Worldwide Polyester Resin Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2007

Unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) are the most widely used resin type for composites, comprising in excess of 70% of all thermoset resins (others being epoxies, phenolics, acrylics, imides, and urethanes). Unsaturated polyester resins, including vinyl ester resins, are the target of this market study; in particular, the focus is on the portion of polyester resins which are used in fiber-reinforced (structural) applications as opposed to those which go into non-reinforced uses such as artificial marble or onyx, polymer concrete, and gel coats.

The polyester resin industry is for the most part quite mature and is predominantly characterized by wellknown and established products, applications and processes. 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 following key questions:

• What are the market shares of polyester resin suppliers in the marine, transportation,
construction, and corrosion markets?
• 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 the 6 major polyester resin 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?