Thermo Compression Forming Market by Foam Type (Thermoplastic Foam, Needle-Punch Nonwovens, Light Weight Glass Mat Thermoplastic), End-use Industry (Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Medical, Electrical & Electronics) - Global Forecast to 2029
The Thermo Compression Forming Market size is projected to reach USD 13.37 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 4.0% from USD 11.00 billion in 2024. North America is estimated to account for the largest share in terms of value of the thermo compression forming market in 2024.
Thermo compression forming techniques offers lightweight and durable components for various industrial applications due to their unique properties such as durability, flexibility, and excellent thermal resistance. Thermo compression forming techniques are advantageous to the automotive industry because these techniques are used to make lightweight parts like bumpers and body panels that improve performance and fuel efficiency. Industrialization and urbanization drive demand across sectors like automotive, aerospace, construction, and medical, the market for thermo compression forming expands correspondingly. Additionally, ongoing infrastructural development projects, particularly in regions like North America, drive demand for thermo compression forming market in construction applications.
“The US, by country is forecasted to be the fastest growing thermo compression forming market during the forecast period.”
Because of the advanced manufacturing sector and expanding demand for high-performance composite materials across multiple industries, the US is quickly emerging as the thermo compression forming market with the highest growth rate. Thermo compression forming is an affordable way to produce intricate parts with high precision, meeting the demands of the US automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries for lighter, stronger, and more efficient components. The US possesses a strong research and development infrastructure that propels advancements in thermo compression technology and materials. The need for thermo compression forming, which can use resources efficiently and reduce waste, is further driven by the increased emphasis on sustainability and lowering manufacturing costs. This confluence of market demand, technology development, and supportive policies positions the US as a leader in this manufacturing segment.
“Europe is likely to account for the second largest share of thermo compression forming market in terms of value.”
A combination of factors driving demand in the region is making Europe the second largest expanding market for thermo compression forming. The thermo compression forming processes are being used more often by the automotive and aerospace industries, two important sectors in Europe, to produce lightweight, high-strength composite parts that improve performance and fuel efficiency. Since thermo compression forming complies with the requirements for lower emissions and material waste, this trend is further fueled by Europe's strict environmental legislation and the drive towards sustainable manufacturing processes. The region's potential for expansion is further enhanced by its well-established infrastructure and technological advancements in composite materials. As European manufacturers seek to leverage these benefits for competitive advantage, the adoption of thermo compression forming technologies is accelerating, positioning Europe as a significant player in this expanding market.
Interviews:
Research Coverage:
The thermo compression forming market has been segmented based on foam type (Thermoplastic Foam, Needle-Punch Nonwovens, and Light Weight Glass Mat Thermoplastic), End-use Industry (Automotive, Construction, Aerospace, Medical, Electrical & Electronics, and Other End-use Industries) and by Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America).
This report provides insights on the following pointers:
Thermo compression forming techniques offers lightweight and durable components for various industrial applications due to their unique properties such as durability, flexibility, and excellent thermal resistance. Thermo compression forming techniques are advantageous to the automotive industry because these techniques are used to make lightweight parts like bumpers and body panels that improve performance and fuel efficiency. Industrialization and urbanization drive demand across sectors like automotive, aerospace, construction, and medical, the market for thermo compression forming expands correspondingly. Additionally, ongoing infrastructural development projects, particularly in regions like North America, drive demand for thermo compression forming market in construction applications.
“The US, by country is forecasted to be the fastest growing thermo compression forming market during the forecast period.”
Because of the advanced manufacturing sector and expanding demand for high-performance composite materials across multiple industries, the US is quickly emerging as the thermo compression forming market with the highest growth rate. Thermo compression forming is an affordable way to produce intricate parts with high precision, meeting the demands of the US automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries for lighter, stronger, and more efficient components. The US possesses a strong research and development infrastructure that propels advancements in thermo compression technology and materials. The need for thermo compression forming, which can use resources efficiently and reduce waste, is further driven by the increased emphasis on sustainability and lowering manufacturing costs. This confluence of market demand, technology development, and supportive policies positions the US as a leader in this manufacturing segment.
