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The key players in Cast Elastomer market are BASF (Germany), Dow (US), Huntsman Corporation (US), Covestro AG (Germany), Lanxess (Germany), Era Polymers (Australia), Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan), Notedome Ltd. (England), TOSOH Corporation (Japan), Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (China) and others.
Merger & acquisitions, investments & expansions, partnerships & collaborations, and new product developments are some of the major strategies adopted by these key players to enhance their positions in the cast elastomer market.
Recent Developments in Cast Elastomer Market
- In October 2022, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. has partnered with Agilis (US), a U.S.-based provider of digital commerce solutions for the chemical industry, to launch a branded commerce portal for its TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes) product portfolio.
- In July 2022, TOSOH Corporation announced that sA facility for manufacturing unit and separation media will be operational from March 2025 with an increase of 70% production capacity as compared to the current capacity with an investment of approximately 16 billion Yen.
- In September 2021, Huntsman Corporation plans to launch a “multi-million” dollar expansion project at its Petfurdo, Hungary production facility to boost the site’s capacity for polyurethane catalysts and specialty amines
- In September 2021, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and SKC Co., Ltd. (South Korea) announced plans to dissolve their joint venture agreement for Mitsui Chemicals & SKC Polyurethanes Inc., a subsidiary that combines the two parent companies’ operations in polyurethane raw materials.
- In July 2021, in the polyurethane and construction chemicals business, Dow plans to increase its propylene glycol (PG) production capacity in Map Ta Phut, Thailand by 80,000 tons per year, bringing the total production capacity to 250,000 tons per year. It is expected to go online in 2024. Dow also recently announced plans to build an integrated MDI distillation and prepolymer facility in Freeport, Texas, USA.
- In December 2020, BASF completed capacity expansion of its MDI manufacturing facilities at its Louisiana site, Geismar, US. The annual capacity of MDI will be 600,000 metric tons per year. This will further strengthen the company’s position as the leading supplier in North America.
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Based on end-use industry, the cast elastomer market has been segmented into industrtial, automotive & transportation, oil & gas, mining among others.
Industrial application holds the major market share in value during the forecast period. Industrial applications often require materials that can withstand harsh operating conditions, including high pressures, temperature variations, chemical exposure, and abrasive environments. Cast elastomers offer excellent durability, mechanical strength, resistance to chemicals, and abrasion resistance, making them suitable for challenging industrial applications. Cast elastomers can contribute to cost savings in industrial settings. They can extend the lifespan of equipment by providing wear resistance and protection against corrosion. This leads to reduced maintenance and replacement costs, making cast elastomers a cost-effective choice for industries looking to optimize their operational efficiency. Industrial environments often involve exposure to extreme temperatures, weather conditions, and chemicals. Cast elastomers exhibit good performance and stability under such conditions, making them preferred materials for industrial applications. They can withstand wide temperature ranges, resist UV degradation, and maintain their properties in aggressive chemical environments.
Cast elastomers offer the advantage of customization, allowing manufacturers to tailor their properties to meet specific industrial requirements. They can be formulated with different hardness levels, ranging from soft to hard, and engineered to possess specific characteristics like tear resistance, impact resistance, and flexibility. This versatility enables the design and production of elastomers that are well-suited to various industrial applications. ndustrial
Based on type, the cast elastomer market has been segmented into hot cast elastomer and cold cast elastomer. Hot cast elastomer accounted for the largest share, in terms of value and volume, of the global market in 2023.
Hot cast elastomers offer a high level of customization and versatility in terms of their properties, hardness, and performance characteristics. They can be tailored to meet specific application requirements, allowing manufacturers to develop elastomers with a wide range of hardness levels, from very soft to very hard. Hot cast elastomers exhibit excellent physical properties, such as high tear resistance, tensile strength, and elongation. This makes them suitable for demanding applications that require durability, flexibility, and resistance to wear and tear. Hot cast elastomers have good performance over a wide temperature range, allowing them to operate effectively in both high and low temperature environments. This versatility makes them suitable for applications where temperature fluctuations are common. Hot cast elastomers typically offer good resistance to chemicals, oils, fuels, and solvents, which is beneficial in applications where exposure to such substances is frequent, such as in the oil and gas, chemical processing, and automotive industries.
Hot cast elastomers can be processed easily and efficiently. They can be molded into complex shapes, allowing manufacturers to create intricate parts and components with precise dimensions. The hot casting process also enables the production of large parts, reducing the need for assembly or joining multiple pieces. Hot cast elastomers have excellent damping properties, which means they can absorb and dissipate energy, reducing vibrations and noise. This makes them suitable for applications where noise and vibration control are important, such as in automotive suspension systems, industrial machinery, and equipment mounts.
Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing market for cast elastomers. The market for this region is segmented into four regions China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific Region. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly countries like China, India, and Southeast Asian nations, has experienced significant industrialization and economic growth in recent years. This growth has led to increased demand for cast elastomers in various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, construction, and electronics. The region has become a manufacturing hub for various industries, such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Cast elastomers find extensive applications in these sectors for components, seals, gaskets, and other products. The growing manufacturing sector drives the demand for cast elastomers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region are investing heavily in infrastructure development, including transportation, energy, and construction projects. Cast elastomers are widely used in infrastructure projects for applications such as bridge bearings, expansion joints, pipeline coatings, and vibration dampening. The ongoing infrastructure development activities contribute to the demand for cast elastomers in the region. The Asia-Pacific region offers a favorable manufacturing environment with factors such as lower labor costs, availability of raw materials, and supportive government policies. This encourages manufacturers to establish production facilities in the region and drives the demand for cast elastomers.
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