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Waterproofing Admixture Market by Type (Crystalline, Pore Blocking and Others), by Application (Building & Construction, Public Infrastructure, and Commercial Space) - Global Forecast to 2020
M2 - Thu Sep 10, 10:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3qgw4d/waterproofing) has announced the addition of the "Waterproofing Admixture Market by Type (Crystalline, Pore Blocking and Others), by Application (Building & Construction, Public Infrastructure, and Commercial Space) - Global Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. The global waterproofing admixture market (2015-2020) is estimated to reach USD 3.77 Billion by 2020 growing at a rate of 8.16% between 2015 and 2020. The waterproofing admixtures market, along with its applications, registered a high growth in the past few years which is estimated to continue in the coming years supported by growing construction industry in Asia-pacific and Middle East & Africa regions. The demand for waterproofing admixtures depends on new construction and its maintenance and repair activities. The demand for these admixtures is mainly driven by growing requirements for housing and infrastructure. It is also influenced by consumer awareness, need for durable and aesthetic civil structure, and other benefits achieved in making concrete structure more economical for contractors and other interest holders. Currently, the Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of waterproofing admixtures and is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR. Countries such as China, Japan, and India are expected to lead the Asia-Pacific waterproofing admixtures market, with China having the largest share in the regional demand of waterproofing admixtures. The market size, in terms of volume, of waterproofing admixtures is comparatively low in the South American region, but the estimated growth of the region is the third highest after Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa. The Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa regions are the most active markets in terms of strategic initiatives, owing to their market demands. The construction industry has led the rapid growth in the waterproofing admixture market. Key Topics Covered - Introduction - Research Methodology - Executive Summary - Premium Insights - Market Overview - Industry Trends - Waterproofing Admixtures Market, By Type - Waterproofing Admixtures Market, By Application - Waterproofing Admixtures Market, By Region - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - Appendix Companies Mentioned - Basf - Dow Corning - Evonik Industries - Fosroc International - Mapei - Pidilite Industries - Rpm International - Sika - W.R. Grace & Co. - Wacker Chemie - Xypex Chemical For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3q...erproofing

Coil Coatings Market in APAC 2015-2019 - Market Set to Grow at a CAGR of 6.76% to 2019
M2 - Tue Aug 25, 12:32PM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2w3qkw/coil_coatings) has announced the addition of the "Coil Coatings Market in APAC 2015-2019" report to their offering. Coil coatings, also known as pre-painted metal coatings, are used to coat metal surfaces before they are made into end products. These are eco-friendly and cause minimal VOC emission, without consuming a lot of energy, thus minimizing waste. They have many advantages over post-painted metal coatings including corrosion protection and long-term aesthetic value. The coil coatings market in APAC can be segmented into five divisions: Infrastructure, consumer appliance and HVAC, transportation, furniture, and others. The coil coatings market in APAC is set to grow at a CAGR of 6.76% during 2014-2019. This report is based on an in-depth market analysis, with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape in APAC and its growth prospects in the coming years. It also includes the key vendors operating in the market. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the key market trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? Companies Mentioned - AkzoNobel - BASF SE - PPG Industries - Valspar - Alumax Industrial - Axalta Coatings Systems - J K Surface Coatings - Henkel - Kansai Paint - Ralco Steel - Nippon Paint - Wacker Chemie For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2w...l_coatings About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
VAL: 73.69 (+0.33), PPG: 96.72 (+0.08)

