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MARKET RESEARCH
COLOUR AND ADDITIVES
MASTERBATCHES AND
THERMOPLASTICS COMPOUNDS
www.bizzbeesolutions.com
March, 2016
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CONTENTS
Global data ........................................................................................................................3
Europe .......................................................................................................................5
Saudi Arabia ..............................................................................................................5
India...........................................................................................................................5
China .........................................................................................................................6
Australian Market Overview ..............................................................................................7
Acquisitions and Parnterships........................................................................................ 7
Import duty & taxes when importing into Australia ......................................................10
Import of Masterbatches in Australia............................................................................11
Sample importing Brazil - Australia .............................................................................12
Shipping costs Brazil – Australia..................................................................................13
Masterbatch import from India .....................................................................................14
Market Environment ........................................................................................................16
Association and Influential bodies............................................................................16
Competitors’ analysis.......................................................................................................19
Indicative prices for masterbatches...................................................................................26
Potential client’s profile and list .......................................................................................27
C1912A Plastic Blow Molded Product Manufacturing .....................................................28
Industry performance ...................................................................................................29
Market Data .................................................................................................................31
International Trade.......................................................................................................32
Imports.....................................................................................................................32
Exports.....................................................................................................................33
C1912B Plastic Injection Molded Product Manufacturing ................................................34
Industry Performance ...................................................................................................35
Market Data .................................................................................................................37
International Trade.......................................................................................................38
Imports.....................................................................................................................38
Exports.....................................................................................................................38
List of top 10 potential clients ..........................................................................................40
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GLOBAL DATA
Globally, the Masterbatch market is estimated to have accounted for USD 8.35 billion in
2014 and is projected to reach USD 12.61 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 7.0%
between 2015 and 2020. The market is largely driven by the increased demand from the
end-use industries such as packaging, consumer goods, and others. The global Masterbatch
market has been segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. Color is expected
to play a key role in fueling the growth of the overall Masterbatch market owing to its
unique properties, which makes them suitable for use in various industrial applications.
Color Masterbatch is mainly driven by the need of end-use industries to differentiate their
products in the market. These end-use industries rely heavily on color for their marketing
and branding strategies. Many products and brands are recognized based on their color and
logos. (Source, Source).
According to latest news (11.02.2016), global Masterbatch market size is estimated to
cross US$ 16 billion in 2016. Segment-wise, white Masterbatch dominated the overall
market in 2015, and this trend is anticipated to continue through 2021.
According to “Global Masterbatch Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”, fast emerging
economies such as China and India as well as the Middle East and South America are
expected to be the major drivers for the global masterbatch market during the forecast
period. The report also points out that A. Schulman, Ampacet and Clariant are the largest
global masterbatch players. Market dynamics in developed regions such as Western
Europe and North America are significantly different from developing regions like Asia-
Pacific and Africa. The developed regions are dominated by select global players such as
A. Schulman, Ampacet, Clariant, and PolyOne. These regions are also characterized by
significant technology advancements and relatively low growth rate of end-user segments.
On the contrary, developing markets are characterized by several small-scale domestic
players offering low-cost masterbatches, and high end-user industry demand. China alone
has more than 500 masterbatch manufacturers. However, during the last decade, global
masterbatch leaders have increased their focus on mergers and acquisitions in Asia-Pacific,
the Middle East and South America. At the same time, few companies are streamlining
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their masterbatch business by downsizing or reducing operations in Europe or America,
and increasing their presence in Asia-Pacific.
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EUROPE
According to "Europe Masterbatch Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020", the
Masterbatches market in Europe is projected to surpass USD4.70 billion by 2020.
Increasing demand of different Masterbatch formulations from flexible and rigid packaging
segments and growing demand for light weight vehicles is forecast to buoy market growth
in the coming years. Growing demand for innovative and attractively packaged food items,
increasing demand for contamination free packaging from the pharmaceutical sector, rising
sales of light weight vehicles due to implementation of stringent emission standards by the
government and surging demand for bioplastics from various end use applications is
forecast to fuel demand for various Masterbatch formulations in the region over the next
five years.
SAUDI ARABIA
Another report by TechSci Research "Saudi Arabia Masterbatch Market Forecast &
Opportunities, 2020":The Masterbatch market in Saudi Arabia is projected to reach $167
million by 2020.
Increase in number of plastic processing facilities in Saudi Arabia coupled with growing
demand from end use sectors is forecast to propel growth in the country’s Masterbatch
market over the next five years.
The domestic market is highly consolidated and is characterized by the presence of
domestic as well as international players that operate in collaboration with domestic
players. Few of the major Masterbatch companies operating in the country include Clariant
Master batches (Saudi Arabia), Astra Polymers, Ingenia Polymers, Juffali PolyOne
Corporation and Cabot Corporation.
INDIA
The Masterbatch market in India is projected to surpass US$ 1.1. Billion by 2020. Increase
in number of plastic processing facilities in India, coupled with growing demand for end
use sectors is forecast to propel growth in the country's Masterbatch market over the next
five years. Moreover, increasing demand for colorful and innovative solutions from
packaging industry and growing preference of plastic and polymers for manufacturing light
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weight vehicles in automotive industry are forecast to boost demand for Masterbatch in
India through 2020. Few of the major Masterbatch companies operating in the country
include Plastiblends, Poddar Pigments and Clariant, among others. ("India Masterbatch
Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020" By TechSci)
CHINA
According to recently published TechSci Research report, “China Masterbatch Market
Forecast and Opportunities, 2020”, the masterbatch market in China is projected to exhibit
significant growth at a CAGR of over 12% during 2015 – 2020. Over the past five years,
China has evolved from being a masterbatch importer to becoming a masterbatch exporting
country. Growth in China masterbatch market is anticipated on account of continuously
rising demand from major end use industries including packaging, building & construction,
and automotive industries. Moreover, masterbatch consumption for packaging has
increased significantly in China over the last five years due to rising popularity of small
pack sizes, expanding sales and distribution network of plastic processors and plastic
products, as well as growing flexible packaging market.
“Owing to increasing consumer interest in product aesthetics and rising concern towards
the environment, the demand for color masterbatches and additive masterbatches is surging
in the packaging industry. While color masterbatches impart attractive colors to packages,
additive masterbatches enhance properties like durability, fire resistance, biodegradability,
etc. Due to increasing demand for colorful and eco-friendly packaging, color masterbatch
and additive masterbatch are expected to be the fastest growing segments in China
masterbatch market, over the next five years.” said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director
with TechSci Research, a research based global management consulting firm. (Source)
Country-wise, China is the top consumer of masterbatch products globally, and is also the
largest market for masterbatch products registering a CAGR higher than the global average
till 2019. (Source)
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AUSTRALIAN MARKET OVERVIEW
ACQUISITIONS AND PARNTERSHIPS
The Australian masterbatch market is relatively turbulent, based on the review of all news
related to this market. During the last 5 years there are 7 bigger events that affected the
market – 5 acquisitions, 1 exclusive partnership and 1 new Masterbatch plant. Below are
more information on each of the events.
