PU ADHESIVES and SEALANTS in North America MARKET REPORT

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1 PU ADHESIVES and SEALANTS in North America MARKET REPORT A Comprehensive Report on the Polyurethane Adhesive and Sealant Markets in North America 2015 Edition AN ASC MARKET REPORT Written By:

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction Report objectives and scope Number of interviews conducted Section 2: Executive Summary Section 3: Definitions Section & Market Participants for PU Select definitions cited from the ASTM C-717 and D-907 standards Typical channels to market for adhesive and sealants manufacturers List of market participants within the polyurethane industry Section 4: Brief Overview of C.A.S.E. Market Environment / Market Size Total C.A.S.E. market size by product type (PU vs. other products) Demand of PU across C.A.S.E. in USA, Canada and Mexico growth of PU C.A.S.E. market 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 5: PU Adhesive Key Markets Market size by country and application and forecasts to 2018 Section 5A: PU Adhesive Building & Construction Qualitative data on Civil Engineering, Curtain Walls, Factory Assembled Parts, Flooring, Prefabricated Houses and Sandwich & Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Section 5B: PU Adhesive Packaging / Paperboard Qualitative data on Bookbinding, Converting / Packaging and Lamination Section 5C: PU Adhesive Transportation Qualitative data on Aircraft & Aerospace, Passenger Cars, Rail Vehicles and Trucks & Buses Section 5D: PU Adhesive Assembly Operations Qualitative data on Abrasives / Filters, Electronics, HVAC and Medical Applications 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 6: PU Sealants Key Markets Market size by country and application and forecasts to 2018 Section 6A: PU Sealants Building & Construction Qualitative data on Civil Engineering, Curtain Walls, Prefabricated Houses, and Sandwich & Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Section 6B: PU Sealants Transportation Qualitative data on Aircraft & Aerospace, Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, Rail Vehicles and Trucks & Buses 4

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 7: Raw Material Market Dynamics Market dynamics on raw materials including usage Section 8: Overall Trends & Market Drivers Current State of the Industry Technology Developments Future Outlook and Challenges 5

6 INTRODUCTION Section 1 Back to Contents 6

7 Introduction Report Objective: The main objective of this report is to provide ASC members with a general understanding of the North American polyurethane (PU) adhesive and sealant markets. It covers the following topics: Market size Raw material usage End user insight on needs, issues, concerns and market opportunities Key trends and market drivers It also provides a brief overview of the general Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (C.A.S.E.) market in North America. End user interviews are intended to provide qualitative information and are based on small sample sizes. When interpreting these statements the reader should be cautious of the opinions provided. 7

8 Introduction Geographic Scope: Application Scope: USA Canada Mexico Building & Construction Transportation Packaging / Paperboard Assembly Operations 8

9 Introduction Quantitative Data: Market size figures are from IAL s database (derived from conversations with the major manufacturers in the industry). Qualitative Data: A total of 80 interviews were conducted: 59 interviews were completed with End Users 21 interviews were conducted with Influencers, NGOs, Subject Matter Experts, Adhesives & Sealants Manufacturers and Raw Material Suppliers End-Users # of Interviews Transportation 25 Building & Construction 22 Packaging / Paperboard 6 Assembly Operations 6 Total 59 Others Influencers, NGOs & Subject Matter Experts Manufacturers & Raw Material Suppliers # of Interviews Total 21 9

10 Introduction Qualitative interview coverage: A full breakdown of all qualitative interviews is detailed below: Segment / Sub-Segment # Interviews Transportation Aircraft & Aerospace 5 Motorcycles 1 Passenger Cars 13 Rail Vehicles 2 Trucks & Buses 4 25 Building & Construction Civil Engineering 4 Curtain Walls 6 Factory Assembled Parts 2 Prefabricated Houses 3 Flooring 2 Sandwich & Structural Insulated Panels 5 22 Packaging Bookbinding 2 Converting/Packaging 2 Dry & Wet Lamination 2 6 Segment / Sub-Segment # Interviews Assembly Operations Abrasives/Filters 2 Electronics & Appliances 2 HVAC 1 Medical Applications 1 6 Other A&E Firm 2 Specification Firm 2 Builder 2 NGO 1 State/Federal Agency 3 Association 1 Adhesives Raw Material Supplier 5 Adhesives or Sealants Manufacturer 5 21 Total Qualitative Interviews 80 10