Adhesives and Sealants

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Mar. 1, 2008 - 1360 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope Of Study

Adhesives and Sealants

Classification of Adhesives (Based on their Chemical Constitution)

Styrene Butadiene Rubber Based Adhesives

Phenolic Adhesives

Polyolefin Adhesives

Epoxy Adhesives

Starch & Dextrin based Adhesives

Acrylic Adhesives

Cyanoacrylates Adhesives

Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Acrylic Emulsion 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

Saturated Polyester Adhesives

Unsaturated Polyester Adhesives

Ethylene Acrylic Acid Adhesives

Bitumen based Adhesives

Miscellaneous

Other Elastomeric Adhesives

Other Synthetic Resin Adhesives and Sealants

Other Natural and Inorganic Products

Classification of Sealants (Based on their Chemical Constitution)

Anaerobic Sealants

Acrylic Sealants

Latex Sealants

Bitumen based Sealants

Butyl Rubber based Sealants

Epoxy Sealants

Oleoresinous Sealants

Polysulfide Sealants

Polyurethane Sealants

Polyvinyl-based Sealants

Polyvinyl Alcohol Sealants

Polyvinyl Chloride-based Sealants

Reclaimed Rubber based Sealants

Silicone Sealants

Styrene Butadiene Rubber based Sealants

Thermoplastic Rubber based Adhesives

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

Outlook

Table 1: Global Silicone PSA Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Demand by Region/Country - Asia-Pacific, Americas, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Developing Regions Perk Up Global Adhesives and Sealants Demand

Market Snapshots

Adhesive Types and End-Use Markets

2. Adhesives & Sealants Market: A Competitive Profile

Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Adhesives and Sealants Market (2005): Sales in US$ Million for Henkel KgaA, Bostik, H.B. Fuller, ICI/National Starch and Chemical, 3M, Rohm and Haas, and RPM (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: Leading Players in the Global Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Henkel, 3M, Avery Dennison, National Starch, H. B. Fuller, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: Leading Players in the Global Fastening Technology and Sealants Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Henkel, National Starch, H.B. Fuller, Bostik Findley, Rohm and Haas, Huntsman, 3Bond, Dow Auto, Chemetall, and Nihon (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Market Trends & Issues

Stringent Environmental Regulations Driving Market

Market Consolidation on the Rise

Asia-Pacific and Latin America: High Potential Markets

Asia-Pacific

Central & South America

Medical Adhesive and Sealants - A Robust Market

Unconventional Adhesive and Sealants - Making their Presence Felt

4. Technology Trends

Practical Advantages Amidst Environmental Concerns

Environmental Concerns Against Growing Technology

Super Glue: The Harbinger of Technological Revolution

Mechanical Fasteners: Losing their Grip

5. Critical Issues Confronting the Industry

Dependence on the Core End-Users Health

Environmental Concerns

6. Technology Trends in Select Adhesive Chemical Classes

Acrylic Adhesives

Cyanoacrylates

Phenolic Adhesives

Epoxy Adhesives

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Radiation Cured-Adhesives

Silicone Adhesives

Polyurethane Adhesives

Polybutenes

7. Select Adhesive Product Trends

EVA Elastomers

Phenol

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polyurethane Adhesives

One-Component Polyurethane Adhesive Systems for Sophisticated Wood Construction

Testing of One-Component Polyurethane Adhesive

Synthetic Latex

Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Copolymer

Ethyl Cyanoacrylates

Epoxy

8. Global Market Analysis

Adhesives Market

Volume Sales

Value Sales

Sealants Market

Volume Sales

Value Sales

9. Product Overview

Adhesives

Classification of Adhesives

Styrene Butadiene Rubber based Adhesives

Phenolic Adhesives

Polyolefin Adhesives

Epoxy Adhesives

Starch & Dextrin based Adhesives

Acrylic Adhesives

Cyanoacrylic Adhesives

Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Acrylic Emulsion 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

Nitrile Adhesives

Butyl Rubber & Polyisobutylene Adhesives

Polyester Adhesives

Saturated Polyester Adhesives

Unsaturated Polyester Adhesives

Ethylene Acrylic Acid Adhesives

Bitumen based Adhesives

Miscellaneous Adhesives

Other Elastomeric Adhesives

Other Synthetic Resin Adhesives and Sealants

Other Natural and Inorganic Products

Classification of Adhesives by Select Category

II. Sealants

Classification of Sealants

Anaerobic Sealants

Acrylic Sealants

Latex Sealants

Bitumen based Sealants

Butyl Rubber based Sealants

Epoxy based Sealants

Oleoresinous Sealants

Polysulphide Sealants

Polyurethane Sealants

Polyvinyl-based Based Sealants

Polyvinyl Alcohol Sealants

Polyvinyl Chloride-based Sealants

Reclaimed Rubber based Sealants

Silicone Sealants

Styrene Butadiene Rubber based Sealants

Thermoplastic Rubber based Sealants

Classification of Sealants by Select Category

10. Adhesives and Sealants Market: A Retrospect

Historic Milestones

One of the Most Dynamic Markets

11. Global Adhesives and Sealants Market: The Regional Divide

Global Adhesives and Sealants Market: The Regional Divide

12. Global Markets and Trans-National Migration

Global Markets and Trans-National Migration

13. Key Markets

The United States

Prospective Features

Table 5: Adhesives Market in North America (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Production by Technology - Water Borne, Hot Melts, Solvent Borne, One-Part System, Two-Part Reactive System, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: Adhesives Market in North America (2001-2004): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Sector - Wood, Metal, Plastics, and Glass (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