“Europe is likely to account for the second largest share of thermo compression forming market in terms of value.”
A combination of factors driving demand in the region is making Europe the second largest expanding market for thermo compression forming. The thermo compression forming processes are being used more often by the automotive and aerospace industries, two important sectors in Europe, to produce lightweight, high-strength composite parts that improve performance and fuel efficiency. Since thermo compression forming complies with the requirements for lower emissions and material waste, this trend is further fueled by Europe's strict environmental legislation and the drive towards sustainable manufacturing processes. The region's potential for expansion is further enhanced by its well-established infrastructure and technological advancements in composite materials. As European manufacturers seek to leverage these benefits for competitive advantage, the adoption of thermo compression forming technologies is accelerating, positioning Europe as a significant player in this expanding market.
Interviews:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 – 46%, Tier 2 – 36%, and Tier 3 – 18%
- By Designation: C Level – 21%, D Level – 23%, and Others – 56%
- By Region: North America – 37%, Europe – 23%, Asia Pacific – 26%, Middle East & Africa – 10% and South America – 4%
Research Coverage:
The thermo compression forming market has been segmented based on foam type (Thermoplastic Foam, Needle-Punch Nonwovens, and Light Weight Glass Mat Thermoplastic), End-use Industry (Automotive, Construction, Aerospace, Medical, Electrical & Electronics, and Other End-use Industries) and by Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America).
This report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the thermo compression forming market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insight into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the thermo compression forming market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about markets – the report analyses the thermo compression forming market across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exclusive information about the new products & services untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the thermo compression forming market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players like FLEXTECH (US), Janco, Inc. (US), Formed Solutions (US), and Core Molding Technologies (US) among other in the thermo compression forming market.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primaries
2.1.2.3 Key primary participants
2.1.2.4 Key industry insights
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 MARKET FORECAST
2.3.1 SUPPLY-SIDE FORECAST
2.3.2 DEMAND-SIDE FORECAST
2.4 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.8 GROWTH FORECAST
2.9 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET
4.2 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY TYPE (VOLUME)
4.3 NORTH AMERICAN THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET,
BY END-USE INDUSTRY AND COUNTRY (VOLUME)
4.4 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET: DEVELOPED VS. DEVELOPING ECONOMIES (VOLUME)
4.5 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY COUNTRY (VOLUME)
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 KEY PLASTIC PRODUCTION FIGURES
5.3 KEY EMERGING ECONOMIES VS. EU27 AND US
5.4 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.4.1 DRIVERS
5.4.1.1 Increasing demand for lightweight materials upscaling industrial growth
5.4.1.2 Pressing need for weight reduction in EVs
5.4.1.3 Technological advancements in manufacturing and process optimization
5.4.2 RESTRAINTS
5.4.2.1 Volatility in raw material prices
5.4.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.4.3.1 Increasing demand for thermo compression forming in emerging economies
5.4.3.2 Pressing need for advanced composite materials in aerospace industry
5.4.4 CHALLENGES
5.4.4.1 Supply chain disruptions
5.5 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.5.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.5.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.5.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.5.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.5.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.6 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.6.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.6.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.7 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.7.1 INTRODUCTION
5.7.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
5.7.3 TRENDS IN GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
5.7.4 TRENDS IN GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
5.8 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.9 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.9.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
