Summary

The tow prepreg market is estimated at USD 0.20 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 0.35 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2024 to 2029. Due to its high tensile strength, low shrinkage, exceptional durability, excellent chemical resistance, and adhesive properties, it is the most popular choice among manufacturers for producing tow prepreg. It acts as binder that holds the continuous fiber tows together, and allows for better impregnation. Epoxy resin tow prepreg has wide range of applications in automotive & transportation, oil & gas, aerospace & defense, and sports equipment.

‘‘In terms of value, carbon fiber accounted for the largest share of the overall tow prepreg market.’’

In 2023, carbon fiber accounted for the largest market share in the tow prepreg market. As compared to other fiber types, carbon fiber possess advanced mechanical properties such as high tensile strength, high modulus, low density, and high chemical resistance, which makes them ideal as a reinforcement for tow prepreg. Carbon fibers are produced as untwisted bundles of continuous filament known as tows, which are then combined with thermoplastic or thermoset resin matrix to form tow prepreg. Further, this intermediate base material is widely used in pressure vessel, oxygen cylinders, scuba tanks, fishing rods, golf shafts, and bicycle frames.

‘‘In terms of value, pressure vessel segment accounted for the largest share of the overall tow prepreg market.’’

Pressure vessel application is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the tow prepreg market. Pressure vessels are manufactured by filament winding tows of high strength carbon fiber over a mandrel, which serves as a liner in the finished structure and ensures gas tightness. It has been widely used for storing compressed natural gas in vehicles. The pressure vessels made of carbon fiber tow prepreg are 75% lighter than the steel or aluminium pressure vessels, making them suitable for wide range of end-use industries including automotive & transportation, oil & gas, and aerospace & defense.


“During the forecast period, the tow prepreg market in aerospace & defense industry is projected to be the fastest growing end-use industry.”
During the forecast period from 2024 to 2029, the aerospace & defense industry is expected to be the fastest-growing end-use industry in the tow prepreg market. The demand for tow prepreg is rising in aerospace & defense industry due to its superior performance characteristics, including high strength-to-weight ratio, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance. Top leading aerospace manufactures such as Airbus, and Boeing have already adopted tow prepregs for Airbus A350 XWB and Boeing 787 in fuselages to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency. Advancement in high-performance aerospace technologies, and demand for next generation aircraft is fuelling the demand for tow prepreg in aerospace & defense industry.
“During the forecast period, the tow prepreg market in Europe region is projected to be the largest region.”
Europe is the largest market for tow prepreg because of its strong demand from automotive & transportation, and aerospace & defense sector, which is a driving factor for high-performance materials such as tow prepreg. The region is dominated by large automotive manufacturers, Audi, BMW, Volvo Group, which have comprehensive use of tow prepregs in exterior and interior parts of vehicles. BMW uses tow prepreg in its i3 and i8 electric and hybrid vehicles. The i3 features a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell made using tow prepreg, which helps reduce the vehicle's weight and increase energy efficiency. Second, Europe has a major tow prepreg manufacturing companies such as SGL Carbon (Germany), Porcher Industries (France), Red Composites (UK), VITECH Composites (France), and Gurit Services AG (Switzerland) that drives the demand and potentially expands its market shares.
This study has been validated through primary interviews with industry experts globally. These primary sources have been divided into the following three categories:
• By Company Type- Tier 1- 60%, Tier 2- 20%, and Tier 3- 20%
• By Designation- C Level- 33%, Director Level- 33%, and Managers- 34%
• By Region- North America- 20%, Europe- 25%, Asia Pacific- 25%, Middle East & Africa- 15%, and Latin America- 15%
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of company profiles:
Prominent companies TCR Composites, Inc. (US), SGL Carbon (Germany), ENEOS Holdings, Inc. (Japan), Teijin Limited (Japan), Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber Composites, Inc. (US), Hexcel Corporation (US), Porcher Industries (France), Red Composites (UK), VITECH Composites (France), Arisawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan), Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), 3M (US), KORDSA (Turkey), Gurit Services AG (Switzerland), and Huntsman International LLC (US).
Research Coverage

