Published: June 2008, Total 265 pages, 230 figures/charts and 45 tables. Glass-mat thermoplastics (GMTs) are becoming the material of choice for many automotive applications. Compared to metals, GMTs have higher strength-to-weight ratios and impact resistance. GMTs offer greater design flexibility and better resistance to chemicals and corrosion. They are also electrically insulating and have relatively high stiffness and good dimensional stability. GMTs are challenging traditional sheet-molding compounds (SMCs) as well. GMTs have shorter molding cycle times and an infinite shelf life, whereas thermoset SMCs need controlled storage and have a limited life. GMTs are also lighter and more ductile than their SMC counterparts and better resist impact at both high and low temperatures. During 1970’s and 1980’s, glass-mat thermoplastic composites were nearly the only option for engineers searching for increased stiffness, strength, and toughness. During 1990’s, GMT market suffered from advancements in steel materials but since early 2000, the industry dynamics have changed and GMT suppliers have invented new materials (Advanced GMT) to regain their legacy. Advanced GMT is currently geared toward nonstructural interior parts such as headliners, load floors, sunshades, and trunk liners. Lucintel estimates that Advanced GMT will be adopted by Automotive industry for exterior panels in near future. Advanced GMT is also a more environmentally friendly, recyclable alternative to conventional PVC under-body corrosion barriers. Lucintel forecasts global GMT market to grow at estimated 7% annually (CAGR) in next 5 years to reach to a market size of over $500 million. Growth will be driven by more applications of Advanced GMT materials, which will realize double digits growth. This unique 265 page report from Lucintel provides all the valuable information and tools that you may need in operating your business successfully in the GMT market. In today’s global economy, you need every advantage that you can find to keep you ahead in your business. Learn about current trends, identify key players, and explore the directions that the GMT market is heading. For detailed table of content and pricing information for US customers on this report, please e-mail Helpdesk@Lucintel.com  or call 972-636-5056   For UK customers please e-mail saleseurope@Lucintel.com  or call +44 20 7558 8798 For Denmark customers please e-mail saleseurope@Lucintel.com  or call +45 36 93 49 98 For Hong Kong customers please e-mail salesapac@Lucintel.com  or call +852 8199 0548 For Australian customers please e-mail salesapac@Lucintel.com  or call +61 2 8011 4771 For Indian customers please e-mail helpdesk@Lucintel.com  or call +91.11.46563542, +91.9810808213 in New Delhi, +91-771-4059008 +91.771.4024552 in Raipur. Lucintel is a Dallas, Texas (USA) based global market intelligence and business consulting firm that has been delivering results of significant value and long term growth for last 9 years. We analyze and predict market and technology trends so that our clients can make strategic and fact-based decisions. We provide insights, competitive analyses and forecasts for the various industries such as automotive, aerospace, wind energy, boat, construction, sporting goods and other. Lucintel has an extensive background in materials, markets and technologies aspects of the composites industry that support executive decision making. Lucintel's customers include many small to Fortune 500 companies such as 3M, AT Kearney, AOC, ACG, Airbus, Ashland, BAH, BCG, Callaway Golf, Cytec, Dow Chemical, Dow Corning, Engelhard, General Electric, General Motors, Hexcel, Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi, Owens Corning, PPG, Pratt and Whitney, Saint Gobain, Toray, True-Temper, ZCL, Zeon Chemical and more.