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Increased Operating Capacity, Agreement Extensions, Stock Movements, and Financial Results - Analyst Notes on Pacific Ethanol, Cytec, BioFuel, Kraton, and RPM
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 13, 1:09PM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX), Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE: CYT), BioFuel Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: BIOF), Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. (NYSE: KRA), and RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Kraton Performance Polymers Shares Up 13.1% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (KRA)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 28, 9:30AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Kraton Performance Polymers (NYSE:KRA) on January 28th, 2014 at $24.93. In approximately 1 month, Kraton Performance Polymers has returned 13.08% as of today's recent price of $28.19.
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2013 Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 26, 5:02PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announces financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.
Gas Exploration to Start April in Tanga
by Nestory Ngwega - All Africa Global Media - Wed Feb 26, 12:33AM CST
TANGA Regional Commissioner Ms Chiku Gallawa announced that exploration of gas and oil in the region's coastal belt will start in April, this year. Ms Gallawa said the exercise was initially scheduled to start last month, but was delayed to enable the exploration company have more time for preparations.
Westlake Hikes Dividend, Splits Stock - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 4:30PM CST
Westlake has raised dividend by 12% and declared a two-for-one stock split.
The Daily Mac View Upgrades Site/User Experience
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 8:07AM CST
The Daily Mac View, a website devoted to all things Apple/Mac announced that they have made significant improvements to the site and have integrated new contributors as part of the ongoing effort to enhance the site visitor/user experience. Additionally, The Daily Mac View will feature easier navigation and highly specialized articles for the beginner into the the Apple/Mac ecosystem.
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 4:15PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announces that it has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 financial results. The company expects to release its results after market close on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
Will Kraton (KRA) Continue to Surge Higher? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 05, 8:47AM CST
Will Kraton (KRA) Continue to Surge Higher?
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases
AP - Mon Feb 03, 12:22PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.:
Look for Shares of Kraton Performance Polymers to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 15.61% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 5:58PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers (NYSE:KRA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $24.42 to a high of $25.44. Yesterday, the shares gained 15.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $22.14 on volume of 1.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Tue Jan 28, 5:03PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Kraton Announces Definitive Agreement to Combine with the Styrenic Block Copolymer Business of LCY Chemical Corp. to Create a Worldwide Leading Manufacturer and Innovator in the Styrenic Block Copolymer Industry
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 28, 2:00AM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a global producer of highly-engineered polymers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with the styrenic block copolymer ("SBC") operations of Taiwan-based LCY Chemical Corp. ("LCY"). The transaction will combine Kraton's broad product portfolio and innovation platform with LCY's cost-effective and innovative SBC operations and its proven record of driving growth in China and broader Asia.
Chemtura Up to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jan 27, 11:00AM CST
On Jan 25, Zacks Investment Research upgraded specialty chemicals company Chemtura Corporation to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Barrett-Jackson & McLaren Scottsdale Bring Together Rare Collectibles & New Supercars
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 17, 3:51PM CST
McLaren Formula One fans gathered at last Sunday's Arizona Concours d'Elegance, cell phones poised and ready to capture a shot of gleaming paint and exposed carbon fiber. The Concours is over, but it's not the last chance for locals to get up close with the newest super car in town.