European Adhesives Industry

Germany

The United Kingdom

Trends in the UK Adhesives Market

14. Global Adhesives and Sealants Market: An End-User Perspective

Table 7: World Adhesives and Sealants Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption by End-Use Sector - Packaging, Construction, Transportation, Assembly, Tapes, Consumer, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key End-Use Applications of Adhesives

Key End-Use Applications of Sealants

Consumer Markets

Art and Hobby Adhesives and Sealants

Auto Aftermarket Adhesives and Sealants

Beautycare Products

Do-It-Yourself Adhesives and Sealants

Paper and School Type Adhesives

Table 8: World Recent Past & Current Analysis for Pressure Sensitive Tape by Geographic Region - USA, Canada & Mexico, Western Europe, Japan, China, Rest of Asia-Pacific, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Square Meters for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Dental and Medical Adhesives

Electrical and Electronic Bonding

New Applications Widen Market Opportunities

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 and Sealants

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 and Sealants

Jewelry

Office and School Supplies

Postage Stamps and Other Government Use Adhesives

Miscellaneous Tapes and Labels

Other Uses of Adhesives and Sealants

Instrumentation

Protective Clothing

Toys

15. Trends in Adhesives Applications

Adhesives for Automotive

Packaging

Paper and Board Industry

Tool Bonding

16. Adhesives and Sealants: Chemistry

Adhesives and Sealants Demystified

Chemistry Behind Adhesion

Substrate Contact

Sealants

Oleoresinous Type of Mastic (GP Mastic)

Butyl Rubber and Other Synthetic Rubber-Based Sealants

17. Adhesives and Sealants by End-Use Applications

General Purpose Adhesives and Sealants

Engineering Adhesives and Sealants

Hot Melt Adhesives and Sealants

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Adhesive Films

Aerosol Adhesives

Radiation Cured Adhesives

Table 9: World Recent Past and Current Analysis for Radiation Cured Adhesives Market with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Recent Past and Current Analysis for Radiation Cured Adhesives Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Dental Medical Adhesives

Conductive Adhesives and Sealants

18. Adhesives and Sealants by Chemical Types

Acrylic Chemical Type

Acrylic Adhesives and Sealants

Modified Acrylic Adhesives

Acrylic Emulsion Adhesives

Table 11: World Recent Past & Current Analysis for Emulsion-Polymer Consumption by End-Use Sector - Coatings, Adhesives and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World Recent Past & Current Analysis for Emulsion-Polymer Consumption by Geographic Region - North America, Western Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: Global Market for Emulsion Polymers in General-Purpose Adhesives (2000): Percentage Breakdown by Product Type - PVA & EVA, Acrylics, SB Latex, and Other Emulsions (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: Global Adhesive Emulsions Market (2000): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Segment - Packaging, Tapes & Labels, Nonwovens, and Consumer & Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Acrylic Sealants

Acrylic Film Adhesives

Anaerobic Sealants and Adhesives

Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

Amino Resin based Adhesives

Urea Formaldehyde Adhesives

Melamine Formaldehyde Adhesives

Bitumen based Adhesives and Sealants

Butyl Rubber and Polyisobutylene based Adhesives and Sealants

Cellulosic Adhesives

Epoxy Adhesives and Sealants

Ethylene Acrylic Acid Adhesives

Furan Adhesives and Sealants

Inorganic Adhesives

Sodium and Potassium Silicate

Other Inorganic Adhesives

Ionomer Adhesives

Natural Rubber based Adhesives

Neoprene Rubber based Adhesives and Sealants

Nitrile Rubber Adhesives

Oleoresinous Adhesives and Sealants

Phenolic based Adhesives

Polyamide Adhesives

Polyester Adhesives

Saturated Polyester Adhesives

Unsaturated Polyester Adhesives

Polyimide and Other High Temperature Adhesives

Polyolefin based Adhesives

Polyethylene based Adhesives

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Adhesives

Polypropylene Resins

Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Resins

Polysulfide Adhesives

Polysulfide Sealants

Polyurethane Rubber based Adhesives and Sealants

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesives

Thermoset Polyurethane Adhesives

Polyurethane Sealants

Table 15: European Market for Polyurethane Adhesives and Sealants (2001): Consumption by End-Use Sector - Sales in Metric Tons for Flexible Packaging, Construction, Automotive, Sandwich Panels, Auto Direct Glazing, Footwear, General Assembly, Insulated Glazing, Wood/Furniture, Other Transport, and Miscellaneous

