Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) - Global Strategic Business Report 2017: Analysis by Door Modules, Front-End Modules, Instrument Panels, Underbody Shields, Industrial & General Goods - Research and Markets

DUBLIN, Mar 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets 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 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.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Long Fiber Thermoplastics (LFT) in Metric 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, & Other Applications)
• Non-Automotive Applications (Industrial & General Goods, & Other Applications).

The report profiles 32 companies including many key and niche players such as

• Celanese Corporation (US)
• Daicel Polymer Limited (Japan)
• PlastiComp Inc. (US)
• PolyOne Corporation (US)
• PPG Fiber Glass (US)
• RTP Company (US)
• SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
• Solvay (Belgium)
• Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan)
• TechnoCompound GmbH (Germany)

Key Topics Covered:

1. OUTLOOK
A Prelude
Consumption Analysis
Factors Driving LFT Consumption
Automotive Industry: The Major End-Use Sector for LFT
Automotive Application of Composites by Select Manufacturers
A Peek into the Competitive Landscape

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND TRENDS
LFT In The Macro Economic Perspective
A Review
Positive Economic Outlook Keeps Market Sentiment Intact
Positive Eurozone Economic Outlook Bodes Well for the Market
Fiscal Cliff Concerns in the US and the Road Ahead
Application Market Overview & Trends
Automotive Market
Product Innovations to Woo Automotive Manufacturers
Technological Improvements Enhance Durability of LFT Auto Components
LFTs- An Ideal Lightweight Substitute for Metals in the Auto Industry
Recyclability
Vital to Promote Uptake of LFT in Automotive Sector
Global Automotive Industry at a Glance
Opportunity Indicators
Rising Global Automotive Production
A Business Case
In-line Compounding Process Increases the Uptake of LFT
Demand from Non-Automotive Sector on the Rise
Select Market Trends
Hybrid LFTs Come to the Fore; Set to Drive Adoption of LFTs
Natural Fiber Reinforcements Gaining Prominence in LFRTs
Table 13: Performance Comparison of Natural Fiber Composites To Other Composites
Select Automotive Applications of Natural Fiber Composites by Manufacturer
Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic
A Natural Alternative
Advantages of LFT Gives an Upper Hand over GMT
Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene
A Cut above the Rest
Flame Retarded Version of LFT-Polypropylene (PP): An Innovative Product in the Offing
Focus on Performance Improvement Fuels Research
New Techniques Emerge for More Realistic Microstructure Simulation and Representation

3. GLOBAL COMPOSITES INDUSTRY - AN OVERVIEW
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
Raw Materials
Intermediate Products
Fabrication Processes
End Products
Stages of LFT Processing
Compression versus Injection Molding
Processes
In-line Compounded (ILC) LFT-D
E-LFT
S-LFT

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Celanese Introduces Celstran® High Flow LFT
PlastiComp Launches Basalt Fiber Reinforced LFT Composites
SGL Group Launches New Glass and Carbon Fibers-based LFTs
PlastiComp Adds Two Products to its Complet Material Range
PPG Expands TUFROV® LFT Range
PlastiComp Launches Hybrid Carbon-Glass LFT
Owens Corning Unveils Performax®
Celanese Rolls Out Celstran Range of LFTs
Teijin Unveils Sereebo Line of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
PlastiComp Initiates Da Vinci R&D Lab for LFT Technology
Solvay Takes Over LFT Technology from EPIC Polymers
ProTec Polymer Takes Over PolymersNet
Core Molding Technologies Takes Over CPI Binani
PlastiComp Enters into Alliance with Xenia for LFTs
PolyOne Expands LFT Capacity
RTP Adds VLFT Production at Mexican Facility
Celanese to Extend LFT Production Capacity in Brazil
Amtech Takes Over Arrowhead Composites
Zoltek and Thermoplast Composite Team Up to Develop Carbon Fiber Thermoplastic Products
BASF and TenCate Partner with Owens Corning to Develop Thermoplastic Automotive Composites
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

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
Celanese Corporation (US)
Daicel Polymer Limited (Japan)
PlastiComp Inc. (US)
PolyOne Corporation (US)
PPG Fiber Glass (US)
RTP Company (US)
SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
Solvay (Belgium)
Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan)
TechnoCompound GmbH (Germany)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

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