Market Shift (acquisition, exclusive partnerships, etc):
1. (September 2011) Nuplex Industries (Australia) bought Acquos Masterbatch
for $23.5 million. Acquos Masterbatch manufactures additives known as
Masterbatch that color and enhance the performance of plastics, as well as
industrial and agricultural applications including wire coatings and plastic sheeting.
Acquos Masterbatch is complementary to Nuplex’s existing Australasian
masterbatch business, Culamix, and will add new colour technologies and the
capability to manufacture black masterbatch. The two operations will be combined
to form Nuplex Masterbatch, which will be the leading masterbatch supplier to the
Australian and New Zealand plastics industry (source, source)
2. (July 2014) Ampacet Corporation (USA) acquired Allied Color and Additives
Pty Ltd (ACA). ACA specialises in colour and functional additive masterbatch for
the Australian and New Zealand markets. Ampacet Corporation is a leader in the
global production of color and additive masterbatch. (source, source)
3. (August 2014) Hubron (UK) gave exclusive distribution agreement for
Australia and New Zealand to IMCD. Hubron is the world’s leading specialty
manufacturer of fine dispersion Black Masterbatches, with an annual capacity of
35,000 tones and quality accreditation to ISO9001 and ISO 14001. Hubron’s
consistent high quality masterbatches encompass a broad range of base polymers
such as PE, PP, PS and SAN, as well as universal grades and engineering grades
including PA and PC. The Hubron range has been specifically developed for use
within the production of polymer film such as agricultural, horticultural and
geomembrane, pressure pipe, cable, sheet, general and engineering compounds,
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fiber, injection, and blow molding. The new partnership with IMCD, with its
nationwide warehousing and experienced technical and commercial team, will
ensure prompt local supply and easy access to a team able to competently advice
customers on the right solution for their specific requirements. IMCD has
warehousing facilities and sales offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane,
Perth and Adelaide. IMCD will begin to manage the distribution of Hubron
(International) Ltd products for all deliveries from October 1st 2014. (Source)
4. (September 2014) A. Schulman (USA) bought Australian compounder and
concentrate maker Compco Pty. Ltd. for $6.7 million in cash. Melbourne-based
Compco makes compounds and concentrates, as well as cross-linked high density
polyethylene. Key markets for the firm include packaging, wire and cable, and
pipe. Compco posted sales of almost $15 million in the year ended June 30.
Compco employs about 25 and operates a pair of masterbatch concentrate
production lines and several smaller color compounding lines. Most of the firm’s
products are based on PE. (source)
5. (October 2014) Nuplex Industries (Australia) sold its Nuplex Specialties, and its
plastic additives business, Nuplex Masterbatch, to Axio, for A$127.5 million.
The main reason was that these business units are non-core to Nuplex’s global
strategy. Axieo Pty Limited is a newly created company that has been formed with
support from funds advised by CHAMP Private Equity. (source)
6. (December 2015) Ampacet Corporation (USA) announced that it acquired
Oceania Plastics. Oceania is a distributor of plastic raw materials and has been the
Ampacet distributor in Australia since 2012. Oceania Plastics operates sales and
warehousing facilities in both Australia and New Zealand. (source)
New Plant
7. (August 2014) Clariant (Switzerland) is building a masterbatch plant in
Sydney. The company says that construction on the plant, which will serve the
Australian market with a range of color and additive masterbatches, is currently
underway, and set to open by the end of 2014. Working closely with Clariant’s
New Zealand Albany site, the Australian plant will produce a full range of colour
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and additive masterbatches tailored to local customer requirements, along with
colour matching and quality control capabilities (Source, Source)
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IMPORT DUTY & TAXES WHEN IMPORTING INTO AUSTRALIA
Import duty and taxes are due when importing goods into Australia whether by a private
individual or a commercial entity. The valuation method is FOB (Free on Board), which
means that the import duty payable is calculated exclusively on the value of the imported
goods. In addition to duty, imports are subject to other taxes and charges such as sales tax
(GST) and Customs Service Fee.
Duty Rates - Duty rates in Australia vary from 0% to 10%, with an average duty
rate of 4.6%. Some goods are not subject to duty (e.g. laptops and other electronic
products).
Sales Tax - GST applies to most imported goods, with a few exemptions. The main
exemptions are for certain foodstuffs, some medical aids and imports that qualify
for certain duty concessions. GST is applied at 10% of the Value of the Taxable
Importation (VoTI), which is the sum of the customs value (CV), any duty payable,
the cost of freight and insurance, and any Wine Equalization Tax (if applicable).
Minimum thresholds - Imports with a FOB value, i.e. product value excluding
shipping and insurance cost, up to AU$ 1000 are exempt from duty, GST and
Import Processing Charge.
Other taxes and customs fees
o Import Processing Charge is applicable on all imports where the goods'
value is higher than AU$1,000. The amount depends on the mode of entry
and the type of import declaration. The charges are as follows:
FOR IMPORTS WITH A FOB VALUE BETWEEN A$1,000 AND
10,000:
By air, sea or post and an electronic import declaration -
A$50.00
By air, sea or post and a documentary import declaration -
A$90.00
FOR IMPORTS WITH A FOB VALUE GREATER THAN A$10,000:
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By air or post and an electronic/documentary import
declaration - A$152.00
By sea and an electronic/documentary import declaration -
A$192.00
o Wine Equalization Tax (WET) is a 29% levy on wines and other alcoholic
beverages.
o Luxury Car Tax (LCT) is a 33% levy on certain motor vehicles with a value
above a specified threshold.
IMPORT OF MASTERBATCHES IN AUSTRALIA
According to Department of Immigration and Boarder Protection, Under the Tariff
classification of goods (source), the masterbatches fall under Chapter 39 – Plastics and
articles thereof. Within Chapter 39, it falls under 3906 – Acrylic Polymers in Primary
Forms, and it final custom tariff number is: 3906.90.0009. According to Customs, the MFN
Duty rate is 5%, the sale tax is 10% and there is Import Processing Charge (AU$50-AU$192
depending on value).
The same numbers we got from DutyCalculator. Masterbatches fall under Business &
Industrial => Raw Materials & Feedstock => Acrylic polymers in primary form – Other
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We get the same HS code for Masterbatches, and the same data as from customs. There
are no country specific import restrictions.
SAMPLE IMPORTING BRAZIL - AUSTRALIA
For example, if we import Masterbatches from Brazil, worth US60.000, the shipping costs
of $100 and insurance cost of $100 we will get the following duty calculations (see image
below). The Duty will be 5% ($3000), the import processing charge 35$, and the GST of
10% on total costs ($6320). The total import duty & taxes will be $9355.75, and the total
landed costs will be $69555.75
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SHIPPING COSTS BRAZIL – AUSTRALIA
Another important factor is the shipping costs. We’ve presented 3 possibilities for shipping
from Brazil to Australia:
1. Shipping a 20ft container by sea – This gives price indication of shipping one 22ft
container, and based on expected density, it will weight around 38tons and we
worth US$200.000. It gives indicative prices for shipping from Santos Port in
Brazil.
2. Shipping in bulk by sea in bulk – This is the indicative price for 1 ton, that take a
volume of 1 m3 and have estimated value of US$60.000. It gives indicative prices
for shipping from Santos Port in Brazil.