2013 Report on the International Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable Plastics Market - Trends & Forecast to 2018
M2 - Thu Jan 16, 8:24AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bdmk9x/medical_polymers) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable Plastics Market - Trends & Forecast to 2018" report to their offering. Medical devices, implants and equipment are used extensively and the demand for medical polymers is thus increasing due to their biocompatibility in these applications. Medical polymers are usually used in spinal implants, hip & joint replacements and implants for cranial injuries. Growing demand for medical devices, an increasing ageing populations and a growing preference towards home healthcare treatment are some of the factors that have been driving the market in the past few years. Fibers and resins such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS) and others such as Nylon, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other polyamides (PA) are major materials used in medical applications. Of these PVC and PP are expected to show the highest demand while the demand for others is expected to grow at a rapid pace. Similarly, elastomers such as styrene block copolymers (SBCs), rubber latex and others (TPO, TPU and TPV) are in great demand as well. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Global Medical Polymer: Industry Analysis 4 Global Medical Polymers Market: Product Segment Analysis 5 Global Medical Polymers Market: Application Analysis 6 Global Medical Polymers Market: Regional Analysis 7 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - ASF - Bayer Material Science - Celanese Corporation - China Haohua Chemical Group - DSM - E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company - Eastman Chemical - Evonik Industries - Exxon Mobil Corporation - Formosa Plastics Corporation - Huizhou Foryou Medical Device - Huntsman Corporation - INEOS - Jafron Biomedical - Kraton Performance Polymers - Lubrizol Corporation - Ningbo Yonghua Resin - Piaoan group - SABIC Innovative Plastics - SINOPEC Shanghai Petrochemical - Shanghai New Shanghua Polymer Material - Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company - Solvay - The Dow Chemical Company - Tianjin Plastics Research Institute - Victrex Plc - WEIGAO Holding For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bd...l_polymers
Kraton Performance Polymers Helps Provide New Yorkers with Safer, More Accessible City Streets
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 3:54PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and other engineered polymers, is working on a project to support efforts to make roads more safe in New York City. As temperatures continue to drop and cities embrace wintry conditions, New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) has planned ahead. With the help of Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), in partnership with NuStar Asphalt LLC, 53 New York City blocks, including bike paths and select bus service routes along First Avenue from 72nd to 125th Streets, have been resurfaced with a thin layer of highly modified asphalt (HiMA) that greatly improves pavement resistance to rutting and cracking -- critical attributes for high-traffic roadways used by vehicles and pedestrians in any season, but especially in harsh, inclement weather.
PolyOne Realigns North American Assets Again - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 08, 10:50AM CST
Specialty polymer materials maker PolyOne Corporation announced that it will further realign the North American assets of Spartech Corp., which was acquired by the former in 2013.
Global Medical Plastics Market Report, 2018 - Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable
M2 - Thu Dec 05, 10:27AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g7cdz3/medical_polymers) has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable Plastics Market Report, 2018" report to their offering. 'Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers (PVC, PP, PE, PS), Elastomers (SBC, Rubber Latex), Biodegradable Plastics Market For Devices, Equipment, Packaging And Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast 2012 - 2018' Engineering plastics that are used in medical and healthcare applications are termed as medical polymers. These fibers and resins, elastomers and biodegradable materials possess qualities such as low weight, biocompatibility, that are suitable for medical applications. Medical devices, implants and equipment are used extensively and the demand for medical polymers is thus increasing due to their biocompatibility in these applications. Medical polymers are usually used in spinal implants, hip & joint replacements and implants for cranial injuries. Growing demand for medical devices, an increasing ageing populations and a growing preference towards home healthcare treatment are some of the factors that have been driving the market in the past few years. At the same time, the strict regulatory guidelines laid down by various government and health organizations and the increasing volatility of raw material prices have been holding back the market for medical polymers in terms of new product launches and subsequent revenues. The increasing importance of biodegradable materials in medical applications is also expected to be a major future trend. Technological advancement that can improve implant capabilities, thus enabling better properties and biocompatibility are in focus in the product segment of medical polymers. Fibers and resins such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS) and others such as Nylon, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other polyamides (PA) are major materials used in medical applications. Of these PVC and PP are expected to show the highest demand while the demand for others is expected to grow at a rapid pace. Similarly, elastomers such as styrene block copolymers (SBCs), rubber latex and others (TPO, TPU and TPV) are in great demand as well. Of these, rubber latex is expected to occupy the largest share in the market. Biodegradable polymers are relatively new materials in the medical segment and although their consumption is restricted to high-performance medical applications, they are expected to exhibit impressive growth rates over the duration of the forecast period. The