DUBLIN, Mar 07, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Rigid Transparent Plastics - A Global Market Overview" report to their offering.

The global market for Rigid Transparent Plastics is estimated at 25.6 billion pounds in 2016, forecast to be 26.9 billion pounds in 2017, and is projected to reach 34.3 billion pounds by 2022 at a CAGR of 5% between 2016 and 2022.

Worldwide markets for the Rigid Transparent Plastics product types and major end-use sectors are analyzed in this report in terms of volume consumption in million pounds (lbs) for 2014-2022 analysis period. The key regions covered comprise North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World.

Global demand for rigid transparent plastics will be stimulated via a combination of innovation in raw material technology and sustainable production techniques. For instance, advancements in resin or raw material technologies have assisted polystyrene manufacturers in impeding the challenges being posed by other resins. On another note, manufacturers are also under tremendous pressure to employ sustainable production techniques, which, while being welcomed by the larger players, can have an adverse effect on smaller companies in staying abreast with the competition.

Several producers have been engaged in developing and manufacturing innovative grades of rigid transparent plastics that offer superior performance, such as better light transmittance, strength, stiffness, durability, resistance to yellowing and superior thermal properties. These developments would be of assistance to rigid transparent plastics in capturing more market share, thereby extending their application in a range of industries, including automobiles, building & construction, medical devices, electronics and consumer durables.

Major end-use sectors of Rigid Transparent Plastics analyzed in this report consist of Building & Construction, Automotive, Electronics, Appliances, Medical and Other sectors. Unique features such as energy saving, ease of installation, recycling, safety, durability and cost effectiveness of rigid transparent plastics enabled the wider acceptance in building & construction industry, the current largest consumer. The prospects of LED lighting market growth put the rigid transparent plastics demand high in electronics while automotive sector is set to be the largest consumer of rigid transparent plastics by 2018 and to sustain till the end of the analysis period.

Key Topics Covered:

Part A: Global Market Perspective

1. Introduction
1.1 Product Outline
1.1.1 Polycarbonate
1.1.1.1 Manufacturing Process
1.1.1.2 Advantages of Polycarbonate
1.1.1.3 Applications
1.1.1.3.1 Automotive
1.1.1.3.2 Packaging
1.1.1.3.3 Appliances & Consumer Goods
1.1.1.3.4 Electrical & Electronics
1.1.2 Poly-Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
1.1.2.1 Raw Materials
1.1.2.2 Manufacturing Process
1.1.2.2.1 Batch Cell Bulk Polymerization
1.1.2.2.2 Continuous Bulk Polymerization
1.1.2.3 Applications
1.1.3 Polystyrenes
1.1.3.1 Manufacturing Process
1.1.3.1.1 Solution (Bulk) Polymerization
1.1.3.1.2 Emulsion Polymerization
1.1.3.1.3 Suspension Polymerization
1.1.3.2 Applications
1.1.3.2.1 Packaging
1.1.3.2.2 Appliances
1.1.3.2.3 Consumer Electronics
1.1.3.2.4 Building and Construction
1.1.3.2.5 Medical
1.1.4 Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs)
1.1.4.1 Manufacturing Process
1.1.4.2 Applications
1.1.5 Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)
1.1.5.1 Physical and Chemical Properties
1.1.5.2 Manufacturing Process
1.1.5.3 Applications
1.1.6 Other Rigid Transparent Plastics
1.1.6.1 Polysulfones
1.1.6.1.1 Properties
1.1.6.1.2 Applications
1.1.6.2 Cyclic Olefin Copolymers (COCs)
1.1.6.2.1 Properties
1.1.6.2.2 Applications
1.1.6.2.2.1 Packaging
1.1.6.2.2.2 Medical
1.1.6.2.2.3 Optics
1.1.6.2.2.4 Fiber Spinning
1.1.6.3 Allyl Diglycol Carbonate (ADC) (CR-39)
1.1.6.3.1 Applications

2. Key Market Trends
2.1 Polycarbonate Proves Versatility in a Range of Sectors
2.2 Rigid Transparent Plastics Gain Wider Acceptance in Building and Construction Industry
2.3 Polycarbonate Advances in the LED Lighting Industry
2.4 Automotive Industry Rides on Rigid Transparent Plastics