Personal Care Ingredients (Surfactants, Conditioning Polymers, Emollients, Rheology Modifiers and Others) Market 2015 - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020
M2 - Wed Jul 08, 5:32AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6klkbf/personal_care) has announced the addition of the "Personal Care Ingredients Market by Type (Surfactants, Conditioning Polymers, Emollients, Rheology Modifiers and Others) and by Application (Skin Care, Hair Care, Oral Care and Others) - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering. The personal care ingredients market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.4% between 2015 and 2020 to reach $17,600.0 million. The market for personal care ingredients is estimated to grow on account of changing lifestyle and increase in spending capacity. Huge demand from Asia-Pacific region and increasing demand for multi-functional ingredients are also major driving factors driving the personal care ingredients market. The factors restraining the market growth are environmental regulations regarding the toxicity of certain personal care ingredients. Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region in the global personal care ingredients market. The countries dominating in the Asia-Pacific region are China, Japan, India, and South Korea. Asia-Pacific is also estimated to have the highest growth mainly due to improved lifestyle, rising disposable income, rapid urbanization and increasing consumer awareness towards healthy and hygiene lifestyle. Surfactants is the most widely used ingredient in personal care and accounted for maximum share of the total market, in terms of value, in 2015. It is estimated to continue being the most widely used personal care ingredient till 2020. Surfactants are widely used in formulations of soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and others which are the most used personal care products. Conditioning polymers are estimated to achieve highest growth rate in the next five years. Conditioning polymers are the second most widely used personal care ingredient and have major applications in hair care products. The report analyzes the personal care ingredients market trends and forecasts till 2020. The market size has been provided in terms of value ($million). The report also identifies prominent players and provides analysis for each player in terms of company overview, financials, products & services offered recent developments, and company strategy. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Personal Care Ingredients Market, By Type 8 Personal Care Ingredients, By Application 9 Regional Analysis 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Akzonobel N.V. - Ashland Inc. - BASF SE - Clariant AG - Croda International PLC - Evonik Industries AG - Innospec Inc. - Lonza Group AG - Solvay SA - Stepan Company - The Dow Chemical Company - Wacker Chemie AG For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6k...sonal_care
ASH: 105.59 (+0.39), IOSP: 48.82 (-0.26), SCL: 41.61 (+0.42)

Elastic Bonding Adhesive & Sealant Market 2015 - Global Forecasts to 2020 for the $20 Billion Industry
PR Newswire Europe - Mon Jul 06, 5:04AM CDT
Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8fx3c9/elastic_bonding [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8fx3c9/elastic_bonding]) has announced the addition of the "Elastic Bonding Adhesive & Sealant Market by Type (Polyurethane, Silicone, Silane Modified Polymer, & Others), by Application (Construction Adhesive, Industrial Adhesive, Construction Sealants, & Industrial Sealants) - Global Forecast to 2020 " [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8fx3c9/elastic_bonding] report to their offering.
MMM: 141.26 (+0.48), DOW: 43.78 (+0.02)

Elastic Bonding Adhesive & Sealant Market 2015 by Type, by Application - Global Forecast to 2020
M2 - Mon Jun 29, 3:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8bzzfx/elastic_bonding) has announced the addition of the "Elastic Bonding Adhesive & Sealant Market by Type (Polyurethane, Silicone, Silane Modified Polymer, & Others), by Application (Construction Adhesive, Industrial Adhesive, Construction Sealants, & Industrial Sealants) - Global Forecast to 2020 " report to their offering. The market size in terms of volume of elastic bonding adhesive & sealant is projected to reach $20 billion by 2020 with a CAGR of 6.1% between 2015 and 2020. The data mentioned in the report is based on the overall demand for the elastic bonding adhesive & sealants. The elastic bonding adhesive & sealant market has been analyzed on the basis of Porter's five forces model. This gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at the commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to elastic bonding adhesive & sealant raw materials, manufacturers, and end-users. The value chain describes the key contributors to the materials market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players that are contributing to the global elastic bonding adhesive & sealant industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers, such as high growth and demand in the developed economies of North American and European countries. It is backed by increased manufacturing growth, and newer industrial applications. Also, the economic stability in the European region and the U.S. has affected the economy of other developed countries that are of key importance for the commercial success of new materials and their end-user markets. The global elastic bonding adhesive & sealant market is also classified based on different applications. The key companies in this market are Henkel Corporation (Germany), Sika A.G. (Switzerland), Bostik (France), Dow chemical Company (U.S.), 3M (U.S.), H.B. Fuller (U.S.), Wacker Chemie (Germany), Weicon GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Cemedine (Japan), ThreeBond Group (Japan), and others. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Elastic Bonding Adhesives & Sealants Market, By Type 8 Elastic Bonding Adhesive & Sealant Market, By Application 9 Elastic Adhesives & Sealant Market, Regional Analysis 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - 3M Company - Bostik - Cemedine Co., Ltd. - DOW Chemical Company - H. B. Fuller - Henkel Corporation - SIKA AG - Threebond Group - Wacker Chemie AG - Weicon GMBH & Co. KG For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b...ic_bonding
MMM: 141.26 (+0.48), DOW: 43.78 (+0.02)

