The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Insulation in US$ by the following Product Segments and End-Use Applications:
Product Segments
Foamed Plastics
Fiberglass
Mineral Wool
Others
End-Use Applications
Non-Residential
Residential
Others
The report profiles 123 companies including many key and niche players such as:
3M Company (USA)
BASF SE (Germany)
BASF Polyurethanes GmbH (Germany)
CNBM International Corporation (China)
ContiTech AG (Germany)
DBW Advanced Fiber Technologies GmbH (Germany)
Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
G+H Isolierung GmbH (Germany)
GAF (USA)
Huntsman Corporation (USA)
Johns Manville (USA)
Industrial Insulation Group LLC (USA)
Kingspan Group Plc (Ireland)
Knauf Insulation Holding GmbH (Germany)
Knauf Insulation Ltd. (UK)
LG Hausys, Ltd. (South Korea)
Owens Corning (USA)
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation (USA)
Paroc Oy AB (Finland)
PPG Industries (USA)
Recticel S.A (Belgium)
Rockwool International A/S (Denmark)
Roxul, Inc. (Canada)
Saint-Gobain (France)
CertainTeed Corporation (USA)
Glava A/S (Norway)
Saint-Gobain ISOVER SA (France)
Sealed Air Corporation (USA)
Skamol A/S (Denmark)
Dow Building Solutions (USA)
Thermafiber, Inc. (USA)
Unifrax LLC (USA)
URSA Insulation, S.A (Spain)
USG Boral (Malaysia)
Xtratherm Limited (Ireland)
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Insulation: Starting Point for Preventing Energy Loss, Raising Energy Efficiency and Solving Climate Challenges Growth Drivers in a Nutshell Key Opportunities and Challenges Summarized Myriad Benefits of Insulation Drives Widespread Adoption Increased Energy Efficiency Preventing Moisture Condensation Reduction in Size and Capacity of New Machineries Improvement in Process Performance Protecting the Environment through Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Protection and Safety of Personnel Protection against Outbreak of Fire Reduction in Noise Levels Optimization of ROI Enhanced Appearance Spiraling Electricity Appetite from Ballooning Global Population and the Resulting Need for Energy Efficiency: The Fundamental Growth Driver Global Market Outlook The US & Europe: Steady Growth Projected for the Matured Markets Developing Countries Spearhead Current and Future Market Growth Insulation for Improving Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries
2. COMPETITION Owens Corning: Leading Glass Fiber Insulation Company Worldwide BASF: Leading Spray Foam Insulation Company Worldwide Insulation Marketplace Witness Surge in M&A Activity Select Mergers & Acquisitions in the Global Insulation Market (2014-2017): Brief Details of Year, Acquiring Company, Acquired Company, and Other Particulars End-Users to Benefit from Changing Market Dynamics in Industrial Thermal Insulation Insulation Manufacturers Face Shortage of Talent Manufacturers Benefit from Expanding Scope of Applications in Non-Core Sectors Manufacturers in Developed Countries Move Production Base to Developing Markets
3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS Focus on Making Homes Highly Energy Efficient Drives Demand in the Largest Application Area of Residential Buildings Passive House Standards: The Future of Building Insulation Energy Conservation Regulations and Green House Gas Emission Reduction Targets: Opportunities Galore in the Building Sector Demand for Roof Insulation Driven by Climate Change and Increase in Global Temperatures Positive Outlook for the Global Construction Offers Growth Opportunities Building Renovations & Remodeling: A Key Revenue Contributor The Critical Nature of Insulation in Safeguarding System Performance Drives Demand in Industrial Applications Insulating Hot Pipes for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety Maintain Desirable Temperature Handling Temperature-Sensitive Tanks Blankets for Equipment Insulation Prevent Noise Pollution Protecting Cooling Ducts from Radiant Heat Protecting Sensitive Electronics Safeguarding Metal Structures Superior Attributes of High Temperature Insulation Materials Drive Adoption in Various Temperature Intensive Applications The Energy Efficiency Attribute of HTI Drives Market Gains End-users Switch from Synthetic RCF to Bio-based Insulation Materials Temperature Resistant Properties of High-Temperature Insulation Wools Spur Demand Growing Demand for High Temperature Insulation in Oil and Gas Production Other Important Application Sectors for High Temperature Insulation Stringent Environmental Regulations Foster Growth Opportunities Natural Insulation Products: A Market Niche in the Making Demand from Basic as well as High-tech Industries Drive Faster Market Growth for Fiberglass LNG Conversion Plants and HVAC Applications Spur Strong Demand Key Dampeners for Widespread Adoption of Fiberglass Insulation Spray Foam Insulation (SPF): One of the Fastest Growing Foamed Plastic Segments The United States: Largest SPF Producing Country Worldwide European Spray Foam Market Offer Significant Potential Spray Foam Building Insulation Market in China: In a State of Despair Spray Foam Market in South America: Low Energy Prices Play Spoilsport One-Component Spray Polyurethane Foams Experience Demand Growth Growing Popularity of Advanced Insulation Materials Benefit Market Expansion Aerogels