Global Polymeric Foams Market 2017-2022 - Polyurethane Innovations and Advancements Spearheading Growth

DUBLIN, October 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Polymeric Foams - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Polymeric Foams in Metric Tons by the following Product Segments: Polyolefin Foams, Polystyrene Foams, Polyurethane Foams, PVC Foams, and Others.

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 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 194 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Abriso NV (Belgium)
• Achilles Corporation (Japan)
• American Excelsior Company (US)
• Armacell Enterprise GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Boyd Corporation (US)
• Carpenter Company (US)
• Celotex Limited (UK)
• Covestro AG (Germany)
• Fagerdala World Foams AB (Sweden)
• FXI (US)
• Huntsman International LLC (US)
• JSP Corporation (Japan)
• Recticel (Belgium)
• Rogers Corporation (US)
• Sealed Air Corporation (US)
• Sekisui Alveo AG (Switzerland)
• Sonoco Products Company (US)
• Synthos S.A. (Poland)
• Tekni-Plex, Inc. (US)
• The Dow Chemical Company (US)
• The Woodbridge Group (Canada)
• Vita Group (UK)
• Zotefoams PLC (UK)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Resurgent Activity in End-Use Markets to Propel Demand for Polymer Foams
Growth Prospects Closely Tied to Global Economic Situation
Emerging Markets: At the Forefront of Growth
Urbanization Trend & Growing Middle Class Population
Factors with Positive Impact on Developing Economies
Competitive Landscape
Leading Players in the Global Polymeric Foams Market
Surge in M&A Activity
Select M&A Deals in the Global Polymeric Foams Market (2014 - 2017)

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & GROWTH DRIVERS
Polymer Foams in Building & Construction Sector Favorable Prospects
Recovering Construction Activity to Benefit Demand for Polymeric Foams
Building Renovations to Boost Demand for Polymer Foam Insulation
Pressing Need for Energy Efficiency Drives Demand for Insulating Technologies
Meeting Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets Demand Driver for Insulation Market
Building Insulation Market: An Insight
Green Buildings: Favorable Prospects for Polymer Foams
Polymer Foams Demand in Furniture Market Favored by Improving Residential & Commercial Construction Activity
Mattresses: A Major Market for Polymer Foams
Increasing Demand for Specialty Mattresses: Opportunity for Growth
100% Latex Bedding Sales Race Ahead of Air and Memory Foam Beds
Innovative Solutions Prop Up Foam Industry
Reticulated Foams for Better Airflow
Sustained Demand for Polymer Foams in Packaging Applications
Seating: A High-Growth Market for Polymeric Foams
Automotive Foams Market: Focus on Safety & Comfort
Flexible PU Foam Finds Widespread Applications in Automotive Parts
Projected Increase in Vehicle Production to Spur Demand for Polymer Foams in Automotive Industry
Aerospace Remains a Potential End-Use Vertical
Eco-Friendly Alternatives Find Prominence
Foam Industry Confronted by Issue of Choice of Blowing Agents
Polymeric Foams Exploring Use in Drug Delivery Systems
Use Cases: Polymeric Foams in Drug Delivery
For Increasing Release Rate
In Floating Oral Dosages
Physical Blowing Agents (PBA) as Fugitive Plasticizers
As Intermediate Products
Environmental Concerns over Plastic Use - A Major Issue

3. A REVIEW OF SELECT PRODUCT SEGMENTS
Polyurethane Foam Dominates Polymeric Foam Market
Asia-Pacific Leads Consumption of PU Foams
Myriad Applications of Rigid and Flexible Foams Drive Market Adoption
Flexible PU Foam Renders High-Quality Cushioning
Key Benefits of Flexible PU Foam in Select Applications: A Snapshot
Rigid PU Foam Renders Top-Class Insulation
Polyurethane Innovations and Advancements: Spearheading Growth
Focus on Green' Polyurethane Foams
Bio-Based Polyurethane
Infinergy: The First E-TPU
PURe Liner: An Innovative Technology for PU Production
Colored PU Foams Market: Improving Aesthetics of Products
Lightweight and Durability of PU Foams Spur Demand in Aerospace Sector
Spray Polyurethane Foam Market: Focus on Reducing Energy Usage in Buildings to Drive Market Growth
Closed Cell Spray Foam: The Widely Used SPF Variant
Open Cell Spray Foam: Ideal for Less Demanding Applications
Microcellular Polyurethane Foam Market: Demand for Lightweight Materials to Fuel Growth
Global Polyurethanes Market: An Overview
Polystyrene Foam: Growth Driven by Use in Insulation Products
Polyolefin Foams: Opportunities in Sports Goods & Automotive Applications
Polypropylene Foams Market on the Growth Curve
Polyethylene Foams: Diverse Applications Aid Market Growth