This research report categorizes the tow prepreg market By Resin Type (Epoxy, Phenolic, and Other Resin Types), By Fiber Type (Carbon, Glass, and Other Fiber Types), By Application (Pressure Vessel, Oxygen Cylinders, Scuba Tanks, and Other Applications), End-Use Industry (Automotive & Transportation, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, Sports Equipment, and Other End-use Industries), Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America). The scope of the report includes detailed information about the major factors influencing the growth of the tow prepreg market, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A thorough examination of the key industry players has been conducted in order to provide insights into their business overview, solutions, and services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, and agreements. Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments in the tow prepreg market are all covered. This report includes a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the tow prepreg market ecosystem.
Reasons to buy this report:

The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall tow prepreg market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:

• Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand for hydrogen storage pressure vessels, sising demand for carbon fiber tow prepreg in end-use industries), restraints (High processing and manufacturing cost, compliance & regulatory issues), opportunities (Increasing use of tow prepregs in aerospace & defense sector, growing demand of tow prepregs for wind turbine blades), and challenges (Recyclability of tow prepregs, high cost of carbon fiber) influencing the growth of the tow prepreg market.

• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and service launches in the tow prepreg market.

• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the tow prepreg market across varied regions.

• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the tow prepreg market

• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players like TCR Composites, Inc. (US), SGL Carbon (Germany), ENEOS Holdings, Inc. (Japan), Teijin Limited (Japan), Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber Composites, Inc. (US), Hexcel Corporation (US), Porcher Industries (France), Red Composites (UK), VITECH Composites (France), Arisawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan), Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan), 3M (US), KORDSA (Turkey), Gurit Services AG (Switzerland), and Huntsman International LLC (US), among others in the tow prepreg market.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 25
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 25
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 25
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 26
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 26
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY 27
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 28
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 28
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED 28
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS 28
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 29
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 30
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 30
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 31
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 31
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 31
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 32
2.1.2.2 Key primary participants 32
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews 33
2.1.2.4 Key industry insights 33
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 34
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 34
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 34
2.3 BASE NUMBER CALCULATION 35
2.3.1 APPROACH 1: SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS 35
2.3.2 APPROACH 2: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS 36
2.4 MARKET FORECAST APPROACH 36
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE 36
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE 36
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION 37
2.6 FACTOR ANALYSIS 38
2.7 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 38
2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT 39
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 40
 
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 44
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN TOW PREPREG MARKET 44
4.2 EUROPE: TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND COUNTRY 45
4.3 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE 45
4.4 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY APPLICATION 46
4.5 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 46
4.6 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY COUNTRY 47
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 48
5.1 MARKET DYNAMICS 48
5.1.1 DRIVERS 49
5.1.1.1 Increasing demand for hydrogen storage pressure vessels 49
5.1.1.2 Rising demand for carbon fiber tow prepreg in end-use industries 50
5.1.2 RESTRAINTS 50
5.1.2.1 High processing and manufacturing costs 50
5.1.2.2 Compliance & regulatory issues 50
5.1.3 OPPORTUNITIES 51
5.1.3.1 Increasing use of tow prepregs in aerospace & defense sector 51
5.1.3.2 Growing demand of tow prepregs for wind turbine blades 51
5.1.4 CHALLENGES 52
5.1.4.1 Recyclability of tow prepregs 52
5.1.4.2 High cost of carbon fiber 52
5.2 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 53
5.2.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 53
5.2.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 54
5.2.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 54
5.2.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 54
5.2.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 54
5.3 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 55
5.3.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 55
5.3.2 BUYING CRITERIA 56
5.4 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS 57
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 58
5.6 PRICING ANALYSIS 59
5.6.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION, 2023 59
5.6.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY RESIN TYPE, 2021–2023 60
5.6.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY FIBER TYPE, 2021–2023 60
5.6.4 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2023 61
5.6.5 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2021–2023 61
5.6.6 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2021–2023 62
 