Global Coil Coatings Market 2015-2019
M2 - Wed Jun 24, 5:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3lwwwv/global_coil) has announced the addition of the "Global Coil Coatings Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The global coil coatings market to grow at a CAGR of 6.51% over the period 2014-2019 Coil coating, also known as "prepainted metal coating," is an automated process for coating metal surfaces before fabrication. Coil coatings are eco-friendly processes as there is a minimal emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC's), lesser energy consumption, and limited generation of waste materials. Moreover, coil coatings are more corrosion resistant and possess long-term aesthetic properties compared to post-painted metals. Coil coatings are now being used in applications that require smog protection and antimicrobial properties. This will open up growth opportunities in the market in the future. Antimicrobial coatings are used in commercial buildings such as restaurants, hospitals, hotels, schools, and others. Antimicrobial coatings that contain metal pigments improve heat exchange in HVAC applications and are finding increased acceptance in the consumer appliance industry. Rapid growth in the infrastructure and consumer appliance industries will lead to high demand for these coatings in the next five years. According to the report, in a highly competitive business environment, reducing the price of a product is the best solution for vendors to increase profit margins. In the transportation industry, the use of coil coatings will result in considerable cost savings. For example, during the process of coil coating there is zero waste of primers and very little need for spray-painting operations. This will reduce the cost of production and lower environmental compliance costs. The use of prepainted steel with polyester and acrylic coatings in applications such as trailer van panels saves labor costs and produces highly durable products that can withstand constant exposure to dirt and inclement weather for many years. Further, the report states that low demand for prepainted metals, which are heavy, expensive, and not easily recyclable, affecting the growth of the coil coatings market. The global coil coatings market can be segmented into five: - Infrastructure - Consumer appliances - Transportation - Furniture - Others Key Vendors - Akzo Nobel - BASF - Beckers - PPG Industries - Valspar Other Prominent Vendors - Alumax Industrial - DuPont - Henkel - JK Surface Coatings - Kansai Paint Chemical - Ralco Steel - Wacker Chemie Market Drivers/Trends/Challenges - Economic benefits - Plastic panels replacing metals in major end-user industries - New applications Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Macroeconomic Factors Affecting Market - Global Coil Coatings Market - Market Segmentation by End Use - Market Segmentation by Resin - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and Their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and Their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3l...lobal_coil
VAL: 73.69 (+0.33), PPG: 96.72 (+0.08)

Construction Sealants (Silicone, Polyurethane, Polysulfide, and Others) Market 2015 - Global Forecasts to 2020
M2 - Wed Jun 03, 8:20AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9qkkqp/construction) has announced the addition of the "Construction Sealants Market by Resin Type, by Application, by Region - Global Forecasts to 2020" report to their offering. The global market value of construction sealants was estimated to be about $8.93 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR 5.59% between 2015 and 2020. The data mentioned in the report are based on the global demand for construction sealants. The construction sealants market has been analyzed based on the Porter's five forces model. This gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to the technology providers, construction sealants producers, construction chemical manufacturers, and end-user industries. The value chain describes the key contributors to the construction sealants market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players which are contributing to the global construction sealants industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as government regulatory support, public awareness, application growth for construction sealants in Asia-Pacific especially in China and India where there is robust growth in the housing and commercial followed by infrastrucutre industry. The economic slowdown in Europe and U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries and the price volatility of the sealants in the past made the market more strained for the construction applications. The global construction sealants market is also classified based on different applications. The important applications include glazing, flooring and joining, sanitary and kitchen, and others. The glazing and flooring & joining applications are expected to show moderate growth in the future due to the urbanization and growing government initatives. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Construction Sealants Market Analysis, By Resin Type 8 Construction Sealants Market, By Application 9 Construction Sealants Market Analysis, By Region 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - 3M Company - Bostik - DAP Products - DOW Corning Corporation. - Franklin International - H.B.Fuller - Henkel - Illinois Tool Works Incorporation - SIKA AG - Wacker Chemie A.G. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9q...nstruction
MMM: 141.26 (+0.48), ITW: 83.58 (+0.17)