Polyvinyl Butyral Adhesives

Polyvinyl Acetate

PVAC Emulsion Adhesives

Polyvinyl Alcohol Adhesives

Polyvinyl Chloride based Adhesives and Sealants

Reclaimed Rubber based Adhesives and Sealants

Resorcinol Formaldehyde Adhesives

Silicone Rubber based Adhesives and Sealants

Silicone Adhesives

Silicone Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Silicone Sealants

Starch and Dextrin based Adhesives

Styrene Butadiene Rubber based Adhesives and Sealants

Thermoplastic Rubber based Adhesives and Sealants

Other Adhesives and Sealants

Other Elastomeric Adhesives

Other Synthetic Resin Adhesives and Sealants

Other Natural and Inorganic Products

19. A Profile on Hot Melts

A Profile on Hot Melts

20. Polyurethanes - Versatile Applications

Polyurethanes - Versatile Applications

21. Regulations Impacting the Adhesives and Sealants Industry over the Years

Year Y2K Onwards

The 1990s

22. Technology Advances in Hot Melts and Waterborne Systems

Technology Advances in Hot Melts and Waterborne Systems

23. Technological Breakthroughs

Potential for Nanotechnology in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Dye Ensues as a Medical Adhesive

Ohio State University Develops Technique to use Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Adhesive

24. Product Innovations/Introductions

National Coatings Launches Low Rise Roofing Adhesive Series

Huntsman Develops Araldite Adhesives for TAGSYS

Huntsman and Intertronics Jointly Launch Araldite® 2000 PLUS Series

Henkel Introduces Fast Curing Loctite® Adhesives

Dow Launches AMPLIFY™ GR 380 Adhesive

ITW Devcon Launches Permatex® ZipGrip® Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Series

Bostik Flooring Introduces DURABOND D-808™ Exterior Carpet Adhesive

Gluefast Launches GF 878U Adhesive

DriTac Launches ‘Green’ DriTac 9200 FasTac Adhesive

Permabond Engineering Launches New Toughened Cyanoacrylate Adhesives

Compac Launches NetBond30

Franklin Introduces GREENchoice

DYMAX Launches DYMAX MD® 209-CTH

Kimberly-Clark Health Care Unveils InteguSeal Microbial Sealant

Ashland Launches New PLIOGRIP® Versions

Bostik Flooring Introduces DURABOND® D-321™

Bostik Flooring Launches DURABOND® D-745™

Bostik Findley Introduces DURABOND® D-1372™

Scapa North America Launches Masking Tape

Scapa North America Launches UV-Resistant Adhesive Tape

National Adhesives Develops Novel DURO-TAK® Elite 87-901A Adhesive

NaturalNano Develops Pleximer Adhesives and Coatings

Scapa Industrial Launches Scapa 707, Silicone/Acrylic Adhesive Polyester Film

Scapa Industrial Launches Scapa C401 Silicone Adhesive Tape

Scapa Automotive Unveils Scapa 5414 Foam Tape

DYMAX Launches DYMAX MD 1161-M Light Curing Adhesive

National Adhesives Unveils DURO-TAK 34-659B Hot Melt Adhesive

DYMAX Introduces New UV Curable LCD Adhesive Range

LORD Launches New Acrylic Adhesive for Aluminum Materials Bonding

Dow Corning Introduces DA-6534 Thermal Silicone Adhesive

National Adhesives Develops DURO-TAK® 87-202A Adhesive

National Adhesives Launches New 32-541A Resin UC™ Laminating Adhesive

Master Bond Launches EP30P Two-Component Adhesive System

Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives Launches Adhesive Product Range in China

Fomo Products Introduces Handi-Stick, Durable Adhesive

Dymax Rolls Out 193-M-VLV Light Cure Adhesive

Dymax Rolls Out 3-20469 UV-Visible Cure Adhesive

Dymax Launches Ultra Light-Weld 3-20741 Adhesive

Henkel Rolls Out Loctite 435 Prism Instant Adhesive

Dymax Introduces OP-29 Series of Optical Adhesives

Bentley Prince Street Unveils Environment-Friendly Adhesives

Henkel Unveils New Range of Structural Adhesives

Acucote Unveils GPX Adhesive System

BASF Launches Latest Adhesive Coating Technology

Bostik Flooring Develops DURABOND® Strip and Adhesive Product

US Researcher Develops Novel Process for Manufacturing Polyolefin-derived Adhesive Resins

PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Expands Adhesive Products Line

