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SUMMARY
US metal powder demand to reach $2.3 billion in 2010
Metal powder demand in the US will approach $2.3 billion in 2010. The improved
outlook for the computer and electronic components markets will be
instrumental in driving metal powder value growth, since these markets use the
vast majority of the most expensive metal powders, namely silver, gold,
tantalum and the platinum group metals. In addition, the continuing economic
rebound will support demand for a number of less expensive, high volume, metal
powders used to manufacture industrial and automotive components. Among the
products that will benefit from this rebound are iron, steel and copper-based
powders. Preventing even stronger value growth will be an expected decline in
prices for many types of metal powders as metal prices fall from mid-decade
highs.
Volume gains to outpace market value increases
Volume gains will outpace value increase, with volume growth supported by new
applications for many types of metal powders, including iron and steel,
stainless steel, aluminum and tungsten metal powders. In some instances --
such as the spread of powdered metal parts in motor vehicles -- these
applications represent an ongoing evolution. However, completely new
applications and revolutionary products such as nanoscale metal powders will
also support growth in demand.
Iron and steel, aluminum, zinc and copper- based powders represent the vast
majority of total metal powder volume demand, with iron and steel powders
alone accounting more than 60 percent of the total in 2005. However, iron and
steel powders represent only about 25 percent of total value demand, due to
their low price compared to most other metal powders. In addition to the large
volume metals, both precious metal and tungsten powders represent significant
portions of total metal powder value demand. Precious metal powders are
primarily used in electronic applications, while tungsten metal powder is
largely used to produce tungsten carbide for abrasives.
Demand for iron and steel powders is heavily concentrated in parts production,
particularly for motor vehicles. The two major markets for aluminum powders
and flakes are chemicals -- where they are used as catalysts, reducing agents
and fillers -- and paints and coatings, for use as pigments. Much of the
demand for the most expensive metal powders -- tantalum and precious metals --
comes from the computer, electronic components, and electrical and electronic
equipment markets, for products such as film pastes and capacitor anodes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- General
- Macroeconomic Environment
- Cyclical Trends
- Long Term Trends
- Manufacturing Outlook
- Motor Vehicle Outlook
- Nonresidential Fixed Investment Outlook
- Regulatory Environment
- Market Volatility
- Pricing
- International Environment
- World Metal Powder Market
- US Trade in Metal Powders
- Imports
- Exports
- Ferrous
- Nonferrous
III. TECHNOLOGY & COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS
- General
- Powdered Metal Technology
- Powder Production
- Atomization
- Mechanical Comminution
- Chemical Reduction
- Electrolytic Disposition
- Powder Applications
- Parts & Components
- Powdered Parts
- Carbides & Alloyed Parts
- Other Applications
- Nanotechnology
- Competitive Products
- Cast Metals
- Forged Metals
- Plastics
IV. METAL POWDERS
- General
- Ferrous Metals
- Iron & Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Nonferrous Metals
- Nonferrous Metal Market Volume
- Nonferrous Metal Market Value
- Precious Metals
- Platinum Group Metals
- Silver
- Gold
- Tungsten
- Aluminum
- Nickel
- Zinc
- Tantalum
- Molybdenum
- Magnesium
- Copper & Copper-Based Metals
- Cobalt
- Other Nonferrous Metals
V. APPLICATIONS
- General
- Demand By Application
- Metal Powders in Parts & Components
- Iron & Steel
- Zinc
- Copper & Copper-Based Metals
- Other Metals
- Other Applications for Metal Powders
VI. MARKETS
- Metal Powder Volume Demand
- Metal Powder Value Demand
- Motor Vehicles
- Demand by Material
- Demand by System
- Transmission
- Engines & Drivetrain Components
- Steering & Related Equipment
- Other Systems
- Industrial Machinery
- Industrial Machinery Industry Outlook
- Metal Powder Demand
- Computers & Electronic Components
- Computer & Electronic Component Industry Outlook
- Metal Powder Demand
- Chemical & Related Products
- Chemical & Related Product Outlook
- Metal Powder Demand
- Chemical & Petroleum
- Paints, Coatings & Pigments
- Electrical & Electronic Equipment
- Electrical & Electronic Equipment Industry Outlook
- Metal Powder Demand
- Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment
- Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment Outlook
- Metal Powder Demand
- Other Markets
- Tools & Hardware
- All Other
VII. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
- General
- Industry Composition
- Market Share & Leading Producers
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Industry Restructuring
- Manufacturing
- Marketing & Distribution
- Cooperative Agreements
COMPANY PROFILES
- ACuPowder International LLC
- Alcoa Incorporated
- Alfa Aesar, see Johnson Matthey plc
- Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
- ALTANA AG
- American Chemet Corporation
- AMETEK Incorporated
- ATI Alldyne, see Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
- BASF AG
- ARC Metals Corporation, see GKN plc
- Bayer AG
- Cabot Corporation
- Carpenter Technology Corporation
- Crucible Materials Corporation
- ECKART GmbH & Company KG, see ALTANA AG
- Engelhard Corporation, see BASF AG
- Eramet SA
- Erasteel SA, see Eramet SA
- eurotungstene, see Eramet SA
- Falconbridge Limited, see Xstrata plc
- Ferro Corporation
- GE Lighting Materials & Components, see General Electric
- General Electric Company
- Gibraltar Industries Incorporated
- GKN plc
- HC Starck GmbH, see Bayer AG
- Hoeganaes Corporation, see GKN plc
- Höganäs AB
- Homogeneous Metals, see United Technologies
- Horsehead Corporation
- Inco Limited
- International Specialty Products Incorporated
- JFE Holdings Incorporated
- Johnson Matthey plc
- Kennametal Incorporated
- Kobe Steel Limited
- Kobelco Metal Powder of America, see Kobe Steel
- Mining and Metallurgical Company Norilsk Nickel
- Noranda Incorporated, see Xstrata plc
- Norilsk Nickel USA, see Mining and Metallurgical Company Norilsk Nickel
- OM Group Incorporated
- Osram Sylvania Incorporated, see Siemens AG
- Powdermet Incorporated, see Kennametal Incorporated
- Quebec Metal Powders Limited, see Rio Tinto Group
- Rio Tinto Group
- SCM Metal Products, see Gibraltar Industries Incorporated
- Sherritt International Corporation
- Siemens AG
- Technic Incorporated
- Technitrol Incorporated
- Teck Cominco Limited
- Umicore sa
- United Technologies Corporation
- US Bronze Powders Incorporated
- Valimet Incorporated
- Xstrata plc
- Other Metal Powder Companies
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