Examine Global Demand for Carbon Fiber and the Outlook for the Industry to 2010 with...

Examine Global Demand for Carbon Fiber and the Outlook for the Industry to 2010 with New in-Depth Report

DUBLIN, Ireland--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c88336) has announced the
addition of Leading Carbon Fiber Producers: A Financial Analysis and
Positioning to their offering.

The dynamics of the carbon fiber industry extends beyond routine
macro-economic elements of supply and demand. It is the relationship
between buyer's needs and seller's capabilities as well as the
macroeconomic forces at work that affect the market. It is how well
and how efficiently the sellers meet the needs of the buyers that
determine long-term success.

The global carbon fiber industry in 2007 is experiencing a
significant resurgence due to increasing demand for the technology
within a wide range of applications. Driven by demand for carbon fiber
and advanced composite materials from the industrial, aerospace,
sporting goods, and, increasingly, wind energy industries, competitors
in the marketplace continue to manoeuvre strategically to take
advantage of the current supply constraints and establish long-term
relationships with selected customers, often, at pre-set prices.

Noted characteristics of the composite materials industry are its
capital-intensive nature and long product development and
qualification cycles. While striving to meet demand over the next 6-12
months, virtually all of the world's carbon fiber producers are also
attempting to forecast demand through 2010 and beyond, while
simultaneously considering the addition and geographic placement of
new production capacity. While these companies address long-term
production issues and establish positions in selected industries
(e.g., Zoltek in the wind energy sector), each company's current
financial and economic positions are of great interest to industry
observers, particularly the investment community.

In our newest research study on the world's leading carbon fiber
producers, "Leading Carbon Fiber Producers: A Financial Analysis and
Positioning", we provide detailed financial assessment of the
following organizations:

- Cytec Industries

- Hexcel Corporation

- Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.

- SGL Group - The Carbon Company

- Toray Industries

- Toho-Tenax (Teijin Limited)

- Zoltek Companies

The detailed financial analysis of each company offers a critical
view into several areas, including:

- Growth Rates

- Profitability Ratios

- Management Effectiveness

- Financial Performance

- Comparative Financial Data

- Year-over-Year Sales and Operating Performance

- Liquidity Analysis Ratios

- Return on Equity

- Debt-to-Equity

For more information visit
here

Research and Markets
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
press@researchandmarkets.com

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