U.S. Composite and Plastic Lumber Market to 2011

U.S. Composite and Plastic Lumber Market to 2011

US composite and plastic lumber demand will grow 10 percent annually through 2011, based on performance advantages over wood. Wood-plastic composites will fare better than plastic lumber. Molding and trim will remain a key market while windows and doors, decking and other applications will lead gains.

This study analyzes the $3.4 billion US composite and plastic lumber industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 1996, 2001 and 2006 and forecasts for 2011 and 2016 by material (e.g., cellulosic, PVC, polyethylene, additives and modifiers), application (e.g., molding and trim, decking, fencing, windows and doors, playground equipment), and market (e.g., residential, nonresidential, nonbuilding).

The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 35 major players including Trex, Tapco Group, Royal Group, CertainTeed and Frypon.

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INTRODUCTION