5.9.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY TYPE
5.9.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.9.4 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.10.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 390950)
5.10.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 390950)
5.11 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AND STANDARDS
5.11.1 REGULATIONS IMPACTING THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING BUSINESS
5.11.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.12 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.13 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.15 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.15.1 METHODOLOGY
5.15.2 PUBLICATION TRENDS
5.15.3 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.15.4 TOP APPLICANTS
5.16 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.16.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.16.1.1 Polyurethane foam
5.16.1.2 Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) foam
5.16.1.3 Cross-linked polypropylene (XLPP) foam
5.16.1.4 Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
5.16.2 COMPLIMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.16.2.1 PET/Bicomponent PET blends
5.16.2.2 Natural fiber/PP blends
5.16.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.16.3.1 Extrusion molding
5.16.3.2 Injection molding
5.17 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET
5.18 GLOBAL ECONOMIC SCENARIO AFFECTING MARKET GROWTH
5.18.1 RUSSIA–UKRAINE WAR
5.18.2 CHINA
5.18.2.1 Decreasing FDI cooling China’s growth trajectory
5.18.2.2 Environmental commitments
5.18.3 EUROPE
5.18.3.1 Energy crisis in Europe
5.18.4 CRISIS THREATENING GLOBAL TRADE
5.18.5 OUTLOOK FOR CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
5.18.6 OPEC+ EXTENDS OIL OUTPUT CUTS TILL 2025
5.19 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.19.1 STAHLIN’S PRESS SUCCESS GOES WELL BEYOND DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
5.19.2 INFLUENCE OF COMPRESSION MOLDING ON MECHANICAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR OF HYBRID POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES
5.19.3 STUDY OF COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING UHMWPE LINER
5.20 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025
6 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 THERMOPLASTIC FOAMS
6.2.1 EXPANDING AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR TO PROPEL DEMAND
6.2.2 POLYURETHANE FOAM
6.2.3 CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (XLPE) FOAM
6.2.4 CROSS-LINKED POLYPROPYLENE (XLPP) FOAM
6.2.5 ETHYL VINYL ACETATE (EVA) FOAM
6.2.6 OTHER THERMOPLASTIC FOAMS
6.3 NEEDLE-PUNCH NONWOVENS
6.3.1 HIGH USE IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS DUE TO SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH
6.3.2 PET/BICOMPONENT PET BLEND
6.3.3 PET/BICOMPONENT PET BLEND
6.3.4 OTHER NEEDLE-PUNCH NONWOVENS
6.4 LIGHTWEIGHT GLASS MAT THERMOPLASTIC (LWGMT)
6.4.1 ABILITY TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE COMPONENT WEIGHT AND HIGH ACOUSTIC RESISTANCE TO BOOST DEMAND
7 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 AUTOMOTIVE
7.2.1 BOOMING AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.3 CONSTRUCTION
7.3.1 INCREASED URBANIZATION AND PROACTIVE GOVERNMENT-LED INVESTMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.4 AEROSPACE
7.4.1 RISING PASSENGER TRAFFIC AND INCREASING JET DEMAND TO DRIVE MARKET
7.5 MEDICAL
7.5.1 INCREASING DISPOSABLE INCOME AND CHANGING CONSUMER PREFERENCES TO DRIVE MARKET
7.6 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
7.6.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
7.7 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
8 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY REGION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 ASIA PACIFIC
8.2.1 CHINA
8.2.1.1 Significant growth in sales and manufacturing of automobiles to drive demand
8.2.2 INDIA
8.2.2.1 Increasing infrastructure development and demand for energy-efficient materials to drive market
8.2.3 JAPAN
8.2.3.1 Increasing focus on enhancing reliability and durability of medical devices to fuel market growth
8.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
8.2.4.1 Developing aerospace industry and adoption of lightweight aircraft components to boost demand
8.2.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
8.3 NORTH AMERICA
8.3.1 US
8.3.1.1 Expansion of medical sector to boost demand
8.3.2 CANADA
8.3.2.1 Increasing investments in construction industry to fuel demand
8.3.3 MEXICO
8.3.3.1 Rising investments in infrastructure, energy, and commercial construction projects to drive market
8.4 EUROPE
8.4.1 GERMANY
8.4.1.1 Increasing demand for advanced building insulation materials to drive market
8.4.2 UK
