nigel jones - australian vinyls corporation - market opportunities for pvc products
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Nigel JonesTechnical Manager
Australian Vinyls
Wesfarmers Chemicals,Energy & FertilisersAustralian Vinyls
Global vs Local PVC Markets
Current Market Situation
Market DevelopmentsGrowth Products
Emerging Trends
Summary
Australian Vinyls was formed in 1997 and has been owned by Wesfarmers since 2007
Australia’s only PVC manufacturer until production ceased early in 2016
Australian Vinyls is the largest supplier of PVC to the Australian market, offering a full service to customers, including technical support
Strategic relationship with FPC since 2002
Other businesses of Australian Vinyls are Specialty Products, Caustic Soda and ModWoodTM
43%
17%
17%
8%15%
Pipes & Fittings
Profiles & Tubes
Film & Sheet
Wire & Cable
All Others
Consumption = 41.8Mt
Source: IHS
77%
8%4% 5% 6%
Pipes & Fittings
Profiles & Tubes
Film & Sheet
Wire & Cable
All Others
Consumption = 186kt
Source: Australian Vinyls
Success of PVC Pipes in Australia
Australia’s missing markets
Film & Sheet
ProfilesSiding
Roofline
Windows
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Australian PVC Market SizeTonnes per year - Rolling 12 months basis
Permanent formworkSignificant growth over past decade
Expect strong growth to continue, more options available
Photos courtesy of Dincel Construction Systems
Photos courtesy of AFS Walling Systems
Permanent formworkSignificant growth over past decade
Windows and doorsDevelopment of ICPLocal production of profile
FencingMarket acceptance and growth potential in domestic market
Decking??
PVC has some advantages in composite/synthetic decking compared to traditional PE based WPC
Fire resistanceFeel (less plasticky)Harder surface
However…Solid Wood/PVC is stronger and stiffer than WPC but ~30% heavierWeight reduced by either foaming or profiling the board
Decking Physical Properties
Product PVC Foam PVC Profile ModWood
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)(MPa)
1520 1550 5995
Modulus of Rupture (MOR)(MPa)
27 19 42
Deflection at 1.8kN Load (mm)
11.5 8.1 4.5
Based on 450mm spanBoard widths 137 – 140mmData courtesy of ModWood Technologies
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
WPC
PVC
Source: Principia
Significant changes have occurred with key raw materials
StabilisersPlasticisersImpact Modifiers
PVC has a great advantage over other polymers –versatility in properties due to additives
These have all helped PVC’s competitive position from both performance and environmental perspectives
Building for sustainability and resilience
PVC products for architectural profiles
Building facades and screeningLightweightNo specific structural requirements (cf. decking)Low flammability
Wood/PVC compositesFoamed wood/PVC profilesResysta (PVC/Rice Husk Composite)
Photo courtesy of Resysta
Seawall Bulkheads
Vineyard Posts
Photo courtesy of Westech
PVC’s AdvantagesVersatility cf other building materials
There are growth prospectsBuilding productsWater infrastructure
Environmental recognitionGBCA Recognition – BEP PVCOngoing challenge
Wesfarmers Chemicals,Energy & FertilisersAustralian Vinyls