3. Key Global Players

- Altuglas International SA (France)
- Amcor Limited (Australia)
- Aristech Acrylics LLC (United States)
- Arkema, Inc. (United States)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Braskem S.A. (Brazil)
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (United States)
- Chi Mei Corporation (Taiwan)
- Covestro AG (Germany)
- The Dow Chemical Company (United States)
- Eastman Chemical Company (United States)
- EMS Grivory (Switzerland)
- Evonik Cyro LLC (United States)
- Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
- Exxonmobil Chemical Company, Inc. (United States)
- Formosa Plastics Corporation U.S.A. (United States)
- Hanwha Chemical Corporation (South Korea)
- Ineos Enterprise Group Limited (United Kingdom)
- Ineos Nova LLC (United States)
- Ineos Styrolution Group GmbH (Germany)
- Inovyn Chlorvinyls Limited (United Kingdom)
- LG Chem Ltd (South Korea)
- Lucite International (United Kingdom)
- Lyondellbasell Industries N.V. (The Netherlands)
- Plaskolite, Inc. (United States)
- Polyone Corporation (United States)
- PPG Industries, Inc. (United States)
- Reliance Industries Limited (India)
- Sartomer USA LLC (United States)
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Saudi Arabia)
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. (United States)
- Toyo Styrene Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Trinseo LLC (United States)
- Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical (Group) Co., Ltd. (China)

4. Key Business Trends

- Sumitomo Chemical to Completely Own Sumika Styron Polycarbonate Joint Venture
- Automotive Industry's Largest Ever Rear Window Manufactured Using SABIC's LEXAN PC Resin
- New PET Stock Bottle and Preform Collection Unveiled by Amcor for Dairy and Juice
- Sonoco Specialty Containers Business Acquired by Amcor Rigid Plastics
- Covestro Broadened its Polycarbonate Production Capacity
- Polyethylene Production Capacity to Rise by 65% at ExxonMobil's Beaumont Plant
- Trinseo's STYRON X-TECH 2175 Polystyrene Resin for Appliance Use Launched
- Trinseo Unveils Three New Polymer Grades
- LyondellBasell Selected its La Porte, Texas Production Site for Constructing a New HDPE Plant
- LyondellBasell Launches Adstif HA716J, a New High Stiffness Polypropylene Grade
- PP FPC45, the First of a New Generation of Flowpact Polypropylene Impact Copolymers from Sabic
- Toronto-based Custom Precision Molding Business Acquired by Amcor Rigid Plastics
- Rotuba's Extruded Lighting Sheet Business Acquired by Plaskolite
- SecurePlus, a New Child-Resistant Closure from Amcor for Ophthalmic Packaging
- Consolidation of Amcor's Production Facilities in Illinois
- Formosa Plastics to Construct the First New Polypropylene Production Unit in the United States
- LED Light Tubes Made of Bayer's makrolon® Offer Energy and Cost Savings
- ReLaunch of Altuglas International's Plexiglas® MC Diffusion for LED Light Sources
- LyondellBasell Exhibits Newest Applications at the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Technical Conference
- New SABIC LDPE PCG06 Added to SABIC PCG Portfolio for Healthcare
- Teknor Apex to Launch New Apex SCR Rigid PVC Compounds
- Doeflex to Merge with Ineos to Form a New PVC Compounding Company in the United Kingdom
- Viking Polymers Acquired by Teknor Apex
- Reintroduction of Altuglas International's Plexiglas® Acrylic Sheets to the Aerospace Market
- Unveiling of Plexiglas® Diffuse by Altuglas International

5. Global Market Overview
5.1 Global Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Polymer Type
5.1.1 Rigid Transparent Plastics Type Market Overview by Global Region
5.1.1.1 Rigid Transparent Polycarbonate
5.1.1.2 Rigid Transparent PMMA
5.1.1.3 Rigid Transparent Polystyrenes
5.1.1.4 Rigid Transparent SBCs
5.1.1.5 Rigid Transparent SAN
5.1.1.6 Other Rigid Transparent Plastics
5.2 Global Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by End-Use Sector
5.2.1 Rigid Transparent Plastics End-Use Sector Market Overview by Global Region
5.2.1.1 Building & Construction
5.2.1.2 Automotive
5.2.1.3 Electronics
5.2.1.4 Appliances
5.2.1.5 Medical
5.2.1.6 Other End-Use Sectors

Part B: Regional Market Perspective

Regional Market Overview

1. North America
1.1 North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Geographic Region
1.2 North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Polymer Type
1.3 North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by End-Use Sector
1.4 Major Market Players
1.5 Country-wise Analysis of North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market

2. Europe
2.1 Western European Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Geographic Region
2.2 Western European Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Polymer Type
2.3 Western European Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by End-Use Sector
2.4 Major Market Players
2.5 Country-wise Analysis of Western European Rigid Transparent Plastics Market

3. Asia-Pacific
3.1 Asia-Pacific Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Geographic Region
3.2 Asia-Pacific Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Polymer Type
3.3 Asia-Pacific Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by End-Use Sector
3.4 Major Market Players
3.5 Country-wise Analysis of Asia-Pacific Rigid Transparent Plastics Market

4. Rest of World
4.1 Rest of World Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by Polymer Type
4.2 Rest of World Rigid Transparent Plastics Market by End-Use Sector
4.3 Major Market Players

Part C: Guide to the Industry

Part D: Annexure

1. Research Methodology

2. Feedback

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