8.4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight, durable, and highly efficient materials to drive market
8.4.3 FRANCE
8.4.3.1 Innovations in medical sector to drive demand
8.4.4 SPAIN
8.4.4.1 Recovery of construction industry to increase demand
8.4.5 ITALY
8.4.5.1 Substantial growth in medical device industry to boost market growth
8.4.6 REST OF EUROPE
8.5 SOUTH AMERICA
8.5.1 BRAZIL
8.5.1.1 Booming consumer market to drive demand
8.5.2 ARGENTINA
8.5.2.1 Rising investments in healthcare infrastructure development and demand for high-end medical equipment to fuel market growth
8.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
8.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
8.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
8.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.1.1.1 Increased investments in construction industry to propel demand
8.6.1.2 UAE
8.6.1.2.1 Expanding electronics industry to drive market
8.6.1.3 Rest of GCC countries
8.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
8.6.2.1 Increasing production of new vehicles to drive market
8.6.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1 OVERVIEW
9.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2019–2024
9.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
9.3.1 RANKING ANALYSIS, 2023
9.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2023
9.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
9.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
9.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.1 STARS
9.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
9.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
9.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
9.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.5.1 Company footprint
9.7.5.2 End-use industry footprint
9.7.5.3 Region footprint
9.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
9.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
9.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
9.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
9.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
9.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
9.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIOS
9.9.1 DEALS
9.9.2 EXPANSIONS
10 COMPANY PROFILES
10.1 KEY PLAYERS
10.1.1 FLEXTECH
10.1.1.1 Business overview
10.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.1.3 Recent developments
10.1.1.3.1 Deals
10.1.1.4 MnM view
10.1.1.4.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.2 JANCO, INC.
10.1.2.1 Business overview
10.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.2.3 Recent developments
10.1.2.3.1 Expansions
10.1.2.4 MnM view
10.1.2.4.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.3 INTERTECH PRODUCTS, INC.
10.1.3.1 Business overview
10.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.3.3 Recent developments
10.1.3.3.1 Deals
10.1.3.4 MnM view
10.1.3.4.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.4 FORMED SOLUTIONS
10.1.4.1 Business overview
10.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.4.3 MnM view
10.1.4.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.5 CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES
10.1.5.1 Business overview
10.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.5.3 MnM view
10.1.5.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.6 UFP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
10.1.6.1 Business overview
10.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.7 RAY PRODUCTS COMPANY INC.
10.1.7.1 Business overview
10.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.8 ENGINEERED PLASTIC PRODUCTS INC.
10.1.8.1 Business overview
10.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.9 PRESENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES INC.
10.1.9.1 Business overview
10.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.10 TOOLING TECH GROUP
10.1.10.1 Business overview
10.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.10.3 Recent developments
10.1.10.3.1 Expansions
10.1.11 TECH PLAASTIC INDUSTRIE
10.1.11.1 Business overview
10.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.12 TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES
10.1.12.1 Business overview
10.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.12.3 Recent developments
10.1.12.3.1 Expansions
10.1.13 TRIDENT COMPONENTS, LLC
10.1.13.1 Business overview
10.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.14 RCO ENGINEERING
10.1.14.1 Business overview
10.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.15 THE PLATINUM TOOL GROUP
10.1.15.1 Business overview
10.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.16 SONFARREL AEROSPACE LLC
10.1.16.1 Business overview
10.1.16.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.17 TRI-MACK PLASTICS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
10.1.17.1 Business overview
10.1.17.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.18 AMRAZ LTD.