3. Ship by Air – the third option is the shipping of 250kg by air. The estimation is
from Sao Paolo Airport to locations in Australia that have airports.
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Shipping OptionsShip*: 20ftContainer ~38tonsValue: US$200.000
Ship Bulk*: 1 ton,1m3Value: US$60000
Air: Max 250kgValue: US$1500
Australia
Sydney $1005.6-$1111.45 $73.63-$81.38$2468.79-$2728.66
Newcastle $1063.68-$1175.64 $73.63-$81.38$2468.79-$2728.66
Melbourne $1060.56-$1172.2 $73.63-$81.38$2468.79-$2728.66
Kembla $1059.00-$1170.48 $73.63-$81.38 N/A
Gladstone $1065.25-$1177.38 $73.63-$81.38$2468.79-$2728.66
Geraldton $1096.37-$1211.78 $73.63-$81.38$2468.79-$2728.66
Fremantle $908.09-$1092.1 $73.63-$81.38 N/A
Darwin $1845.12-$2039.34 $58.24-$64.37$2468.79-$2728.66
Brisbane $1013.4-$1120.08 $73.63-$81.38$2468.79-$2728.66
Adelaide $1065.25-$1177.38 $73.63-$81.38$2468.79-$2728.66
* Shipping from Santos Port (closes to Sao Paolo -70-80km) (Source)
MASTERBATCH IMPORT FROM INDIA
India is 7822km (4860 miles) flight distance from Australia. As it is close, there is
significant import of Masterbatch from India.
According to Zauba (India’s import and export data) the Chart below presents the export of
Masterbatch from India to Australia in the last 2 years – 22nd January 20014 till 28th
December 2015.
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If we look at the import per month we would get the following chart. This shows that in the
last 2 years, the maximum import in one month was 20.000kg of MasterBatch.
It is also important to look at the average price of these transactions. For the time period of
22nd January 20014 till 28th December 2015 the average price of the Masterbatch was
390INR or that would be US$5.72 or A$8.8 or 22.74 BRL
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MARKET ENVIRONMENT
ASSOCIATION AND INFLUENTIAL BODIES
While screening the industry, 10 relevant associations and influential bodies were
identified. Below is the table with short description of each, as well as means of
communication.
Name Link Short Description Generalmail
Plasticsindustryinformationportal (AU)
Link
Comprehensive online directory of suppliers &equipment for the plastics industry, dedicated to theAustralian & New Zealand market.
The purpose of this site is to provide a one-stop shop forend users, buyers & suppliers alike. Our simple directoryformat is searchable by suppliers or equipment and thesite includes articles, news & events, as well as a host ofother industry relevant free resources.
Onlineform
Society ofPlasticsEngineers (AU)
Link
The Australian-New Zealand Chapter of the Society ofPlastics Engineers, a not-for-profit group whichspecializes in organizing technical and networkingevents for professionals in the plastics industry.
The objective of the Society is to promote the scientificand engineering knowledge relating to plastics.
Onlineform
Plastic1.com -B2B portal fortheInternationalPlastic industry
Link
Plastic1.com is published by Business Portals B.V. and
is part of a large range of websites targeted at all kinds
of industries, all brought together through
www.businessportals.com. The portal has a large
database of global suppliers, products and market for the
plastic products. In addition, it has filter to filter out
Australian companies only.
Onlineform
Plastics andChemicalsIndustriesAssociation(AU)
Link
PACIA the pre-eminent national body representingAustralia’s $40 billion chemistry industry, whose sectorsdirectly employ more than 60,000 people and contributeapproximately 11.5% of total Australian manufacturing.
Our members comprise a broad range of companiespositioned across the entire value chain and the
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tremendous breadth of the Association’s coverage isrecognized as a competitive advantage. Companiesinclude chemicals manufacturers, importers anddistributors, logistics and supply chain partners, rawmaterial suppliers, plastics fabricators and compounders,chemicals and plastics recyclers and service providers tothe industry.
Australiancommunity of3D printing(AU)
Link
Comprehensive online directory of suppliers, equipment,groups, development for 3D Printing - AdditiveManufacturing, in Australia & New Zealand.
The purpose of this site is to provide a one-stop shop forend users, buyers & suppliers - all interested in 3DPrinting.
OnlineForm
Association ofRotationalMoldersAustralasia(AU)
Link
www.rotationalmoulding.com is a brand of Associationof Rotational Molders Australasia (ARMA). We work inpartnership with other organizations around the worldand have designed this web portal as a link between theapproximately 5,000 manufacturers worldwide who usethe process to manufacture great products for theirclients.
PIMA PlasticsIndustryManufacturersof Australia(AU)
Link
PIMA is the leading industry association representingconverters of thermoset and thermoplastics & otherpolymer materials in Australia. PIMA seeks to foster avibrant, efficient & innovative industry contributing tothe manufacturing base of the Nation to provide futureopportunities for all stakeholders. PIMA endeavors toachieve this by facilitating a common purpose forindustry, academia, government and the public.
PlasticsPioneersAustralia (AU)
Link
Plastics Pioneers provides a forum for people in theplastics industry, past and present to meet, engage andlearn;
Plastics Pioneers conducts informative quarterlyluncheon meetings with outstanding speakers on general& technical topics and current affairs
Plastics Pioneers supports a worthy charity annually andengages its members in the work of that charity
Plastics Pioneers support and encourage the youngerpeople in the plastics industry with generous careerdevelopment awards
OnlineForm
AustralianPlastics andRubber Institute(AU)
Link
The principal aims of the Australasian Plastics andRubber Institute Incorporated (APRI Inc.) are to promotethe development, for the public benefit, of the Instituteas a professional body comprising members concernedwith the science and technology of polymers in
ChairmanMichaelClayton:michael@alliedrubb
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academic, research, commercial and administrativecapacities, and to enhance polymer education andtraining.
er.com.au
AustralianPackagingCovenant
Link
The APC is a sustainable packaging initiative whichaims to change the culture of business to design moresustainable packaging, increase recycling rates andreduce packaging litter.
Relevant events and trade shows (Most of them are from 2015 but it shows the
number of activities in this industry)
8th March 2016, Advanced Composite Materials; Building Local Industries (Link)
11-13 May 2016, Ausplas exhibition, Australia’s national trade exhibition for the
plastic industry (Link)
11-13 May 2016, National Manufacturing Week in Australia (Link)
4th December 2015, Extrusion Blow Molding (Link)
25th June 2015, Thermoforming Materials and Troubleshooting –NWS (Link)
1st December 2015, Plastics and Waste Conference (Link)
Another 19 events from 2015 organized by Plastics.org.au (Link to 2015 program)
COMPETITORS’ ANALYSIS
After a detailed review of the industry, we’ve identified the manufacturers and traders that operate on Australian market. Within our research,
we’ve identified several manufactures and traders and are separated in the table.
Company Name Web Short Description Country Clients
List of Manufacturers
Inform Plastics LinkSince 1984, Inform Plastics has been producing the most comprehensive range of quality polymer specificcolor, additive masterbatch products and dry blend pigments to industries across the country. We createvibrant colors in plastic products. We do this using color masterbatch.
