Dallas - January 14, 2009 - Over the last several years, the demand
for short fiber thermoplastic (SFT) composites has steadily increased, surpassing
$4.3 billion in 2008. From automotive components to consumer goods to electrical
applications, SFT is gaining acceptance as an alternative material to metals and
plastics.
Among the firms that produce SFT, many are approaching market opportunities with
starkly different strategies. In a major new research report, "Worldwide
SFT Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study, 2008", Lucintel
analysts examine and profile six of the world's leading SFT producers - a full competitive
analysis from target markets to product mapping, to selling strategy, to production
capabilities. Lucintel closely researched and rated each SFT producer on two primary
criteria:
- Alignment with market opportunity, and
- Ability to gain market share
Collected from a series of primary vendor interviews and secondary sources,
this report content includes complete profiles of the following SFT-producing companies:
- BASF
- DSM
- DuPont
- Lanxess
- Rhodia
- SABIC Innovative Plastics
According to Lucintel, companies closely aligned with the automotive and electrical/electronics
markets will gain more market share in the future. Since the major SFT growth is
forecast to come from the automotive and electrical/electronics market segments,
DuPont, the leader in the automotive market, and SABIC IP, the leader in the electrical/electronics
market, are expected to continue the current trend and maintain their industry leadership
positions. On the other hand, Rhodia, BASF and Lanxess have the ability to gain
market share in the next 5 years due to their strong alignment with all three of
the major SFT market segments. SABIC IP is likely to challenge DuPont's leadership
position largely because of its technology and cost advantages, according to this
new research.
This study is the industry's first comprehensive examination of the SFT competitive
landscape. The resulting market report is published by Lucintel, a leading global
management consulting and market research firm with over 1000 clients worldwide.
Lucintel provides world class market intelligence and cutting edge decision support
services to enable its clients to make critical business decisions with greater
speed, insight and cost-efficiency.
For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on this timely and insightful
report, please contact helpdesk at 972-636-5056, or via email at
helpdesk@lucintel.com .