10.1.18.1 Business overview
10.1.18.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.19 KT PLASTICS INCORPORATED
10.1.19.1 Business overview
10.1.19.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.20 ROTATIONAL MOLDING OF UTAH
10.1.20.1 Business overview
10.1.20.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.21 REDLINE PLASTICS
10.1.21.1 Business overview
10.1.21.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.21.3 Recent developments
10.1.21.3.1 Expansions
10.1.22 CHICAGO GASKET CO.
10.1.22.1 Business overview
10.1.22.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.23 HAYSITE
10.1.23.1 Business overview
10.1.23.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.24 AMI PLASTICS
10.1.24.1 Business overview
10.1.24.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.25 LINECROSS
10.1.25.1 Business overview
10.1.25.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 MOLDED PLASTIC MARKET
11.2.1 MARKET DEFINITION
11.2.2 MOLDED PLASTICS: MARKET OVERVIEW
11.2.3 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET ANALYSIS, BY TECHNOLOGY
11.2.4 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET, BY TYPE
11.2.5 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
11.2.6 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET, BY REGION
12 APPENDIX
12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
12.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
12.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
12.4 RELATED REPORTS
12.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primaries
2.1.2.3 Key primary participants
2.1.2.4 Key industry insights
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 MARKET FORECAST
2.3.1 SUPPLY-SIDE FORECAST
2.3.2 DEMAND-SIDE FORECAST
2.4 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.5 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.8 GROWTH FORECAST
2.9 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET
4.2 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY TYPE (VOLUME)
4.3 NORTH AMERICAN THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET,
BY END-USE INDUSTRY AND COUNTRY (VOLUME)
4.4 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET: DEVELOPED VS. DEVELOPING ECONOMIES (VOLUME)
4.5 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY COUNTRY (VOLUME)
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 KEY PLASTIC PRODUCTION FIGURES
5.3 KEY EMERGING ECONOMIES VS. EU27 AND US
5.4 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.4.1 DRIVERS
5.4.1.1 Increasing demand for lightweight materials upscaling industrial growth
5.4.1.2 Pressing need for weight reduction in EVs
5.4.1.3 Technological advancements in manufacturing and process optimization
5.4.2 RESTRAINTS
5.4.2.1 Volatility in raw material prices
5.4.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.4.3.1 Increasing demand for thermo compression forming in emerging economies
5.4.3.2 Pressing need for advanced composite materials in aerospace industry
5.4.4 CHALLENGES
5.4.4.1 Supply chain disruptions
5.5 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.5.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.5.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.5.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.5.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.5.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.6 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.6.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.6.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.7 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.7.1 INTRODUCTION
5.7.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
5.7.3 TRENDS IN GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
5.7.4 TRENDS IN GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
5.8 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.9 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.9.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
5.9.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY TYPE
5.9.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.9.4 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.10.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 390950)
5.10.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 390950)
5.11 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AND STANDARDS
5.11.1 REGULATIONS IMPACTING THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING BUSINESS
5.11.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.12 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.13 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.14 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.15 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.15.1 METHODOLOGY
5.15.2 PUBLICATION TRENDS
5.15.3 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
5.15.4 TOP APPLICANTS
5.16 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.16.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.16.1.1 Polyurethane foam
5.16.1.2 Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) foam
5.16.1.3 Cross-linked polypropylene (XLPP) foam
5.16.1.4 Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
5.16.2 COMPLIMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.16.2.1 PET/Bicomponent PET blends
5.16.2.2 Natural fiber/PP blends
5.16.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.16.3.1 Extrusion molding
5.16.3.2 Injection molding
5.17 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET
5.18 GLOBAL ECONOMIC SCENARIO AFFECTING MARKET GROWTH
5.18.1 RUSSIA–UKRAINE WAR
5.18.2 CHINA
5.18.2.1 Decreasing FDI cooling China’s growth trajectory
5.18.2.2 Environmental commitments
5.18.3 EUROPE
5.18.3.1 Energy crisis in Europe