Australia No info
Martogg Groupof companies Link
Martogg Group of Companies is Australia's largest privately owned polymer distribution, resincompounding and plastics recycling company. We have been manufacturing and marketing polymercompounds, engineering and commodity resins and recycled plastics for the Australian plastics industryand export markets since 1975.
Their ACCENT® range of white, color and functional additive masterbatches and their SUPABLAK®black masterbatches are available in a full range of carrier resins and are suitable for any application andprocess.
Australia No info
Duromer LinkDuromer Products is an Australian manufacturer and supplier of thermoplastic polymers and compoundsto the plastics industry. Our expertise is the supply of locally manufactured customized thermoplasticsolutions.
Australia No info
Nite-GloInnovations Link
Nite-Glo Innovations is a vibrant Australian company building its reputation on the development andsupply of new innovative Glow In The Dark (photo luminescent) pigments and products.
Nite-Glo Innovations Manufactures and Supplies products that incorporate glow in the dark pigments. Forexample, polymer masterbatches, glow tapes and glow boards.
Australia No info
York PlasticProducts Link
York Plastic Products (YPP) is a premier Australian extruder of thermoplastic sheet and profiles that hasbeen operating for over forty-five years. In 2015, YPP relocated to a new facility in Fairfield East, NewSouth Wales, and Australia.
Australia No info
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AxieoMasterbatch Link
Our Masterbatch business is Australasia’s largest supplier of colorants and functional additives thatensure everyday plastics are food safe, UV resistant or fire retardant.
With more than 120,000 colors already developed, market-leading technologies and a heritage involvingmore than 60 years in the business, we offer unrivalled color matching expertise and will provide the rightadditive or masterbatch for your specific needs.
In addition to our focus on Polyolefin markets, we also have expertise in ABS, PET, Nylon, PVC, Acetal,Polycarbonate and Polystyrene and other specialty engineering polymers.
Australia
They havebroaden list ofapplications invariousindustries
PolyPacific Link
Australian owned PolyPacific was established in 1980 with the mission to be Australia's leadingpolypropylene manufacturer, processing and marketing high standard polypropylene compounds,elastomers and masterbatches using our own technology. With decades of industry experience as a trustedpolypropylene compounds supplier to many local industries, our company has become a domestic marketleader through our quality compounds, resins, thermoplastic elastomers and thermoplastic polymers.
AustraliaSee belowtheir data onindustries
Guilda Link
Guilda is a privately owned Australian based company that was established over ten years ago. Thecompany is a family run business, with over 20 years of experience in the plastics industry.
With a proven track history of success in the plastics industry, the family recognized a need for the supplyof quality masterbatches that was simply not on offer from the existing suppliers in this region. Theydecided to make a significant investment in building a masterbatch manufacturing operation which hadquality, customer service and value for money as their keystone objectives.
To ensure the company was able to offer a wide choice in materials, a number of lines were installed,ranging from single screw to twin screw extruders, along with downstream equipment such as strand ordie face cutters. The state-of-the-art equipment installed ensures we are able to meet any challenge placedon us by the plastics industry.
Australia No info
Excel Composites Link
Excel Composites is a leading composite technology company that designs, manufactures and marketscomposite products and solutions for demanding applications. The core of the operations is based on own,internally developed composite technology, product range based on it and strong market position inselected segments with a strong quality and brand image.
They have a factory in Australia.
Finland +Australia
No info
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Convestro Link
Covestro is a world-leading manufacturer of high-tech polymer materials for key industries.
Covestro manufactures and develops materials such as coatings, adhesives and sealants, polycarbonates(CDs, DVDs), polyurethanes (automotive seating, insulation for refrigerating appliances) etc. Covestrohas approximately 30 production sites around the globe.
The company is divided into 3 principal Business Units (BU) that comprises the core segment of BMS.These are:1. BU Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties (BU CAS),2. BU Polycarbonates (BU PCS),3. BU Polyurethanes (BU PUR),
Germany No info
Clariant (Swiss) Link
Clariant (Switzerland) is building a masterbatch plant in Sydney. The company says that construction onthe plant, which will serve the Australian market with a range of color and additive masterbatches, iscurrently underway, and set to open by the end of 2014. Working closely with Clariant’s New ZealandAlbany site, the Australian plant will produce a full range of color and additive masterbatches tailored tolocal customer requirements, along with color matching and quality control capabilities (Source, Source)
Switzerland +Australia
No info
Chevron PhillipsChemicalCompany
Link
The company was formed July 1, 2000 by merging the chemicals operations of both Chevron Corporationand Phillips Petroleum Company.
It is a major producer of ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, K-Resin(r) SBC, RytonPolyphenylene sulfide (PPS), Alpha-olefins, Polyalphaolefins, aromatic compounds and a range ofspecialty chemicals. In addition, it developed a line of polyethylene Masterbatches targeted for specificmarkets
USA No info
Ampacet Link
Ampacet Corporation (USA) acquired Allied Color and Additives Pty Ltd (ACA). ACA specializes incolor and functional additive masterbatch for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Ampacet Corporation (USA) announced that it acquired Oceania Plastics. Oceania is a distributor ofplastic raw materials and has been the Ampacet distributor in Australia since 2012. Oceania Plasticsoperates sales and warehousing facilities in both Australia and New Zealand. (source)
USA + AustraliaVariety ofindustries
A. Schulman
Link
A. Schulman is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins, whichare used as raw materials in a variety of markets.A. Schulman (USA) bought Australian compounder and concentrate maker Compco Pty. Ltd Brands:POLYBATCH®, POLYCLEAN®, POLYPET®, POLYWHITE®, POLYBLAK®
USA + Australia No info
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Lyondellbasell(office inAustralia)
LinkOur portfolio of materials includes a broad range of polyolefin resins, compounds and masterbatches,including HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE resins, high performance PP and reactor-based TPOs, and specialtyflame-retardant and additive masterbatches.
USA/Netherlands No info
Nuplex Industries Link This is no longer relevant company, as they've sold their Nuplex Masterbatch to Axio Australia N/A
List of Traders
Sanwa Link
Sanwa was founded in 1971 by three partners in Sydney Australia, and since 1978 it has been 100 percent Australian owned. The company’s wide experience in the import and export of industrial rawmaterials.
They actually sell Polymer Resins (PVC, PET, PP, EPS, HIPS) as well as Packaging Films
Australia No info
P.D. Plastics Link
P. D. Plastics (Aust) Pty. Ltd. commenced business in 1999, initially engaged in the importation ofThermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU), consulting and in house technical training. The business continued togrow with Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) and Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) added to the productrange. More recently an extensive range of engineering plastics including PC, PBT, POM, PPE, PA6 andPA6.6, along with alloys PC/ABS, PC/PET, PC/PBT, PMMA/ABS and PPE/PA, and specialtycompounds suited to electrically and thermally conductive applications and those requiring self-lubricating materials have been introduced.
A comprehensive range of additives and masterbatches has been added, including Antifog, Antiblock,Antistatic, Slip-Antiblock, Slip, Processing Aids for film, sheet and profile extrusion and injectionmolding applications, Flame Retardants and UV Stabilizers, along with an extensive range of colormasterbatches on LDPE carrier.
