Report Feature
Over the years, the level of demand for SFT has steadily increased with a number of automotive, electrical, and consumer goods applications using SFT. SFT is rapidly gaining acceptance as an alternative material to metals, wood, and plastics, and is becoming more widely recognized for its better characteristics.
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ompanies that produce SFT are approaching market opportunities with starkly different strategies. In a major new research report, “Worldwide Short Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2014,” Lucintel's analysts examine and profile six of the world’s leading SFT producers. This report offers a full competitive analysis ranging from target markets to product mapping and from selling strategies to production capabilities.A total of 63 figures / charts and 15 tables are provided in this 124-page report to help in your business decisions. Sample figures with some insights are shown below. To learn the scope of, benefits, companies researched and other details of this report, download the report brochure.
Lucintel built profiles of each competitor based on the following criteria:
- Company Overview
- Company Description and Business Segments
- Company Statistics
- SFT Business Overview
- SFT Business Segments
- Global SFT Operations
- Key Differentiators and Strengths
- Products and Product Positioning
- Product Line Overview
- Product Mapping
- Product Positioning in Market Segments
- Production
- Global Manufacturing Operations
- Financial Condition
The resulting research report represents the most complete strategic and tactical assessment of the SFT producers’ landscape available. In terms of the total revenue generated by the leading SFT producers, DuPont ranks number one, followed by SABIC. The larger companies also include BASF and DSM.
The detailed analysis of each company offers a critical view into key strategic areas, including:
The detailed analysis of each company offers a critical view into key strategic areas, including:
- SFT producer target markets
- Key differentiators, strengths, competitors, and other insights
Designed for composites industry professionals, financial services firms, and industrial users of SFT, Lucintel's Worldwide Short Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2014 is the industry’s first comprehensive examination of the SFT producers’ competitive landscape. This market report is published by Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm with over 1,000 clients worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.lucintel.com.
The dynamics of the SFT industry extends beyond routine macro-economic elements of supply and demand. It is the relationship between buyer's needs and seller's capabilities as well as the macroeconomic forces at work that affect the market. It is how well and how efficiently the sellers meet the needs of the buyers that determine long-term success.
In Lucintel's newest competitive research study on the world's leading SFT producers-“Worldwide Short Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2014” we thoroughly profile the six companies with detailed competitive assessments.
The detailed analysis of each company offers a critical view into key strategic areas, including:
The dynamics of the SFT industry extends beyond routine macro-economic elements of supply and demand. It is the relationship between buyer's needs and seller's capabilities as well as the macroeconomic forces at work that affect the market. It is how well and how efficiently the sellers meet the needs of the buyers that determine long-term success.
In Lucintel's newest competitive research study on the world's leading SFT producers-“Worldwide Short Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2014” we thoroughly profile the six companies with detailed competitive assessments.
The detailed analysis of each company offers a critical view into key strategic areas, including:
- SFT producer target markets
- Key differentiators, strengths, competitors
- Product line overview, positioning, and mapping
- Market position in global SFT business
- Revenue breakdown by market segments and regions
- Global manufacturing operations
- Current and forecasted production capacities
- Innovation and market leadership
- Marketing, sales, and organizational capabilities
- Management commitment and track record
- Financial strength
Collected from a series of primary vendor interviews and secondary sources, Lucintel also provides its own scorecard for determining which of these companies is better aligned with future market opportunities and which has the ability to gain additional market share.
Using its proprietary research methodology, Lucintel developed a comparative analysis named the Lucintel Leadership Quadrant which identifies leaders and challengers in the SFT industry. Leadership closely examined and rated each SFT maker on two primary criteria as shown below:
Using its proprietary research methodology, Lucintel developed a comparative analysis named the Lucintel Leadership Quadrant which identifies leaders and challengers in the SFT industry. Leadership closely examined and rated each SFT maker on two primary criteria as shown below:
- Alignment with market opportunity
- Ability to gain market share
Ability to gain market share was analyzed using following parameters:
- Product portfolio
- Financial strength
- Asset position
- Execution skill
- Customer experience
Alignment with market opportunity was analyzed using following parameters:
- Target growth markets
- New product development
- Corporate and functional strategy
- Presence within the industry
In addition to the Lucintel Leadership Quadrant, this comprehensive research report also offers for consumers of SFT as well as the investment community content-rich comparative analyses detailing which producers have the production capacity, service capabilities and vision to deliver fully on its promises.