5.18.4 CRISIS THREATENING GLOBAL TRADE
5.18.5 OUTLOOK FOR CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
5.18.6 OPEC+ EXTENDS OIL OUTPUT CUTS TILL 2025
5.19 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.19.1 STAHLIN’S PRESS SUCCESS GOES WELL BEYOND DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
5.19.2 INFLUENCE OF COMPRESSION MOLDING ON MECHANICAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR OF HYBRID POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES
5.19.3 STUDY OF COMPRESSION MOLDING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING UHMWPE LINER
5.20 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025
6 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 THERMOPLASTIC FOAMS
6.2.1 EXPANDING AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR TO PROPEL DEMAND
6.2.2 POLYURETHANE FOAM
6.2.3 CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (XLPE) FOAM
6.2.4 CROSS-LINKED POLYPROPYLENE (XLPP) FOAM
6.2.5 ETHYL VINYL ACETATE (EVA) FOAM
6.2.6 OTHER THERMOPLASTIC FOAMS
6.3 NEEDLE-PUNCH NONWOVENS
6.3.1 HIGH USE IN VARIOUS APPLICATIONS DUE TO SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH
6.3.2 PET/BICOMPONENT PET BLEND
6.3.3 PET/BICOMPONENT PET BLEND
6.3.4 OTHER NEEDLE-PUNCH NONWOVENS
6.4 LIGHTWEIGHT GLASS MAT THERMOPLASTIC (LWGMT)
6.4.1 ABILITY TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE COMPONENT WEIGHT AND HIGH ACOUSTIC RESISTANCE TO BOOST DEMAND
7 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 AUTOMOTIVE
7.2.1 BOOMING AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.3 CONSTRUCTION
7.3.1 INCREASED URBANIZATION AND PROACTIVE GOVERNMENT-LED INVESTMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.4 AEROSPACE
7.4.1 RISING PASSENGER TRAFFIC AND INCREASING JET DEMAND TO DRIVE MARKET
7.5 MEDICAL
7.5.1 INCREASING DISPOSABLE INCOME AND CHANGING CONSUMER PREFERENCES TO DRIVE MARKET
7.6 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
7.6.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
7.7 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
8 THERMO COMPRESSION FORMING MARKET, BY REGION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 ASIA PACIFIC
8.2.1 CHINA
8.2.1.1 Significant growth in sales and manufacturing of automobiles to drive demand
8.2.2 INDIA
8.2.2.1 Increasing infrastructure development and demand for energy-efficient materials to drive market
8.2.3 JAPAN
8.2.3.1 Increasing focus on enhancing reliability and durability of medical devices to fuel market growth
8.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
8.2.4.1 Developing aerospace industry and adoption of lightweight aircraft components to boost demand
8.2.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
8.3 NORTH AMERICA
8.3.1 US
8.3.1.1 Expansion of medical sector to boost demand
8.3.2 CANADA
8.3.2.1 Increasing investments in construction industry to fuel demand
8.3.3 MEXICO
8.3.3.1 Rising investments in infrastructure, energy, and commercial construction projects to drive market
8.4 EUROPE
8.4.1 GERMANY
8.4.1.1 Increasing demand for advanced building insulation materials to drive market
8.4.2 UK
8.4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight, durable, and highly efficient materials to drive market
8.4.3 FRANCE
8.4.3.1 Innovations in medical sector to drive demand
8.4.4 SPAIN
8.4.4.1 Recovery of construction industry to increase demand
8.4.5 ITALY
8.4.5.1 Substantial growth in medical device industry to boost market growth
8.4.6 REST OF EUROPE
8.5 SOUTH AMERICA
8.5.1 BRAZIL
8.5.1.1 Booming consumer market to drive demand
8.5.2 ARGENTINA
8.5.2.1 Rising investments in healthcare infrastructure development and demand for high-end medical equipment to fuel market growth
8.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
8.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
8.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
8.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.1.1.1 Increased investments in construction industry to propel demand
8.6.1.2 UAE
8.6.1.2.1 Expanding electronics industry to drive market
8.6.1.3 Rest of GCC countries
8.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
8.6.2.1 Increasing production of new vehicles to drive market
8.6.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1 OVERVIEW
9.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2019–2024
9.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
9.3.1 RANKING ANALYSIS, 2023
9.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2023
9.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
9.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
9.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.1 STARS
9.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
9.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
9.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
9.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
9.7.5.1 Company footprint
9.7.5.2 End-use industry footprint
9.7.5.3 Region footprint
9.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
9.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
9.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
9.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
9.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
9.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
9.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
9.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIOS
9.9.1 DEALS
9.9.2 EXPANSIONS
10 COMPANY PROFILES
10.1 KEY PLAYERS
10.1.1 FLEXTECH
10.1.1.1 Business overview
10.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.1.3 Recent developments
10.1.1.3.1 Deals
10.1.1.4 MnM view
10.1.1.4.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.2 JANCO, INC.