Australia No info
Polymer Direct Link Site is currently down. But from LinkedIn profiles we are able to determine that they are selling PolyOneMasterbatches and Additives
Australia No info
Avlo Australia Link
Avlo Australia has been supplying Australian industry since 1906.
We partner with Principals who are respected by the markets they serve, offering high quality productssupported with full technical service and committed to a long term presence in the Australian market.
The use the following suppliers: LanXess, Glitterex, Cheng Feng/Rainbow Pigments, MEPCO, ScottBader Company, Oxylink, Lanxess, Vicome Corporation, Bernd Schwegmann, Kane InternationalCorporation
AustraliaList ofapplication
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MarplexPlasicability Link
Marplex is a leading supplier of quality plastics in Australia, operating a large-scale compounding plant atLaverton in Victoria Marplex specializes in the production of plastic compounds complimented withoverseas and locally sourced traded engineering and commodity resins.
Marplex has supply and distribution alliances with global chemical companies, including BASF,Mitsubishi, Styrolution, ExxonMobil, Ube, Borouge and a major local company in Qenos.
Australia No info
Bearing ThermalResources Link
We are importers, distributors and machinists, providing a wide-range of materials. Our facilities includeboth conventional and CNC machining facilities.
Our product range includes several options for engineering plastics with Cast Nylon, Extruded Nylon,Noryl®, PEEK, PET, Polycarbonate/acrylic, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, POM, and PTFE materials.
Australia No info
Oceania Plastics Link Oceania is a distributor of plastic raw materials and has been the Ampacet distributor in Australia since2012. From Masterbatches, it offers exclusively Ampacet products: White, Black, Additives, Colors
Australia No info
TLC Hofmann Link
A trading company, we import and distribute a wide range of high quality technical products (rawmaterials, semi-finished goods, spare parts and equipment) from around the globe to many differingindustries.
TCL Hofmann is a prominent player in the Polymer Industry, representing a wide range of global leaders:EMS-GRIVORY - Performance Polyamides for Extrusion & Injection MoldingEMS-GRILETECH - Suppliers of Nylon Fibers and Hotmelt Adhesives for various applicationsSOLVAY - Suppliers of Cross Linkable & LSOH materials for Pipe, Cable & Wire ApplicationsBARLOCHER - Global leaders in PVC StabilizersHWASEUNG MATERIAL - TPV's for every applicationLUBRIZOL - Leaders in TPU technologyTEKNORAPEX - Premium Quality Nylon 6 and Nylon 66COOL POLYMERS - Thermally Conductive Polymers
Australia No info
Styro Polymers Link
The head office and manufacturing facilities are located in Melbourne. We offer a wide range ofengineering polymers and compounds. Custom colors are available
Under agreement with Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics Novaduran® PBT is available for distribution inAustralia from Styro Polymers
Australia No info
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Tynic Link
Tynic is a materials & application pioneer in its field of engineering plastics and their specific uses. Withsupport of state of the art design & engineering, Tynic offers the complete package from supply,conception through to commissioning and beyond.
Whilst only offering materials made available from the world’s leading manufacturers, Tynic offers youthe customer the complete solution.
Partners: Profilan Kunststoffwerk, Zell-Metall Engineering Plastics, IsoFlon, PolyTech
Australia No info
AmTrade Link
Amtrade International is a market-leading independently-owned supplier of chemicals, plastics, rawmaterials and specialty products to all major industry segments in Australia and New Zealand.
Amtrade supplies thermoplastic, thermoset and commodity plastics for a highly diverse range ofapplications. We offer customers technical support and a well-established supply chain through ourpartnership with world leading suppliers.
Australia No info
Australian SheetTraders Link
Australian Sheet Traders, Dynamically Australian owned and operated Acrylic distribution companyestablished in 1999 we have evolved into a strong, cost effective and efficient National distributor of flatPlastics, Composite Aluminum, Prismatic Lighting Diffusers and associated products with distributionwarehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. AST now Proudly distributes YPP Productslighting products throughout Australia.
Australia No info
IMCD Group Link
IMCD is a leading company in sales, marketing and distribution of speciality chemicals and foodingredients. Representing major global producers, our sales people are market focused technical expertswho offer solutions for customers’ problems utilising our comprehensive and complementary productportfolio.
IMCD N.V.is pleased to announce that it has entered an agreement with Hubron (International) Ltd tobecome the exclusive distributor for their extensive range of Black Masterbatch and ConductiveCompounds in Australia and New Zealand.)
Australia No info
PolymersInternationalAustralia
Link
Polymers represents a diverse range of raw material suppliers keen to expand sales into Australia andNew Zealand. The products have wide-spread application across many market segments andprogressively Polymers will add further products to compliment the portfolio.The company offers: Thermoplastics, Elastomers, Thermosets
Australia No info
Redox Link
Redox markets a range of close to 1,000 different organic and inorganic raw materials, sourced fromleading manufacturers throughout the world. Our products are supplied to 140 different industriesthroughout Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Whatever your chemical raw material need, Redox canhelp.
Australia No info
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Enggex LinkWe are a global engineering solutions provider in the mechanical and industrial engineering arena,serving customers with our engineering expertise and technological know-how. Based in India, as anengineering trading house.
Australia + IndiaList ofindustries
Sojitz Australia Link
Commonly called plastics, plastic resins are petrochemical products widely used in products such asautomobile parts, home appliances, office automation equipment and packaging materials. Sojitz conductsthe plastics business through its wholly owned subsidiary Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation, a leading plasticstrading company. Sojitz Pla-Net sells a broad range of items including general-purpose plastic resinmaterials such as polypropylene and polyethylene, high-performance engineering plastics, finishedproducts such as garbage bags and shopping bags made using plastic resin materials, plastic films for foodpackaging and solar panels, as well as plastic molding machines and molds essential for manufacturingproducts and components.
JapanLink to Sijitz-planet
Rebain Link
Rebain International is a customer driven chemical raw material supplier.In Australia it offers these brands:Dong Chen China Talc, Silica FlourJelu Germany Wood FibresHandy Chemicals Taiwan Nickel SaltsVliegenthart Holland Vege OilsMiracema Brazil Tin ProductsMarbo Italy PU Pigments concentratesBufa Holland PharmaceuticalsCrimidesa Spain Sodium SulphateRDC Italy Rubber AdditivesPolichemie Spain Rubber PolymersIndustex South Africa Fabrics for the rubber industryArville U.K. Specialty FabricsBrotherton U.K. Ammonia based productsStruktol USA USA Plastic additives/ Rubber additives process aidsSchill & Seilacher Germany Rubber Additives/ Process aidsCOIM Singapore/Italy Polyurethane casting resins. rigid foams, polyolsINHANCE USA Modified particles for Rubber and Polyurethane
New Zealand No info
INDICATIVE PRICES FOR MASTERBATCHES IN AUSTRALIA
In order to have a specific prices we have set up the following example:
Multifunctional Masterbatches that combine flame retardants additives + natural orcolored. Those anti-flame additives are halogenated, but complies with RoHs. Theyare PBB-free.
The final applications are Outlets, Switches (plugs), power strips and surgeprotector.