Huntsman Launches New SUPRASEC 9584 MDI Isocyanate Primer System

Scapa Introduces UnifilmÒ U800B Acrylic Transfer Adhesive

Scapa Introduces Dublfilm S996 Adhesive

Scapa Introduces Unifilm U725 Acrylic Transfer Adhesive

Scapa Industrial Introduces Unifilm U740A Transfer Adhesive

Scapa Automotive Launches Unifilm U631A Transfer Adhesive

Scapa Medical Launches BioflexÒ Rx1207P Acrylic Adhesive

Hernon Unveils ReAct 784 Structural Adhesive

GE Sealants Introduces GE Infinity

DriTac Introduces Easy Spread DriTac 7400 Wood Flooring Adhesive

Bostik Flooring Introduces Universal Flooring Adhesive, DURABOND D-1500

Henkel Launches Loctite Adhesive Gel

Henkel Unveils OSI Green Series of Adhesive Products

National Adhesives Unveils New Bondmaster 40-453A Adhesive

Scapa Launches P999 Lexan Polycarbonate Adhesive

Scapa North America Introduces Scapa 706 Silicone Adhesive

Rohm and Haas Unveils Robond L Second Generation Adhesives

Franklin Launches ReacTITE EP-925, a Formaldehyde-Free Adhesive

Henkel Launches Loctite® Adhesive System

Dynea Develops Advanced Structural Wood Adhesive System

Henkel Introduces Adhesive for Galvanized Steel

Henkel Launches Thermally Conductive Adhesives Range

LORD Corporation Launches Enhanced Seam Sealer

Seal Unveils Print Mount Adhesive Films

Creative Materials Introduces Epoxy Adhesive for IC Packaging

Seal Graphics Introduces SEAL Inkjet Solvent Economy Vinyl Media

Rohm and Haas Introduces RobondT PS 7650 Adhesive

Permabond Introduces New Range of Epoxy Adhesives

Hexis Revamps Self-Adhesive Vinyl Media Products

Eastman Introduces Tacolyn 3509 Resin Dispersions

Eastman Unveils Eastoflex APOs

ExxonMobil Chemical Launches New Self-Adhesive Label Film

MACtac® Introduces MACmark® 6600 Series of Marking Films

MACtac® Launches Tailored Transdermal Systems for Medicinal Applications

MACtac® Releases Ultra-Low Adhesives for Medical Industry

MACtac® Launches MACdots® Coating System for Medical Industry

DAP® Rolls Out New VOC Compliant Caulk and Adhesives

Scapa Unveils 425 Matte Gaffers Tape

Scapa Introduces Linerless Automotive Polyester Tape

Scapa Launches BioflexÒ Rx232V-60 Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Scapa Industrial Introduces Scapa P3257 Tape Coated with Adhesive

Scapa Launches New Adhesive Tape

Illbruck Enhances Webbseal Product Range

Tyco Adhesives Releases Nashua® High Heat Duct Tape

Jowat Adhesives Offers ViseTite™ Paste

Westech Rolls Out Ekho Thermoset Adhesive

3M Introduces Polystyrene Foam Insulation 78 Spray Adhesive

Dow Unveils EA-6700 Microelectronic Adhesive

Mixpac System Releases New MIXPAC DX Series PAM® Dispensing System

Devcon Introduces New Plastic Welder™ SD Adhesive

Devcon Launches Flex Bond™

Devcon Unveils Syon® Electrically Conductive Adhesive Solders

Devcon Offers Single-Component Epoxies

Devcon Introduces Rubber-Toughened Adhesives

Devcon Rolls Out Magic Bond™ Epoxy Stick

LORD Corporation Unveils New Eco Friendly Adhesive

MACtac® Upgrades its High-Tack 705 Adhesive

Phenoseal Introduces PHENOSEAL® Adhesives

Phenoseal Launches Phenoseal® Acrylic Latex Adhesive

DAP Launches Kwik Seal Plus® MICROBAN® Adhesive

DAP Unveils DAPtex® Plus Foam Sealant

Scapa Unveils High Temperature Scapa 653 Silicone Adhesive

Scapa Launches Double Coated Dublfilm S812A with Acrylic Adhesives

Scapa Introduces Dublfilm SP454E Coated with Acrylic Adhesive

Scapa Unveils Bioflex Rx630P Film Coated with Urethane Heat Seal Adhesive

Scapa Releases Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Film for Medical Application

Scapa Rolls Out Bioflex Rx1034P Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape

Scapa Introduces Scapa 512 Tape

Scapa Introduces Bioflex Rx607P Adhesive

Scapa Introduces Bioflex Rx 268S Adhesive Film

Scapa Divulges Bioflex Rx1152P

Scapa Unveils Acrylon A1179G-PE Tape

Scapa Rolls Out Polyimide Film

Scapa Releases Bumpergard ™ 3364 Tape

Scapa Releases Scapa 250 for Automotive Industry

Scapa Unveils Scapa 5169 Foam Tape

Scapa Introduces T3605 Tape

Scapa Industrial Releases Autolon® 824 Tape

Tyco Plastics & Adhesives Unveils New Aerospace Tape

Tyco Rolls Out First Residue-Free Tape for Construction Industry

Tyco Plastics & Adhesives Introduces Nashua® Stretch Sealing Tape

Wisdom Adhesives Launches Pressure Sensitive Hot Melt Adhesive

Dow Releases Solventless Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Huntsman Advanced Materials Unveils New Aerospace Adhesives

Huntsman Introduces Two New Products

Kraton Polymers Introduces New Polymer

RS Industrial Introduces Dry Glue Product Series

Permabond Unveils Permabond E3334 Epoxy Adhesive

Pidilite Launches M-Seal Plumber

Scapa Industrial Rolls Out Adhesive Transfer Film

Nitto Denko Designs New Adhesive Composition

Ineos Silicas Rolls Out Silicate Adhesives

Allevyn Expands Range of Adhesive Products

Mapei UK Launches Elastic Adhesives

Sony Unveils Line Up of Free Radical Acrylic Adhesives

Worthen Industries Introduces Film Adhesive

Macco Adhesives Provides Liquid Nails Perfect Glue

National Starch and Chemical Company Develops New Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Hernon Introduces New Surface Insensitive Thread-Locking Adhesive

