Background
Prepreg, 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 prepreg has experienced significant growth in recent years except 2009. As a result of wider acceptance and emerging demand, the prepreg 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 leading Prepreg 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, 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 and effective comparisons. This report answers following key questions:
- What are the market shares of prepreg 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 major prepreg suppliers?
- Which company has the widest product range and how product mapping compares across various players?
- Which companies will gain market share and who will lose market shares in future?
Features of This New Report
The dynamics of the prepreg industry extends beyond routine macro-economic elements of supply and demand. It is the relationship between buyer's needs and seller's capabilities as well as the macroeconomic forces at work that affect the market. It is how well and how efficiently the sellers meet the needs of the buyers that determine long-term success.
In Lucintel's newest competitive research study on the world's leading prepreg producers, Worldwide Prepreg Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2009, we thoroughly profile the Six Leaders with detailed competitive assessments .The detailed analysis of each company offers a critical view into key strategic areas, including:
- Prepreg producer target markets
- Key differentiators, strengths, competitors
- Product line overview, positioning, and mapping
- Market position in global prepreg business
- Revenue breakdown by market segments and regions
- Global manufacturing operations
- Innovation and market leadership Marketing, sales, and organizational capabilities
- Management commitment and track record
- Financial strength