High Temperature Elastomers Market by Type, by Application - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019
M2 - Thu May 28, 5:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8vfpl/high_temperature) has announced the addition of the "High Temperature Elastomers Market by Type, by Application - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The high temperatuire elastomers market is projected to be worth more than $11 billion by 2019 This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the high temperature elastomers market. It categorizes the high temperature elastomers market based on type, application, and region. By type, silicone elastomers are estimated to be the largest segment in 2014, and are projected to grow with the increasing population and increasing level of disposable income. The increased use of high temperature elastomers in automotive industry is a key driver of the market. The growth in the market is also influenced by the increase in stringent environmental rules and regulations. The high temperature elastoemrs market is segmented on the basis of application that includes transportation, electrical & electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, industrial machinery, and others. The demand for high temperature elastomers in transportation application accounted for the largest share in 2014. Asia-Pacific is the largest consumer of high temperature elastomers in 2014, followed by the North American region. The market size of each region such as North America,Western Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW) is projected for 2019 in the report. The report also segments the regions into countries such as U.S., U.K., Italy, France, Germany, China, India, Japan, Brazil, Russia, and others with a forecast of their market size along with their growth rates. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 High Temperature Elastomers Market, By Type 8 Market By Application 9 Market By Region 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles 12 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Bluestar Silicones - Daikin Industries, Ltd. - DOW Corning Corporation - E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company - Momentive Performance Materials Inc. - RTP Company - Shin-Etsu Silicones of America - Solvay S.A. - the 3M Company - Wacker Chemie AG For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8...emperature
DD: 48.44 (-0.18)

Europe Acetic Acid Market & Its Derivatives Analysis and Forecast 2015-2019: VAM, PTA, Acetic Anhydride & Ester Solvents
M2 - Wed May 27, 10:15AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l22cql/europe_acetic) has announced the addition of the "Europe Acetic Acid Market & Its Derivatives (Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM), Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Acetic Anhydride, Ester Solvents (Ethyl Acetate & Butyl Acetate)), by Application, by Geography - Analysis and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The market size by value of acetic acid was estimated to be $1,444 million in 2014 and is projected to register a CAGR of about 1% between 2014 and 2019 This report gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at the commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to acetic acid raw materials, manufacturers, and end users. The value chain describes the key contributors to the materials market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players that contribute to the acetic acid industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as, budding vinyl acetate monomer demand, growing textile and packaging industry, and the increasing market reach of ester solvents in coating industries; and restraints such as mature market of acetic anhydride. Acetic anhydride is mainly used for the production of cellulose acetate flake, which is employed as feedstock for fibers in textiles or in cigarette filters by conversion into cellulose acetate tow. However, in the recent past, the demand for cigarette filter tow has constantly dropped which has led to decline of acetic acid demand. and current economic condition of Europe. The economic slowdown in Europe and U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries that are of key importance for the commercial success of new materials and its end-user market. The acetic acid market is also classified based on different applications. The important applications include vinyl acetate monomer, purified terephtalic acid, ester solvents, acetic anhydride, and others. The synthetic fiber and textile industries are expected to show rapid growth in the future. The key companies in this market are BASF SE (Germany), BP PLC (United Kingdom), Wacker Chemie (Germany), and others. These companies are consistently focusing on expanding their production capacity to achieve a competitive advantage and thereby serving the customers more effectively. Investments in expansion of plant capacities, followed by acquisitions were the most preferred strategies by the top players in the year 2013 & 2014 that are driving the demand of acetic acid. Their strategy to capture the market in developing economies includes expansions and agreements. Germany emerged to be the driving factor for this market in European region, contributing for about 32% of the global demand in terms of consumption in 2014, due to the availability of cheaper raw materials and low labour cost. The important emerging countries, such as the U.KGermany, Belgium and Russia are further lined up for a brighter future in this market. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l2...ope_acetic