GE Sealants & Adhesives Launches GE Siding-Seal

National Starch & Chemical Launches New Adhesive

Loctite Launches Power Grab

Rohm and Haas Company Unveils Mor-Melt Reactive Hot-Melt Adhesives Globally

Henkel Launches Pattex Lightning Brush Adhesive Glue

DJK Laboratories Develops Formalin-Free Adhesive

Waterproof Epoxy Line from Super Glue

Mactac Technical Products Rolls Out IB-2120 Tape

Buckman Laboratories International Markets New Enzyme

The Rohm and Haas Company Rolls Out New Adhesive

Dow Corning Launches Silicone Sealants Range

Asahi Kasei Rolls Out PVC Substitute

Flexible Epoxy Polysulfide Elastomer

Shanghai Research Institute of Synthetic Resins Develops PU Foam Sealant

Eurotech Brings Out New Acrylic-Based Hybrid Non-isocyanate Polyurethane

Dymax Unveils New Range of Low Stress Adhesives

Devcon Launches Range of Electrically and Thermally Conductive Epoxy Adhesives

Cyclo Industries Launches Professional RTV Gasket Makers and Adhesive Sealants

Foam Enterprises Launches 700 Series Roofing Adhesive

Chem Link Introduces Moisture-cure Laminating Adhesive

Silicone Rolls Out New Silicone-Related Products

Dow Corning Launches Silicon Sealant for Aluminum Bonding

National Starch & Chemical Rolls Out Bedding System

Jentex Introduces New Adhesive Web Products

Devcon Unveils Heat-Resistant Epoxy Adhesive

Pidilite Rolls Out Special Fabric Glue

Loctite Brings Out Silver-Filled Conductive Adhesive

Bemis Associates Launches New Polyoletin-Based Dry Film Adhesive

Chemence Launches UV-Curing Adhesive

Hubei Unveils Water-Solubility Polymer Adhesive

Rohm and Haas Launches Water-Based Robond L Series

Loctite Launches Resionol 90R for Sealing Castings

ADMTronics Unlimited Introduces Antistatic Additive

Innovative Coatings Rolls Out InstaChem Sealant

Oliver Products Launches Adhesive for Use with Lidding Material

Akzo Launches New Foil Adhesive

Custom Building Products Brings Out New Range of Adhesives

Rohm and Haas Launches Robond CS Adhesives

Aremco Products Unveils Boron Nitride Coating System

Huntsman Polyurethanes Launches SUPRASEC Isocyanates

Scapa North America Introduces Fire-Retardant Adhesive Tape

Accumetric Makes Neutral Silicone Sealant

Transene Develops Conductive Epoxy Thermoset Adhesive

Electronic Materials Rolls Out Low-viscosity Acrylate-based Adhesive

Adhesives Research Releases Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Transfer Adhesive

Permabond Releases Moisture-Cure Hybrid Adhesive

Valspar Extends Bonding Adhesive Manufacturing Activities

Degussa Introduces Epoxy Pigment Dispersions

ADMTronics Releases Redesigned Water-based Laminating Adhesive

National Starch and Chemical Company Develops Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

New Waterproof Adhesives Launched for Dealing with Floor Squeaks

United Resin Rolls Out Optik-Bond, Fiber Optic Adhesives

Launch of Silver-Filled Thermally Conductive Adhesive, QMI 526

DAP Introduces Solvent-Free Advanced Polymer Technology

Loctite Rolls Out Water-based Adhesives for Automotive Applications

Manco Rolls Out Loctite Easy Brush

Loctite Brings Out 55 Pipe Sealing Cord

Hard Rock Tool Launches Stone Pro Adhesive

Tenax Introduces Epoxy Gel

Qingdao Develops Cold-bonding PU Compounding Adhesives

Sandia National Laboratory Designs New Epoxy Adhesive

Three Bond International Introduces UV-Curing Epoxy Adhesive

Appli-tec Rolls Out Dual-Cure Adhesives

Collano Launches New Hot Melt Adhesives

Gold Eagle Company Rolls Out No Leak Sealers

Hernon Launches Powerseal 932

Gold Eagle Rolls Out New Packaging for AlumAseal Radiator Sealers

ADMTronics Launches AB2 Adhesive for Foams and Films

Bostik Findley Rolls Out Silyl Modified Polymers

CMI Launches 122-07 Screen Printable One-Part Epoxy Coating and Adhesive

Bayer Rolls Out Raw Materials for High-Grade Adhesives

Specialty Polymers & Adhesives Unveils Transportation Adhesives

Tra-Con Rolls Out Two-Component Epoxy

Creative Materials Launches 118-06 (M) Adhesive

Enecon Launches SuperBond

Tra-Con Launches New Very-Low-Viscosity Epoxy Adhesive

Cotronics Rolls Out Epoxy Curing at Room Temperature

Huntsman Polyurethanes Rolls Out Systems for Use in Pultrusion

TEC Specialty Products Rolls Out Acrylic-Based Wall and Floor Adhesive

Surgical Sealants Launches Proprietary Medical Devices

Emerson & Cuming Launches Electrically and Thermally Conductive Epoxy Film Adhesive

