Sentences with phrase «increasingly high demand for»

Handheld vibrational electric massagers have exploded in popularity over the past few years amongst athletes and everyday people looking to take charge of their aches, pains and wellness needs, and the increasingly high demand for these products is not without reason.

Not exact matches

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

«China's middle class is increasingly paying for and demanding high - quality Western products,» Evans said.

A spokesman for the church said: «An increasingly busy programme of worship and church activities has led to ever higher demands on the church space, and the hire space is also shared with the church administration office.

However, there has been an unprecedented surge in demand for guar, which has resulted in substantially higher prices, and food formulators are increasingly looking for alternatives.

Offshore interest in the Australian farm sector comes amid surging demand fromChina's increasingly wealthy middle class for higher quality imported food.

This progress has imposed increasingly high demands on the bioinformatics tools necessary for analysis of the data generated, which has grown exponentially.

The reason is straightforward: Creating high schools that truly will improve learning, achievement, and competencies demands a clear understanding of the knowledge, skills, and attributes that are increasingly important for every high school student today.

Whether it's from increasingly squeezed budgets, higher demand for school places or growing concerns about young people's mental health, schools are still expected to balance these while providing a high - quality education and a positive springboard into adolescence and adulthood.

The demand for online teachers is growing and expanding in K - 12 settings, and the practice is increasingly common at higher - education institutions.

Our state policymakers, institutions of higher education, and our public schools must work together to develop the infrastructure to build a bilingual teacher pipeline that meets the growing demand of families for bilingual education and prepares our students for an increasingly global society.

I aim for authoritative (highly responsive with high demands) and increasingly I get it right, but my tendency is to veer toward the permissive / indulgent type (highly responsive with low demands).

Now, about half of all borrowers are rejected because they don't meet increasingly difficult demands for higher credit scores, bigger incomes and fewer debts.

Higher education became increasingly popular, and as demand grew, the opportunities to postpone paying for it by using both private and government loans multiplied.

What that means for independent pet retailers — especially boutiques — is that in many parts of the country, higher - end pet beds, crates, litter boxes, cat scratchers, bowls and other necessities crafted to complement today's interior design are increasingly in demand.

Due to the game's increasingly high demand and low stock, Amazon has started cancelling pre-orders for the game.

There are a number of missions in the campaign that demand you to manage multiple fronts in increasingly fraught situations and right up to the final level this was a problem for me, one that only got worse on the higher difficulty settings.

Even before the price collapse, companies were becoming increasingly concerned about escalating upstream costs owing to the high demand for services.

As stock levels and speed to market becomes increasingly competitive, and as manufacturers aim to reduce their raw materials held for cost reasons, these candidates will see demand for their skills remain high.

«The combination of a tight supply and strong demand for housing has pushed prices increasingly higher,» says Quicken Loans vice president Bill Banfield.

Dual living with a paying tenant on the property is also an increasingly attractive option for cash - strapped home owners and prospective buyers looking to reduce their mortgage burden or purchase in high - demand areas that stretch their budgets.

With a high demand for, but shortage of, well - positioned land to build on, investors and developers are increasingly focusing their efforts on infill projects.

In light of current high demand for industrial space and favorable cap rates, investors are in buy mode and developers are increasingly engaging in speculative construction, industry sources say...

The demand for high - quality industrial space continues to rise, as quality space options are becoming increasingly rare, creating leverage for landlords.

In turn, the design team goes to work creating buildings and spaces that respond to the developer's vision and the market demand for extraordinary new amenities such as: large, lush and inviting public spaces equipped for community gatherings and socializing; concierge services and the spaces to accommodate them; fitness centers and yoga rooms; pools, spas and decks with barbecue equipment and party spaces; electronic lockers that notify tenants of package deliveries; high - end appliances; completely built - out, walk - in closets, including additional shoe storage space; and, increasingly, designated dog runs complete with dog wash rooms.