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Polymers
Classification of Polymers
Thermoplastics
Thermosets
Hybrid Plastics
Polymeric Foams: An Introduction
Predominant Foam Materials and their Applications
Polyolefins
Overview
Types of Polyolefins
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Olefins
Copolyesters
Polyolefin Foams
Cross Linked Polyolefin Foams
End-Use Applications
Sports
Appliances
Construction
Marine
Medical
Footwear
Packaging
Transportation
Polyethylene Foams
Non Cross-Linked Polyethylene
Cross-Linked Polyethylene
Polypropylene Foams
Polystyrene Foams
Polystyrene
Polystyrene Foam
Expanded Polystyrene Foam
Extruded Polystyrene Foam
Polyurethane Foams
Applications
Role of Polyurethane in Cold Food Chain
Production Process
Isocyanates
Polyols
Polyethers
Polyesters
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate: A Key Raw Material
Chemical Composition
Properties
Polymeric MDI
Applications of MDI
Toluene Diisocyanate
MDI and TDI - A Comparison
Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Environmental Regulations
The Polypropylene Switch
PVC Foams

5. OVERVIEW OF SELECT POLYMER FOAMS: FOCUS ON PRODUCTS AND USES
Rigid PU Foam Products and Uses
Rigid Domestic Freezer and Refrigerator Insulation
Production Process
Other Applications
Production Process
Construction - Boardstock/Flexible-Faced Lamination
Construction and Transport: Sandwich Panels
Products and Uses
Production Process
Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Products and Uses
Production Process
Other Rigid Polyurethane Foam Uses
Slabstock
Product Uses
Production Process
Preformed Pipe/Pipe-In-Pipe
Products and Uses
Production Process
One Component Polyurethane Foam
Production Process
Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Slabstock Foams
Products and Uses
Production Process
Molded Foams
Products and Uses
Production Process
Integral Skin and Miscellaneous Foams
Products and Uses
RIM
Integral Skin
Non-Insulation Rigid
Production Process
Extruded Polystyrene
Extruded Polystyrene Sheet
Products and Uses
Production Process
Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Board
Products and Uses
Production Process
Polyolefin Foams
Products and Uses
Sheet Products
Tubular Products
Plank Products
Production Process
Sheet Products
Tubular Products
Plank Products
Phenolic Foams
Products and Uses
Production Process
Continuous Processes
Discontinuous Processes

6. BLOWING AGENTS: A REVIEW
Overview
Exothermic Blowing Agents
Endothermic Blowing Agents
Adding Blowing Agents to Plastics
Carbon Dioxide Blowing Technology
Winds of Change Sweep the Blowing Agents Market
Search for Substitutes: Of Prime Importance
A Detailed Insight into Blowing Agents
Overview
Status of Transition
Zero ODP Alternatives
ODP and GWP Rates for CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs
CFCs
HFCs
HCFCs
ODP: Ozone Depleting Potential
GWP: Global Warming Potential
Polyurethane Foams
Prospects for Zero ODP Blowing Agents in Rigid PU Foams: Europe, USA, and Japan
Polystyrene, Phenolic and Polyolefin Foams
Environmental and Physical Properties of Widely Used Blowing Agents (Table 1 of 2)
Environmental and Physical Properties of Widely Used Blowing Agents (Table 2 of 2)
HCFC-22
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
HCFC-141b
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
HCFC-142b
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
Methylene Chloride
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
HFC-134a
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
HFC-152a
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
HFC-245fa
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
HFC-365mfc
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
Carbon Dioxide
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
Cyclopentane
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
Isopentane
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
n-Pentane
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
Isobutane
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
n-Butane
Physical and Chemical Properties
HSE Properties
Significance of Blowing Agents in Polymeric Foam Segments
Rigid PU Foam
Domestic Refrigerator and Freezer Insulation
Performance Requirements
Insulated Trucks and Reefers
Performance Requirements
Boardstock/Flexible-Faced Lamination
Performance Requirements
Technical Alternatives
Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Performance Requirements
Pipe-In-Pipe
Performance Requirements
Slabstock/Preformed Pipe
Performance Requirements
One Component Polyurethane Foam
Performance Requirements
Flexible PU Foam
Slabstock
Performance Requirements
Alternative Substances
Methylene Chloride
Acetone
MDI Technology
Molded Foams
Performance Requirements
Technical Options
Hot Cure and Cold Cure
Integral Skin Foams
Performance Requirements
Non-Insulating Rigid Foams
Semi-Rigid Foam
Rigid Foam
Technical Options
Status and Trends for Technologies in the Flexible PU Foam Sector
Extruded Polystyrene
Extruded Polystyrene Sheet
Technical Options
Extruded Polystyrene Board
Performance Requirements
Polyolefin Foams
Performance Requirements
Technical Options
Phenolic Foam
Performance Requirements
Issues Confronting Developing Nations
Drivers
Advanced (Sector) Phase-Out Dates in Several Article 5(1) Nations
Important Role of Multilateral Fund
Deterrents
Need for Economic Incentives on Account of Ready Accessibility and Low Price of CFC-11
Restricted R&D Capacity
Government's Regulatory Program Coordination
Issues Connected with Safety
Possible Imbalance Between Demand and Supply for HCFC-141b
Long Term ODS Substitution