5.7 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 63
5.8 TRADE ANALYSIS 63
5.8.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 7019) 63
5.8.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 7019) 65
5.8.3 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 681511) 66
5.8.4 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 681511) 66
5.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 67
5.9.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES FOR TOW PREPREG MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 67
5.9.2 FILAMENT WINDING TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS FOR TOW PREPREG 67
5.9.2.1 Wet winding process 67
5.9.2.2 Dry winding process 68
5.9.3 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES FOR LATEST MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF TOW PREPREG 68
5.9.3.1 Hot melt process 68
5.10 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON TOW PREPREG MARKET 68
5.10.1 TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL 68
5.10.2 BEST PRACTICES IN TOW PREPREG MARKET 69
5.10.3 CASE STUDIES OF AI IMPLEMENTATION IN TOW PREPREG MARKET 69
5.10.4 CLIENTS’ READINESS TO ADOPT GENERATIVE AI IN TOW PREPREG MARKET 69
5.11 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 70
5.11.1 INTRODUCTION 70
5.11.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST 70
5.11.3 TRENDS IN GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY 72
5.11.4 TRENDS IN GLOBAL AEROSPACE & DEFENSE INDUSTRY 72
5.12 PATENT ANALYSIS 72
5.12.1 INTRODUCTION 72
5.12.2 METHODOLOGY 72
5.12.3 PATENT TYPES 73
5.12.4 INSIGHTS 74
5.12.5 LEGAL STATUS 74
5.12.6 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS 75
5.12.7 TOP APPLICANTS 75
5.13 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 77
5.13.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 78
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024–2025 81
5.15 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 82
5.15.1 CASE STUDY 1: MITSUBISHI’S DEVELOPMENT OF CARBON FIBER TOW PREPREG FOR STRUCTURAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS 82
5.15.2 CASE STUDY 2: KORDSA’S INNOVATIVE TOW PREPREGS TO REVOLUTIONIZE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY 83
5.15.3 CASE STUDY 3: TEIJIN LIMITED’S HIGH RESISTANCE PREPREG FOR AEROSPACE ENGINE COMPONENTS 83
5.16 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 84
5.17 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 85
6 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY RESIN TYPE 86
6.1 INTRODUCTION 87
6.2 EPOXY 88
6.2.1 SUPERIOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES TO DRIVE DEMAND 88
6.3 PHENOLIC 89
6.3.1 EXCELLENT THERMAL STABILITY & PERFORMANCE TO FUEL DEMAND 89
6.4 OTHER RESIN TYPES 89
7 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY FIBER TYPE 90
7.1 INTRODUCTION 91
7.2 CARBON FIBER 93
7.2.1 HIGH STRENGTH & RIGIDITY TO FUEL DEMAND 93
7.3 GLASS FIBER 94
7.3.1 HIGHER DENSITY & COST EFFECTIVENESS TO DRIVE MARKET 94
7.4 OTHER FIBER TYPES 96
8 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY APPLICATION 98
8.1 INTRODUCTION 99
8.2 PRESSURE VESSELS 101
8.2.1 HIGH STRENGTH AND LOW WEIGHT TO DRIVE DEMAND 101
8.3 OXYGEN CYLINDERS 102
8.3.1 RISING DEMAND FOR SELF-BREATHING APPARATUS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 102
8.4 SCUBA TANKS 104
8.4.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR LIGHTWEIGHT SCUBA TANKS FOR DIVERS TO PROPEL DEMAND 104
8.5 OTHER APPLICATIONS 106
9 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 108
9.1 INTRODUCTION 109
9.2 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION 111
9.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLES TO PROPEL MARKET 111
9.3 OIL & GAS 113
9.3.1 LARGEST END-USE INDUSTRY SEGMENT FOR TOW PREPREGS 113
9.4 AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 114
9.4.1 DEMAND FOR HIGH-STRENGTH & LIGHTWEIGHT AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS TO DRIVE MARKET 114
9.5 SPORTS EQUIPMENT 116
9.5.1 IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN TO DRIVE MARKET 116
9.6 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES 118
10 TOW PREPREG MARKET, BY REGION 120
10.1 INTRODUCTION 121
10.2 EUROPE 123
10.2.1 FRANCE 128
10.2.1.1 Growing adoption in various end-use industries to support market growth 128
10.2.2 GERMANY 130
10.2.2.1 Presence of large number of premium automakers to drive demand 130
10.2.3 ITALY 131
10.2.3.1 Rising demand for pressure vessels in automotive industry to drive market 131
10.2.4 UK 133
10.2.4.1 Growing government initiatives to achieve net zero emissions to propel growth 133
10.2.5 REST OF EUROPE 134
10.3 NORTH AMERICA 136
10.3.1 US 141
10.3.1.1 Presence of large number of tow prepreg manufacturers to drive market 141
10.3.2 CANADA 143
10.3.2.1 Growing demand for pressure vessels in end-use industries to propel market 143
10.4 ASIA PACIFIC 144
10.4.1 CHINA 150
10.4.1.1 Increasing carbon fiber production to fuel demand 150
10.4.2 JAPAN 152
10.4.2.1 Widely established automotive industry to drive market 152
10.4.3 SOUTH KOREA 153
10.4.3.1 Growing use of tow prepregs for wide range of applications to drive market 153
10.4.4 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 155
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 157
10.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES 162
10.5.1.1 UAE 162
10.5.1.1.1 Extensive use of tow prepregs in oil & gas sector to propel market 162
10.5.1.2 Saudi Arabia 164
10.5.1.2.1 Presence of oil & gas reserves to increase demand for tow prepregs 164
10.5.1.3 Rest of GCC Countries 165
10.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA 167
10.5.2.1 Growing economy to support market growth 167
10.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 169
 
