Global Adhesives and Sealants industry continues to consolidate as a number of leading industry players are on the acquisition trail, especially for businesses and product lines in construction, flexible packaging, and other sectors with growth rates above GDP.

Approximately, two-thirds of the adhesives and sealants industry is considered specialty in nature, likely growing at rates above GDP, whereas the remaining one-third is commodity with growth potential equal to or lower than GDP.

Developing regions, mainly China, are driving demand in the global adhesives and sealants market. As a result, a number of producers have announced capacity expansions in China and other developing regions.

The report focuses on the global adhesives and sealants market – its segments, value, growth rate, issues, opportunities, trends etc. The US adhesives and sealants market have been covered separately. It also discusses the classification of different types of adhesives.

The report profiles some of the key industry players, including their financial information, key business strategies, etc. In addition, the report also includes the forecast of the market.

1. Introduction and Classification of Adhesives

2. Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry

2.1 Overview
2.2 Market Share of Major Players
2.3 Geographical Segmentation
2.4 Sales by End Market
2.5 Sales by Technology

3. Global Adhesives and Sealants Acquisitions in 2006

4. US Adhesives and Sealants Market

4.1 Market Size and Growth
4.2 Growth Drivers

Specialty Adhesives
Developing Regions
Higher Usage in Automotive and Building Construction

4.3 Opportunities

Growing Demand of Specialty Adhesive Films and Tapes

4.4 Key Issues

High Raw Material Costs
Globalization
Environmental Regulations

5. Profile of Key Industry Players

5.1 H.B. Fuller Company

Company Overview
Business Strategies

5.2 Henkel Corporation

Company Overview

5.3 National Starch

Company Overview

5.4 Bostik

Company Overview

5.5 Sika

Company Overview
Business Strategies

5.6 3M Company

Company Overview
Business Strategies

5.7 Rohm and Haas

Company Overview
Business Strategies

List of Tables and Figures

Table 1: Classification of Adhesives
Figure 2.1: Global Adhesives and Sealants Market Size (2004-06)
Figure 2.2: Market Share of Leading Players
Figure 2.3: Percentage of Adhesives and Sealants Market by Geography
Figure 2.4: Percentage Sales of Adhesives and Sealants by End Markets
Figure 2.5: Percentage Sales of Adhesives and Sealants by Technology
Table 3.1: Selected 2006 Adhesives and Sealants Acquisitions
Table 4.1: U.S. Adhesives and Sealants Market Growth in 2006-07
Table 5.1: H.B. Fuller Company Financial Snapshot
Table 5.2: Sika Financial Snapshot
Table 5.3: 3M Company Financial Snapshot
Table 5.4: Rohm and Haas Financial Snapshot