Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

The Synthetic Resin and Rubber Manufacturing industry plays an important part in Australia’s overall chemicals and plastics industries. The industry’s output is a key input into a wide range of other Australian manufacturing and industrial industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, mining, water and sewerage. However, the industry is in the decline phase of its life cycle. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Arna Richardson, general macroeconomic uncertainty, a falling price environment and continued customer de-stocking across key value chains has characterised the industry over the past few years.

Having contracted for three consecutive years, the Synthetic Resin and Rubber Manufacturing industry posted only a slight gain in 2010-11, with sales remaining well below historical averages. Growth rates for 2011-12 are also expected to be sluggish at 1.6%, with revenue worth an estimated $ 3.18 billion. This represents an annual decline of 7.6% over the past five years. The industry is deemed to have a low level of concentration. The level of concentration has gradually risen in line with the industry’s rationalisation and restructuring process, which commenced in the late 1990s and is still continuing today. Richardson adds in some product segments, industry concentration may be considerably higher, especially in those instances where there are just one or two manufacturers of a particular product. This trend is expected to continue in line with further industry rationalisation. The two major companies in the industry are Qenos Holdings and LyondellBasell Australia.

In the immediate future, natural gas and crude oil prices will remain volatile, as will the pricing structure for several products. Cyclical supply and demand imbalances within both the industry and downstream user industries will continue to affect performance. An increasing reliance on imported finished or semi-finished plastic products will also affect the Synthetic Resin and Rubber Manufacturing industrys performance. Prices will fluctuate with demand and global changes in capacity utilisation. Increased local environmental regulations and their associated costs, including those relating to greenhouse gas emissions, may hinder the prospects of the industry through the short-to-medium term.

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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics

Companies in this industry manufacture synthetic resins and synthetic rubber. Manufacturing may be undertaken on both a customised or non-customised basis. Key products include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene and synthetic rubber. Industry products are then sold to downstream industries including packaging, chemicals, construction and transportation.

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HC WIRE: Pigment is the color of the material makes the object infected with the difference between inorganic and organic. Inorganic pigments are generally mineral substances, including: Titanium Dioxide Pigments, iron oxide pigments and chrome pigments. Organic pigments include: azo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments and high-performance organic pigments. Inorganic pigments in China is the world’s major contributor to primary goods. Lithopone produced in China, iron oxide, chromium pigments, Titanium Dioxide Contribution to the world consumer market rate was 100%, 38%, 32% and 13%. China’s current production of titanium dioxide after the United States. With titanium dioxide, iron oxide and other products and quality of production rising, China is expected to become a real world manufacturing center of inorganic pigments. Currently, in China Zhejiang, Shandong, Liaoning and other places are building a large-scale chlorination titanium white, are expected to be put into operation in 2010. Investors in these projects from the United States, Japan, Australia and other countries. According to the already existing expansion in foreign investment, new construction projects and statistics, estimated that in 2008, China added 300,000 tons annual capacity of titanium dioxide, by 2010, will add about 500,000 tons. China titanium dioxide production capacity will reach about 160 million tons, is expected to surpass the U.S. as the world’s largest titanium producer. More advanced production technology titanium oxide powder production capacity will increase significantly, which makes our production of titanium dioxide product quality greatly improved. Total global demand for organic pigments will be increased annually by 4.9% in 2008 to reach 10.6 billion U.S. dollars; which demand exceeds the Asia Pacific region will increase 6.8% annually, reaching 3.7 billion U.S. dollars, more than North America to become the world dye, organic pigment maximum market. Global market demand for organic pigments will exceed the demand of the dye; because the organic pigment applied more widely, in addition to other applications in the textile industry, also widely used in coatings, paints, and printing inks and other fields; and dyes used in most of textile industry. With the rapid development of China’s paint industry, paint industry, a number of problems have appeared, such as resource constraints, environmental pollution big blind expansion and other business, such high pollution, high consumption and low efficiency of growth has become Pigment Industry in the bottleneck. Paint industry to change the way of extensive growth mode, out of a high technological content, good economic returns, low resource consumption, less environmental pollution, safety protection, human resources into full play of the new road to industrialization, it is necessary for industry restructuring, grasp the overall balance of trade, product development and technological innovation, the implementation of different development strategies. Pigment manufacturers to expand their business, but also increase investment in environmental protection, sustainable development. Paint industry and textile, paint industry, a very close relationship, with China’s textile dyeing, paint industry, the growing demand of the pigment, the development of China’s paint industry a bright future. Pigment industry in China will become a major producer and net exporter.

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Follow us on LinkedIn The global textile industry is heterogeneous in nature, and relies upon other industries, particularly clothing and home furnishing, for its demand. Demand for textiles is a function of consumers preference towards the consumption for apparel, home furnishings, and automotive products. The industry is largely cyclical, due to the varied nature of profit levels experienced by textile manufacturers. Additionally, the demand is also influenced by a number of demographic factors, such as growth in disposable income, consumer confidence levels, and other general economic variables.