10.6 LATIN AMERICA 171
10.6.1 BRAZIL 176
10.6.1.1 Low-cost and sustainable construction materials to drive market 176
10.6.2 MEXICO 177
10.6.2.1 Growing investments in wind energy sector to fuel demand 177
10.6.3 REST OF LATIN AMERICA 179
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 181
11.1 OVERVIEW 181
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN 181
11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS 183
11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 184
11.5 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 186
11.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 187
11.6.1 STARS 187
11.6.2 EMERGING LEADERS 187
11.6.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 187
11.6.4 PARTICIPANTS 188
11.6.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 189
11.6.5.1 Company footprint 189
11.6.5.2 Resin type footprint 190
11.6.5.3 Fiber type footprint 190
11.6.5.4 Application footprint 191
11.6.5.5 End-use industry footprint 192
11.6.5.6 Region footprint 193
11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 194
11.7.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 194
11.7.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 194
11.7.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 194
11.7.4 STARTING BLOCKS 194
11.7.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES 196
11.7.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs 196
11.7.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 196
11.8 VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS OF TOW PREPREG VENDORS 197
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 198
11.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 198
11.9.2 DEALS 199
11.9.3 EXPANSIONS 200
 
12 COMPANY PROFILES 201
12.1 KEY PLAYERS 201
12.1.1 TCR COMPOSITES, INC. 201
12.1.1.1 Business overview 201
12.1.1.2 Products offered 201
12.1.1.3 MnM view 202
12.1.1.3.1 Key strengths 202
12.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices 202
12.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 202
12.1.2 SGL CARBON 203
12.1.2.1 Business overview 203
12.1.2.2 Products offered 204
12.1.2.3 Recent developments 205
12.1.2.3.1 Deals 205
12.1.2.4 MnM view 205
12.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 205
12.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 205
12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 205
12.1.3 ENEOS HOLDINGS, INC. 206
12.1.3.1 Business overview 206
12.1.3.2 Products offered 207
12.1.3.3 MnM view 207
12.1.3.3.1 Key strengths 207
12.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices 207
12.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 207
12.1.4 TEIJIN LIMITED 208
12.1.4.1 Business overview 208
12.1.4.2 Products offered 209
12.1.4.3 MnM view 210
12.1.4.3.1 Key strengths 210
12.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices 210
12.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 210
12.1.5 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CARBON FIBER AND COMPOSITES, INC. 211
12.1.5.1 Business overview 211
12.1.5.2 Products offered 211
12.1.5.3 MnM view 212
12.1.5.3.1 Key strengths 212
12.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices 212
12.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 212
 
