Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Demand for the industry has been volatile in the past five years as downstream customers reduced production and required less carbon fiber. As the economy began to recover, demand from end-users like aircraft and automobile manufacturers increased, boosting demand for industry products. In the next five years, revenue is anticipated to rise as downstream manufacturing industries expand production and the federal government increases funding for carbon fiber and graphene research.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The Carbon Fiber and Graphene Manufacturing industry has a high level of capital intensity. For every dollar spent on labor, the industry spends an estimated $0.43 on capital, which indicates that many processes are automated, with many products being mass-produced. During the recession, the industry came to rely even more heavily on capital because employment was one of the easiest places to cut costs. However, employment and wages will increase over the next five years as industry players invest more in human resources and expand their research and development teams to become more efficient and remain competitive... purchase to read more