Consumption of fibers in the manufacture of household textiles and furnishings has been increasing over the years. Traditionally, this sector has primarily relied upon natural fibers. However, natural fibers have been losing share to manmade fibers over the past two decades. Presently, natural fibers, including cotton, wool, silk and other natural fibers, account for a share of close to 37% of the overall fiber supply, as against a share of about 41% in 2000, and about 60% in 1990. Within the natural fibers, cotton emerged as the key growth driver, supported by approval for the cultivation of genetically modified crops, while wool continued to post declines. On the other hand, the consumption of synthetic fiber is increasing at the expense of natural fibers. The primary reason is the reduction in cotton crop due to pressures on agricultural land. Moreover, the synthetic market is growing due to the improved perception of polyester. Growth for synthetic fibers is also expected to stem from nonwovens, especially spunlaid products, for which the raw material is polymer rather than the fiber or filament yarn. Use of relatively low-cost glass fiber in composites is also forecast to rise. Higher value specialty fibers, such as aramids and carbon fibers, are expected to show continuing growth, but are likely to continue to account for a small portion of the total synthetic fibers market.

Of late, fibers market worldwide has been affected by slowing demand from developed countries and prolonged overcapacity, particularly in polyester, leading to pressure on price and margins. Subsequently, the global market was severely affected by the global economic downturn, chiefly in the year 2008. Post recession, the market is already showing signs of improvement, however, the major portion of growth for the industry is expected to emanate from the emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific and Latin-American regions, rather than from the developed markets.

Asia-Pacific represents the largest regional market for textile materials globally, as stated by the new market research report on Textile Materials. Europe trails behind the Asia-Pacific market, however, growth in the market would continue to be led by Asia-Pacific, which is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for Textile Fibers as well as Spun Yarn during the analysis period. China is the worlds largest producer as well as consumer of filament/fibers utilized in textiles. The country is also the leading exporter of viscose filament yarn, polyester filament yarn, as well as polyester staple fiber and viscose staple fiber. China is also the largest nylon exporter, and ranks tenth in the exports of acrylic fibers. With regards to imports, China is the largest importer of nylon, acrylic staple fiber, and cotton. The country ranks third in imports of polyester filament yarn as well as polyester staple fiber. Additionally, China is the worlds second and third largest importer of viscose staple and viscose filament, respectively.

Despite the stiff competition from leading markets in the Asia-Pacific region such as China, Latin-American countries, such as Brazil, going forward could emerge as one of the leading players in the global apparel and textiles market. To complement the already lucrative, fully integrated cotton industrial sector, Brazil is making major investments in large polyester project for developing the artificial fiber apparel and textile industries. Segment-wise, Synthetic Fibers represents the largest segment of the textile fibers market, while natural yarns dominate the global spun yarn market. However, growth in the spun yarn market would be spearheaded by Synthetic Yarns segment.

Major players profiled in the report include Acordis BV, Asahi Kasei Fibers Corporation, EI DuPont De Nemours & Co, Honeywell International Inc., INVISTA, Reliance Industries Ltd., Rhodia Polyamide, Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fiber Co. Ltd., Sinterama SpA, Toray Industries Inc., among others.

The research report titled Textile Materials: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the textile materials markets, impact of global recession on the market, production statistics of various textile materials, current market trends, key growth drivers, recent product approvals, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for Textile materials (Textile fibers and Spun yarn) markets for the years 2009 through 2017 for the following geographic markets – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East and Latin America. The report also analyzes the global textile materials market by the following segments and sub-segments Textile Fibers [Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Fibers (Polyester Fiber, Nylon/Aramid Fiber, Olefins, Acrylic/Modacrylic Fiber, Cellulosics, and Other Synthetic Fibers), Natural Fibers (Cotton Fiber, Wool Fiber and Silk Fiber) and Specialty Fibers/Products], and Spun Yarn [Manufactured/Manmade/Synthetic Yarns (Polyester Spun Yarn, Acrylic/Modacrylic Spun Yarn and Cellulosic Spun Yarn) and Natural Yarns (Cotton Spun Yarn and Wool Spun Yarn)]. Also, a six-year (2003-2008) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

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Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Today the Titanium Dioxide and Other Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry in Australia is a vital part of the nation’s overall chemical sector, providing several important intermediate chemical products used as basic chemicals in various industrial processes and manufactured products. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Arna Richardson, growth rates have tended to fluctuate in recent times, reflecting the cyclical and global nature of the chemical industry. In 2011-12, the industry will generate an estimated $ 3.3 billion in revenue, essentially unchanged on levels five years earlier. However, this disguises the volatile and dynamic nature of the industry. For example, the addition of new capacity within some product segments was spurred on by Australia’s resource commodity boom. At the same time, ongoing structural changes within Australia’s general manufacturing base has seen the closure of facilities within other mature product segments where demand has been more subdued.

Over the next five years to 2016-17, revenue is expected to grow as the industry initially benefits (albeit indirectly) from the resumed resources boom. Richardson adds revenue may also be boosted by the increased production output from various new ammonia, ammonium nitrate, sodium cyanide and chlor-alkali plants that have recently come on stream. At the same time, higher costs in the face of continued feedstock volatility and increased environmental regulations (including those relating to carbon emissions) and their associated costs may hinder the prospects of the industry through the short-to-medium term. By 2016-17, industry revenue will reach its highest level to date.

