Dublin, March 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n5bw47/adhesives) has announced the addition of the "Adhesives - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Adhesives in volume (Million Pounds) & value (US$ Thousands) by the following Product Segments: Styrene Butadiene Rubber Based Adhesives, Phenolic Adhesives, Polyolefin Adhesives, Epoxy Adhesives, Starch & Dextrin based Adhesives, Acrylic Adhesives, Urea Formaldehyde Adhesives, Polyvinyl Acetal Adhesives, Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesives, Neoprene Adhesives, Thermoplastic Rubber based Adhesives, Polyurethane Adhesives, Natural Rubber based Adhesives, Protein based Adhesives, Furan Adhesives, Polyvinyl Chloride based Adhesives, Reclaimed Rubber based Adhesives, Silicate Adhesives, Silicone Rubber based Adhesives, Polyamide Adhesives, Polyvinyl Alcohol Adhesives, Butyl Rubber & PIB Adhesives, Polyester Adhesives, Ethylene Acrylic Acid Adhesives, Bitumen based Adhesives, and Miscellaneous.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.
The report profiles 297 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- 3M Company
- Acucote, Inc.
- Adhesives Research, Inc.
- AkzoNobel Chemicals B.V
- Ashland, Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- A Rudimentary Industry Roundup
- Where Do Opportunities Lie?
- Raw Material Availability - A Crucial Factor for Adhesive Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Shift to Low Cost Destinations
- Competition
- Market Share Statistics
- Economic Upheavals in the Recent Past & Outlook for the Future
- 2007-2009 World Economic Recession & Its Impact on Adhesives Market
- 2010: The Year of Recovery
- Growth in the Market Tested Once Again in 2012 & 2013
- Growth in European Adhesives Market Weakens in 2012 & 2013 Amidst Debt Crisis
- US GDP Slips Again in 2013, Slowing Down Demand Growth
- Structural & Cyclical Downturn Slows Down Adhesives Demand in Emerging Markets in 2012 & 2013
- Modest Optimism Over Global Economic Growth in 2014 & 2015 to Encourage Improvement in Demand
- Market Outlook
2. KEY MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES
- Comeback of the World Construction Sector to Spur Growth in the Market
- Adhesives - Playing a Key Role in Automobile Manufacturing
- Opportunity Indicators:
- Adhesives - Finding Use in Every Nook & Corner of the Car
- Growth Drivers for Automotive Adhesives: On a Scale 1 -10 ( 10 - High Impact; 1 - Low Impact)
- Growing Auto Manufacturer Focus on Light Weight & Flat Design Vehicle Models Drive Strong Business Case for Adhesives
- Environmental Regulations Governing Automotive Industry to Drive Demand
- A Look into Environmental Norms Driving Industry Focus on Light Weight Vehicles & Indirectly Boosting Demand for Adhesives
- Light Duty Vehicle Emission Regulations Landscape
- Assembly Operations, Footwear & Woodwork Applications Driving Significant Demand for Adhesives
- Electronics Sector Provides Traction to Specialized Conductive Adhesive Systems
- Medical Adhesives: A Growing Application Area
- Pressure Sensitive Applications - Driving Significant Gains in Adhesives Market
- Opportunity Indicators:
- Aerospace - A Potential Market for Adhesives
- Underwater-Marine Applications to Sustain Demand for Specialized Marine Adhesives
- Solar Energy Opens Up a New Avenue for Future Growth
- Water-Based Adhesives - The Most Popular Major Adhesive Technology
- Acrylic Based Adhesives - The Fastest Growing Product Segment
- Acrylic Emulsion Adhesives Market - A Review
- Styrene Butadiene Rubber Based Adhesives - A Major Revenue Contributor
- Developing Countries to Drive Future Growth
- Outsourcing of Manufacturing Activity Boosts Demand for Adhesives in Developing Countries
- Product Developments Spearhead Market Growth
- Need to Achieve Product Differentiation Encouraging Product Innovations
- Environmental Friendly Products Poised to Benefit
- Solvent Based Adhesives Set to Lose Ground to Eco Friendly Green Technologies
- Construction Industry Moves towards Eco-Friendly & Odor-Free Adhesive
- Adhesives Cannibalize Sales of Mechanical Fasteners
- Radiation Cured Adhesives Gain Traction
- Nanotechnology to Benefit Adhesive Manufacturing
- High Margins Put Advanced Adhesives in Driving Seat
- Key Challenges for Adhesives
- Availability and Pricing of Raw Materials
- Environmental Concerns
- Adhesive's Inability to Contain Extreme Temperatures
- Expensive Repairing Costs
- Need for Improved Confidence on the Longevity
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
4. GLOBAL ADHESIVES: A LOOK INTO KEY END-USER APPLICATION AREAS
- Packaging, Construction, Transportation, Assembly, Tapes, Consumer, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Key End-Use Applications of Adhesives
- Consumer Markets
- Art and Hobby Adhesives
- Auto Aftermarket Adhesives
- Beauty Care Products
- Do-It-Yourself Adhesives
- Paper and School Type Adhesives
- Dental and Medical Adhesives
- Electrical and Electronic Bonding
- Battery Cover Sealing and Battery Assembly
- Cable Sealing
- Thermally and Electrically Conductive Adhesive Bonding
- Motor and Magnet Bonding
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Pressure Sensitive Applications
- Other Markets
- Industrial Assembly
- Abrasive Bonding
- Appliance Assembly
- Bookbinding
- Carpet Bonding
- Filter and Heat Exchanger Assembly
- Foam Bonding
- Footwear Bonding
- Foundry Bonding
- Friction Materials
- Handles on Knives and Other Utensils, Containers, etc.