Packaging Adhesives Market by Technologies & Applications - Global Forecasts to 2019 for the $4.9 Billion Market
M2 - Tue May 26, 3:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2hxfr9/packaging) has announced the addition of the "Packaging Adhesives Market by Technology (Water Based, Solvent Based, Hot-Melt Based, & Others), by Application (Case & Carton,Corrugated Packaging, Labeling, Bags, Folding Cartons, Specialty Packaging, and Others) - Global Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The global market value of packaging adhesives is estimated to be $4,902.65 million in 2014 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of about 6.68% between 2014 and 2019 The market for global packaging adhesives has been analyzed based on the Porter's five forces model. This gives an idea about the current proceedings in the industry at commercial level. The study provides the value chain analysis with respect to the technology providers, adhesives manufacturers, and end-user industries. The value chain describes the key contributors to the entire packaging adhesives market at different stages from product development to end use. It represents the top players which are contributing to the global packaging adhesives industry. The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities is also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers such as government regulatory support, public awareness, application growth for packaging adhesives market. Report highlights drivers for Asia-Pacific especially in China and India where there is robust growth in the food and beverage packaging followed by infrastructural developments in the country. The economic slowdown in Europe and U.S. also affected the economy of other developed countries and the price volatility of the packaging adhesives in the past made the market more strained for the end use applications. The global packaging adhesives market is also classified based on different applications. The important applications include Case & Carton,Corrugated Packaging, Labeling, Bags, Folding Cartons, Specialty Packaging, and Others. The folding cartons applications are expected to show high growth in the future. The key companies in this market are Henkel (Germany), HB Fuller (U.S.), Bostik (France), Paramelt (The Netherlands), and Bostik (Europe), These companies are consistently focusing on expanding their production capacity to achieve a competitive advantage and thereby serving the customers more effectively. Expansion and new product launches were the most preferred strategies by the top players in 2013 that were driving the demand of packaging adhesives. Their strategy to capture the untapped market in developing economies includes acqusitions, and joint ventures. The Asia-Pacific region emerged to be the driving factor for this market, this region will grow with high CAGR. China is the leading country in the consumption of packaging adhesives, due to the increased demand from end user industry. The important emerging economies such as Brazil, India, Russia, and others are further lined up for a brighter future in this market. The report also presents a competitive landscape covering different strategies and developments such as mergers & acquisitions, investments and expansions, new product launches, agreements and collaborations undertaken by the leading packaging adhesives companies in the past few years. Furthermore, different packaging adhesives market participants are also profiled in the report. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Industry Trends 6 Packaging Adhesives Market, By Technology 7 Packaging Adhesives Market, By Application 8 Packaging Adhesives Market, Regional Analysis 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - 3M - Ashland - Avery Dennison - Bostik - Dymax - HB Fuller - Henkel - Jowat AG - Paramelt B.V. - SIKA - Wacker Chemie AG For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2hxfr9/packaging

Research and Markets: Global Polysilicon Market Report: 2015 Edition Featuring Key Players, Wacker Chemie, GCL Poly Energy, OCI Company Ltd. and REC Siliocon ASA
Business Wire - Mon May 25, 12:50PM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jfwhms/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Polysilicon Market Report: 2015 Edition" report to their offering.

Global Polysilicon Market Report: 2015 Edition Featuring Key Players, Wacker Chemie, GCL Poly Energy, OCI Company Ltd. and REC Siliocon ASA
M2 - Mon May 25, 10:27AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rxcbpr/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Polysilicon Market Report: 2015 Edition" report to their offering. Polycrystallion silicon, also known as polysilicon or poly-Si, polysilicon is the purest form of silicon and the second most abundant element available in nature. It is a material consisting of small silicon crystals which differs from single-crystal silicon, used for electronics and solar cells, and from amorphous silicon, used for thin film devices and solar cells. It is used as a feedstock material in most solar energy applications. The global polysilicon market can be segmented into three divisions by purity grade: Electronic Grade, Medium Grade, and Upgraded Metallurgical Grade. The market is divided into two segments by end user types: Solar PV Industry and Semiconductor Industry. The key factors driving the growth of the polysilicon industry are solar cell market, semiconductor market and the developing economy. Some of the noteworthy trends of this industry are decreasing production cost, decreasing polysilicon prices and strong growth of the solar PV market. However, the expansion of global polysilicon industry is hindered by rising industrial overcapacity and heavy capital requirement. The report Global Polysilicon Market provides an in-depth analysis of the production, demand and spot prices of global polysilicon market with focus on its end markets: Solar PV Industry and Semiconductor Industry. The major trends, growth drivers as well as issues being faced by the industry are being presented in this report. The four major players in the industry, Wacker Chemie, GCL Poly Energy, OCI Company Ltd. and REC Siliocon ASA are being profiled. Key Topics Covered: 1. Overview 2. Polysilicon Market Analysis 3. End-Markets of Polysilicon 4. Market Dynamics 5. Competitive Landscape 6. Company Profiles 7. Market Outlook Companies Mentioned - Wacker Chemie - GCL Poly Energy - OCI Company Ltd - REC Siliocon ASA For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rxcbpr/global

