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Research and Markets: Worldwide Carbon Fiber Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2011 Profiles the Seven Companies with Detailed Competitive Assessments

Dépèche transmise le 12 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fc1f4b/worldwide_carbon_f) has announced the addition of the "Worldwide Carbon Fiber Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2011" report to their offering.

“Worldwide Carbon Fiber Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2011”

Carbon fiber, once considered to be too costly for successful mass production, is rapidly becoming the material of choice for a variety of commercial applications, from aerospace to renewable energy. In fact, the market for carbon fiber has experienced good growth from 2005- 2010, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 5.6%. As a result of wider acceptance and emerging demand, the carbon fiber industry as a whole is now considered to be highly attractive with above average revenue growth and profit margin potential for those competing in the market.

Not surprisingly, this current environment has attracted considerable attention from the investment community as well as potential customers interested in alternative materials. The world's seven leading carbon fiber producers are also closely monitoring competitive activities in an attempt to navigate the landscape more adeptly and to capture as much share as possible. In virtually every respect, these producers are seeking to establish a tangible competitive advantage in the marketplace through the implementation of innovative strategies and creative product development capabilities.

Lucintel's Leadership Quadrant considers a variety of critical factors - from management effectiveness to product range to market strength to financial strength- and then ranks each firm accordingly on the grid for quick comparison.

This report answers:

• What are the market shares of carbon fiber suppliers in aerospace, industrial and sporting goods market?
• Who are the market leaders in various regions and what are their market shares?
• Which companies are more aligned with market opportunities and which companies have more ability to gain market share?
• What are the key differentiators for seven major carbon fiber suppliers?
• Which company has the widest product range and how the product mapping looks among various players?
• Which companies will gain market share and who will lose market shares.

Companies Mentioned:

• Cytec
• Hexcel
• MRC
• SGL
• Teijin
• Toray
• Zoltek

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fc1f4b/worldwide_carbon_f