The Titanium Dioxide and Other Inorganic Industrial Chemical Manufacturing industry is characterised by a large number of small facilities producing a disparate range of inorganic chemical products, none of which predominate. Overall the industry is deemed to have a low level of market share concentration. However, concentration levels may vary between segments. The four largest players in the industry are Wesfarmers, Orica, Tronox Western Australia, and Millennium Inorganic Chemicals.

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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics

Companies in this industry produce a variety of basic inorganic chemicals. These tend to be intermediate products used as basic chemicals in industrial processes or manufacturing products, thus key customers include various manufacturers. Key identifiable products within the industry include titanium dioxide, sodium cyanide, industrial grade ammonia, caustic soda, sulphuric acid, soda ash and chlor-alkali products.

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Market Share Concentration

Key Success Factors

Cost Structure Benchmarks

Barriers to Entry

Major Companies

Operating Conditions

Capital Intensity

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Annual Change

Key Ratios

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn Textile dyes, considered one of the oldest chemical businesses, has traversed a long way to emerge as a specialty business. Consumption of textile dyes is influenced by various factors such as demand for textiles, consumer spending and population growth. Fashion, a short-term factor, also plays a predominant role in determining the type of colors to be used. Textiles in dark or bright colors consume comparatively higher quantity of dyestuffs per textile volume, when compared to those in light colors. Demand for new dyes is increasing in accordance with growing preference for enhanced performance from new materials. Dye manufacturers and Textile producers worldwide are developing innovative products and processes to comply with strict environmental regulations. Future growth of the industry is dependent on changing customer preferences and rising infrastructure demand in emerging countries. Development in technical expertise and achievement in R&D activities are expected to bring about new dyeing technologies in the industry.

The years 2008 and 2009 were primed as difficult years for the textile chemicals business as the industry dealt with significant increase in feedstock prices and low demand from the textiles sector. As the market is highly raw material intensive, profit margins took a hit as result of increasing pricing pressures, amid high energy and transportation costs, and capacity underutilization. Companies, in order to improve the operating margins focused on reducing costs and increase prices to offset the steep decline in sales. A key trend in the textile dyes market is the migration of production facilities from high-cost bases to low-cost Asian countries. Industrialized nations such as the US and Europe witnessed increased shifting of operating base to emerging markets in Asia. Low manufacturing costs, trained labor and cheaper raw materials in China and India have resulted in greater concentration of production activity in these two countries. The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a strong competitor to dye manufacturers in the West. Actively supported by the government with a host of measures such as subsidies and lower labor and environmental costs, Asian producers play an increasingly important role on the global front.

With ecological concerns gaining attention in the textiles industry, the global dye industry is undergoing a change in product mix. The recent years witnessed various dyes being banned across the globe due to environmental concerns. With the increasing demand for eco-friendly textile chemicals from textile manufacturers, companies are recognizing the need to increase R&D spending on development of innovative chemicals and dyes. Formaldehyde content in textiles is a growing issue especially in the US and Europe. In response to the growing concerns, major players such as BASF introduced formaldehyde-free Helizarin pigment printing system. Companies also offer enzyme-based technologies that are capable of replacing textile chemicals.

Asia-Pacific represents the largest and fastest growing market for Textile Dyes, as stated by the new market research report on Textile Dyes. China, Taiwan and Korea have a stronghold in disperse dyes, while India holds dominant position in production of reactive dyes. China occupies the top position in the production and export of reactive, direct, disperse, acid and basic dyes. Ever since the policy of open-economy began to take shape, the textile industry in the country has undergone drastic changes to cope with the increased demand for textiles exports. Similarly, the Indian dye industry is buoyed by factors such as developed chemical industry and high entrepreneurial skills along with sufficient availability of feedstock. Fiber Reactive Dyes represents the largest segment in the global textile dyes market in terms of value sales. Asian countries such as India and China lead in the global production of reactive dyes. Sulphur and basic dyes represent high growth potential over the next few years driven by specialty and customized dyeing requirements.

Select major players profiled in the report include Allied Industrial Corp., Alps Industries Ltd, Anand International, Atul Ltd, Big Sunshine International Co., Ltd, Clariant AG, Day-Glo Color Corp, DyStar, Eurodye CTC, Huntsman Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical, among others.

The research report titled Textile Dyes: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a strategic review of the textile dyes industry, key market trends, review of all the major segmnet, recent product launches, strategic corporate initiatives, and profiles of key market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for Textile Dyes market for the years 2009 through 2017 by the following geographic markets – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Key segments analyzed include Acid Dyes, Basic Dyes, Direct Dyes, Disperse Dyes, Reactive Dyes, Sulfur Dyes, Vat Dyes, and Other Dyes. The study also provides a historic review for the years 2003 through 2008 for an additional perspective.