- Inflatables
- Insulating and Other Glass Bonding
- Insulation
- Non-Wovens
- Office Partitions and Built-in Furniture
- Signs
- Sporting Goods
- Textile Assembly
- Other Adhesive Applications
- On-Site Construction and Repair
- Anti-Slip Material Bonding
- Ceramic Tile Bonding
- Concrete Bonding and Additives
- Decorative Applications
- Floor Tile, Carpet and Continuous Flooring
- General Caulking and Sealing
- Geomembranes and Geotextiles
- Natural Stone Bonding
- Weakness of Natural Stone Bonding Market
- Factors Influencing Natural Stone Bonding Market
- Pipe Bonding
- Pipe, Cable, and Wire Wrap
- Roofing Applications of Adhesives
- Sealants for High Rise Windows
- Sealants for Penetration Fire Barriers
- Signs, Field Assemble & Sealing
- Wallcovering, Decorative
- Wallcovering, Drywall
- Wood and Wood Composites Bonding
- Other On-Site Construction Applications
- Electrical Cable Conduit
- Glass Bonding
- Steel Reinforcing Plates to Concrete
- Packaging
- Bottle Cap Liners
- Cans Ends and Side Seam Bonding
- Case and Carton Sealing
- Cigarettes and Cigars
- Coextrusion Tiecoats
- Corrugated Paper Container and Carton Bonding
- Grocery Packaging
- Labels and Gummed Tapes
- Non-Pressure Sensitive Labels
- Pressure Sensitive Labels
- Paper Cups, Paper Cores, and Paper Tubes
- Tape Adhesives
- Other Adhesives Used in Packaging Applications
- Transportation
- Advanced Composite Bonding
- Aircraft and Aerospace
- Auto, Recreational Vehicle and Truck Bonding
- Hem Flange Bonding
- Interior and Exterior Trim Bonding
- Auto Aftermarket (Professional)
- Fuel Tank and Other Sealants
- High Temperature Applications
- Marine Applications
- Marine Applications of Sealants
- Safety Glass Laminating
- Threadlocking and Retaining
- Weather Stripping and Gasket Bonding
- Wood Products and Related Industries
- Drywall Manufacture
- Furniture Bonding
- General Wood Bonding
- Plywood
- Miscellaneous Markets
- Aerosol Packaged Adhesives
- Jewelry
- Office and School Supplies
- Postage Stamps and Other Government Use Adhesives
- Miscellaneous Tapes and Labels
- Other Uses of Adhesives
- Instrumentation
- Protective Clothing
- Toys
5. REGULATIONS IMPACTING THE ADHESIVES INDUSTRY OVER THE YEARS
6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- Bostik Releases High Performance Adhesive
- Avery Dennison Launches New Hybrid Adhesive
- FLEXcon Releases New Line of Adhesives
- Henkel Introduces a New Hybrid Adhesive
- Shaw Industries Launches Enhanced Bio Renewable Adhesive
- RS Industrial Introduces Biodegradable Adhesive Dot
- Dymax Introduces New Improved LED-Curable Adhesive
- UPM Raflatac Introduces New Range of Adhesives
- H.B. Fuller Launches Advanced Water-Based Adhesives
- BASF Releases Water-Based Adhesives
- Flexco Launches New Range of Adhesives
- Avery Dennison Releases Enhanced Silicone- Based Adhesive
7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Sika Takes Over Klebag
- Bostik Enters into Partnership with Krayden
- LORD Inks Distribution Agreement with Dow Automotive Systems
- Pidilite Acquires Bluecoat
- Royal Adhesives & Sealants Takes Over Chemque
- H.B. Fuller to Take Over Tonsan Adhesive
- Gladstone Investment and Akoya Capital Acquire Edge Adhesives
- Beardow and Adams Acquires Klebstoffwerke Collodin
- Sika Takes Over Adhesives Business of AKZO NOBEL
- Ellsworth Inks Global Distribution Agreement with Lord
- Connell Bros Inks Distribution Agreement with Bayer
- Arsenal Capital Takes Over ADCO Global
- Drytac Takes Over Multi-Tac
8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 297 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 377)
- The United States (126)
- Canada (8)
- Japan (7)
- Europe (202)
- - France (11)
- - Germany (35)
- - The United Kingdom (70)
- - Italy (30)
- - Spain (7)
- - Rest of Europe (49)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (28)
- Latin America (2)
- Middle East (3)
- Africa (1)
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