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...was formed in 1993 by leading European companies, with a concerted commitment to the technological advancement of this material, including

SMC/BMC manufacturers
moulders/parts producers
raw material suppliers
scientific institutes
 

All those involved in SMC and BMC decided to cooperate closely with the objective to speed up new developments.

Innovative formulations
proven material with over 40 years practical service under the severest conditions
modern rejuvenated composite material for leading edge applications
collecting system for used parts and recycling are up and running.

SMC parts users will profit from the founding of the European Alliance for SMC and from the improved service it will bring, through the market being addressed by a single voice. Go to members section.

We understand our mission as follows:

Increase the understanding and the acceptance of SMC and BMC and advise the advantages in comparison with competing materials.

Establish SMC/BMC as the composite material with decisive designers and broaden the market for their application.

Assist designers and manufacturers in the application of SMC and BMC in the automotive-, electrical-, construction- and sanitary industry.

Increase the technical competence in the field of SMC and BMC in Europe through technical working groups, workshops, seminars, information brochures, press releases and other educational materials.

Increase the awareness of the excellent environmental and recycling properties of SMC/BMC.

Total production for 2005: 277.000t

Member company DSM Composite Resins has published the market data for SMC/BMC compounds in 2005 as being 277.000t. About 69% of the compound is SMC, and 31% BMC, or its derivates. For more information follow this link.

[ Year 2004 tentative market data ]

Reinforced plastics (FRP) have a global annual volume of approximately one million tonnes. SMC and BMC represent the biggest individual segment. The total European SMC/BMC consumption is estimated 265.000 tonnes in 2003, which is 2.000t more then the year before. The biggest market segment is ”automotive” - ”electrical” is second largest.

Total production (all data for 2003):

Total production (all data for 2002):

Total production (all data for 2001):

SMC/BMC market by segment
SMC/BMC market per country
SMC/BMC market shares
Global SMC/BMC market

Click the image to see the diagrams

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update

15 november 2007