medical polymer market by application includes polymers used in medical devices & equipment as well as medical packaging. Medical devices and equipment showed the highest demand from various application segments globally. Polymer materials used in medical packaging showed slightly lesser demand in 2011 but are expected to exhibit better growth rates over medical devices and equipment and thus at the end of the forecast period are expected to occupy a majority of the market share in the medical applications of polymers. Other applications of medical polymers such as in cardio implants and devices, polymers used in tissue engineering etc. are expected to show favorable growth over the next few years as the demand from an ageing population increases. Strong demand for medical and healthcare facilities in North America has been the major reason for the region to be the largest market for medical polymers. The demand for medical implants and devices along with a strong research and development trend have been pushing the market for polymers over metals and other substitutes over the past decade. In spite of being a mature market, North America is expected to remain a major region with favorable growth over the forecast period. Europe and Asia Pacific are the other major regions for medical polymers. The high population and growing number of middle-aged and aged people have been pushing sales in Asia Pacific. The region is expected to show the highest growth over the next few years. Kraton Performance Polymers Inc., BASF SE, Bayer AG, Eastman Chemicals, SABIC Innovative Plastics and The Dow Chemical Company are some of the major players manufacturing polymers for medical applications. Scope of the Report Product Segment Analysis: - Medical Resins and Fibers - Medical Elastomers - Biodegradable Plastics The product segments have been further analyzed based on the materials used in various medical applications. Medical Resins and Fibers: - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Polypropylene (PP) - Polyethylene (PE) - Polystyrene (PS) - Others (Engineering thermoplastics such as ABS, PC, PET) Medical Elastomers: - Styrene Block Copolymer (SBC) - Rubber latex - Others (TPU, TPV, TPO) Application Analysis: - Medical Devices and Equipments - Medical Packaging - Others (Tissue engineering, cardio stents) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Global Medical Polymer: Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Global Medical Polymers Market: Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Global Medical Polymers Market: Application Analysis Chapter 6 Global Medical Polymers Market: Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Company Profiles - ASF SE - Bayer Material Science AG - Celanese Corporation - China Haohua Chemical Group Co. - DSM N.V. - E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company - Eastman Chemical - Evonik Industries AG - Exxon Mobil Corporation - Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. - Huizhou Foryou Medical Device Co. Ltd. - Huntsman Corporation - INEOS - Jafron Biomedical Co., Ltd. - Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. - Lubrizol Corporation - Ningbo Yonghua Resin Co. Ltd. - Piaoan group - SABIC Innovative Plastics - SINOPEC Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd. - Shanghai New Shanghua Polymer Material Co., Ltd. - Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company - Solvay SA - The Dow Chemical Company - Tianjin Plastics Research Institute Co. Ltd. - Victrex Plc - WEIGAO Holding Co. Ltd. (WEGO) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g7...l_polymers
Increased Operating Capacity, Agreement Extensions, Stock Movements, and Financial Results - Analyst Notes on Pacific Ethanol, Cytec, BioFuel, Kraton, and RPM
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 13, 1:09PM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX), Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE: CYT), BioFuel Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: BIOF), Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. (NYSE: KRA), and RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Kraton Performance Polymers Shares Up 13.1% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (KRA)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 28, 9:30AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Kraton Performance Polymers (NYSE:KRA) on January 28th, 2014 at $24.93. In approximately 1 month, Kraton Performance Polymers has returned 13.08% as of today's recent price of $28.19.
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2013 Results
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 26, 5:02PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announces financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.
Gas Exploration to Start April in Tanga
by Nestory Ngwega - All Africa Global Media - Wed Feb 26, 12:33AM CST
TANGA Regional Commissioner Ms Chiku Gallawa announced that exploration of gas and oil in the region's coastal belt will start in April, this year. Ms Gallawa said the exercise was initially scheduled to start last month, but was delayed to enable the exploration company have more time for preparations.
Westlake Hikes Dividend, Splits Stock - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 4:30PM CST
Westlake has raised dividend by 12% and declared a two-for-one stock split.
The Daily Mac View Upgrades Site/User Experience
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 8:07AM CST
The Daily Mac View, a website devoted to all things Apple/Mac announced that they have made significant improvements to the site and have integrated new contributors as part of the ongoing effort to enhance the site visitor/user experience. Additionally, The Daily Mac View will feature easier navigation and highly specialized articles for the beginner into the the Apple/Mac ecosystem.
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 12, 4:15PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announces that it has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 financial results. The company expects to release its results after market close on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
Will Kraton (KRA) Continue to Surge Higher? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 05, 8:47AM CST
Will Kraton (KRA) Continue to Surge Higher?