7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Boyd Unveils Densified SOLIMIDE Foam
Total Petrochemicals Unveils CX5237 HMS Grade High Heat Crystal Polystyrene
Addivant Launches NAUGARD FOAMPLUS LE
Dow Polyurethanes Develops V PLUS PERFORM Technology
BASF Rolls Out Neopor Plus GPS Rigid Foam Insulation
BASF Introduces Elastospray LWP Spray Foam Insulation
Armacell Rolls Out ArmaFORM PET MC
Recticel Develops Xentro Technology
SABIC Introduces SABIC LDPE HP0824NDF Low-Density Polyethylene Foam
Carpenter Introduces Serene Foam
Braskem Launches Amppleo HMS-PP Resin
SABIC Rolls Out New Polyolefin Foams
Carpenter Company Unveils New iSkin Polyurethane Foam Systems
Cristex Introduces Flexyfoam PVC Foams
Bayer Pearl Launches PU Spray Foam System in Middle East
American Excelsior Unveil Eco-Friendly Earth-Cell PU Foams

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Dow Chemical and DuPont Establish DowDuPont
Huntsman and Clariant Merger Receives Board Approval
Woodbridge Group Fully Acquires Woodbridge FoamPartner Company
Tekni-Plex Snaps Up BrunaSeals
Borealis to Establish a New PP Compounding Plant in North Carolina
Rogers Relocates Global Headquarters in Chandler
Sealed Air Divests Diversey Business to Bain Capital
Accella Polyurethane Acquires Covestro's North American Spray Polyurethane Foam Business
Armacell Deploys New PET Production Line at Brampton Facility
Zotefoams Delivers MuCell Technology to Coveris Holdings
Recticel to Add New Capacity in the UK
Recticel to Launch a New Greenfield Production Site in Finland
Armacell Snaps Up Nomaco's Insulation Business
Armacell Launches New PET Foam Production Line in China
Zotefoams Snaps Up 100% Stake in Kunshan ZOTEK King Lai
Tekni-Plex Launches New Manufacturing Facility in Suzhou
Borealis Opens New Sales Office in South Africa
Armacell to Build New Facility in Bahrain
Carpenter Inaugurates New Expanded Polystyrene Production Facility in Indiana
Bain Capital to Acquire Innocor
FXI Takes Over Hickory Springs' Portland Foam Pouring & Fabrication Plant
American Excelsior to Reinforce Foam Fabricating Capabilities
Borealis Collaborates with Reach Plastic
Armacell Snaps Up PoliPex
Johnson Controls Establishes PU Foam Components Production Line in Warsaw
BASF Expands High-Performance Foam Products Range
Arsenal Capital Acquires HSM Foam
Accella Takes Over Spray Foam Division of Quadrant Urethane Technologies
Armacell Establishes Foam Insulation Plant in Russia
Zotefoams to Commence Production of T-FIT Closed-Cell Foam Insulation Products
INEOS Enterprises Divests INEOS Styrenics to Synthos
Toray to Increase Polyolefin Foam Capacity in the United States
Bayer Establishes Covestro
Coastal Automotive Inks Licensing Deal with Dow Chemical
Wallopwear and Cisco Enter into Strategic Partnership for Polymer Foam Products
Armacell Takes Over Industrial Thermo Polymers Limited
Sealed Air Sells North American Foam Trays and Absorbent Pads Business

9. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

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