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Computer Assisted Surgical (CAS) Systems in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Surgical Planners and Simulators, Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 74 companies including many key and niche players such as Ascension Technology Corporation, CAE Inc., Intuitive Surgical Inc., Polhemus Inc., ROBODOC, SensAble Technologies, Inc., Simbionix USA Corp., and Viking Systems, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

Computer Assisted Surgical Systems I-3

Surgical Planners I-3

Surgical Simulators I-4

Surgical Navigation Systems I-4

Surgical Robots I-4

Semi-Autonomous Surgical Robot I-4

Guided Surgical Robotic System I-5

Teleoperated Surgical Robot I-5

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

A Prelude II-1

2007-2009 Recession in Retrospect II-1

Growth Drivers for CAS II-2

Impact of VR and CAS on Medical Sector II-3

Challenges Lie Ahead for CAS Technologies II-3

Future Developments in CAS Technologies II-3

Factors Influencing Medical Robotics’ Future II-4

VR Market on a Roll II-4

Technology Pays its Own Way II-5

Image Guided Technologies Play a Vital Role II-5

Medical Simulation Gains Importance II-5

Hospitals and Insurers Role in Integration of CAS Technologies II-5

2. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES II-6

Minimal/Non-invasive Procedures Drive CAS II-6

Robot-Assisted Surgery – An Emerging Surgical Technology II-6

Robotics to Replace Surgical Nurses II-6

Surgical Robot and IGS Vendor Woes II-7

Major Issues in Practical Applications of VR II-7

Costs II-7

Lack of Standard Reference Parameters II-7

Human Factors II-7

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-8

Computer Assisted Surgical Systems II-8

Contributions of CAS Technologies II-8

Cost Saving Benefits from CAS Technologies II-8

CAS Technologies Address Surgeon’s Limitations II-8

CAS Not to Substitute Surgeons II-9

Potential Benefits of CAS Devices in OR II-9

Machine Vs. Human II-10

Virtual Reality II-10

Virtual Reality Applications II-10

Diagnosis II-11

Therapy II-11

Surgery II-11

Education and Training II-11

Web-based Surgical Training II-11

Augmented Reality II-11

Surgical Planning II-12

Surgical Planner II-12

Surgical Simulators II-12

Advantages of Surgical Simulators II-12

Surgical Navigation Systems II-13

Role of Medical Imaging II-13

Image Guided Surgery II-13

Frameless Image-Guided Surgery II-13

Image Processing Technologies II-14

Image Rendering II-14

Dynamic or Interventional Imaging II-14

Robot-assisted Surgical System II-14

Surgical Robots II-15

Semi-Autonomous Surgical Robot II-15

Guided Surgical Robotic System II-15

Teleoperated Surgical Robot II-15

Technologies Developed for Robotic Surgery II-16

da Vinci II-16

Zeus II-16

Leonardo II-16

Socrates II-16

Aesop II-17

Hybrid Operating Room/Angiosuite II-17

Endoscopes II-17

Telesurgery II-17

Intelligent Operating Room II-17

Digital Operating Room II-17

Virtual Surgery Table II-18

Endoscopic Imagery II-18

Compact MRI Scanners II-18

Intraoperative Ultrasound II-18

Intraoperative CT II-18

Electromagnetic Tracking Systems II-19

Surgical CAD/CAM Systems II-19

Surgical Assistant Systems II-19

4. CAS IN SELECT MEDICAL DOMAINS II-20

CAS Technologies in Orthopedic Cases II-20

Preoperative Planning and Simulation II-20

Navigation Methods II-21

Surgical Robotic Systems II-22

Computer-Aided Navigational Techniques in Neurosurgery II-23

CAS in Spine Surgery II-23

CAS in Craniofacial Surgery II-24

CAS in ENT Surgery II-24

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-25

MAKO Surgical Unveils Novel Knee Resurfacing Application II-25

Curexo Unleashes Robodoc® Surgical System in US Market II-25

Intuitive Surgical Launches da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System II-25

NYU Hospital Installs Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System for OA II-25