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases
AP - Mon Feb 03, 12:22PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.:
Look for Shares of Kraton Performance Polymers to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 15.61% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 5:58PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers (NYSE:KRA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $24.42 to a high of $25.44. Yesterday, the shares gained 15.6%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $22.14 on volume of 1.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Tue Jan 28, 5:03PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Kraton Announces Definitive Agreement to Combine with the Styrenic Block Copolymer Business of LCY Chemical Corp. to Create a Worldwide Leading Manufacturer and Innovator in the Styrenic Block Copolymer Industry
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 28, 2:00AM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a global producer of highly-engineered polymers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with the styrenic block copolymer ("SBC") operations of Taiwan-based LCY Chemical Corp. ("LCY"). The transaction will combine Kraton's broad product portfolio and innovation platform with LCY's cost-effective and innovative SBC operations and its proven record of driving growth in China and broader Asia.
Chemtura Up to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jan 27, 11:00AM CST
On Jan 25, Zacks Investment Research upgraded specialty chemicals company Chemtura Corporation to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Barrett-Jackson & McLaren Scottsdale Bring Together Rare Collectibles & New Supercars
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 17, 3:51PM CST
McLaren Formula One fans gathered at last Sunday's Arizona Concours d'Elegance, cell phones poised and ready to capture a shot of gleaming paint and exposed carbon fiber. The Concours is over, but it's not the last chance for locals to get up close with the newest super car in town.
2013 Report on the International Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable Plastics Market - Trends & Forecast to 2018
M2 - Thu Jan 16, 8:24AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bdmk9x/medical_polymers) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable Plastics Market - Trends & Forecast to 2018" report to their offering. Medical devices, implants and equipment are used extensively and the demand for medical polymers is thus increasing due to their biocompatibility in these applications. Medical polymers are usually used in spinal implants, hip & joint replacements and implants for cranial injuries. Growing demand for medical devices, an increasing ageing populations and a growing preference towards home healthcare treatment are some of the factors that have been driving the market in the past few years. Fibers and resins such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS) and others such as Nylon, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other polyamides (PA) are major materials used in medical applications. Of these PVC and PP are expected to show the highest demand while the demand for others is expected to grow at a rapid pace. Similarly, elastomers such as styrene block copolymers (SBCs), rubber latex and others (TPO, TPU and TPV) are in great demand as well. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Global Medical Polymer: Industry Analysis 4 Global Medical Polymers Market: Product Segment Analysis 5 Global Medical Polymers Market: Application Analysis 6 Global Medical Polymers Market: Regional Analysis 7 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - ASF - Bayer Material Science - Celanese Corporation - China Haohua Chemical Group - DSM - E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company - Eastman Chemical - Evonik Industries - Exxon Mobil Corporation - Formosa Plastics Corporation - Huizhou Foryou Medical Device - Huntsman Corporation - INEOS - Jafron Biomedical - Kraton Performance Polymers - Lubrizol Corporation - Ningbo Yonghua Resin - Piaoan group - SABIC Innovative Plastics - SINOPEC Shanghai Petrochemical - Shanghai New Shanghua Polymer Material - Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company - Solvay - The Dow Chemical Company - Tianjin Plastics Research Institute - Victrex Plc - WEIGAO Holding For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bd...l_polymers
Kraton Performance Polymers Helps Provide New Yorkers with Safer, More Accessible City Streets
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 09, 3:54PM CST
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and other engineered polymers, is working on a project to support efforts to make roads more safe in New York City. As temperatures continue to drop and cities embrace wintry conditions, New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) has planned ahead. With the help of Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), in partnership with NuStar Asphalt LLC, 53 New York City blocks, including bike paths and select bus service routes along First Avenue from 72nd to 125th Streets, have been resurfaced with a thin layer of highly modified asphalt (HiMA) that greatly improves pavement resistance to rutting and cracking -- critical attributes for high-traffic roadways used by vehicles and pedestrians in any season, but especially in harsh, inclement weather.
PolyOne Realigns North American Assets Again - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 08, 10:50AM CST
Specialty polymer materials maker PolyOne Corporation announced that it will further realign the North American assets of Spartech Corp., which was acquired by the former in 2013.