for Multifunctional Insulation Materials Aerogels Usage in Industrial Thermal Insulation Hindered by High Production Costs Increasing Aircraft Deliveries and Prominence of Lightweight Insulation Materials Drive Demand in the Aerospace Sector Robust Power Generation Activity Fuels Demand for Insulation Insulation Coatings for Solar Power Plants Planned Insulation during Construction Phase Crucial for Oil and Gas Plants Rising Prominence of Low Temperature/Cold Insulation in the Food Cold Chain Growing Prominence of Worker Safety, Healthy Indoor Environment, and Sustainability Augurs Well for Mechanical Insulation Mechanical Insulation: Challenges and Opportunities Efficiency in Addressing Thermal Issues, Filtration Challenges, and Noise Reduction Drive Demand in Automobiles Manufacturing Growing Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles Production: Important Opportunity Indicators Non-Wovens Rapidly Gain Traction in Automotive Insulation Applications Spray-on Thermal Insulation Coatings Suitable for Heavy Duty Vehicles Cellulose Offers Huge Untapped Market Potential Usage of Recycled Raw Materials in Insulation Products Surges Recycled Consumer Glass in Production of Glass Wool Vacuum Thermal Insulation Gains Ground in Industrial Applications, Bodes Well for the Market Superior Thermal Performance Spurs Demand for Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) VIPs for Enhanced Thermal Insulation Key Challenges Exponential Increase in Global Urban Population: A Major Growth Driver Boosting Market Demand Increasing Focus on Machine Condition Monitoring Fuels Replacement Demand
4. INNOVATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS Innovative Bio-based Insulation Materials for the Construction Industry Select Innovative Industrial Insulation Solutions Reflective Insulation in Cooling Ducts Application Acoustic Insulation Inhibits Noise Pollution at Industrial Sites Fiberglass and Reflective Insulation for Metal Buildings proEnergyTec Thermal Insulation Technology The OSIRYS and VIP4ALL Projects eShield: A Revolutionary Home Insulation Product LiquidArmor HP Wall Systems from BASF SL80/80 from NanaWall Systems Innovative Materials Transform the Insulation Landscape Calostat Thermal Insulation Board ContiTech Develops Conti Thermo-Protect, a New Insulation Material for Complex Piping Systems Gas-Filled Panels Advanced Polyurethane Insulation for Appliances from Dow
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS Icynene Launches Closed-cell Spray Foam Insulation Product Johns Manville to Launch Water-Resistant Insulation Product BASF Unveils Eco-Friendly Spray Foam Insulation Product Polartec Introduces Synthetic Insulation Product Demilec Introduces New Air Barrier & Spray Foam Insulation Dow Introduces Low-Pressure Premium Foam Insulation Owens Corning Launches Mineral Wool Insulation Solutions Recticel Introduces Higher-Insulation Foam Solutions URSA Introduces Blow-in Mineral Wool Insulation Products Autins Group Introduces Insulation Materials for Aerospace Applications PrimaLoft Launches High-Performance Insulation Systems LafargeHolcim Introduces Mineral Insulation Kingspan Unveils Range of Rigid Thermoset Insulation Primaloft Introduces Primaloft Gold Insulation Eco Dow Building Solutions Introduces Extruded Polystyrene Roofing Insulation
7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Owens Corning Takes Over Pittsburgh Corning Saint-Gobain to Take Over Glava A/S Recticel to Invest in Greenfield Manufacturing Plant in Finland TopBuild Takes Over Canyon Insulation ROCKWOOL to Construct Production Plant in West Virginia PPG to Divest Fiberglass Business to Nippon Electric Glass Huntsman to Merge with Clariant Hitachi Chemical to Take Over Share of ISOLITE TopBuild Takes Over Superior Insulation Products Armacell to Construct New Manufacturing Plant in Bahrain Foundation Building Materials Takes Over Trident Distribution TopBuild Takes Over Capital Insulation Jackon Group Takes over ThermiSol Recticel to Invest in Production Capacity Expansion in the UK ROCKWOOL Adopts New Brand Identity Firestone to Take Over Gaco DMB Takes Over DBW Group Beacon Roofing Supply Takes Over Eco Insulation Supply Armacell Takes Over Nomaco's Insulation Business Johns Manville Receives Pollution Prevention Award Xella International to Acquire URSA Luyang Energy-Saving Materials to Expand Mineral Wool Insulation Facility Sika to Take Over Rmax Business Recticel Inks Production Joint Venture with TURNA PPG Divests Shares to Nan Ya Plastics Dow Produces STYROFOAM Brand XPS Insulation Installed Building Products to Take Over Trilok Industries Armacell Takes Over PoliPex TechnoNICOL Acquires Superglass Hunton Fiber Takes Over Dansk Trfiberisolering ROCKWOOL Introduces New Manufacturing Portfolio FBM to Take over Winroc/SPI ContiTech Inks Partnership with L'ISOLANTE K-FLEX Cabot Partners with Johns Manville Ohio Group Takes over Alpine Insulation BRACE Industrial Firm Takes Over Advanced Industrial Services PPG Sells Fiber Glass Operations to Nippon Electric Glass Installed Building Products Takes Over Marshall Insulation Armacell Establishes Manufacturing Plant in Russia
8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 123 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 162)