Paul Thomen

Friday 31 January 2014

Concrete Superplasticizer Market by Types, Application, Forms & Geography



The report “Concrete Superplasticizer Market by Types (SNF, PC, SMF & MLS), Application (Ready-Mix, Precast, Self-Compacting, High Performance, Shotcrete & Others), Forms (Liquid & Powder) & Geography – Regional Trends & Forecast to 2018″ by MarketsandMarkets is now available at RnRMarketResearch.com. Contact sales@rnrmarketresearch.com with Concrete Superplasticizer Market by Types (SNF, PC, SMF & MLS), Application (Ready-Mix, Precast, Self-Compacting, High Performance, Shotcrete & Others), Forms (Liquid & Powder) & Geography – Regional Trends & Forecast to 2018 in subject line and your contact details to purchase this report or get your questions answered.

The superplasticizer market had a consumption of 2,514 kilo tons in 2012, with the highest share held by Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa together accounted for 72.7%. The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2013 to 2018. The highest investment is forecasted to be in Asia-Pacific, due to the growing application markets, low cost of production, and availability of raw materials especially in China. Middle East & Africa is expected to have the highest growth of 6.9% from 2013 to 2018. The North American and European segments are expected to share together 25.0% of the revenue by 2018, growing at the rates of 6.1% and 5.6%, respectively between 2013 and 2018.

BASF SE (Germany), Sika AG (Switzerland), Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (U.S.), ARKEMA (France), Grace Construction Products (U.S.), Kao Corporation S.A. (Japan), MAPEI SPA (Italy), The Euclid Chemical Company (U.S.) are the major active players in the superplasticizers market. These companies showed the highest strategy adoptions amongst other players in the global superplasticizers market accounted for 80.0% of the total market activities.
From 2010 to 2013, expansion was observed as the major growth strategy adopted by the superplasticizer companies, accounting for a share of 45.5% overall. In the first half of 2011, SIKA AG (Switzerland) acquired three admixture businesses of medium and small scale companies, followed by two expansions from ARKEMA (France), and two product launches by BASF SE (Germany). W.R. Grace & Co. (U.S.), Kao Corporation (Japan), and MAPEI SA (Italy) are the other major participants in development activities during this period. The other active players in market development of superplasticizer are Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (U.S.) and The Euclid Chemical Company (U.S.).

Major companies offering superplasticizers are actively involved in launching new products in the market by investing in R&D. Irrespective of the company’s size, all the market participants are actively investing in developing new products and delivering them to the market. The manufacturing companies are leveraging distribution networks of major companies by entering in to strategic supply and distribution agreements. In this way, companies are able to explore new markets and penetrate into the existing markets with highly efficient products.

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Company Profiles
10.1 Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
10.2 Arkema
10.3 BASF Se
10.4 CAC Pvt. Ltd.
10.5 Enaspol A.S.
10.6 Fritz-Pak Corporation
10.7 Fuclear Technologies Inc.
10.8 Ha-Be Betonchemie Gmbh & Co. Kg
10.9 Hangzhou Lans Concrete Admixture
10.10 Kao Corporation
10.11 Lafarge
10.12 Lanya Concrete Admixtures Co. Ltd
10.13 Mapei Spa
10.14 Muhu (China) Construction Materials Co. Ltd.
10.15 R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Company, Inc.
10.16 Rhein-Chemotechnik Gmbh
10.17 Ruetgers Polymers Ltd.
10.18 Sakshi Chem Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
10.19 Shandong Wanshan Chemical Co. Ltd.
10.20 Sika Ag
10.21 Sure Chemicals
10.22 W. R. Grace & Co.
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Growth of Craft Beer Market