It has to comply with Glow Wire Test at 850C. In addition, the product ishalogenated FR system that meets RoHS Directive compliant.
Polymer used: Polypropylene (PP)
Usage of 6-8% of the masterbatch in the final product (dry blend or salt and pepperprocess)
With this specific example in mind, we’ve found pricing from 2 companies:
PolyPacific
They offer Retpol 9040. This is its Datasheet. This material is to be blend at 1 part Retpol
9040 to 5 parts copolymer polypropylene. Meets the currant RoHS requirements.
1 MT = EUR 3.36/kg (US$3.74)
3 MT = EUR 3.24 /kg (US$ 3.60)
Price is based on ex works, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. Packaging in 25 kg bags on
pallet. Payment is TT in advance. Price is valid for all shipments before end March 2016
Martogg
They offer 980 23 R03 Natural. This is its Datasheet. This grade is a PE carrier but will be
ok for PP letdown. We would expect the add rate for 850 GW would be more like 8-10% ,
but this would need to be tested. This is something we could do within our lab.
The prices are FOB Martogg Melbourne:
1 MT = AUD$ 9.5 (US$ 7.12)
2 MT = AUD$ 9.34 (US$ 7.00)
5 MT = AUD$ 9.21 (US$ 6.9)
10 MT = AUD$ 9.15 (US$ 6.86)
20 MT = AUD$ 9.08 (US$ 6.80)
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POTENTIAL CLIENT’S PROFILE AND LIST
Masterbatch market can be classified into four segments - additive, color, white and black.
Additive masterbatch is the fastest growing segment which finds its application in
customized plastic products in industries such as automotive, electronic appliances, textile,
pharmaceutical packaging, and food and beverages packaging. Color masterbatch is used
in the production of plastics for automobiles, electronic appliances, flexible packaging for
food and beverages and medicine packaging. Black masterbatch is mainly used in
construction, automotive and electronic appliance industries. The demand for light weight
vehicles is escalating globally due to European Union concern for reduction in greenhouse
gases. Increasing the plastic content in vehicles reduces their weight and carbon emission,
and also increases fuel efficiency. This is leading to replacement of metal parts in the
vehicles by plastic components.
Packaging accounts for the highest share of around 40% in terms of global Masterbatch
consumption, thereby making it a crucial industry for driving growth in Masterbatch
market. Packaging industry uses all types of Masterbatches, but the most commonly used
are color and white Masterbatches. Food and beverage manufacturers continue to enhance
their focus on attractive product packaging, by using various custom colored
Masterbatches, in order to gain consumer attention. Further, with the advent of new
packaging technologies such as antioxidant, UV resistant, heat resistant, antimicrobial, and
anti-fog packaging, the usage of additive masterbatches has surged significantly over the
last few years. (Source) In addition to the packaging, major end user industries for
Masterbatches include building and construction, automotive, food processing, consumer
goods, wire & cable, textiles, agriculture, furniture and electronic appliances among others.
(Source).
We can generally distinguish 2 types of clients for masterbatches and thermoplastic
compounds, based on the process they undertake. According to Australian Bureau of
Statistics, under the ANZSIC Industrial classification (Link), several categories were
identified:
1. Plastic Blow Molded Product Manufacturing
2. Plastic Injection Molded Product Manufacturing
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In the coming section we make an overview of both industries, in order to determine their
size, scope and health – as future potential clients.
C1912A PLASTIC BLOW MOLDED PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
The Plastic Blow Molded Product Manufacturing industry has grown sluggishly over the
past five years. Industry revenue is estimated to rise at a compound annual rate of 0.4%
over the five years through 2014-15, to reach $1.5 billion. Rising demand for plastic bottles
from downstream soft drink, bottled water and fruit juice manufacturers has supported
revenue growth over the past five years. Greater demand from these major markets is
expected to contribute to a 1.1% increase in revenue in 2014-15. However, weaker demand
for plastic containers and bottles from household product manufacturers, and constant
pressure from substitute packaging materials such as aluminum and glass, have restricted
industry revenue growth over the past five years.
Participation has declined over the past five years, with major players Pratt Holdings
(trading as Visy Industries) and Pact Group completing several acquisitions to consolidate
their positions in the industry. Many firms have found it extremely difficult to compete
with these well-established large companies and have exited the industry. Other players
have benefited from increasing environmental concerns, which have caused some
downstream manufacturers to shift from glass to plastic bottles. Most notably, alcoholic
beverages such as beer and wine are increasingly being packaged in recyclable plastic
bottles rather than glass bottles, particularly at music festivals and sporting events.
The industry is expected to grow moderately over the next five years due to consistent
demand from downstream beverage manufacturers. Demand for soft drinks, bottled water
and fruit juices is set to rise modestly over this period, which would subsequently boost
demand for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
bottles and containers. Revenue is forecast to rise at an annualized 1.1% over the five years
through 2019-20, to reach $1.6 billion. Consolidation is projected to continue over the next
five years, with the industry’s two dominant major players seeking to increase revenue and
market share through organic growth and acquisitions.
International trade is expected to remain limited due to the cost disadvantages of
transporting bulky low-value goods over long distances.
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This category accounts to 137 business. These manufacturing activities fall under this
category:
Plastic soft drink bottle manufacturing;
Plastic water bottle manufacturing;
Plastic fruit juice bottle manufacturing;
Plastic pharmaceutical bottle and container manufacturing;
Plastic household product bottle manufacturing;
Plastic chemical bottle manufacturing;
Plastic food container manufacturing;
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
The Plastic Blow Molded Product Manufacturing industry is in the mature stage of its
economic life cycle. The low per-unit value of plastic blow molded products limits the
level of import competition in the industry, as it tends to be uneconomical to transport
goods over long distances. Unlike many other manufacturing industries in Australia, this
trend provides some indirect protection from cheaper imports and has helped to prevent the
industry from declining. In addition, many industry products are now used in markets that
were previously occupied by other materials such as glass and aluminum.
Industry value added (IVA) is used to measure an industry’s contribution to the overall
economy. IVA is forecast to increase at a compound annual rate of 0.4% over the 10 years
through 2019-20. Although IVA is growing, the industry is expected to underperform
annualized real GDP growth of 2.7% over the same period. This trend is characteristic of a
mature industry.
Over the past five years, the domestic market has become increasingly saturated,
highlighted by sluggish domestic demand growth. In addition, larger companies have
sought to consolidate their positions through acquisition activity. The number of
establishments has begun to decline over this period, indicative of this consolidation trend.
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Many manufacturers have also sought to reduce labor costs and improve productivity over
the past five years. These trends are all indicative of a mature industry.
Looking at the supply chain, the image belows shows the key buying and selling industires
related to this industry.
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The table below shows the overview of the industry over the last 10 years and forecast of
the coming 5 years in terms of revenue, establishments, export/import, domestic demand,
etc.
MARKET DATA
Looking at this industry, we can segment the total 1.5 Billion by Products and services and
market segments.
From Product and Services, the largest amount of the market falls to soft drink bottles
(36.1%), followed by Food containers (21.3%), Household product containers (15.4%) and
Milk bottles (13.9%).
