with a large color Head-Up Display (HUD) that projects a range of information onto the bottom of the windshield glass. Relevant information can be displayed to the driver without taking their focus from the road such as: road speed, gear, engine speed; turn-by-turn directions; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control status; Pre-Collision System; Lane Keep Assist/Lane Departure Alert; master warning indicator; information icons; clearance sonar.

Standard on the Inspiration Series is the SmartAccess Card Key, which operates all of the same SmartAccess systems as a key fob without the manual button operation. Users can simply place the Card Key on their person and use the SmartAccess system to unlock/lock the doors by grasping the outside door handle and start the vehicle once inside. Each SmartAccess Card Key also comes equipped with a backup mechanical key to unlock the doors in the event the battery is depleted.

Key Evolutions for 2021
The LC 500 Inspiration Series benefits from the same updates to the standard LC 500 for 2021. Lexus engineers were able to trim 22 pounds of unsprung weight from the vehicle, which is highlighted by the use of aluminum lower suspension arms, lighter suspension stabilizers with a hollow design and revised diameter, new high-strength coil spring material, and lighter 21-inch rear wheels.

With unsprung weight reduced, the LC’s suspension was refined to provide a smoother, softer stroke for an enhanced connection to the road. This was accomplished with adjustments to the electronic absorber controls of the front suspension to increase the length of the stroke. Engineers then optimized the bound stopper rigidity to help create a smoother overall suspension stroke. Rear stabilizer rigidity was enhanced to aid front turn-in ability to provide more linear steering input.

Vehicle control at mid- to high-speed ranges are enhanced thanks to the 2021 LC’s Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system gaining Active Cornering Assist (ACA). This system helps with cornering by providing brake control to the inner wheels based on G-force and lateral acceleration demands during spirited driving.

High Performance
Upon startup, thundering through the variable Active Exhaust, the 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 issues a full-throated engine note as a call to driving enthusiasts. The LC 500 has an output of 471 hp and 398 lb.-ft. of peak torque. The LC is also capable of delivering a 0-to-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and has an EPA estimated 25 mpg rating on the highway. 

Other key enhancements for the 2021 model were made to the 10-speed automatic Direct-Shift transmission on the V8-powered LC 500, as the shift logic was updated to help provide improvement for daily driving in what engineers refer to as the «active zone,» or the area where most drivers find themselves at in the 50-70% throttle range. The Direct-Shift transmission allows engine RPM to expand in this range to accentuate the feeling of acceleration before shifting into the next gear.

Lexus Enform for Safety and Convenience
Lexus Enform Safety Connect comes with a three-year trial with access to Lexus Enform response centers 24/7/365. With Lexus Enform Service Connect, complimentary for the first 10 years, the vehicle can send alerts for specific factory recommended maintenance, simultaneously alerting a preferred Lexus dealer. The Lexus App can be used to set push-reminders and alerts for maintenance and service issues. The Lexus Enform Remote (three-year trial subscription included) mobile app lets you lock and unlock doors, start the engine and climate controls, check the fuel level, and more all through your smartphone, smartwatch or Amazon Alexa–enabled devices at home. 

Advanced Safety Features and Driver Support
Lexus Safety System+ comes standard on the 2021 LC 500. Lexus Safety System+ features Lane Departure Alert with Lane Keep Assist. Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is standard and includes features such as Frontal Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Pedestrian Detection. All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is also included, as is Intelligent High Beam that will default to high-beam mode when the road ahead is clear but will temporarily switch to low beams when headlamps or taillamps are detected.

Intuitive Parking Assist comes standard on the LC Inspiration Series. It uses sonar sensors in the front and rear bumpers to detect obstacles in the vehicle’s path during low-speed maneuvering. The system gives an audible alert and the Multi-Information Display (MID) shows the position and distance to the obstacle. Blind Spot Monitor is standard equipment, as is a windshield de-icer.

Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its guests. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 242 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers six F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

www.facebook.com/lexus
www.twitter.com/lexus
www.youtube.com/LexusVehicles
www.instagram.com/lexususa 

Note to Editors: Lexus product information and images are available online via our news media web site http://LexusNewsroom.com.

Media Contact
Ryan Matsumoto
469-292-6121
Ryan.Matsumoto@Lexus.com

View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2021-lexus-lc-500-inspiration-series-performance-luxury-takes-flight-301206020.html

SOURCE Lexus

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, New Yorkers can play the lottery from the comfort of home. Today, Jackpocket, the first and only licensed third-party lottery app in the U.S., announced the ability to play Powerball, Mega Millions, New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Win 4, Take 5, Pick 10 and Numbers in New York state. The launch in New York comes as both Mega Millions and Powerball are over $500M for their drawings tonight and on January 13 respectively.

Jackpocket gives New Yorkers an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets from their smartphones. In 2019, the New York Gaming Commission approved new regulations allowing digital lottery courier services to operate in New York. Jackpocket is the first officially-licensed New York courier service under the new regulatory framework.

«As a native New Yorker and growing up watching my father play the lottery, being able to use Jackpocket in New York is personal for me,» said Peter Sullivan, CEO and founder of Jackpocket. «Jackpocket’s mission is to make the lottery more accessible and convenient to play. I’m proud that now it’s easier than ever to play your favorite games from anywhere in New York.»

By broadening access to the lottery, Jackpocket helps drive state lottery revenue while also  attracting new consumers who otherwise would not be active lottery players. Over sixty-percent of current Jackpocket users are under 45 years old. The New York Lottery contributed over $3 billion in 2019 to help support education in New York State and continues to represent 13% of the total state education aid to local school districts.

New York is Jackpocket’s 10th state launch following Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington DC. To date, Jackpocket players have won over $22 million in lottery prizes.

To ensure player safety, Jackpocket offers consumer protections such as daily deposit and spend limits, self-exclusion, and in-app access to responsible gaming resources. Jackpocket is a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling, and the first third-party lottery service to receive a responsible gambling certification from the NCPG’s Internet Responsible Gambling Compliance Assessment Program.

About Jackpocket
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. By being the first company to automatically lock a customer’s account to their ticket serial number, Jackpocket makes the lottery even more secure. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jackpots-over-1-billionfeeling-lucky-now-new-yorkers-can-play-the-lottery-from-anywhere-301206047.html

SOURCE Jackpocket