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Craft beers are currently enjoying an unprecedented period of growth, thanks to a heady cocktail of driving factors than can be characterized as part of a broader societal trend towards heritage and authenticity, according to leading consumer specialist Canadean’s new report: The Craft Beer Phenomenon. This trend can itself be considered a response to the lingering consequences of the global financial crisis, which has driven consumers towards localism, quality, and an anti-corporatist stance: all factors that have been vital in the burgeoning success of the craft beer market.
Whilst the least tangible of the craft beer market drivers, the latter notion of an anti-corporate aesthetic being closely associated with craft brewers is a very powerful force in the market. This is in part as it can be presented as to encompass the other virtues of craft beer: by positioning themselves as
Whilst the least tangible of the craft beer market drivers, the latter notion of an anti-corporate aesthetic being closely associated with craft brewers is a very powerful force in the market. By cultivating a ‘countercultural’ image, craft brewers are able to capitalize on consumers’ growing dissatisfaction with beer’s major players, who fit the popular contemporary narrative of monolithic corporations churning out globalized, homogenized products solely in the name of profit. Whatever the accuracy of this perception, it is a powerful consumer motivator in the current socio-economic climate, and is something that craft brewers have gained significantly from.
A prime example of the successes borne from this market positioning can be seen in the activities of British craft brewery BrewDog, which has maintained a high public profile through provocative establishment baiting tactics such as the launch of a beer called “Nanny State”; the creation of the world’s strongest beer, “Sink The Bismark”, and the launch of “The End of History”: a range of 55% beers packaged in taxidermied animals.
The Craft Beer Phenomenon provides an overview of the market for ‘Craft Beer’, and the drivers behind the growth in the category. Employing a wider definition of ‘craft beer’ that includes historical specialty beers as well as brands produced by larger brewers, this report provides the reader with an excellent way of gaining an understanding of the dynamics and structure of the wider ‘craft beer’ category worldwide, with data including volumes from 2008 to 2012, plus provisional data for 2013. In addition to providing data and analysis of the performance of brands in the wider ‘craft beer’ category, the report also profiles the ‘craft beer’ strategies of the five leading global brewing groups.
This authoritative blend of data and analysis from leading consumer specialist Canadean makes The Craft Beer Phenomenon required reading for those organizations seeking to secure growth with minimal risk in this promising sector.
Major Brewer Responses
The US Association of Brewers defines a craft brewer as “small, independent and traditional”. Whilst this definition has proven useful in the past, there are some significant issues both in its applications to broader geographies, and to the rapidly changing face of the craft beer market. This is primarily due to the fact that, seeing the phenomenal success of craft products in an otherwise stagnant marketplace, major brewers have sought to gain a foothold in the category. Some have sought to do this through the acquisition of existing craft brewers, such as Anheuser-Busch’s taking stakes in Redhook Brewery and Widmer Brothers Brewery; others have created ‘craft-esque’ brands within their own operations, such as Coors’ development of ‘Blue Moon’, which whilst not officially a ‘craft’ beer, clearly operates within the ‘craft’ space. This is complicating analysis of the market, as the considerable successes larger brewing bodies have had point a more complex set of factors driving the market’s growth.
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As a result, it can be seen that the initial reading of craft beer’s success as drawing from its independent, counter-cultural aesthetic is being made increasingly complex by the successes of major brewers in the segment. However, the core of the craft segment’s consumer base is unlikely to be swayed by these recent developments, and will continue to support smaller, independent brewers; meanwhile, it will fall on the larger brewers to continually expand the craft consumer base if they are to maintain consistent growth.
This report provides an overview of the market for ‘Craft Beer’ and the drivers behind the growth in the category. It…
             Provides readers with an excellent way of gaining an understanding of the dynamics and structure of the wider ‘craft beer’ category worldwide. Data includes volumes from 2008 to 2012, plus provisional data for 2013.
             Uses a wider definition of ‘craft beer’ that includes historical specialty beers as well as brands produced by larger brewers.
             Provides data and analysis of the performance of brands in the wider ‘craft beer’ category.
             Profiles the ‘craft beer’ strategies of the five leading global brewing groups.
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Beer Mixes & Flavored Beer Market Analysis of the Performance of Brands