Kootenai Health Unleashes Robotic Surgery Programs II-26

Materialise Unveils Virtual Surgery Planning Software Platform II-26

Immersion Medical Expands LaparoscopyVR™ Surgical Simulator

Capabilities II-26

Intuitive Surgical Unveils EndoWrist Grasping Retractor II-26

Immersion Medical Introduces Transcatheter Aortic

ValveTraining Module for CathLabVR™ II-26

Simbionix Launches New Gynecology Training Module for its LAP

Mentor™ II-27

Immersion Medical Rolls Out OB/GYN Module for its LaparoscopyVR™ II-27

Immersion Medical Unveils LaparoscopyVR Surgical Simulation

System II-27

Immersion Medical Unveils Running the Bowel Simulation Module

for its LaparoscopyVR™ II-28

Ascension to Introduce 3D Digitizer II-28

Viking Systems to Launch a New High Definition 3D Vision System II-28

RoboDent Introduces New Surgical Navigation System in the US II-28

ORTHOsoft Introduces Navitracker™ Surgical Navigation System II-29

US Researchers Design Microscopic Robot Hand II-29

Viking Systems Promotes 3Di for Prostate Cancer Treatment II-29

PLUS Orthopedics USA Introduces PiGalileo™ Systems in Australia II-29

PLUS Orthopedics USA Introduces PiGalileo™ Systems in Arizona II-30

ENH Incorporates da Vinci Robotic Surgical System in Its

Hospitals II-30

GE Unveils New Orthopedic Solution II-30

Immersion Medical Launches New Phlebotomy Training Module for

CathSim® AccuTouch® System II-30

Ascension Unveils 3D Localization Device II-31

Ascension Launches New Sensor II-31

Immersion Medical Launches New Modules for Endovascular

AccuTouch® System II-31

Schaerer-Mayfield Unveils New Image-Guided Surgery System II-31

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-32

CAE Healthcare Acquires Immersion Medical Simulation II-32

Orthopaedic Synergy Inks Letter of Intent with Praxim II-32

IMRIS, NeuroArm Surgical Ink Agreement II-32

St. Luke’s Hospital Purchases VectorVision® II-32

St. John’s Hospital Buys Latest Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Technology II-33

CAE Healthcare Signs Agreement with Titan Medical II-33

Covidien Takes Over Power Medical Interventions II-33

Acrobot Raises Funds from London Technology Fund II-33

Immersion Signs Agreement with Gadelius K.K II-34

Immersion Enters into Robotic Surgery Market II-34

Intuitive Surgical Inks Agreement with Encision II-34

Novadag® Enters into Alliance with Intuitive II-34

7. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-35

Renishaw Buys Schaerer Mayfield NeuroMate II-35

Audax Group Acquires Northern Digital II-35

Immersion Inks Agreement with Tellyes II-35

KAM Capital Inks Letter of Intent with Synergist Medical II-35

Adept Technology Collaborates with Prosurgics II-35

SurgiCount Medical and Jackson Health System Signs Contract II-36

Johnson Medtech’s Nanomotion Collaborates in the Creation of

World’s First MRI-Compatible Surgical Robot II-36

Misonix Commences Sales of SonaStar™ in Chile II-36

Siemens to Takeover CAS Innovations AG II-36

Novatrix Acquires Integrated Surgical Systems and Forms Curexo

Medical II-36

Viking Systems Enters into a Distribution Agreement with Saudi

Services and HealthCARE II-37

Xograph Rolls Launches Ziehm Cappa IS in UK and Ireland II-37

Philips Teams Up with Volcano II-37

ORTHOsoft Joins Forces with 3 Knee Implant Suppliers II-37

PLUS Orthopedics USA Receives FDA Approval for Pigalileo™ II-38

Novatrix Buys Integrated Surgical Systems II-38

Viking Systems Bags Supply Contract from Hospital de la

Concepción. II-38

ORTHOsoft Renews Agreement with Key Implant Supplier II-38

Viking Systems Signs Marketing Agreement with Platinum Medical II-39

Volcano Teams Up with MediGuide II-39

Viking Systems Joins Forces with CompView Medical II-39

Viking Systems Signs Agreement with ForTec Medical II-39

ORTHOsoft Signs Partnership Agreement with 6 New Distributors II-40

Corin Purchases 7.5% Stake in Acrobot II-40

UPMC Renews Partnership with Elekta II-40

Cedara Partners with Swissray II-40

Philips Takes Over Witt Biomedical Corporation II-41

Aragon Surgical Takes Over Verisure II-41

Simbionix Takes Over eTrinsic II-41

Viking Systems Receives TGA Approval for the Distribution of 3Di II-41

Total Immersion Selects Polhemus for Augmented Reality II-42

Cedara Partners i-Dent II-42

Merge efilm Merges with Cedara II-42

Intuitive Surgical inks Cross-License Agreement with Hansen

Medical II-42

Cedara Teams Up with Ascension II-42

Viking Systems Acquires 3D Business of Vista Medical Technologies II-43

IBM Collaborates with ORTHOsoft II-43

Intuitive Surgical Bags FDA Clearance for Cardiac

Revascularization II-43

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-44

Ascension Technology Corporation (USA) II-44

CAE Inc (Canada) II-44

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (USA) II-44

Polhemus, Inc. (USA) II-45

ROBODOC II-45

SensAble Technologies, Inc. (USA) II-46

Simbionix USA Corp. (USA) II-46

Viking Systems, Inc. (USA) II-46

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-47

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis

for Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Geographic Region -

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 2: World Historic Review for Computer Assisted Surgical

Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000

through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown

of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis

for Surgical Planners and Simulators by Geographic Region -

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 5: World Historic Review for Surgical Planners and

Simulators by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000

through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Surgical Planners and

Simulators by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of

Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and

Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis

for Surgical Navigation Systems by Geographic Region – US,

Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 8: World Historic Review for Surgical Navigation Systems

by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Surgical Navigation

Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe Asia-Pacific and Rest of

World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis

for Surgical Robots by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years

2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 11: World Historic Review for Surgical Robots by

Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific

and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Surgical Robots by

Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World

Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-58

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1

A.Market Analysis III-1

Current and Future Analysis III-1

Market Driven by High-End Imaging Technologies III-1

Lucrative VR Market III-1

Regulatory Scenario III-1

FDA Clearance for Surgical Navigation Systems III-2

B.Market Analytics III-3

Table 13: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Product Segment -

Surgical Planners and Simulators, Surgical Navigation

Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007

through 2015 (includes corresponding graph/chart) III-3

Table 14: US Historic Review for Computer Assisted Surgical

Systems by Product Segment – Surgical Planners and

Simulators, Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes

corresponding graph/chart) III-4

Table 15: US 15-Year Perspective for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown

of Dollar Sales for Surgical Planners and Simulators,

Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets for

2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding graph/chart) III-5

2. CANADA III-6

Market Analytics III-6

Table 16: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Product Segment -

Surgical Planners and Simulators, Surgical Navigation

Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007

through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 17: Canadian Historic Review for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Surgical Planners and

Simulators, Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 18: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown

of Dollar Sales for Surgical Planners and Simulators,

Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets for

2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

3. JAPAN III-9

Market Analytics III-9

Table 19: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Product Segment -

Surgical Planners and Simulators, Surgical Navigation

Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007

through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 20: Japanese Historic Review for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Surgical Planners and

Simulators, Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 21: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown

of Dollar Sales for Surgical Planners and Simulators,

Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets for

2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

4. EUROPE III-12

A.Market Analysis III-12

Virtual Reality Scenario in Europe III-12

B.Market Analytics III-13

Table 22: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Geographic Region -

France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 23: European Historic Review for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Geographic Region – France, Germany,

Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000

through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Product Segment -

Surgical Planners and Simulators, Surgical Navigation

Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007

through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 25: European Historic Review for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Surgical Planners and

Simulators, Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 26: European 15-Year Perspective for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown

of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of

Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 27: European 15-Year Perspective for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown

of Dollar Sales for Surgical Planners and Simulators,

Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets for

2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

4a. FRANCE III-19

Market Analytics III-19

Table 28: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Product Segment -

Surgical Planners and Simulators, Surgical Navigation

Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007

through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-19

Table 29: French Historic Review for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Surgical Planners and

Simulators, Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 30: French 15-Year Perspective for Computer Assisted

Surgical Systems by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown

of Dollar Sales for Surgical Planners and Simulators,

Surgical Navigation Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets for

2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

4b. GERMANY III-22

Market Analytics III-22

Table 31: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Computer Assisted Surgical Systems by Product Segment -

Surgical Planners and Simulators, Surgical Navigation

Systems, and Surgical Robots Markets Independently Analyzed

with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a highly flammable, clear, colorless liquid, used in production of polyurethane stretch fibers, coatings, adhesives, printing inks, magnetic tape and as a reaction solvent. THF ranks among the most crucial ethers and is fully hydrogenated analogue of furan, an aromatic compound. The highly volatile and general purpose organic solvent, offers outstanding solvent strength for several organic substances. Growth opportunities in the worldwide market for Tetrahydrofuran (THF) market essentially stem from the escalating demand for polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), a major raw material used in manufacture of spandex fibers. In addition, growing demand for green technologies worldwide is expected to trigger the industry shift towards THF produced through bio-based manufacturing process. However, high manufacturing cost of THF is the main hindrance in production of the chemical through bio-based process. The market for bio-based THF is expected to grow with the fall in cost of production. The chemical sector is witnessing replenished demand in various end-use markets. Since the second quarter of 2010, recovery in the sector has followed a sharp V-shape trend, especially in China and East Asia. In developing nations of Latin America, emerging Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, primarily in countries such as India, Brazil and China, rapid growth is expected over the coming years.

A prominent trend in the market is deployment of green technologies for THF production. With global demand for green chemicals on the rise, players in the tetrahydrofuran market are increasingly shifting towards greener technologies that also offer sustainable competitive cost benefits. 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2MeTHF) produced from furfural process which uses corn cobs and sugar cane as feedstock, is currently being popularized as an environment-friendly substitute for petroleum-based tetrahydrofuran. The market for 2MeTHF is increasing rapidly which is driving down the price of the compound in contrast to oil-derived THF which registered about 45% increase in prices over the past decade.

Asia-Pacific, China in particular, is the largest consumer of THF globally. Chinese demand for THF is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow in next five years, both in terms of demand and production level. The Asia-Pacific market carries significant advantage as the largest and fastest regional market for Tetrahydrofuran, as stated by the new market research report on Tetrahydrofuran. In China, THF is generally used as a domestic commercial synthetic solvent and pharmaceutical raw material. Development of THF market in China is mainly attributed to the growing demand for spandex fibers that stimulated production of PTMEG. Annual demand for BDO is expected to grow at a rate of about 7% in China in the near term.

Global tetrahydrofuran market is a consolidated market dominated by three leading players including BASF, Dairen Chemical Corporation and Invista. Select major players profiled in the report include BASF SE, Dairen Chemical, International Specialty Products, Invista, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Penn A Kem LLC, Saudi International Petrochemical Company, and Sinochem International Corporation among others.

The research report titled Tetrahydrofuran: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a strategic review of the key market trends, recent product launches, strategic corporate initiatives, and profiles of key market participants. The report provides annual consumption estimates and projections for Tetrahydrofuran market for the years 2009 through 2017, by the following geographic markets – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Key end-use segments analyzed include PTMEG and Solvents. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2003 through 2008.