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Figure 1.1: Industry-wide SFT product map based on fiber type
Figure 1.2: Industry-wide SFT product map based on resin type
Figure 1.3: Industry-wide SFT product map based on market segments
Figure 1.4: SFT Manufacturers' global market shares in 2007
Figure 1.5: SFT Manufacturers' market share in global transportation market in 2007
Figure 1.6: SFT Manufacturers' market share in global electrical/electronics market in 2007
Figure 1.7: SFT Manufacturers' market share in global consumer goods market in 2007
Figure 1.8: SFT Manufacturers' market share in North America in 2007
Figure 1.9: SFT Manufacturers' market share in Europe in 2007
Figure 1.10: SFT Manufacturers' market share in Asia and other in 2007
Figure 1.11: Relative positions of each SFT manufacturer four quadrants
Figure 2.1: BASF SFT product line by type of resin and reinforcement
Figure 2.2: BASF SFT product line offering by market segment
Figure 2.3: BASF 2007 SFT revenue by market segment
Figure 2.4: BASF 2007 SFT market share by market segment
Figure 2.5: BASF SFT product line offering by region
Figure 2.6: BASF 2007 SFT revenue by region
Figure 2.7: BASF 2007 SFT market share by region
Figure 2.8: BASF SFT production plants
Figure 2.9: Revenue, gross income, operating income, and net income trends for BASF
Figure 3.1: DuPont SFT product line by type of resin and reinforcement
Figure 3.2: DuPont SFT product line offering by market segment
Figure 3.3: DuPont 2007 SFT revenue by market segment
Figure 3.4: DuPont 2007 SFT market share by market segment
Figure 3.5: DuPont SFT product line offering by region
Figure 3.6: DuPont 2007 SFT market share by region
Figure 3.7: Revenue, gross income, operating income, and net income trends for DuPont
Figure 4.1: SABIC IP SFT product line by type of resin and reinforcement
Figure 4.2: SABIC IP SFT product line offering by market segment
Figure 4.3: SABIC IP 2007 SFT revenue by market segment
Figure 4.4: SABIC IP 2007 SFT market share by market segment
Figure 4.5: SABIC IP SFT product line offering by region
Figure 4.6: SABIC IP 2007 SFT revenue by region
Figure 4.7: SABIC IP 2007 SFT market share by region
Figure 4.8: SABIC IP SFT production plants
Figure 4.9: Revenue, gross income, operating income, and net income trends for SABIC IP
Figure 5.1: DSM SFT product line by type of resin and reinforcement
Figure 5.2: DSM SFT product line offering by market segment
Figure 5.3: DSM 2007 SFT revenue by market segment
Figure 5.4: DSM 2007 SFT market share by market segment
Figure 5.5: DSM SFT product line offering by region
Figure 5.6: DSM 2007 SFT revenue by region
Figure 5.7: DSM 2007 SFT market share by region
Figure 5.8: DSM SFT production plants
Figure 5.9: Revenue, Gross Income, Operating Income, and Net Income Trends for DSM
Figure 6.1: Rhodia SFT product line by type of resin and reinforcement
Figure 6.2: Rhodia SFT product line offering by market segment
Figure 6.3: Rhodia 2007 SFT revenue by market segment
Figure 6.4: Rhodia 2007 SFT market share by market segment
Figure 6.5: Rhodia SFT product line offering by region
Figure 6.6: Rhodia 2007 SFT revenue by region
Figure 6.7: Rhodia 2007 SFT market share by region
Figure 6.8: Rhodia SFT production plants
Figure 6.9: Revenue, gross income, operating income, and net income trends for Solvay
Figure 7.1: Lanxess SFT product line by type of resin and reinforcement
Figure 7.2: Lanxess SFT product line offering by market segment
Figure 7.3: Lanxess 2007 SFT revenue by market segment
Figure 7.4: Lanxess 2007 SFT market share by market segment
Figure 7.5: Lanxess SFT product line offering by region
Figure 7.6: Lanxess 2007 SFT revenue by region
Figure 7.7: Lanxess 2007 SFT market share by region
Figure 7.8: Lanxess SFT production plants
Figure 7.9: Revenue, gross income, operating income, and net income trends for Lanxess
Table 1.2: List of medium engineering thermoplastic polymers
Table 1.3: Property example of PA based SFT (30% fiber)
Table 1.4: Ranking of suppliers based on SFT revenue
Table 1.5: Ranking of leaders in transportation, electrical/electronics, and consumer
Table 1.6: Ranking of leaders in North America, Europe, and Asia
Table 1.8: Major parameters for Lucintel’s leadership quadrant analysis
Methodology
Lucintel has been in the business of market research and management consulting since 2000 and has published over 1000 market intelligence reports in various markets / applications and served over 1,000 clients worldwide. This study is a culmination of four months of full-time effort performed by Lucintel's analyst team. The analysts used the following sources for the creation and completion of this valuable report:
- In-depth interviews of the major players in this market
- Detailed secondary research from competitors’ financial statements and published data
- Extensive searches of published works, market, and database information pertaining to industry news, company press releases, and customer intentions
- A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years.
Extensive research and interviews are conducted across the supply chain of this market to estimate market share, market size, trends, drivers, challenges, and forecasts. Below is a brief summary of the primary interviews that were conducted by job function for this report.
Thus, Lucintel compiles vast amounts of data from numerous sources, validates the integrity of that data, and performs a comprehensive analysis. Lucintel then organizes the data, its findings, and insights into a concise report designed to support the strategic decision-making process. The figure below is a graphical representation of Lucintel’s research process.
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