12.1.6 HEXCEL CORPORATION 213
12.1.6.1 Business overview 213
12.1.6.2 Products offered 214
12.1.6.3 Recent developments 215
12.1.6.3.1 Product launches 215
12.1.6.4 MnM view 215
12.1.6.4.1 Key strengths 215
12.1.6.4.2 Strategic choices 215
12.1.6.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 215
12.1.7 PORCHER INDUSTRIES 216
12.1.7.1 Business overview 216
12.1.7.2 Products offered 216
12.1.7.3 Recent developments 216
12.1.7.3.1 Deals 216
12.1.7.4 MnM view 217
12.1.7.4.1 Key strengths 217
12.1.7.4.2 Strategic choices 217
12.1.7.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 217
12.1.8 RED COMPOSITES 218
12.1.8.1 Business overview 218
12.1.8.2 Products offered 218
12.1.8.3 Recent developments 218
12.1.8.3.1 Deals 218
12.1.8.4 MnM view 219
12.1.8.4.1 Key strengths 219
12.1.8.4.2 Strategic choices 219
12.1.8.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 219
12.1.9 VITECH COMPOSITES 220
12.1.9.1 Business overview 220
12.1.9.2 Products offered 220
12.1.9.3 MnM view 220
12.1.9.3.1 Key strengths 220
12.1.9.3.2 Strategic choices 221
12.1.9.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 221
12.1.10 ARISAWA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. 222
12.1.10.1 Business overview 222
12.1.10.2 Products offered 223
12.1.10.3 MnM view 224
12.1.10.3.1 Key strengths 224
12.1.10.3.2 Strategic choices 224
12.1.10.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 224
 
12.1.11 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. 225
12.1.11.1 Business overview 225
12.1.11.2 Products offered 226
12.1.11.3 Recent developments 227
12.1.11.3.1 Expansions 227
12.1.11.4 MnM view 228
12.1.11.4.1 Key strengths 228
12.1.11.4.2 Strategic choices 228
12.1.11.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 228
12.1.12 3M 229
12.1.12.1 Business overview 229
12.1.12.2 Products offered 230
12.1.12.3 MnM view 231
12.1.12.3.1 Key strengths 231
12.1.12.3.2 Strategic choices 231
12.1.12.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 231
12.1.13 KORDSA 232
12.1.13.1 Business overview 232
12.1.13.2 Products offered 233
12.1.13.3 MnM view 234
12.1.13.3.1 Key strengths 234
12.1.13.3.2 Strategic choices 234
12.1.13.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 234
12.1.14 GURIT SERVICES AG 235
12.1.14.1 Business overview 235
12.1.14.2 Products offered 236
12.1.14.3 MnM view 237
12.1.14.3.1 Key strengths 237
12.1.14.3.2 Strategic choices 237
12.1.14.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 237
12.1.15 HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC 238
12.1.15.1 Business overview 238
12.1.15.2 Products offered 239
12.1.15.3 Recent developments 240
12.1.15.3.1 Deals 240
12.1.15.4 MnM view 240
12.1.15.4.1 Key strengths 240
12.1.15.4.2 Strategic choices 240
12.1.15.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 240
 
12.2 OTHER PLAYERS 241
12.2.1 GO COMPOSITES 241
12.2.2 ADVANCED MATERIAL SYSTEMS CO. 241
12.2.3 ARROW ADVANCE MATERIALS PRIVATE LIMITED 242
12.2.4 CASTRO COMPOSITES 242
12.2.5 COMPOSITENCE GMBH 243
12.2.6 JIANGSU HENGSHEN CO., LTD. 244
12.2.7 CST COMPOSITES 245
12.2.8 HYPERDRIVECARBON 245
12.2.9 HIGH GAIN INDUSTRIAL LIMITED 246
12.2.10 ROCK WEST COMPOSITES, INC. 246
13 APPENDIX 247
13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 247
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 250
13.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 252
13.4 RELATED REPORTS 252
13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 253