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From Market segmentation point of view, The majority of the revenue falls to Beverage
manufacturers (58.4%), followed by Food processors (21.3%) and Household product
Manufacturers (10.8%).
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
The industry engages in a low level of international trade, as plastic blow molded products
generally have a low per-unit value and are bulky, which makes them uneconomical to
transport. These large international freight and distribution costs therefore tend to restrict
manufacturers to smaller local markets.
IMPORTS
Imports are estimated to increase at an
annualized 5.4% over the five years through
2014-15, to reach $57.6 million. A majority
of industry imports are expected to come
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from China and other countries in South-East Asia. Manufacturers in these countries tend
to have distinct advantages in the production process, particularly in relation to labor and
overhead costs. Overseas operators are then able to pass these cost savings on to local and
international customers in the form of lower product prices. However, imports remain very
low as the cost of transporting low-value industry products overseas can erode these
production advantages. Imports increased steadily over the three years through 2012-13
due to an appreciating Australian dollar, which made imported products comparatively
more affordable in the domestic market. Imports are estimated to account for 3.8% of
domestic demand in 2014-15, up from 3.0% in 2009-10.
EXPORTS
Exports are estimated to decrease at a compound annual rate of 0.8% over the five years
through 2014-15, to reach $16.6 million. Given transporting industry products can be
extremely expensive, firms tend to export to countries that are located nearby and have
economic trade agreements with Australia. New Zealand, China and Papua New Guinea
are therefore expected to be major export destinations for the industry’s plastic blow
molded products. Exports are estimated to account for only 1.1% of total industry revenue
in 2014-15, down from 1.2% in 2009-10.
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C1912B PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDED PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
The Plastic Injection Molded Product Manufacturing industry has struggled over the past
five years. With the rise of developing Asian economies, Australian manufacturing
industries are finding it very difficult to compete with low-cost manufacturers that are able
to import products and sell these goods at far lower prices. The industry is no exception
and players have struggled because their major downstream markets also face intense
import penetration, which limits overall domestic demand for a range of plastic injection-
molded products. Imports from China have flooded the local market, and now account for
over 50.0% of the total imports in the industry. Weaker demand from downstream
manufacturing industries for plastic input materials such as automotive vehicle and
appliance components has also affected industry players over the past five years. This trend
is set to contribute to a 2.0% fall in revenue in 2015-16.
Industry revenue is expected to decline at a compound annual rate of 4.8% over the five
years through 2015-16, to reach $3.2 billion. In addition to rising import penetration,
increasing input costs have caused industry revenue to decline over the past five years.
When the cost of plastic resins and other inputs rises, manufacturers typically pass these
increases on to their downstream markets in the form of higher prices. As a result, demand
tends to fall, as demand for these plastic goods is fairly elastic. Although firms generate
more revenue per product sold, this drop in demand offsets any revenue gains. As a result,
rising input costs typically negatively affect manufacturers in the industry.
Over the next five years, plastic injection-molded product manufacturers are expected to
continue to perform poorly. Imports are projected to continue to account for a moderate
share of domestic demand, which could crowd local manufacturers out of the domestic
market. In addition, the exits of Ford, Holden and Toyota from the downstream Motor
Vehicle Manufacturing industry is set to reduce demand for a range of plastic input
components. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to fall at an annualized 2.9% over the
five years through 2015-16, to reach $2.7 billion. As import penetration continues to affect
industry players, local manufacturers may attempt to restructure their operations to carve
out niche and customized markets.
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This category accounts to 1.046 business. These manufacturing activities fall under this
category:
Plastic furniture manufacturing
Plastic light switch and plug manufacturing
Plastic pipe and plumbing fitting manufacturing
Plastic automotive component manufacturing
Plastic bucket and garbage bin manufacturing
Plastic food container and kitchenware manufacturing
Plastic rod and tube manufacturing
Plastic toilet fixture manufacturing
Plastic watering can and clothes peg manufacturing
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
The Plastic Injection Molded Product Manufacturing industry is in the declining stage of
its economic life cycle. Industry players face moderate competition from cheaper imported
products, which has made remaining viable very difficult. In addition, many of the
industry’s major customers operate in other manufacturing industries that also face strong
import competition, which further limits total domestic demand for plastic injection
molded products. Industry value added (IVA) is used to measure an industry’s contribution
to the overall economy. IVA is forecast to decline at a compound annual rate of 3.6% over
the 10 years through 2020-21. The industry is therefore expected to underperform
annualized real GDP growth of 2.8% over the same period. This trend is characteristic of a
declining industry. Over the past five years, the number of industry establishments has
declined as competition has intensified. There have also only been slight technological
changes over this period. The industry’s downstream markets have increasingly shrunk due
to changing preferences, with many customers choosing substitute products. In addition,
the industry has fairly stable and clearly segmented product groups. These trends are all
indicative of a declining industry.
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Looking at the supply chain, the image belows shows the key buing and selling industries
related to this industry.
The table below shows the overview of the industry over the last 10 years and forecast of
the coming 5 years in terms of revenue, establishments, export/import, domestic demand,
etc.
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MARKET DATA
Looking at this industry, we can segment the total 3.2 Billion by Products and services and
market segments.
From Product and Services, the largest amount of the market falls to Packaging Materials
(38.1%), followed by Plastic furniture (26.4%), automotive components (12.4%) and
Appliance components (10.3%).
From Market segmentation point of view, The majority of the revenue falls to
manufactuers (57.7%), followed by Wholesalers and retailers (22.6%) and Construction
Industries (19.7%).
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Industry participants engage in moderate levels of international trade, as imports and
exports account for medium shares of domestic demand and industry revenue, respectively.
IMPORTS
Imports are estimated to increase at an annualized 2.4% over the five years through 2015-
16, to reach $1.2 billion. Imports account for a large and growing share of the high-volume
and low-value products in the industry. Import penetration from China is very strong, as
over 50.0% of the industry’s imports come from China. Manufacturers in China are able to
benefit from lower labor and overhead costs, and pass these cost savings on to their
customers in the form of lower prices. Australian manufacturers subsequently struggle to
compete on price with these mass-produced and low-value goods. In 2015-16, imports are
estimated to account for 29.8% of domestic demand, up from 22.4% in 2010-11.
EXPORTS
Exports are estimated to decrease at a compound annual rate of 0.9% over the five years
through 2015-16, to reach $279.0 million. Exports fell in 2012-13 due to an appreciating
Australian dollar, as local products became comparatively more expensive in overseas
export markets. However, a depreciating Australian dollar over the past three years has
caused exports to rise as a share of total industry revenue. Exports are estimated to account
for 8.8% of total industry revenue in 2015-16, up from 7.2% in 2010-11.
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LIST OF TOP 10 POTENTIAL CLIENTS
CompanyName
Web Short Description
Plastic Blow Molded Product Manufacturing
PrattHoldingsProprietaryLimited
Link
Pratt Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Visy Industries, is a privately owned Australianpackaging, paper and recycling company. The family-run firm is headquartered inMelbourne and employs over 9,600 staff throughout its global operations in Australia,New Zealand, South-East Asia and the United States. Visy operates seven businessdivisions, which are sustainability, recycling, pulp and paper, packaging, point of salesolutions, automation, and logistics. Visy Industries is a global leader in environmentallyfriendly recycling. In March 2012, Visy acquired HP Plastics, a rival plastic blow moldedproduct manufacturer.