Avery Dennison VIP Converted Products NA Brings Out High-Speed Labeling System

Pam Fastening Technology Launches Stick-Glue Gun

ITW Devcon Launches a Range of Dispensing Systems

Henkel Iberica Launches New Adhesive Material to the Pattex Line in Spain

Armstrong Launches Linoleum Adhesive

Dependable Chemical Introduces Vaporseal

Transilwrap Introduces "No-Residue" Tipping Adhesive

Laticrete Brings Out New Stone Adhesive

Sony Launches New Clear Acrylic Adhesive

Worthen Industries Introduces New Laminating Hot Melt

Adhesives Research Launches ARclear Adhesives

Dymax Unveils Light Cure Adhesives for Medical Bonding Problems

Wisdom Adhesives Launches High-Performance Spray Adhesive

Devcon Introduces Range of Epoxy and Urethane Compounds

Franklin Unveils New Glue

EIC Laboratories Rolls Out New Epoxy Adhesive

Beardow Adams Introduces BAMFutura Line

Eurotech Introduces HNIPU

Adchem Brings Out New Transfer Adhesive

American Formulating & Manufacturing Introduces AFM Safe Choice Carpet Seal

Akzo Nobel Inks Rolls Out UV Curable Adhesive

Vantico Launches Araldite 2027

Chemence Teams Up with Cordis Endovascular to Make Cyanoacrylate Adhesive

Permabond Introduces Acrylic Adhesives

Henkel Adhesives Introduces PUR Adhesives

Sony Chemicals Launches Acrylic Adhesive

Oomseft PMB Private Launches ‘Sealoflex’ in India

25. Recent Industry Activity

Bostik Acquires Dupont’ Adhesives Business

Dymax Acquires Indiana-based Crosslink Technologies

Beardow Adams Acquires Fentac Adhesives’ Business Operations

3M Acquires Chemence’s Rite-Lok Industrial Adhesives

3M Acquires Sealed Air’s Stake in PolyMask

Hexion Acquires Orica’s Resin and Adhesive Business

Hodgson Sealants Acquires Scapa Group’s Sealants Operations

Delphon Acquires UltraTape

Filtrona Acquires Duraco

Artecola Acquires Adhesive Companies in Argentina, Chile and Peru

Dow Polyurethanes Acquires Hyperlast

Hexion to Acquire German Resin Business of Arkema

Royal Adhesives and Sealants Takes Over Product Line of Industrial Adhesives

Henkel to Acquire National Starch

Akzo Nobel to Acquire Chemcraft

Total Acquires Adhesives Business of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co

Henkel to Combine Adhesive and Technologies Business Divisions

Huntsman Forms Russian Polyurethane Joint Venture with NMB

Dow Corning Appoints Sealing Devices as Technical Distributor

Dow Automotive to Supply Bonding Solutions to Toyota’s Russian Plant

Bayer MaterialScience to Expand Capacity for Adhesive and Coating Raw Materials in China

National Starch and Chemical Company to Invest in Emulsion Polymerization Facility in China

Rohm and Haas to Establish Polyacrylates and Emulsion Polymers Plant in Mexico

Sika Commences Operations at Sixth Chinese Production Facility

Laticrete International Establishes Laticrete Ireland

H.B. Fuller Reorganizes Businesses for Superior Efficiencies and Growth

Dynea Divests North American Facilities

DSM Composite Divests Plasticizers Business

Creto Nevada Divests All Assets to Establish Creto Michigan

OMRIX Bags FDA Approval for Evicel™ Sealant

Henkel Acquires Wembley Laboratories’ Quickfix Brand

Sika Acquires Proxan Dichtstoffe

Fremont Partners Takes Over IPS Corp

Stokvis Tapes Acquires Pune-based Prostick Adhesive Tapes

3M Acquires NorthStar Chemicals

H.B. Fuller Acquires Henkel KGaA’s IGS Operations

LORD Acquires Henkel KGaA’s Rubber-based Operations

Hexion Acquires Akzo Nobel’s Worldwide Adhesive Resins and Inks Operations

Sika Acquires Huber+Suhner Group’s Waterproofing and Roofing Operations

Royal Adhesives Acquires Basic Adhesives’ Industrial Adhesive Range

Henkel Acquires Hexion Specialty Chemicals’ Alba Adesivos

BOSTIK Acquires PEGASO

Henkel CEE Acquires CIMSEC

Ashland Inks Agreement with Northwest Coatings

Apollo Management Acquires GE Advanced Materials Business

Tremco Global Acquires Permaquik

ALTANA Chemie Acquires Rad-Cure

Apollo Acquires Tyco Plastics and Adhesives

Hexion Acquires Rhodia Group’s Coatings and Adhesives Business

Altana Chemie Takes Over Kelstar International

Dynea Forms Joint Venture with JSC Karbolit and MetaDynea

CryoLife Teams Up with BioForm for BioGlue® Development and Marketing

Eastman (Shanghai) Chemical Inks Pact with West Tech

ThermoGenesis Signs License and Supply Agreement with Biomet Biologics

ITW Acquires Production and Marketing Rights of ACS Surfacing Adhesives

National Starch Expands Manufacturing Facility

Sika to Expand Polyurethane Adhesive Production Capacity

Confluent Surgical Wins CE Mark Approval for DuraSeal Sealants

Ortec Successfully Completes Trial of OrCel Wound Sealant

Johnson & Johnson Acquires Closure Medical

Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Polythane Systems

Henkel Buys Orbseal

DIC Acquires Eques Coatings

RPM Acquires Compakta/Pactan Businesses in Germany

Scapa Group Purchases its Chinese Joint Venture Partner

Royal Adhesives Acquires Hardman Adhesives and Elastomers

Royal Adhesives and Sealants Takes Over J&R Industries

ITW Performance Buys Schnee-Morehead

Bostik Acquires Laybond

Henkel Takes Over SIA Adhesives

Hyde Group Buys Roman Decorating Products

RPM Acquires Illbruck Sealant Systems

Whitford Buys Polymeric Systems

ICI Acquires Celanese Emulsion Powders

Henkel Acquires Rhodia’s Cartridge Silicone Sealants Company

Borden Chemical, Resolution Specialty Materials, and Resolution Performance Products Merger Creates Hexion Specialty Chemicals

