polycarbonate
Jun 18th, 2010
DEMAND FOR POLYCARBONATE WILL START RECOVERING IN 2011
Commercial production of Polycarbonate (PC) was launched in the 60s of the 20th century. Today it is the second most widely used polymer in the world.
Polycarbonate is specific because of the combination of high level of thermal resistance, impact strength and transparency. Construction (32%), optical data media (18%), communication systems and electrical technologies (22%),...
Jun 15th, 2010
Uptrend is Outlined on the Global Phenol Market
Uptrend is outlined on the global Phenol market, in 2010 the market will generally see demand increase, major part of it attributed to Asia.
In 2008 production output shrank due to the recession and amounted 7.2 mln tons. In 2009 relative improvement of the market was estimated for major regions, apart from the USA where the...
May 26th, 2010
Engineering Plastics - A Global Market Overview
The worldwide market for engineering plastics is projected to reach about US$17.5 billion by 2015 from an estimated US$6.9 billion in 2005, growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.8% during the analysis period, 2005-2015.
Stable growth and continuous development of global economy and the science & technology during the past couple of decades...
Mar 9th, 2010
Polypropylene (PP) 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Added by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Due to worldwide meltdown, the global consumption of polypropylene (PP) shall recover from the 2008 declines.
In 2010-2013, the global demand is estimated to increase by an average 3.7%/y. Global PP capacity is set to increase from 52 M tones/y in 2008 to 69.1 M tones/y in 2013. Forecasted global demand growth for PP...
Feb 23rd, 2010
Expandable Polystyrene 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
Within Chemicals & Petrochemicals Reports Package 2010, a newly updated market report “Expandable Polystyrene: 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast” has been recently issued by Market Publishers, Ltd. The report features important aspects of Expandable Polystyrene market, provides its thorough analysis, focusing on the regional, country and world markets. It is broken...
Feb 19th, 2010
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Industry Requires New Investments According to Research Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON–The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) industry requires new investments in research and development of specialty products, as well as new end-use applications, to provide future growth opportunities.
Market perspectives look good for Polyethylene Terephthalate in middle-term period. World PET capacity will increase slower than demand bringing the market to balance. With average annual growth of 3.5%...
Feb 18th, 2010
Polyethylene Low Density (LDPE): 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Demand growth for Polyethylene Low Density (LDPE) kept steady at the world market. The main growth was consentrated in Asia, mostly in China. The growth was stopped by a sharp fall in demand due to the global recession. Nevertheless, LDPE market stabilized in 2009, although remained unpredictable.
Between 2010–2012, weak production capacities are forcast,...
Feb 16th, 2010
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR): 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – The worldwide growth levels of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) are pegged at 2-3%/y. By 2015, SBR consumption is anticipated to reach around 5.8 M tones.
China is expected to drive much of SBR demand and will be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. Currently, China is adding new Styrene-Butadiene Rubber production facilities in order...
Feb 12th, 2010
Polystyrene (PS) 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – In 4Q 2008, the demand for most resins fell by 20-24%, on average, while the market for polystyrene fell by 9%. On a regional basis, the largest demand declines were seen in Western Europe, particularly the UK and Spain.
Global demand for polystyrene (PS) is forecast to increase at about 2% a year...
Feb 12th, 2010
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Been Recently Released by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Global PVC market had been growing around 4%/year with strong demand growth in Asia, China and India in particular. However, the demand collapsed in 2008 due to economic recession and destocking throughout the chain.
In 2009, US polyvinyl chloride exports reached 2,1mln tons, up 56% from 1,37mln tones in 2008. US producers wrestled...
Feb 10th, 2010
Polyethylene High Density (HDPE): 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast Been Recently Issued by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON – Within Chemicals & Petrochemicals Reports Package 2010, a newly updated market report “Polyethylene High Density (HDPE): 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast” has been recently issued by Market Publishers, Ltd. The report features important aspects of Polyethylene High Density market, provides its full and thorough analysis, focusing on the...
Feb 5th, 2010
Polycarbonate 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Recently Added by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON - Global annual polycarbonate demand growth is forecast to slow to around 5% between 2009-2015, from historical growth rates of around 7-8%. Key optical data storage application will continue falling as it’s superseded by other data storage options, losing its leading position to the electronics/electrical sector.
Sharp growth in demand from Blu-ray players...
Feb 2nd, 2010
Phenol 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Been Recently Published by MarketPublishers.com
LONDON - Demand growth for phenol in US is expected to be 2% a year trough 2011. High tempo growth is predicted for the use of phenol in polyphenylene oxide engineering resins, via orthoxylenol, though it is a very small market for phenol.
During 2010, European phenol utilization rates will stay at a low level until...
Jan 26th, 2010
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer Demand to Grow in 2010 According to Report Recently Issued at MarketPublishers.com
LONDON - World demand for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) expanded by 4,5% in 2009 although the demand was considerably affected by output reductions in the automotive industry.
With construction and automotive industries recovery, ABS demand is expected to further grow in 2010. When most markets for ABS are mature, it continues to find new applications....
Dec 16th, 2009
Capacity Expansion by SABIC IP in India to Meet Asia’s Accelerating Demand fo Lexan* Sheet
SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that it has expanded production, increased capacity and upgraded capabilities at its specialty film and sheet facility in Vadodara, India to continue leading and to support future growth in the region. The company has already increased Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) sheet production with two new, state-of-the-art extrusion lines to boost capacity. SABIC...
Dec 10th, 2009
Teijin Chemicals: New Business Created for “Panlite” PC Resin
Teijin Chemicals (Tokyo / Japan; www.teijinkasei.co.jp/english) has created a new business unit dedicated to expanding the automotive market for its “Panlite” PC resin and other advanced materials. The unit will centralise planning, marketing and related functions, including the development of materials and processing technologies at Teijin Chemicals’ plastics technical centre in Chiba.
It will also oversee...
Nov 26th, 2009
Bayer MaterialScience Strengthens Polycarbonate Sheet Business in India
Bayer MaterialScience has entered into an agreement with Malibu Plastica (P) Limited, Ahmedabad, India, to set up a joint venture that will supply polycarbonate sheets to the Indian market. Bayer MaterialScience intends to further grow its business in the country. Subject to the relevant approvals, the new joint venture will be called Bayer Malibu Polymers...
Nov 26th, 2009
Bitumen Annual Consumption in Russia to Reach 10mln tons by 2015 According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd.
LONDON - Today, the production of high quality bitumen for road management is a promising business direction at the Russian Bitumen market. The industrial need for bitumen produced from fractions of conventional and heavy oil exceeds 2.5 million tons.
In respect that the average annual demand growth for bitumen is expected to surpass 10%, its...
Nov 24th, 2009
Plans for South Asian Petrochem - Asahi Kasei Polycarbonate JV Shelved
South Asian Petrochem has abandoned plans to build a polycarbonate plant in association with Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp of Japan. A demand slowdown triggered by the global slowdown could be the possible cause for the derailed plans. South Asian Petrochem had entered into a licence agreement with the Japanese firm to set up the plant...
Nov 20th, 2009
Hitachi Licenses PBT Process To Sinopec
Hitachi Plant Technologies, Ltd. has concluded a contract with China Petrochemical International Co., Ltd. (Sinopec) to license its polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) production process for use in a plant with a yearly capacity of 60,000 tons. In addition, the company will also carry out basic engineering work related to this project. Plant construction and the production...