U.S. Composite Repair Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

U.S. Composite Repair Market Analysis and Size

Vacuum infusion, scarf repair, vacuum bag sealing, and other technical procedures are used in composite restorations to fix flaws in damaged laminate structures, fiber-reinforced composite, and other composite materials. The system also provides thermal and electrical insulation while preventing cracks and corrosion from developing in the damaged area. The market is being influenced by the expanding use of composite repairs in various equipment, including bends, flanges, gaskets, fittings, primary body connections, and nozzles in important end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, building and construction, and marine. Additionally, the composite repair process has high applicability in the energy generation sector due to its mechanical advantages, which also influence the growth of the composite repair market.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the U.S. composite repair market, valued at USD 1349986.69 thousand in 2022, will reach USD 2167966.45 thousand by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

U.S. Composite Repair Market Scope and Segmentation  

Market Definition

Composite Repairs are technological procedures that fix flaws in damaged laminate structures, fiber-reinforced composite, and other composite materials. These procedures include vacuum infusion, scarf repair, and vacuum bag sealing. The bonded composite repair stops cracks from forming or spreading by reducing stresses in the damaged area. In the sports equipment, automotive, aerospace, marine, and land transportation markets, composite materials are used in various applications. Damage to composite components is sometimes challenging to see with the naked eye. For structural elements, appropriate Non-Destructive Test (NDT) methods are the best way to gauge the degree of damage.

U.S. Composite Repair Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Demand for defense and aerospace will drive the expansion of the composite repair market

Demand for composite materials is rising quickly, particularly in the aerospace sector. Commercial transport aircraft use composite materials extensively because the lighter airframe allows for better fuel economy and lower operating costs. The market for composite repairs is likely to be driven by the rising composite content in new-generation commercial aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350.  Composite materials make up almost 50% of the weight of the Boeing 787. In the following ten years, it is anticipated that these fibers' consumption will increase significantly due to rising defense industry investments. The demand for composite repair is expected to be driven by aerospace and defense during the forecast period due to the aforementioned factors.

• Demand for travel and tourism will drive the expansion of the composite repair market

With a greater emphasis on travel and tourism, the increased air traffic will likely increase demand for commercial and passenger aircraft. The use of aramid fiber in the defense sector has increased alongside that in aerospace. Along with people's growing enthusiasm for travel, the demand for aerospace and other vehicles has increased, raising the demand for repair services. The demand for maintenance rises as the number of services is offered, which spurs market expansion.

Opportunities

• Initiating New Wind Energy Projects led to expansion in the market

Composite materials are primarily used in wind turbine blades and nacelles through their low weight, high strength, and design flexibility. The most important components of wind turbines, the edges, require maintenance two to three times annually. With the growing shift toward sustainable energy sources for electricity, countries have begun implementing numerous wind energy projects. Wind energy is primarily used to generate electricity. In addition, the U.S. Energy Department announced five new wind energy projects in 2021 that would develop 2GW of electricity. The growth of the composite repairs industry will be positively impacted by the rise in wind energy projects, which will also increase demand for composite repair procedures in the energy generation sector.

• Successful Automotive Production surges in market growth

Composite materials are beneficial in the automotive industry, where they are used in various parts, from under-the-hood electrical and heat-shielding components to exterior and interior structural features. These parts occasionally need to be repaired to keep the vehicle's structural and functional integrity. The growing demand for new cars, technological advancements and the creation of numerous new products raised the automotive industry's production level. The international organization of motor vehicle manufacturers evaluates that global auto production will reach 80.1 million units in 2021, an increase of 3% from 2020. The use of composite repair techniques such as vacuum infusion and scarf repair for various composite applications in the automotive industry would increase due to the increase in automotive production. This would significantly impact the growth prospects for the composite repairs industry during the forecast period.