4-Star Partners with LORD to Develop Specialty Structural Adhesives

National Adhesives Forms Alliance with Corrugated Adhesives International

Rohm and Haas Extends Collaboration with SpecialChem

Henkel Inks License Contract with UBIS (Asia) for Sealants

Bostik Commences Construction of Flooring Adhesives Units

ICI Opens New Adhesives Production Unit

Henkel Opens Adhesives and Sealants Technology Center

Adhesives Research Establishes ARx Division

Adhesives Research Creates ARclad Division

Goodyear Divests Wingtack

National Starch Renames its Food Business

Henkel Acquires Sovereign Specialty Chemicals

Illinois Tool Works Acquires Permatex

Henkel Australia Acquires Cling Adhesive Products

RPM Europe Acquires Flooring, Adhesives Companies in Europe

Henkel Acquires Lucky Silicone

H.B. Fuller Acquires Probos

LORD Buys L/T Technologies

Sika Acquires Polyurethane Business of Casco in Denmark

Sika Purchases Construction Chemicals Operations of Secaicho Group

Shurtape Acquires Arts and Entertainment Division of Permacel®

Shurtape Buys Professional Paint and Industrial Divisions of Tape Specialties

Henkel Consumer Adhesives Purchases Retail Business of Tape Specialties

Orica Acquires Marplex Group of Companies

Forbo Adhesives Enters into Strategic Alliance with Industrial Adhesives

MetaDynea Establishes New Resins Facility

Wisdom Adhesives Expands Business

Adhesives Research Inaugurates New Technical Center

Henkel Loctite Corporation Changes its Name to Henkel Corporation

Kommerling Chemische Fabrik Takes Over Chemetall’s Glass Sealants Business

Sumitomo Bakelite Takes Over Spanish Phenolic Companies

Sumitomo Bakelite Hikes Up Phenolic Resins Capacity in Indonesia and Europe

LG Chem Expands Polyvinyl Chloride Capacity in China

Kaneka Patents Novel Compositions

GE Silicones Acquires OSi Specialties

Bostik Findley Purchases Adhesives Line

Ashland Specialty Extends Adhesives Plant

Adhesives Research Opens New Dissolvable Films Facility

Nitto Americas Acquires AcoustiSeal

Rohm and Haas Acquires Flexible Packaging Adhesives Business of Technical Coatings

W.R. Grace Acquires Addiment

Chicago Adhesives Products Acquires Commercial Flooring Adhesive Business of GE Sealants and Adhesives

3M Acquires Emtech Emulsion Technologies

ScandStick Acquires Samuel Jones Group

Taiyo Vinyl Acquires Polyvinyl Chloride Business of Kureha Chemical

Quaker Chemical Acquires Epmar

Forbo Holding Acquires Balco Chemie Benelux

Henkel Acquires Solyplast

UPM-Kymmene Acquires Morgan Adhesives

Henkel Acquires Cemedine USA from Cemedine

3M Acquires Polymer Engineering

Forbo Holding AG Acquires Several Businesses of Reichhold

PQ Corp. Acquires Silicate Business of Clariant

Stik-II Products Acquires Dielectric Polymers from Park Electrochemical

Riverside Acquires Three Construction Industry Companies

ICI India Acquires Hindustan Lever's Adhesives Business

Sartomer Company Acquires Uvithane Oligomers Line from Rohm and Haas

Stik-II Products Acquires Richards Parents & Murray

Avery Dennison Acquires P-S Adhesive Materials Business of Jackstadt

Crompton's OSi Specialties Unit Forms Joint Venture with Nanjing Shuguang General Chemical

Reichhold Forms Joint Venture with Dow Chemical

Dow Corning and New Energy Chemicals Groups Form Joint Venture

Fukoku and Mechanical Products Division of LORD Enter into Alliance

Amylum Group Partners with A.E. Staley

Ningxia Shuangyou Research Institute of Fine Chemistry in Partnership with Shaanxi Sanyuan Light Industry Equipment Works

Sartomer Forms Alliance with Kaucuk

U.S. Anchor Enters into Alliance with Novex Systems International

Solvay Engineered Polymers Enters into Alliance with Thermoplastic Rubber Systems

Diversified Converter Materials and Acucote Sign Joint Sales and Marketing Agreement

