| Asphalt Modification |
200 million lbs. |
up from 97 million lbs. in 1995.
Strong growth potential. |
| Molded Products |
190 million lbs. |
up from 14 million lbs. per
year in 1995. Continuing R&D and equipment advances make
this a good growth market. |
Tires/Automotive
(includes brakes/friction market and other automotive parts) |
70 million lbs. |
11% of crumb rubber being consumed
annually. Manufacturers currently use up to 5% per tire and
are testing compounds with 10% or more recycled rubber content.
Good growth potential. |
| Sport Surfacing |
60 millions lbs. |
9.8% of crumb rubber being consumed
annually. Steadily growing market. |
| Rubber/Plastic Blends |
20 million lbs. |
4% of crumb rubber being consumed
annually. Products include truck bed liners, golf cart fenders,
bumpers, etc. |
| Construction |
17 million lbs. |
includes roofing products, building
materials, insulation and sound proofing. |
| Surface Modified/Reclaim |
25 million lbs. |
includes imported
quantities. |
| Animal Bedding |
25 million lbs. |
new applications and production
methods continue to push growth in this market. |
| Other |
5 million lbs. |
|
| TOTAL |
612 million lbs. |
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