Global Markets for Plastics Additives

Many products are made from plastics (e.g., protective packaging, components in cars and aircraft, insulating materials, toys, mobile phones, buildings, medical devices, profiles and pipes).  Plastics improve safety, save energy and can help protect the environment.  Plastics are an essential part of modern-day life, and some activities depend completely on plastics and plastic products.  Plastics and plastic products are made by mixing essential polymers with additives.  Additives make plastics safer, cleaner, tougher and more colorful, and in some cases, plastics will not function without them.  Additives increase the cost of producing plastics; however, they help conserve precious, raw material reserves.  Without the additives that turn basic polymers into useful plastics and plastic products, their use would be a lot more expensive.

The market success of polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polypropylene (PP) depends not only on the basic polymer but also on the additives that make the plastics as useful as they are.  Their usefulness is largely attributed to the polymers used to make them and not to the additives used.  Yet, when concerns arise regarding human health and the environment, plastics additives are often found to be responsible, and the industry is required to replace the additive or prove that it is indeed harmless.

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this market research study is to identify and measure the market opportunities for the full range of plastics additives.  The global additives market is broken down and measured by various parameters, and future growth is forecast for both the overall market and every possible market segment.  Regional markets are also measured and examined in detail.

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Report Details :
Published: May 2012
No. of Pages: 505
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SCOPE OF REPORT

The report has been prepared and presented in a simple, easy to understand format with a number of tables and charts/figures.  A study of applications and global and regional markets for all types of the plastics additives and the plastics additives industry has been made in detail.  The consolidation and globalization of the plastics processing industry has been studied in this report, so that additive manufacturers and suppliers can establish themselves in all the major regions.

The supply and pricing of raw materials and the basic feedstock of various plastics additives have been fluctuating greatly with the run-up in prices of raw materials and energy.  This aspect of the plastics processing industry has also been studied and analyzed in detail in this report.

The environmental/regulatory aspects of different types of plastics additives continue to present concerns as well as opportunities to additive suppliers.  The effects of these factors on the supply chain, value and demand for additives have also been studied in detail in this report.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This report will be of help to those in the plastics additives industry responsible for the  manufacture, distribution and supply of plastics additives:

• Manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of additives.
• Manufacturers of resins and specialty chemicals.
• Manufacturers and suppliers of masterbatches.
• Existing and new marketing personnel in the plastics additives business.
• Advisors to the plastics processing and plastics additives industries.

INFORMATION SOURCES

Both primary and secondary research methods were used in this study.  Primary information sources for this market research include individuals within companies, various research organizations, governmental agencies and trade associations.  Additional secondary research sources include databases, trade literature, specialized journals and government statistics.

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Strategic Analysis of the Plastics in Water Infrastructure

Lack of Water Infrastructure - Water infrastructure in Eastern Europe is still not well developed. Countries such as Poland offer the greatest potential for plastic water pipelines. With successful reference cases in the last decade, the preference for plastic as the suitable material for pipes over metals is more evident among water utility bodies as well as engineering design companies. Similarly, countries such as Mexico offer good opportunity for plastic water tanks because, historically, they have depended on storage infrastructure, and not on distribution, for efficient water supply.

Privatization of Water Distribution Systems - Competitive franchising, long-term contracts will encourage healthy competition in the water sector and lead to efficient water supply management. France and the United Kingdom provide perfect examples of how such privatization has raised quality in the whole system. In both countries, network pressure was enhanced and supply interruptions were reduced considerably after privatization. Even the investment scenarios for both countries improved from what they were previously. A growing number of countries within the European Union are slowly shifting to a privatization model to gain operating expertise and investments from the private sector.

Plastics in Water Infrastructure - Analysis Report

Published: December 2011
No. of Pages: 129

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Replacement of Ageing Water Infrastructure - Most of the infrastructure presently in place in Western Europe and North America was laid 50 to 100 years ago. Pipe bursts and leaks have been common. The costs associated with loss of water as well as repairing these pipelines run into the millions. More durable materials, such as plastics, are being used to refurbish existing pipelines made out of ductile iron.

The advantages associated with plastics such as HDPE include trenchless technology, which is used for laying buried pipes. This technology makes it easier for pipe manufacturers to produce longer lengths of pipes, reducing downtime. In addition to their durability and trenchless technology, plastic pipes are corrosion resistant and leak free, which prevents huge volumes of water loss during transport.

Rainwater Harvesting Promoting Localized Storage - Factors such as water scarcity and rainwater harvesting promote localized storage in certain parts of Europe and North America. Communities are increasingly focused on having a permanent reserve of water in the form of tanks. Traditional concrete has been the material of choice. However, rotomolded plastics, such as HDPE and LLDPE, are gaining popularity because they offer numerous advantages in terms of production as well as in operational cost.

Report Scope
This study analyses the plastics market for water infrastructure by covering two core segments: pipes used for distribution of drinking/potable water and storage tanks used for rainwater harvesting and potable water storage (underground and above ground).The key drivers and restraints related to each of these segments as well as the total market have been detailed in this study. Unit shipments and revenue forecasts have been given for the materials and the chemicals that are covered under the scope of this study. Competitive landscape has been given in detail covering market share and SWOT analysis. Geographical scope includes North America and Europe.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Market Overview

Total Market for Plastics in Water Infrastructure
External Challenges: Drivers and Restraints
Forecasts and Trends

Mega Trends and Industry Convergence Implications

The CEO's 360 Degree Perspectives

Potable Water Pipe Plastics Segment Breakdown
Potable Water Pipe Plastics Segment-European Breakdown
Potable Water Pipe Plastics Segment-North American Breakdown
Water Tank Plastics Segment Breakdown
Water Tank Plastics Segment-European Breakdown
Water Tank Plastics Segment-North American Breakdown

The Last Word

Appendix