The report “Sweetening The Pils – The Market for Flavored Beer and Beer Mixes″ by Canadean is now available at RnRMarketResearch.com. Contact sales@rnrmarketresearch.com vwith Sweetening The Pils – The Market for Flavored Beer and Beer Mixes in subject line and your contact details to purchase this report or get your questions answered.
One of the fastest growing sectors within the beer industry is currently flavored beer. However, this term encompasses two distinct sub-categories – true flavored beers and beer mixes. Flavored beers are defined by Canadean as normal strength beers with added flavors. These flavors are often fruit, typically citrus, but increasingly including a range of more exotic fruits. Another source of flavors is spirits, such as Tequila or Scotch Whisky.
Beer Mixes are beers mixed with soft drinks, typically lemonade, but also cola, fruit juice, or even Iced Tea. Beer Mixes are normally around half the strength of “normal” beer (2.0% to 2.5% Abv). These products go under a range of names like Shandy (UK); Panach (France); or Radler (Germany). They are also sometimes referred to as Beer Coolers, taking the lead from Wine Coolers (normally a mix of wine and fruit juice).
Sweetening The Pils – The Market for Flavored Beer and Beer Mixes – encompasses two distinct sub-categories – true flavored beers and beer mixes. This report includes data for 2013 and analyses the performance of brands in the flavored beer and beer mix categories. It will also provide you with a proper understanding of the size of the market, the economic, demographic, and behavioral trends that will drive the market’s evolution. This will facilitate rapid and comprehensive insight into the current state of the market for new entrants and established players alike, with the identification of the key trends that will drive growth in the coming years. 
Key insights include:
A Brief History of Flavored Beer & Beer Mixes
For such a traditional product, it is interesting that the practice of adding things to beer to make it sweeter has been going on for a long time and in many markets. Herbs and spices were often added to beer in medieval times, both for their beneficial effects, and to mask the flavor of poorer quality beers. Indeed it was the adulteration of beer in Germany that led to the enactment of the Beer Purity Law (the Reinheitsgebot) in 1516.
Drivers of Flavored Beer & Beer Mix Growth
The primary driver behind flavored beers and beer mixes is the desire for sweeter, easier to drink beers. This also makes flavored beers appealing to female consumers. However the two sub-categories have slightly different consumer drivers.
With their lower alcohol content and use of sharp, refreshing flavours, beer mixes also clearly target the need for refreshment and therefore are particularly popular in warmer weather. The lower alcohol content of these beers also is appealing to consumers with increasingly hectic lifestyles.
Geographical Spread of Flavored Beers and Beer Mixes
Flavored Beer and Beer Mixes are primarily found in developed markets, mostly in Europe and North America.
Beer Mixes are essentially a European phenomenon, with Europe accounting for over 95% of volume. Prior to 2011, they were virtually limited to West Europe, but the recent boom in Radlers in East Europe means that Eastern & Central European markets now account for approaching a third of all volumes worldwide.
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             Identify key opportunities across key Beer categories and their packaging.
             Gain an insight into the current state of the market and established players alike, with the identification of growth in the coming years. 
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Thyristor and IGBT Market by Application & by Geography



The report “IGBT and Thyristor Market by Application (Power, Renewable Energy, Motor Drives and Others) and by Geography (North America, Europe, APAC and ROW) – Analysis and Forecast 2013 – 2018″ by MarketsandMarkets is now available at RnRMarketResearch.com. Contact sales@rnrmarketresearch.com with IGBT and Thyristor Market by Application (Power, Renewable Energy, Motor Drives and Others) and by Geography (North America, Europe, APAC and ROW) – Analysis and Forecast 2013 – 2018 in subject line and your contact details to purchase this report or get your questions answered.
 

Electric power is the most essential component in human life, and life would come to a standstill without it. Thus, there is a need to enhance the transmission system. The IGBT & Thyristor market is in its growth stage and penetrating very fast. Since its invention in the early 1980s, the IGBT has become the dominant power of semiconductor in converters for mass transit applications. IGBT has become the switching element of choice in applications requiring devices rated above 500V.
The high-tech power grid will increase power trading among the neighboring nations which would be a scorching concern for the IGBT and Thyristor market in the coming future while developments/advancements in power electronics would be a captivating imperative for the existing as well as new entrants.
In today’s field of modern engineering technology and science, thyristors form an extremely important device and is almost universally employed for all high-power controlled gadgets. Thyristors are mainly used where high currents and voltages are involved, and are used to control alternating currents (AC), where the change of polarity of the current causes the device to switch off automatically.
In addition, it has been observed that the IGBT driver’s area is active and justified by the bunch of start-up companies proposing solutions offering more design flexibility and/or higher performance. Major drivers of the market are government incentives and the aging power infrastructure in the developed economies. These drivers are giving a boost to the power application market which in turn is fuelling the growth in the IGBT and thyristor market
China, Australia, and India are the fastest-growing countries in the APAC region, whereas Brazil is the potential market for the IGBT and thyristor market for FACTS application.For power conversion and power quality control, both HVDC and FACTS systems use power electronic converters. IGBTs and thyristors have been serving as the key componentsin HVDC and FACTS converters for several years and are being further developed for higher power rating these days. The report describes the thyristor and IGBT technology and its development in applications such as power, renewable energy, motor drives, motor controls, light dimmers, and others. With particular reference to thyristors’ application in high-voltage and high-current areas, the fundamental features and characteristics of thyristors havebeen discussed. Many thyristors connected in series together with specially designed auxiliary mechanical and electronic systems builtwith so called thyristor valves, form the converters for the power systems.
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Company Profiles
8.1 ABB
8.2 Dynex Semiconductor Ltd
8.3 Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc.
8.4 Fuji Electric Co.
8.5 Hitachi
8.6 Infineon Technologies Ag
8.7 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
8.8 Renesas Electronics Corporation
8.9 Sanyo Electric Co.
8.10 Toshiba Corporation
8.11 Vishay Intertechnology Inc
8.12 Princeton Power System
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