B Medical Systems announced the December 2020 opening of a new manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India. This facility will help meet India's increasing demand for medically certified vaccine cold chain products.This is expected to assist the country in reinforcing the critical cold chain required for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.

Coldchain Technologies Inc. will open a new facility in Lebanon, Tennessee (US) in November 2020 to increase production of reusable and single-use passive thermal boxes to meet the unprecedented public demand for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Va-Q-Tec AG plans to expand its TempChain service network in Scotland and the United States in October 2020. The network expansion is expected to improve the global availability of va-Q-container tec's and box rental fleet.

In September 2017, Asahi Kasei Fibers & Textiles increased its capacity to produce Lamous, a high-quality microfiber suede. It is used in a variety of applications such as furniture upholstery, automotive interiors, IT accessories, apparel, and industrial materials.

Kimberly-Clark introduced two new Kleenex products for modern life in May 2017. Kleenex Ultra Soft Go-Anywhere tissue and Kleenex Multicare tissue are larger and stronger tissues in the facial tissue category.

In June 2017, Freudenberg & Co. Kg introduced Evolon® New Generation, a product made up of microfilaments that increases the product's resistance to mechanical stress, abrasion, and repeated washing. This has aided the company in improving its textile product offerings.

The recent coronavirus outbreak has compelled countries all over the world to take drastic measures to stop the virus's spread. While businesses such as malls, retail stores, and offices are completely closed, with employees working from home, providers of essential commodities and services are not affected. The true scope of the pandemic's impact is being revealed, with an increasing number of tests bringing to light previously hidden cases. The pandemic of COVID-19 has caused a shift in consumer product consumption patterns. Lockdowns in many countries have resulted in panic buying and stockpiling of necessities such as groceries and toiletries. In response to the change, companies redirected advertising budgets to strategies aimed at ensuring consistent supply in retail outlets such as brick and mortar stores and online platforms. Spending power has risen in recent decades, particularly in emerging economies.A massive influx of multinational corporations has created jobs and catered products for consumers to purchase. Furthermore, easy credit availability, deep discounts on e-commerce websites, and product customizations have resulted in frenetic spending on consumer goods such as mobile phones, food, beverages, and cosmetics.