Dublin, Oct. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7384mj/long_fiber)
has announced the addition of the "Long
Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) - Global Strategic Business Report"
report to their offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of
World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period
2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided
for these markets.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Long Fiber
Thermoplastics (LFT) in Tons by the following Resin
Types:
Polypropylene
- Others.
The global market is also analyzed by the following End-Use Applications:
- Automotive Applications (Door Modules, Front-End Modules, Instrument Panels, Underbody Shields, and Other Applications)
- Non-Automotive Applications (Industrial & General Goods, and Other Applications).
The report profiles 33 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- Composite Technologies Co. LLC
- CPI Binani Inc
- Daicel Polymer Limited
- JNC Corporation
- PlastiComp LLC
- PPG Industries
- RTP Company
- SABIC EUROPE BV
- SAMBARK LFT Co. Ltd.
- Shanghai Genius Advanced Material Co.
- Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd.
- Ticona Engineering Polymers
- TechnoCompound GmbH.
Key Topics Covered:
I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
- Automotive Applications
- Non-Automotive Applications
II. Executive Summary
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- A Prelude
- Recession and Beyond
- Consumption Scenario
- Major Factors Driving LFT Consumption
2. MARKET TRENDS AND GROWTH DRIVERS
- Developing Markets Flaunt Huge Untapped Potential
- Opportunity Indicator
- Analyzed in terms of Units for the Years 2007 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- China - Leading the Global LFT Market
- In-line Compounding Process Increases the Uptake of LFT
- Automotive Industry: The Major End-Use Sector for LFT
- Automotive Application of Composites by Select Manufacturers
- LFTs- An Ideal Lightweight Substitute for Metals in the Auto Industry
- Recyclability - An Important Factor Increasing the Uptake of LFT in Automotive Sector
- Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene - A Cut above the Rest
- Flame Retarded Version of LFT-Polypropylene (PP): An Innovative Product in the Offing
- Natural Fiber Reinforcements Gaining Prominence in LFRTs
- Advantages of LFT Gives an Upper Hand over GMT
- Demand from Non-Automotive Sector on the Rise
3. GLOBAL COMPOSITES INDUSTRY - AN OVERVIEW
- Asia-Pacific to Lead in Global Composite Consumption
- Key Statistics
- World Composites Consumption: Ranked by Types
- End-Use Applications of Advanced Composites
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Defense & Space
- Industrial
- Recreation Industry
- Sporting Goods
- Renewable Energy
- Wind Energy
4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Introduction
- Long Fiber Thermoplastic Fibers
- Long Fiber Thermoplastic Matrices
- Classification of Thermoplastic Fiber-Composite- Systems
- LFT Advantages & Disadvantages
- Fatigue Behavior Associated with LFRT Composites
- Contemporaries of LFT
- Position of LFT in the Field of Fiber Reinforced Plastics
- Thermoplastic Composite Value Chain
- Stages of LFT Processing
- Compression versus Injection Molding
- Processes
- In-line Compounded (ILC) LFT-D
- E-LFT
- S-LFT
5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
- PlastiComp Rolls Out Tough 'Complet MT Long-Fiber Thermoplastic Polyamides
- Lomotek Launches LOMOTEX LFRT
- 3B Launches SE4535
- TULiPPS Solar Develops Colourable PP LFT Composites
- PlasticComp Introduces LFT Materials with High Frequency Shielding
- Dutch Group of Companies Develop Flame-Retardant LFT-PP Compound, ECO-FORTE FR™
- PolyOne Corporation Introduces OnForce™ LFT Compounds
- Ticona Engineering Polymers Introduces Celstran+ PP LFRT Grades
- PPG Industries Introduces TUFROV 4575 LFT Fiberglass Roving
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- PlastiComp Expands LFT Production Capacity in Minnesota
- Japan Polypropylene to Acquire PPCP Businesses from Japan Polychem, JNC and Mitsubishi Chemical
- Kingfa Sci & Tech to Acquire Majority Stake in Hydro S&S Industries
- CPI Binani Expands Facility in Winona
- Polystrand Establishes New Facility in Colorado
- RTP Establishes Second Production Factory in Europe
- SABIC Expands Manufacturing Capacity of STAMAX Long Glass Reinforced Polypropylene Composite
- Innovative Composites Acquires Eleison Composites
- Honam Petrochemical to Expand Compounding in China
- JNC Establishes New Company for Manufacturing FUNCSTER
- Sumitomo Chemical Enters into Joint Venture with Jilin Xindongtai
- Composite Products Inc. Forges a Merger Deal with Braj Binani Group
- Solvay Acquires Chemical Major Rhodia
- Rhodia and Faurecia Join Forces to Develop Lightweight Seat Components
- Ticona to Expand Chinese Production of Celstran® LFRT
- Extruder Experts GmbH & Co Establishes New Nexxus-LFT Unit
- Owens Corning Divests Capivari's Glass Reinforcements Facility to Chongqing Polycomp
- Celanese Acquires LFT Business from FACT
- Zesiger Capital-Led Investor Group Acquires LRM Industries
- National Research Council Canada Enters into Collaboration with Magna Partner
- SABIC Enters Into Agreement with RheMax Product Line from RheTech
- LRM Industries Bags Contract from Eastern Rail Corp
7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
- Composite Technologies Co., LLC (US)
- CPI Binani, Inc. (US)
- Daicel Polymer Limited (Japan)
- JNC Corporation (Japan)
- PlastiComp™ LLC (US)
- PPG Industries (US)
- RTP Company (US)
- SABIC EUROPE BV (The Netherlands)
- SAMBARK LFT Co. Ltd. (Korea)
- Shanghai Genius Advanced Material Co. (China)
- Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd (Japan)
- Ticona Engineering Polymers (US)
- TechnoCompound GmbH (Germany)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. Market
1. The United States
2. Canada
3. Japan
4. Europe
5. Asia-Pacific
6. Latin America
7. Rest Of World
IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 33 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries -
37)
- The United States (16)
- Canada (1)
- Japan (3)
- Europe (6)
- - Germany (3)
- - Rest of Europe (3)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (8)
- Africa (1)
- Middle East (2)
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