10.1.2.1 Business overview
10.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.2.3 Recent developments
10.1.2.3.1 Expansions
10.1.2.4 MnM view
10.1.2.4.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.3 INTERTECH PRODUCTS, INC.
10.1.3.1 Business overview
10.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.3.3 Recent developments
10.1.3.3.1 Deals
10.1.3.4 MnM view
10.1.3.4.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
10.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.4 FORMED SOLUTIONS
10.1.4.1 Business overview
10.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.4.3 MnM view
10.1.4.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.5 CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES
10.1.5.1 Business overview
10.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.5.3 MnM view
10.1.5.3.1 Key strengths/Right to win
10.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
10.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses/Competitive threats
10.1.6 UFP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
10.1.6.1 Business overview
10.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.7 RAY PRODUCTS COMPANY INC.
10.1.7.1 Business overview
10.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.8 ENGINEERED PLASTIC PRODUCTS INC.
10.1.8.1 Business overview
10.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.9 PRESENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES INC.
10.1.9.1 Business overview
10.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.10 TOOLING TECH GROUP
10.1.10.1 Business overview
10.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.10.3 Recent developments
10.1.10.3.1 Expansions
10.1.11 TECH PLAASTIC INDUSTRIE
10.1.11.1 Business overview
10.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.12 TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES
10.1.12.1 Business overview
10.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.12.3 Recent developments
10.1.12.3.1 Expansions
10.1.13 TRIDENT COMPONENTS, LLC
10.1.13.1 Business overview
10.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.14 RCO ENGINEERING
10.1.14.1 Business overview
10.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.15 THE PLATINUM TOOL GROUP
10.1.15.1 Business overview
10.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.16 SONFARREL AEROSPACE LLC
10.1.16.1 Business overview
10.1.16.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.17 TRI-MACK PLASTICS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
10.1.17.1 Business overview
10.1.17.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.18 AMRAZ LTD.
10.1.18.1 Business overview
10.1.18.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.19 KT PLASTICS INCORPORATED
10.1.19.1 Business overview
10.1.19.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.20 ROTATIONAL MOLDING OF UTAH
10.1.20.1 Business overview
10.1.20.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.21 REDLINE PLASTICS
10.1.21.1 Business overview
10.1.21.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.21.3 Recent developments
10.1.21.3.1 Expansions
10.1.22 CHICAGO GASKET CO.
10.1.22.1 Business overview
10.1.22.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.23 HAYSITE
10.1.23.1 Business overview
10.1.23.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.24 AMI PLASTICS
10.1.24.1 Business overview
10.1.24.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
10.1.25 LINECROSS
10.1.25.1 Business overview
10.1.25.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11 ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 MOLDED PLASTIC MARKET
11.2.1 MARKET DEFINITION
11.2.2 MOLDED PLASTICS: MARKET OVERVIEW
11.2.3 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET ANALYSIS, BY TECHNOLOGY
11.2.4 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET, BY TYPE
11.2.5 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
11.2.6 MOLDED PLASTICS MARKET, BY REGION
12 APPENDIX
12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
12.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
12.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
12.4 RELATED REPORTS
12.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