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) April 19, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn Environmental regulations are playing a key role in the development of the global emission control catalysts market. Automotive catalyst market is widely affected by regulations providing incentives for investments in developing and utilizing innovative technologies. The United States, the single largest global manufacturer of automobiles, marked itself with consistent emissions standards. The regulations which include The Clean Air Act, Californias ultra-LEV (Low-Emissions Vehicle) standard and others, favor the use of more catalysts per vehicle. Heavy-Duty Diesel (HDD) catalysts represent the next big opportunity for emission control catalyst manufacturers in the US. Western Europe followed suit with its own set of standards such as Euro 4 and the latest Euro 5. Euro standards for emission control represent the most popular set of standards and are followed by several countries in various parts of the world. Majority of the emerging economies are adopting latest set of Euro emission and fuel standards, while some smaller nations still comply with older set of regulations. The latest Euro 5 regulations are more likely to decrease the particulate emission by 80% from diesel automotives as compared to Euro 4 standards. Following the developments in west, Asia also sustained its emissions standards, thereby strengthening the same in several countries including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Manufacturers of automotive catalysts are finding growth prospects in markets of Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America owing to the implementation of new stringent emission standards in these regions.

Article by jekky

With economic development increasing demand for chemical products more and more production facilities operating beyond the design capacity and thus the current global chemical enterprises to prevent the process equipment failure due to erosion caused by the loss has become an imminent problems Many experts believe that materials and corrosion protection measures to reduce maintenance costs and to make plants an important guarantee for the security and stability operation In recent years the construction of the chemical industry increasingly competitive in order to reduce the tender price successful unit for anti corrosion measures such as the use of high quality alloy surface treatment technology preservatives including coating cathodic protection and on line corrosion monitoring systems the importance attached obviously not enough this was particularly prominent in developing countries At present the chemical industry to new and existing industrial components the protection and conservation of increasingly high demand people and anti corrosion coating technology the demand is growing rapidly But the anti corrosion industry division of labor is very small engaged in the production of the company in this industry many products also vary widely At present the global production of major companies have protective coatings DuPont BASF Akzo Nobel and ICI and so on Organic polymer is a family of anti corrosion coatings one of the main products in order to meet the increasingly stringent requirements the performance of such coatings continue to improve Metal pipes and containers can be used as anti corrosion primer the United States has developed a new type of full fluoride material that can be in the pharmaceutical industry as a large storage tank and high pressure vessels primers both tanks and containers to prevent internal corrosion and not with mineral acids alkalis oxidizing agents and container chemical reaction nor with key pharmaceutical ingredients react In addition by the British group developing a new thermoplastic coating for the protection of steel equipment in corrosive environment is not corrosive the coating can protect the operation of the equipment can also be sealed to protect Ding production equipment especially suitable for the protection of flange shape of the internal and other more specific devices According to the manufacturer said such coatings more easily than other paint stain removal than the plastic protective shield flange more widely used and can significantly reduce the cost of corrosion of offshore oil platforms At the same time the United States plans a commercial launch of a new type of polyurethane used in anti cracking of composite materials chemical preservatives and sealants on It is said that this new material than conventional polyurethane has better resistance to chemical corrosion and the production is also more secure because it is not toxic to the mother isocyanate production Instead of using the cyclic carbonate etc made and the cost of this new type of polyurethane and conventional polyurethane can compete Chemical process in accordance with industry standards that cold state for example 400 degrees or less of various anti corrosion applications high temperature resistant plastic playing an increasingly important role A variety of fluorine containing polymers especially polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE in fact resistant to any chemical corrosion When using glass fiber and graphite fiber reinforced the PTFE can even be resistant to temperatures above 500 degrees However when used as a compression gasket valve seals and valve seats the Teflon and other fluoropolymers have a fatal weakness namely low temperature fluidity and so on To prevent the flow of a low temperature thermoplastic is PEEK which although not as resistant to chemical corrosion as fluorine containing polymer but it is the closest with the performance of a material In addition the epoxy resin can also provide a wide range of corrosion resistance performance especially chlorine in the marine and the environment Has a better corrosion resistance performance and strength of a continuous influx of new materials in recent years the market As for the pipes and heat exchangers in stainless steel with vanadium to enhance the manufacture of reactor materials high temperature using high strength steel Production of these materials may have special requirements in order to ensure that they are using the occasion of different corrosion resistance and these are often special requirements on the industry standards and norms do not have In the past few decades the amount of high chromium alloy proved to be both in the reduction or oxidation properties of the environment have a very good corrosion capability added to the element to make it more suitable for demanding the use of air and solution The amount of high chromium heat resistant alloy can be used in the manufacture of large diameter thick walled boiler pipe In the meantime researchers are focused on developing new materials and processes in the chemical industry applications Research and Development Center of Japan and Japanese enterprises are working together to develop a super performance over existing materials of metal The application of the existing iron alloy grain diameter between 10 100 microns researchers are working to reduce the grain size to 1 micron in diameter and to increase their strength toughness it has better corrosion resistant properties Used in high corrosive medium such as concentrated hydrochloric acid sulfuric acid nitric acid hydrobromic acid chlorinated organic compounds and acidic metal chloride aqueous solution of chemical equipment only a few materials can be manufactured in metal materials manufacturing costs due to the reasons for excluding precious metals only the high melting point of titanium capable of performing this work As the surface can form a very stable five titanium dioxide layer titanium oxide material and reduction of many materials have excellent corrosion resistance only the hydrofluoric acid and fluoride ion can be eroded titanium Thus almost all types of chemical equipment and components such as containers pipes valves mixers and so on can use titanium material However because of the heat transfer under the same environment different more vulnerable to erosion therefore heat exchanger material with titanium heat exchanger to better reflect its superior performance Generally due to weight and cost reasons using titanium materials are very thin wall parts which also makes titanium materials and equipment in good heat transfer heat exchanger surface area greatly reduced device structure can be more compact In addition the titanium material ductility is good easy to cooling molding made of a variety of components while the strength of titanium workpiece higher than the plastic workpiece can withstand a higher operating pressure Titanium melting point of 3000 degrees in this condition will be easy with other metals to form brittle compounds And thus the quality of titanium materials and equipment with design experience and manufacturing technology has a lot to In addition the surface treatment of metal material to improve corrosion resistance of another effective way In the stainless steel surface coated with silver based solder alloy fiber can increase their strength and it has a good anti corrosion and anti oxidation Such technology has been used in the production of heat exchangers etc are now being applied to assess the situation with regard to aluminum and ceramics U S Micro Corporation has developed a plasma can be used for aluminum alloy known as micro plasma processes MPP power chemical micro arc oxidation process can form a thick coating capability corrosion abrasion heat and there are insulation MPP technology can also be used to protect the steel surface Research is under way and further applied to the titanium and magnesium Overall the full use of existing anti corrosion technology selection of a suitable anti corrosion material not only to make the production process more secure but also effective in reducing management costs and maintenance costs And how to produce a more economical and practical anti corrosion materials to improve the preservative effect devices will continue to be the century of engineering and scientific research personnel worked for direction