Global Medical Plastics Market Report, 2018 - Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable
M2 - Thu Dec 05, 10:27AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g7cdz3/medical_polymers) has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers, Elastomers & Biodegradable Plastics Market Report, 2018" report to their offering. 'Medical Polymers, Resins And Fibers (PVC, PP, PE, PS), Elastomers (SBC, Rubber Latex), Biodegradable Plastics Market For Devices, Equipment, Packaging And Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast 2012 - 2018' Engineering plastics that are used in medical and healthcare applications are termed as medical polymers. These fibers and resins, elastomers and biodegradable materials possess qualities such as low weight, biocompatibility, that are suitable for medical applications. Medical devices, implants and equipment are used extensively and the demand for medical polymers is thus increasing due to their biocompatibility in these applications. Medical polymers are usually used in spinal implants, hip & joint replacements and implants for cranial injuries. Growing demand for medical devices, an increasing ageing populations and a growing preference towards home healthcare treatment are some of the factors that have been driving the market in the past few years. At the same time, the strict regulatory guidelines laid down by various government and health organizations and the increasing volatility of raw material prices have been holding back the market for medical polymers in terms of new product launches and subsequent revenues. The increasing importance of biodegradable materials in medical applications is also expected to be a major future trend. Technological advancement that can improve implant capabilities, thus enabling better properties and biocompatibility are in focus in the product segment of medical polymers. Fibers and resins such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS) and others such as Nylon, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other polyamides (PA) are major materials used in medical applications. Of these PVC and PP are expected to show the highest demand while the demand for others is expected to grow at a rapid pace. Similarly, elastomers such as styrene block copolymers (SBCs), rubber latex and others (TPO, TPU and TPV) are in great demand as well. Of these, rubber latex is expected to occupy the largest share in the market. Biodegradable polymers are relatively new materials in the medical segment and although their consumption is restricted to high-performance medical applications, they are expected to exhibit impressive growth rates over the duration of the forecast period. The medical polymer market by application includes polymers used in medical devices & equipment as well as medical packaging. Medical devices and equipment showed the highest demand from various application segments globally. Polymer materials used in medical packaging showed slightly lesser demand in 2011 but are expected to exhibit better growth rates over medical devices and equipment and thus at the end of the forecast period are expected to occupy a majority of the market share in the medical applications of polymers. Other applications of medical polymers such as in cardio implants and devices, polymers used in tissue engineering etc. are expected to show favorable growth over the next few years as the demand from an ageing population increases. Strong demand for medical and healthcare facilities in North America has been the major reason for the region to be the largest market for medical polymers. The demand for medical implants and devices along with a strong research and development trend have been pushing the market for polymers over metals and other substitutes over the past decade. In spite of being a mature market, North America is expected to remain a major region with favorable growth over the forecast period. Europe and Asia Pacific are the other major regions for medical polymers. The high population and growing number of middle-aged and aged people have been pushing sales in Asia Pacific. The region is expected to show the highest growth over the next few years. Kraton Performance Polymers Inc., BASF SE, Bayer AG, Eastman Chemicals, SABIC Innovative Plastics and The Dow Chemical Company are some of the major players manufacturing polymers for medical applications. Scope of the Report Product Segment Analysis: - Medical Resins and Fibers - Medical Elastomers - Biodegradable Plastics The product segments have been further analyzed based on the materials used in various medical applications. Medical Resins and Fibers: - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Polypropylene (PP) - Polyethylene (PE) - Polystyrene (PS) - Others (Engineering thermoplastics such as ABS, PC, PET) Medical Elastomers: - Styrene Block Copolymer (SBC) - Rubber latex - Others (TPU, TPV, TPO) Application Analysis: - Medical Devices and Equipments - Medical Packaging - Others (Tissue engineering, cardio stents) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Global Medical Polymer: Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Global Medical Polymers Market: Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Global Medical Polymers Market: Application Analysis Chapter 6 Global Medical Polymers Market: Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Company Profiles - ASF SE - Bayer Material Science AG - Celanese Corporation - China Haohua Chemical Group Co. - DSM N.V. - E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company - Eastman Chemical - Evonik Industries AG - Exxon Mobil Corporation - Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. - Huizhou Foryou Medical Device Co. Ltd. - Huntsman Corporation - INEOS - Jafron Biomedical Co., Ltd. - Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. - Lubrizol Corporation - Ningbo Yonghua Resin Co. Ltd. - Piaoan group - SABIC Innovative Plastics - SINOPEC Shanghai Petrochemical Co. Ltd. - Shanghai New Shanghua Polymer Material Co., Ltd. - Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company - Solvay SA - The Dow Chemical Company - Tianjin Plastics Research Institute Co. Ltd. - Victrex Plc - WEIGAO Holding Co. Ltd. (WEGO) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g7...l_polymers
