FRP grating has changed from a new type of material to a general-purpose material. In the competition with the traditional material (metal, stone, wood, concrete, etc.) industry, the FRP industry continues to grow.
Development characteristics
1. Large-scale and integrated products: Large-scale cooling towers, chimneys, wind turbine blades, large-diameter sand-filled FRP pipes and other products all reflect the characteristics of large-scale products in the FRP industry. The large-scale and integrated FRP grating is the need for technological progress in various fields in the industry, and it is also one of the effective ways for FRP products (FRP grating) to improve production efficiency and quality and reduce costs;
2. Technical precision and quality stabilization: With the intensification of market competition, customers have put forward higher requirements for the internal quality requirements and surface processing of FRP products. Facts have proved that FRP gratings with precision processing and stable quality more competitive advantage;
3. High-speed production efficiency, large-scale production and low cost: These three factors are the inevitable requirements for the survival and development of the FRP industry. Only when high speed, large-scale production and low cost are realized can it be better compared with traditional materials. Competition can better popularize the application of FRP grating and strengthen the FRP industry.
Development Opportunities
Today, when vigorously advocating energy conservation and environmental protection, the FRP industry is facing a good opportunity for overall improvement and rapid development. In recent years, with the gradual improvement of the market economy, my country's FRP industry has shown a momentum of leapfrog growth, with an annual growth rate of 3-4 times the growth rate of the national economy. In 2000, the total output of FRP reached the highest level in history, and the output surpassed that of Japan, ranking second in the world. At the same time, on the basis of the strengthening of the overall strength of large domestic enterprises and some township enterprises and the continuous improvement of product technology content, some joint ventures have a high starting point and advanced technology, which has also improved the overall level of my country's FRP industry.
Face the challenge
At present, the development of FRP grating industry mainly faces two major challenges: raw material prices and strict rules and regulations. High raw material prices are a major challenge for the FRP industry. The rise in oil prices and the economic growth rate exceeding the investment in raw materials and equipment make the main raw materials used for resin production limited, which causes price increases throughout the entire value chain, resulting in a reduction in gross profit and demand, which greatly affects the profitability of the entire value chain. Increasingly stringent regulations are another major challenge facing the FRP industry. The government pays more and more attention to the construction of safety, health and environment. Increased media coverage and increased public awareness lead to increased production costs, reduced margins, or reduced competitiveness that can significantly impact profitability.