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Last week, the market can be described as bustling, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu. As the pre-1000 dollars less than the import cargo clearance after another, the market heard that many large single 9200-9300 yuan / ton of transactions reached, cause the market price of clutter. Thursday, the market low-priced goods have been rumored to be “rush in the harvest,” is completed, Zhangjiagang market price rose to 9600 yuan / ton out of the can. Looked like a reverse play, many market participants exclaim: how stabilized rebound so quickly? Concerns nothing more than the market for the following reasons: First, whether the supply of cheap imports were not disposed of? Zhangjiagang tons inventory Should not be hidden? Second, the downstream demand is still not prosperous, rally support for what? First, we generally talk about the situation of imported goods: Price: we all know, outside the plate in the 970-1070 U.S. dollars / ton (CFR China main port L/C90 days) of the transaction nearly 10,000 tons, and in which roughly divided into Liangbo arrived :970-1000 U.S. dollars / ton and 1020-1070 U.S. dollars / ton. As the 970-1000 USD / ton more than the goods arrived in the end of March early April, the clearance out more in the last week (early April), which this week (mid-April) by the digestion of cheap imports. So far, most of these imported goods were received by brokers, nothing left. This time it is of Jiangsu DOP market can be a major climb. The 1020-1070 U.S. dollars / tons of cargo delivered most of this week, the clearance may be out next week. If we say that less than one thousand U.S. dollars / ton of imported goods has digested most of that 1020-1070 U.S. dollars / ton cost of goods next week, the market is likely to influence the formation of a new round. To know the cost of these goods more than the spot market price. Inventory: the recent arrival of frequent Zhangjiagang port in addition to the Yangtze River International, Karen, the remaining libraries have a fixed DOP inventories, total inventories million metric tons, of which there are some low-cost, this batch of stock may also be formed DOP supply redundancy, as the market worries. Second, no significant improvement in the downstream side, most of the middlemen involved in the operation, downstream of participation is not high, many downstream said at least can use their stock to the end of April, even lower stocking factory to May in. Lower participation is not high, many companies hold stocks so worried about the market outlook, demand for DOP support. Zhangjiagang stumble up this round up the goods, man-made too many factors involved, while large stocks, there are still a few low-priced goods, and limited support from the downstream side, which is part of the market led to unrest reason lies. But from another perspective, DOP the active cash market products, man-made will not lead to market speculation is not necessarily a new one up. Moreover, since mid to late 3 Jiangsu importers chase a strong sentiment, resulting in four mid to late arrival of the external disk DOP costs in 1130 U.S. dollars / tons, and are more concentrated in 1150 U.S. dollars / tons, this batch of goods held DOP plant operators and the majority of goods for their own flesh and blood, are reluctant to market falling again, post the cost of support would be more solid. As long as cheap goods are well digested, DOP market outlook, there may be a result of cost support and a higher performance level, which is part of the optimistic and the market an important reason. How the market outlook, the market stabilized overwhelmed Jiangsu DOP, the truth is transient or false, see if the next Zhou Fengyun.

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