Wacker Chemie's (WKCMF) CEO Rudolf Staudigl on Q1 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Sun May 03, 10:45AM CDT


Silicone Elastomers Market - Global Forecasts to 2019 - HTV, RTV, & LSR
M2 - Wed Apr 15, 3:41AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/df438g/silicone) has announced the addition of the "Silicone Elastomers Market by Type (HTV, RTV, & LSR), by Process (Extrusion, Injection Molding, Compression Molding, & Others), & by Application (Automotive, E&E, Industrial Machinery, Consumer Goods & Others) - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The silicone elastomers market is estimated to reach $10,642.47 millions by 2019 from $6,641.40 million in 2013, signifying a firm CAGR of over 8.22% between 2014 and 2019 The impact of different market factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges are also illustrated in the report. This gives an idea about the key drivers, such as silicone elastomers being highly superior in terms of quality; growth in the end-user industries such as automotive, healthcare, electrical & electronics, and others. The higher manufacturing cost leads to increase in the prices of silicone elastomers is acting as a restrain for the end-user industries. The key companies in this market are Dow Corning Corporation (U.S.), Wacker Chemie A.G. (Germany), Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), China National Bluestar Group (China), Wynca Group (China), Mesgo S.p.A. (Italy), and Speciality Silicone Products Inc.(U.S.). These companies are consistently focusing on expanding their production capacity to achieve a competitive advantage and thereby serving the customers more effectively. New product launch and development were the most preferred strategies of the top players from 2010-2014 that were driving the demand of silicone elastomers. Their strategy helps to capture the market in different end user industries. Scope of the report On the basis of type: - High Temperature Vulcanized - Room Temperature Vulcanized - Liquid Silicone Rubber On the basis of Process: - Extrusion - Injection molding - Compress molding - Others On the basis of application: - Automotive and Transportation - Electrical & Electronics - Healthcare - Consumer Goods - Industrial Machinery - Others Companies Mentioned - China National Bluestar (Group) Co, Ltd. - DOW Corning Corporation. - KCC Corporation - Mesgo S.P.A. - Momentive Performance Materials Inc. - Reiss Manufacturing Inc. - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. - Specialty Silicone Products Inc. - Wacker Chemie AG - Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co., Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/df438g/silicone

Silicone Elastomers Market Value to Post Around 9.28% CAGR Through 2019, States MarketsandMarkets in Its Study Published at MarketPublishers.com
PRWeb - Fri Apr 03, 11:40AM CDT
The value of the global market for silicone elastomers was over USD 6.500 billion in 2013 and is expected to post a CAGR of close to 9.28% through to 2019. The unequalled quality of silicone elastomers, high demand from the end-user industries like automotive, electrical and electronics, health care, among others, are driving the market expansion. The higher production costs leading to the hike in silicone elastomer prices are acting as hindrance for the end-user sectors.

