High performance films

Film manufacturers

Chapter 1  Trends in the LCD Film Market

1. Polarizer Market
1-1-1.Annual Sales of Polarizer Manufacturers (Polarizer Business)
1-1-2.Production Capacity of Polarizer Manufacturers
1-1-3.Production Capacity and Shares of the World's Major Polarizer Manufacturers
1-1-4.Production Volume and Sales of Polarizers by LCD Type
1-1-5.Production Volume by Polarizer Manufacturer and LCD Mode in 2010
1-1-6.Production Volume by Polarizer Manufacturer and LCD Mode in 2011 (Estimate)
1-1-7.Production Volume by Polarizer Manufacturer and LCD Mode in 2012 (Forecast)
1-1-8.Market Analysis
1-1-9.Roll to Panel-Based Post-Processing at Panel Plants of Polarizer Manufacturers
1-1-10.Comparison of Production Rate of Polarizer Manufacturers
Enhance Production Efficiency by Improving Speed and Area Layout Efficiency
1-1-11.Wide Line Operations of Polarizer Manufacturers
LG Chem is Currently the Only Manufacturer With an Ultra-Wide 2,300 mm Line
1-1-12.Sales Shares of Polarizer Manufacturers at Korean Panel Manufacturers (in Value)
In Korea, Fierce Competition Continues among the Top Three:
NITTO DENKO, Dongwoo Fine-Chem and LG Chem
Cheil Industries Falls Somewhat Behind in Technology Despite Showing
Presence as a Supplier for Samsung Electronics
1-1-13.Sales Shares of Polarizer Manufacturers at Taiwanese Panel Manufacturers (in Value)
LG Chem Remains Strong in Taiwan Although Manufacturers
with Vertical Integration Hold High Shares
1-1-14.Sales Shares of Polarizer Manufacturers at Leading Chinese Panel Manufacturers
(in Value)
In China's New Panel Market, Korean and Taiwanese
Manufacturers Compete While Japanese Manufacturers in
Considering Profitability May Calmly Wait & See
1-1-15.Sales Shares of Polarizer Manufacturers at Sharp
1-1-16.Sales Shares of Polarizer Manufacturers in
Panasonic Liquid Crystal Displays (former IPS Alpha)
2. Trends in the Chinese Polarizer Market
1-2-1.Annual Sales of Chinese Polarizer Manufacturers
1-2-2.Production Capacity of Chinese Polarizer Manufacturers
1-2-3.Positioning of SHENZHEN SAPO PHOTOELECTRIC
1-2-4.Sales Volumes and Shares of STN (LCD only) Polarizer Manufacturers in China
1-2-5.Sales Volumes and Shares of Manufacturers of Polarizers for 3D Glasses
1-2-6.Material Suppliers of Chinese Polarizer Manufacturers
3. Retardation Film Market
1-3-1.Annual Sales Volume of WV in the Large Products Segment
1-3-2.Annual Sales Volume of Retardation Films for Large-Size VA-LCDs by Manufacturer
1-3-3.Polarizer Manufacturers for Large-Size VA-LCDs and Retardation Films Used (2010 - 2011)
1-3-4.Polarizer Manufacturers for Large-Size VA-LCDs and Retardation Films Used (2011 - 2012)
FUJIFILM to Advance in the Large VA Segment in 2011 Amid Three-Cornered Competition
1-3-5.Annual Sales Volume of Retardation Films for Large-Size IPS-LCDs by Manufacturer
1-3-6.Polarizer Manufacturers for Large-Size IPS-LCDs and Retardation Films Used (2010 - 2011)
1-3-7.Polarizer Manufacturers for Large-Size IPS-LCDs and Retardation Films Used (2011 - 2012)
Acryl Film for IPS Increases Share Although FUJIFILM Projects a Return to Z-TAC
1-3-8.Annual Sales Volumes of Retardation Film
Manufacturers at Polarizer Manufacturers in Mid-to-Small Size STN-LCDs
1-3-9.Shares of Retardation Film Manufacturers at
Polarizer Manufacturers in Mid-to-Small Size STN-LCDs (10” or less)
1-3-10.Annual Sales Volume of Retardation Film for 3D Glasses
1-3-11.Annual Sales Volume of Retardation Films for AM OLED
1-3-12.Annual Sales Volume of Retardation Films for Mid-to-Small Size TN-TFTs by Manufacturer
1-3-13.Shares of Retardation Film Manufacturers at
Polarizer Manufacturers in Mid-to-Small Size TN-TFT LCDs
1-3-14.Materials for iPhone and iPod
1-3-15.Annual Sales Volume of Retardation Films in Small VA-LCDs by Manufacturer
1-3-16.Shares of Retardation Film Manufacturers at
Polarizer Manufacturers in Mid-to-Small Size VA-LCDs (10” or less)
1-3-17.Annual Sales Volume of Retardation Films for Mid-to-Small Size IPS-LCDs by Manufacturer
1-3-18.Shares of Retardation Film Manufacturers at
Polarizer Manufacturers in Mid-to-Small Size IPS-LCDs
1-3-19.Status of Material Manufacturers for iPhone 4
1-3-20.Status of Component Manufacturers for iPad
4. TAC Film Market
1-4-1.Overview of New TAC Film Manufacturers
1-4-2. Shares of TAC Film Suppliers at Leading Polarizer Manufacturers (2010 - 2011)
5. Polarizer Process Components Market
1-5-1. Sales Volumes of Polarizer-Use PET Protect Film by Manufacturers
1-5-2. Shares of PET Protect Film Manufacturers at LCD Polarizer Manufacturers
1-5-3. Production Sites of Leading PET Protect Film Manufacturers
1-5-4. Sales Volumes of Polarizer-Use Release Film Manufacturers
1-5-5. Shares of Release Film Manufacturers at Leading Polarizer Manufacturers

Chapter 2  Trends in the Hard Coat Film Market

2-1.Application For Electrode
Hard Coat Films for Resistive Touch Panels Increased Slightly Whine Demand for
Films Sensors Grew with the Need for Lightweighting Capacitive Touch Panels
KIMOTO Leads With the Utmost High Share; TEIJIN and Oike Manufacture within Group
Varying Designs Applied for Capacitive Touch Panels Depending on the
Manufacturer, Which Impacts Demand for Hard Coat Films
Need for Hard Coat Film That Makes the ITO Pattern Less Visible in
Capacitive Touch Panels
2-2.Application For Top Cover
□Application for Icon Sheet
□Application for Top Cover - 1
□Application for Top Cover - 2
2-3. Use in Molding and Decoration
□IMD
□IML

Chapter 3  Comprehensive Analysis of the PET Film Market

3-1.Ratio of Optical Applications in Sales Volume of PET Films
3-2.Sales Volumes of Leading Manufacturers of PET Films for Optical Applications
3-3.Production Sites of Leading PET Film Manufacturers (Four Leading Japanese Manufacturers)
3-4.Production Sites of Leading PET Film Manufacturers (Five Leading Foreign Manufacturers)
3-5.Noteworthy PET Film Application: Use for Solar Cell Backsheet
Trends in Demand for PET Films for Solar Cell Backsheets
(All-Purpose + Hydrolysis Resistance + Coloring)
Trends in Demand for PET Films for Solar Cell Backsheets
(Other than All-Purpose Grade)
3-6.Noteworthy PET Film Application: White PET Film (for Reflective Sheet)
3-7.Noteworthy PET Film Application: Release Film
Share of Films for Silicone Coating by PET Film Manufacturer (2011 estimate)