Growth in Electrical Applications

The amoimt of electrical and electronics components in cars is growing and will continue to grow during the forecast period as manufacturers build-in greater safety and comfort features into their cars. PBT is the major pol5mier for these applications and is well placed to take advantage of the trend. 

Another important trend encouraging further growth for PBT in electrical systems will be the development of modular sub-assemblies, incorporating electrical and electronic parts. 

PBT has been replacing metals in automotive applications, because of its high stiffness and strength, good heat ageing performance and resistance to fuels and lubricants. Metal replacement will not however, be as much an influence on PBT demand in future because most of the potential replacement has already taken place. 

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