Pumping Soap, Not Bubbles

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Pace of Innovation Requires New Ways of Manufacturing

The ongoing pace of product innovation requires manufacturers of soap and detergents to be versatile enough to not only efficiently produce their current products, but also the “next big thing” that may come into prominence. This article will highlight the pumping technology that has the reliability and versatility to handle many of the different types of fluid-handling operations that are characteristic of the global soap and detergents manufacturing process, whether traditional or “new and improved.”

Global Revenues of US $ 120 Billion Expected

Estimates put the revenues of the global soap and detergents market at US$120 billion (€85 billion) a year. More than half of the revenues come from the laundry and fabric detergents segment, while the household cleaner, dishwashing cleaner and personal cleaning products segments account for between one tenth and one fifth of global revenues on an annual basis. Broken down further, the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Asia-Pacific regions each account for roughly US$45 billion (€31 billion) in annual soap and detergents revenues, with the Americas contributing US$30 billion (€21 billion) in annual revenues. Laundry and fabric detergents are the most commonly used in all three regions, with the Americas and EMEA having higher sales of household cleaners and Asia-Pacific paving the way in personal cleansing products.

New Products Pose New Challenges – Also For Pumps

As mentioned, with the growth and expansion of the soap and detergents markets in all regions of the world, the four segment designations — laundry and fabric washing, household cleansers, personal cleansing products and dishwashing cleaners — now cover a wider array of actual products. For instance, the laundry detergent segment has grown to include stain removers, fabric softeners and pre-soaks, while household cleaners now run the gamut from multi-surface cleaners to rug shampoos to drain openers...

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