Pratt Holdings operates in the industry through Visy Industries’ plastics businesses, underits packaging division. Visy was the first company in Australia to make fully recyclableone-piece polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and is now the largest manufacturer ofPET products in Australia. The company makes PET bottles for soft drinks, fruit juice,mixed alcoholic drinks, dairy products, bottled water and household products. In addition,the company manufactures other pre-form PET products such as plastic food containers.In 2013-14, Visy manufactured 2.2 billion plastic containers and 1.8 billion plasticpreform products.
Pact GroupHolding Link
Pact Group Holdings Ltd is a publicly listed Australian company that designs andmanufactures plastic and steel packaging products. The company operates in Australia,New Zealand, China, Thailand and the Philippines. Its products are sold to customers in arange of food, dairy, beverage, chemical, agricultural and industrial manufacturingindustries. In December 2013, Pact Group acquired the remaining 49.0% interest ofCinqplast Plastop Australia, a PET product manufacturer based in New South Wales. PactGroup employs over 3,500 people and is based in South Yarra, VIC.
Pact Group operates in the industry through its plastic packaging manufacturingcapabilities. Its main operations in the industry include production of plastic food andbeverage bottles and containers, personal care products, and other household products. Itsplastic packaging solutions cater for fresh and frozen food, chilled meat, dairy products,prepared meals, baked goods, and beverages such as juice and bottled water. Pact Group’spersonal care and household consumer plastics include oral hygiene, skin cream, hair care,pharmaceutical and cleaning products. In April 2012, the company acquired ViscountPlastic Pty Ltd and its PET bottle manufacturing facilities, further expanding its blowmolded plastic manufacturing capacity.
Lion PtyLtd Link
Lion Pty Ltd is a foreign-owned proprietary company that produces, markets anddistributes food products and alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered inSydney and employs over 6,740 people throughout its operations in Australia, NewZealand, South-East Asia and the United States. Its key brands include Farmers Union,Big M, Yoplait, Daily Juice, Coon, Tooheys and XXXX. Lion Pty Ltd is wholly ownedby Kirin Holdings Company Ltd, a diversified food and beverage company based inJapan. Lion operates in the industry through its 70.0% ownership share of BlowflexMouldings Pty Ltd. Blowflex Mouldings primarily manufactures PET bottles that are thenused in the operations of its parent company.
Cospak Link
Cospak Pty Ltd provides total packaging solutions throughout Australia, New Zealandand Asia, offering a comprehensive range of quality products in glass, plastics, metal,paper and flexibles.
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They have plastic manufacturing facility in Sydney - With the capacity to produce bothextrusion and injection blow molded containers up to 25 liters, Cospak Manufacturingalso provides clean room production areas used for the manufacturing of containers forthe medical and pharmaceutical industries.
In addition, they have another plastic manufacturing facility in Auckland - Blow molding,injection molding, screen printing and design facilities for the production of containersand closures, including the recently developed and patented SBC Tamper Evident closuresystem
PBPackaging Link
PB Packaging and its manufacturing and importing subsidiaries, Closure-Tech, Bev-Cap,Blowcon, Australian Bottle Manufacturers and Specialty Products & Dispensers are OneStop Shop for Plastic Packaging. When it comes to rigid packaging, they have: Jars,Bottles, Caps, Sprays and Pumps, Pails, Specialty Products such as Measuring Jugs plusIndustrial Drums and more.
They also have 1) Package Design and development, 2) Toolmaking for both Blow andInjection Molding, 3) Custom molding of blow and injection molded components, 4) fullpackage decoration services
Plastic Injection Molded Product Manufacturing
Pact GroupHolding Link
Pact Group Holdings Ltd is a locally owned publicly listed company that designs andmanufactures plastic and steel packaging products. The firm operates in Australia, NewZealand, China, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. In late 2013, the company waslisted on the ASX after it consolidated the operations of several plastics and packagingoperations formerly owned by the group’s parent company, Geminder Holdings. InAugust 2014, Pact Group acquired the Australian and New Zealand operations of SuloMGB for $34.8 million. Sulo MGB offers a range of two-wheeled mobile garbage bins,ranging from 60 litres to 360 liters in size. Pact Group employs over 3,500 staff and isbased in South Yarra, VIC.Pact Group owns and operates several packaging and plastics subsidiaries, including VIPPlastic, VIP Steel, PlasPak, Alto, Salient Asia Pacific and Baroda. In 2012-13, Pact Groupacquired Viscount Plastics, following approval from the ACCC after its failed takeoverattempts in 2008 and 2009. This acquisition allowed Pact Group to absorb ViscountPlastics’ plastic injection-molded production capacity. Pact Group manufactures a rangeof plastic injection-molded products, including food containers, paint tubs, custommoldings, bottle closures and garbage bins. The main resins that the company uses tomanufacture plastic injection molded products are polypropylene and high-densitypolyethylene.
GM HoldenLtd Link
GM Holden Ltd is an unlisted public company that manufactures, imports and distributesmotor vehicles, engine components, and related parts and accessories throughoutAustralia. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation, a majormotor vehicle manufacturer based in the United States. Holden’s industry operationsinclude manufacturing facilities in Elizabeth, SA, where its vehicle assembly, body tooldesign, stamping, plastic molding, painting and body hardware operations are located. InDecember 2013, Holden announced its intention to cease manufacturing in Australia bythe end of 2017.
NCIIndustriesPty Ltd
Link
National Can Industries (NCI) Pty Ltd is a proprietary company that manufactures anddistributes packaging products, including metal cans and drums, plastic containers andclosures, and machine tools and equipment. NCI has manufacturing facilities in Australia,New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Thailand and Fiji. The firm has over 650employees and is headquartered in Clifton Hill, VIC. NCI specializes in manufacturinghigh performance injection molded plastic packaging materials for both commercial andretail applications.
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CustomMouldPlastics PtyLtd
Link
Custom Mould Plastics (CMP) is an Australian-owned proprietary company thatgenerates the majority of its revenue from its plastic manufacturing capabilities. Its otherservices include metal stamping, 3D printing, warehousing, assembly services andpackaging, and process outsourcing. The company is a contract plastics manufacturer thatmakes a range of different plastic products that are used in a variety of automotive,electrical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture and medical industries. CMP operatestwo manufacturing plants in Victoria and is based in Tullamarine, VIC.
TotalPlasticsSolutions
Link
Total Plastics Solutions are plastic injection molders with over 30 years’ experience in theplastics industry. We offer in-house design and engineering, state of the art equipment andthe strength of over three decades of experience.
They have a variety of products: Plastic Injection Molding, Tool making services, Trafficsafety products, commercial food storage containers, traffic cones, bar chairs, Discovererfeatures.
AAAComponentsPty, Ltd
Link
AAA Components is a 100 per cent Australian-owned plastic injection molding companyand plastics consultancy. They work everything from part and tooling design to choice oftoolmakers. They also offer advice on plastic material selection, and plastics partsmanufacturing, combined with component assembly, packing, labelling and dispatch.