Dublin, Nov. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qhzw2s/microspheres)
has announced the addition of the "Global
Microspheres (Hollow & Solid) Market Report 2013-2018"
report to their offering.
The global microspheres market is witnessing very high growth on
account of rising demand from existing and new applications that
would become significant in the future, especially in the North
America region. North America holds major market share followed by
Europe & Eurasia and the Asia-Pacific. In terms of individual
countries, the market is dominated by the U.S. due to the constant
innovations of micro particles that help in optimizing and
enhancing the present components and processes.
Microspheres are also known as micro particles, micro beads, beads,
and micro balloons. Globally there has been a surge in the
development of infrastructure, especially in under developed and
the growing economies. Even developed countries have been
constantly modifying and revamping their existing infrastructure
facilities to ensure efficient and effective utilization of scarce
resources. Today every structure built, right from a simple
automobile to a space station, is made up from advanced materials
which are efficient and environmentally friendly to ensure minimal
damage to the surroundings. In short, efficiency along with
recyclability and reusability is imperative.
The U.S. commands the maximum share of the microsphere patents
registered worldwide. It is followed by Europe for the overall
patents filed from 2010 to 2013. The least number of patents was
registered in Japan; with relatively less share of the total number
of patents.
In terms of the global market, the industry comprises of many small
market participants with only a few major companies globally. The
industry is highly fragmented in terms of the segments in which the
products are offered. Due to presence of a large number of small
players, companies are constantly fighting to capture more and more
market share.
In 2012, 3M (U.S.) dominated the global microspheres
market with around a quarter of the market share, followed by
Sigmund Linder GmbH (Germany) and Potters Industries LLC (U.S.),
each capturing around 5% to 7% of the market. Rest of the companies
captured only marginal market shares.
Scope of the report:
On the basis of applications:
- Construction Composites
- Medical Technology
- Life Sciences & Biotechnology
- Paints & Coatings
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Oil & Gas
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Other applications
On the basis of types:
- Hollow
- Solid
On the basis of raw materials:
- Glass
- Ceramic
- Fly Ash
- Polymer
- Metallic
- Others
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Premium Insights
4 Market Overview
5 Manufacturing Process
6 Microspheres Market, By Types
7 Microspheres Market, By Applications
8 Microspheres Market, By Raw Materials
9 Microspheres Market, By Geography
10 Competitive Landscape
11 Company Profiles
11.1 3M
11.2 Akzo Nobel Expancel
11.3 Cospheric LLC
11.4 Dennert Poraver GMBH
11.5 Eko Export Sa
11.6 Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa
11.7 Induchem Holding Ag
11.8 Luminex Corporation
11.9 Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
11.10 Merit Medical Systems
11.11 MO Sci Corporation
11.12 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
11.13 Osthoff Omega Group
11.14 Phosphorex Inc
11.15 Polysciences Incorporation
11.16 Potters Industries Llc
11.17 Sigmund Lindner Gmbh
11.18 Sinosteel Maanshan Institute Of Minning Research Company
Ltd
11.19 Spherotech Inc
11.20 Sunjin Chemical Co.
11.21 Trelleborg Offshore & Construction
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