Overview of the global non-metallic expansion joints market

Research analysis on the global non-metallic expansion joints market identifies the operational efficiency of the non-metallic expansion joints as one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. Non-metallic expansion joints can take up movements in different directions simultaneously unlike metallic expansion joints that are fundamentally inflexible. This makes them appropriate for plant design and building. They are non-reactive and easy to transport and install. Moreover, these non-metallic expansion joints can also be installed in places where space is a concern. The advantages associated with non-metallic expansion joints make them an ideal choice in several industries. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will post a revenue of more than USD 11 billion by 2021.

The increasing utilization of combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT) is one of the latest trends that will gain traction in the non-metallic expansion joints market. Gas turbines are engines that can convert natural gas or any other form of fuel energy into mechanical energy to generate electricity for daily operational activities of a power plant.  CCGT is a range of heat engines that work together using the same heat source and converting it into mechanical energy, which drives the generators of a power plant. The waste heat of the first engine is utilized by the next in the series ensuring maximum utilization of resources and rising the net efficiency of the cycle. Numerous new gas power plants in Europe and North America operate on CCGT. The upcoming power generation plants are likely to lead to more natural gas production which increases the need for the expansion of natural gas pipeline system. This in turn, will account for the growth of the non-metallic expansion joints market in the forthcoming years.

Competitive landscape and key vendors  

The non-metallic expansion joints market is highly-fragmented due to the presence of many international and local players. The international players hold the maximum share of the market. The market is competitve and the the vendors usually compete based on factors such as customer service, maintenance support, innovation, distribution, and prices.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• PARKER HANNIFIN
• MACOGA
• FLEXEJ
• EagleBurgmann
• GARLOCK

The other prominent vendors in the market are Bikar, UNAFLEX, Clyde Bergemann Power Group, Metraflex, Global Flex, RADCOFLEX, and URJA.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the non-metallic expansion joints market

• Natural gas
• Crude oil

During 2016, the natural gas segment accounted for the major shares of the non-metallic expansion joints market. The high temperature withstanding capabilities and non-reactive nature of non-metallic jonts make it an ideal choice for natural gas pipelines. The reduction in steel prices will drive the growth of the natural gas pipeline industry across the world. This will in turn, drive the growth of the non-metallic expansion joints market in this segment.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the non-metallic expansion joints market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

This market study estimates that in terms of geographic regions, the Americas will be the major revenue contributor to the non-metallic expansion joints market throughout the forecast period. The US is the highest contributor to the growth of the non-metallic expansion joints market in the Americas due to its large natural gas and oil reserves. Additionally, the recent boom in shale gas extraction further fuels the growth of the market in this region.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global non-metallic expansion joints market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global non-metallic expansion joints market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global non-metallic expansion joints market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global non-metallic expansion joints market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global non-metallic expansion joints market?

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