The code 33790 has been divided into two reports. The first, subtitled Extrusions, covers companies whose products are predominantly conveyor belts, gaskets, hoses, mouldings extrusions and sheeting.
Most participants manufacture a wide range of products, frequently in both subdivisions.
Many of the players in the Industrial Rubber sector have complained that the industry is shrinking with the result that competition is very tough. The most prominent users of industrial rubber products appear to be the mining and automotive industry. Changes in these have a direct influence on the industrial rubber sector. In particular, demand from the mining industry has declined along with customer loyalty and decreased need for quality as a result of many mines being marginal. The mines are far more cost conscious than before and lead times have decreased.