Restraints/Challenges

• The availability of Substitutes limits the market growth

Alternatives to traditional composite repairs, such as self-healing composite, may hamper the development of the composite repairs industry. The main problem with composite maintenance is that they rely heavily on backbreaking manual labor, which drives up the cost of the procedure. On the other hand, self-healing composites can automatically recover from damage and offer additional advantages, such as improved mechanical properties after healing. Major industrial sectors such as automotive and aerospace would be able to lower their manual repair costs if more affordable alternatives, such as self-healing composites, were available. This could harm how composite repair technologies and processes, such as vacuum infusion and scarf repair, are used in these critical industries, which could impede market growth of the Composite Repairs Industry in the forecast period, negatively impacting the Composite Repairs Market size.

• The market is constrained by composites' high cost and safety worries

The initial cost of aircraft is further increased by fact that aerospace composites are significantly more expensive than aluminum. Composites are also costly and challenging to repair, limiting market growth. Specialized and pricy equipment is required to find the flaws in composite structure. Additionally, inspectors must receive specialized training to identify deficiencies in the aircraft's composite structure, which raises the maintenance expense and the price of toolings such as rivet guns, bucking bars, and exposers. The top priorities in the industry are fire and safety issues. Expos retractable screens must be used carefully, so their high cost and safety concerns constrain the market's growth.

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Recent Developments

• In 2022, Engineered Composite Solution, a composite repair company based in Aberdeen, introduced the FutureWrap Bio eco-friendly composite repair system, which enables pipe operators to perform pipe repairing work more sustainably.
• In 2021, a new composite material from CompPair Technologies can be quickly and easily repaired with heat if it sustains damage during manufacturing, impact, or fatigue.
• In 2021, Process Materials was acquired from Solvay Composites Materials Global Business by Composites One, the top North American provider of composites materials and services.

U.S. Composite Repair Market Scope

The U.S. composite repair market is segmented on the basis of material, type, process, application and  industry. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Material

• Carbon Fiber
• Fiber Glass
• Quartz
• Kevlar
• Others

Type

• Cosmetic
• Resin Injection
• Semi-Structural Plug/Patch
• Structural Mechanically–Fastened Doubler
• Structural Bonded External Doubler
• Structural Flush Repair
• Scarf Repair
• Patch Repair

Process

• Hand lay-up
• Vacuum infusion
• Autoclave
• Vacuum Bagging
• Others
• Composite wrap
• Out of autoclave
• Prepreg molding

Application

• High pressure system
• Bends
• Flanges
• Valves
• Gaskets
• Fittings
• Pressurized vessels
• Others

Industry

• Aerospace
• Commercial
• General
• Military
• Defence
• Energy Generation
• Wind energy
• Solar Energy
• Hydro Energy
• Others
• Construction
• Commercial
• Residential
• Industrial
• Infrastructural
• Automotive
• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Heavy Commercial Vehicles
• Passenger Vehicles
• Marine
• Passenger
• Cargo
• Others
• Oil and Gas
• On shore
• Off shore
• Chemical
• Petrochemical
• Power
• Water Utilities
• Air craft manufacturing
• Pipeline Industry
• Heavy Industries
• Sporting Goods
• Others

Competitive Landscape and U.S. Composite Repair Market Share Analysis

The U.S. composite repair market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to U.S. composite repair market.

Some of the major players operating in the U.S. composite repair market are:

• Lufthansa Technik (Germany)
• COMPPAIR (Switzerland)
• Engineered Composite Solutions Limited (Scotland)
• Citadel Building System Private Limited. (Australia)
• Milliken and Company (U.S.)
• T.D. Williamson, Inc. (U.S.)
• Hexcel Corporation (U.S.)
• Gurit Services AG (Switzerland)
• 3M (U.S.)
• Henkel AG and Co. KGaA (Germany)
• The Sherwin-Williams Company (U.S.)
• Heatcon (U.S.)
• WichiTech Industries Inc. (U.S.)
• Carbon By Design (U.S.)
• Optimum Composites Technologies, LLC. (U.S.)
• Wentech (Canada )
• LAP GmbH (Germany)

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