This study analyzes the US reinforced plastics industry. It presents historical (1994, 1999 and 2004) demand data and forecasts to 2009 and 2014 by reinforcement (e.g., carbon fibers, aramid fibers, nanomaterials); by resin (e.g., thermosets, thermoplastics); and by market.
The study also considers market environment trends and indicators, details industry structure and market share, and profiles 42 leading industry competitors including AOC, Ashland Chemical, Reichhold, Interplastic, Cook Composites and Polymers, and Resolution Specialty Materials.
The US market for reinforced plastics will reach $6.7 billion in 2009 based on continued improvements and greater competitiveness with metal. Thermoset resins such as unsaturated polyester will remain dominant while thermoplastics such as polypropylene grow faster. 