Sumitomo Chemical and Japan Synthetic Rubber Sign Agreement

Dynea Commences Adhesives Unit at Shanghai

Eastman Chemical Company Opens New Adhesives R&D Laboratory

SpecialChem Launches Adhesives and Sealants Site

Sartomer Opens New Laboratory in Exton

Rohm and Haas Establishes Two New Plants

Rhenocoll Builds New Plant in Konken District of Mannheim

Eliokem Opens New North American Technical Center

Akzo Nobel Opens Facility at its Rosendahl, Germany Site

BASF Builds Adhesives Technical Center at Ludwigshafen

Uzin Establishes New Logistics Center

Hernon Manufacturing and Inchem Holdings Form Hernon Asia

Degussa Opens US Laboratory Facility

Rohm and Haas Commences US$20 Million Manufacturing Facility in India

Henkel’s Loctite Corporation’s Subsidiary Establishes Tech Center in India

Rohm and Haas Starts Production Line at Bremen, Germany

Solutia Sells Non-plastic Products Unit to UCB SA

Henkel Sells Cognis

Elementis Sells Harcros Chemicals

Forbo Expands Industrial Adhesives Facility in Pirmasens, Germany

Crompton Expands OSi Specialties Business in China

Rohm and Haas Expands Capacity in Jacarei, Brazil

Raflatac Shuts Self-Adhesive Materials Facilities

Dow Corning Launches Xiameter

Rohm and Haas Acquires Megum Business from Chemetall

Akzo Nobel Coatings Acquires Quimica Borden Ecuatoriana

Eastman Chemical Acquires McWhorter Technologies and Hercules’ Hydrocarbon Resin Business

Ashland Specialty Chemical Acquires Polydyne's Gel-Coat Business

Illinois Tool Works Acquires ALMA

Forbo-Helmitin Acquires Shoe Adhesives Operations of Sika Tivoli from Sika

Schenectady International Acquires Adhesive Resins Line

Quest Specialty Chemicals Acquires Adhesives and Sealants Division of Uniroyal Technology

Henkel Group Acquires Automotive Business Unit of Vagnone & Boeri

Henkel Acquires Liofol

American Silicones Acquires Silicone Rubber Custom Compounding Assets of Performance Processing Company

Dow Chemical Acquires EniChem's Polyurethanes Business

Urecoats Industries Acquires Infiniti Paint

Henkel Acquires Kertscher Bauchemie

Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Acquires Global Adhesives Business of Croda International

Solvay and Vladimir Chemical Plant Outline Joint Venture in Russia

Kobe Steel and Solvay Enter into Alliance

MACtac Technical Products and MetroMark Form Strategic Alliance

Henkel Forms Alliance with Roman Adhesives

IndigoB2B.com Forms Alliance with Chemquest Group

Ballard Power Systems Signs Agreement with Hernon Manufacturing

Nanjing Yangzi Starts Production of Adhesive Resins

Sartomer Shape New Specialty Polymers Group

Vitabond Poland Opens Adhesives Plant in Poland

Dock Resins Opens Philip I Barbanel Research and Development Laboratory

Craig Adhesives & Coatings Commences Coatings and Adhesives Plant

Emerson & Cuming Opens New Facility

China Commissions High Performance Adhesives Unit

General Latex & Chemical Sells Natural and Synthetic Latex Compounding Business to Chemionics

DAP Sells Durabond Division to Bostik Findley

Rohm Specialty Acrylics Sells its Business Units to Vantico

Nordson Closes Adhesives Plant in Monterey

Beardow Adams Develops New Adhesive for Shrinkable Labels

Fusion Medical Technologies Wins FDA Approval

Rohm and Haas Acquires Acima Chemical Industries

Adco Global Acquires Adhesives and Sealants Business of Kommerling

LG Chemical Enters into Agreement with Hyundai Petrochemicals

Tembec Acquires ARC Resins

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Adhesives & Sealants in Millions of Pounds. The major product segments analyzed are Adhesives (Styrene Butadiene Rubber, Phenolic, Polyolefin, Epoxy, Starch & Dextrin, Acrylic (includes Cyanoacrylic & Others, Acrylic PSA, and Acrylic Emulsion), Urea Formaldehyde, Polyvinyl Acetal, Polyvinyl Acetate, Neoprene, Thermoplastic Rubber, Polyurethane, Natural Rubber, Protein, Furan, Polyvinyl Chloride, Reclaimed Rubber, Silicate, Silicone, Silicone Rubber, Polyamide, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Nitrile, Butyl Rubber & PIB, Polyester, Ethylene, Bitumen, & Miscellaneous), and Sealants.(Anaerobic, Acrylic, Latex, Bitumen, Butyl Rubber, Epoxy, Oleoresinous, Polysulphide, Polyurethane, Polyvinyl-based, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyvinyl Chloride-based, Reclaimed Rubber, Silicone, Styrene Butadiene Rubber, Thermoplastic Rubber, & Miscellaneous) The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 434 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M Company, Adhesives Research, Inc., Ashland, Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, BASF AG, Bayer MaterialScience AG., Beardow and Adams (Adhesives) Ltd., Bolton Group, Bostik, Inc., Covalence Adhesives, LLC, Dainippon Ink & Chemicals, Incorporated, Dow Automotive, Dynea International OY, Eastman Chemical Company, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Ferro Corporation, Forbo Adhesives Switzerland, Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel Corporation, Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc., Hernon Manufacturing, Inc., Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Hindustan Adhesives Limited, Huntsman Polyurethanes, ICI Group, Macco Adhesives, National Starch and Chemical Company, ITW Performance Polymers Consumer Division, ITW Devcon, Konishi Co., Ltd., Lord Corporation, MACtac, Mapei S.p.A., PPG Aerospace, Pidilite Industries Ltd., Power Adhesives Ltd., Quilosa, Rohm and Haas Company, RPM International, Inc., DAP, Inc., Scapa Group Plc., Scapa North America, Sika AG, Specialty Minerals, Inc., Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Super Glue Corporation, Tesa AG, Vagnone & Boeri Srl, and Wisdom Adhesives Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.


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