Carbon Black Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2015 Edition]
M2 - Thu Mar 26, 4:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pzpj3t/carbon_black) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Carbon Black Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2015 Edition]" to their offering. This 2015 publication of Carbon Black Manufacturing Industry report is the comprehensive market research guide for the industry. It contains the latest information on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, cost and pricing, and trends during the current environment, including the output and shipment changes over the past months. The industry's revenue for the year 2014 was reported at $2.4 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 41.36%. Import was valued at $346.6 million USD from 26 countries. The industry also exported $342.6 million USD worth of merchandise to 73 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2014 was $2.4 billion USD. Key Topics Covered: - Preface - Introduction - Executive Summary - Industry Income Statement - Industry Balance Sheet - Capital Expenditures - Product Market Sizes - Cost Analysis - Pricing Analysis - Industry Foreign Trade - Industry Structure - Competitive Landscape - Appendix A - Additional Foreign Trade Statistics - Appendix B - Industry U.S. States' Statistics - Appendix C - Additional Links - Appendix D - Industry's 4-Year Financial Statement - Appendix E - Report Methodology - Legal Companies Mentioned - Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. - Birla Carbon - Cabot Corporation - Evonik Industries - Koppers Holdings Inc. - Wacker Chemie AG For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pz...rbon_black Source: Supplier Relations US, LLC About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
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Global Salt Market 2015-2019 with Cargill, China National Salt Industry, Compass Minerals International, INEOS Group & K+S Dominating
M2 - Tue Mar 24, 12:52PM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8n65tl/global_salt) has announced the addition of the "Global Salt Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global Salt market to grow at a CAGR of 2.55% over the period 2014-2019 The report, Global Salt Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the APAC and EMEA regions; it also covers the Global Salt market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The rise of Chinese market as the largest producer and consumer of salt in the world is one of the key trends emerging in the market. The increase in economic and industrial development in the country, along with the increased emphasis on the development of the Chemical Processing industry by the government of China, has resulted in the increased consumption of salt for household and industrial applications. According to the report, the increased production of chlor-alkali chemicals worldwide is a major driver that is expected to influence the overall market growth. The significant growth of the construction and paper industries in the APAC, especially in India and China, is expected to increase the consumption of these chemicals. Further, the report states that stringent government regulations regarding industrial pollution is a key challenge in the market. With the increased global awareness about the ill-effects of volatile organic compounds and industrial pollutants on the environment, the government regulations are expected to pose a threat to the market. The Global Salt market can be divided on the basis of end-users into the following segments: - Chemical Processing - Food Processing - Road De-Icing - Others Key Vendors - Cargill - China National Salt Industry - Compass Minerals International - INEOS Group - K S Other Prominent Vendors - Agrosal - Akzo Nobel - Atisale - British Salt - Cheetham Salt - Dampier Salt - Dev Salt Private - Dow Chemical - Exportadora De Sal - Henrique Lage Salineira - Hubei Shuanghuan Science and Technology Stock - ICL Fertilizers - Irish Salt Mining & Exploration - ITALKALI Societ? Italiana Sali Alcalini - Mitsui & Company - Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation - Salinas - Swiss Saltworks - Solana Tuzla - Solvay - State Enterprise Association Artyomsol - S?dsalz - S?dwestdeutsche Salzwerke - Tata Group - United Salt - Uralkali - VISALCO Salt Company - Wacker Chemie Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Global Salt Market - Market Segmentation by End-users - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8n...lobal_salt
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Global Aerogel Market 2015-2019 - Key Vendors are American Aerogel, Aspen Aerogel, BASF & Cabot
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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/npvbnw/global_aerogel) has announced the addition of the "Global Aerogel Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Global Aerogel market to grow at a CAGR of 35.86% over the period 2014-2019 The report, the Global Aerogel Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC region, Europe, North America, and the ROW; it also covers the Global Aerogel market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The high number of patents being filed for new uses of aerogel and the development of new aerogel-based products is one of the key trends emerging in the market. Aerogel has huge scope for growth in various sectors and industries. Uses of aerogel as a shock absorber in safety and protective devices, as insulation in technical textiles for use in extreme weather conditions, and as fire extinguishers by fire fighters are emerging applications in the market. According to the report, growing awareness about energy efficiency and increased demand from end-use industries are propelling the rapid growth of the Global Aerogel market. Aerogel is expected to be a cost-effective, sustainable, and energy-efficient alternative for conventional insulation because of its low thermal conductivity; this can substantially reduce energy loss and energy costs. Further, the report states that one of the key factors hindering the growth of the market is the highly complicated nature of the aerogel manufacturing process. Many vendors are patenting specialized manufacturing processes of aerogel, affecting the entry of new vendors in the market. The Global Aerogel market is segmented based on the following criteria: - Raw material - Application - Form - Geography Key Vendors - American Aerogel - Aspen Aerogel - BASF - Cabot Other Prominent Vendors - Acoustiblok UK - Active Aerogels - Aeroclay - Aerogels Composite - Airglass - C F Technologies - CDT Systems - ConocoPhillips - Green Earth Aerogel Technologies - Honeywell International - JIOS Aerogel USA - Maero Tech Sdn Bhd - Megatex - Nano High-Tech - Nanopore - Ocellus - Royal Dutch Shell - Svenska Aerogel - TAASI (The Attia Applied Sciences) - Wacker Chemie For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/np...al_aerogel
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