This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Adhesives in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World.  Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 72 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Company, Bondo Corporation, ADCO Product, Inc., Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes BV, Arkema Group, Ashland, Inc., BASF SE, Bayer AG, Bemis Associates, Inc., Bostik S.A., Cytec Industries, Inc., E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Forbo Holding AG, H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Illinois Tool Works, Inc., ITW TACC, Permatex, Inc., Lord Corporation, Nippon Paint Co., Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation, PPG Industries, Inc., Reichhold, Inc., RPM International, Inc, The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation, Rohm and Hass Company, ThreeBond Company Limited, Transtar Autobody Technologies, Inc., and Wacker-Chemie AG.  Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AUTOMOTIVE ADHESIVES								MCP-6365
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                         CONTENTS



  I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
 
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3


 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                  II-1
      Adhesives - The New Way of Assembling Automobiles                 II-1
      Global Market Analysis                                            II-2
      Asia-Pacific and Latin America: High Potential Markets            II-2
       Asia-Pacific                                                     II-2
       Central & South America                                          II-3
      Key Challenges                                                    II-3

  2. MARKET TRENDS/ISSUES                                               II-4
      Adhesives Producing Light, Efficient Cars                         II-4
      New Sealant and Adhesive Technologies                             II-4
      Developing Regions Perk Up Global Adhesives Demand                II-5
      Stringent Environmental Regulations Driving Market                II-5
      Super Glue: The Harbinger of Technological Revolution             II-5
      Mechanical Fasteners: Losing their Grip                           II-6

  3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                   II-7
      Adhesives                                                         II-7
      Automotive Adhesives                                              II-7
      Categories of Automotive Adhesives                                II-7
       Structural Adhesives                                             II-7
        Polyurethane Adhesives                                          II-8
        Phenolic Adhesives                                              II-8
        Anaerobic Sealants                                              II-8
        Plastisols                                                      II-8
        Cyanoacrylates                                                  II-9
        Thermosetting Acrylics                                          II-9
        Epoxy Adhesives                                                 II-9
       Non-Structural Adhesives                                         II-10
      Pros and Cons of Adhesives                                        II-10
      Manufacturing Process of Adhesives                                II-10
      Visible/UV Light-Curable Automotive Coatings and Adhesives        II-11

  4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS                                  II-12
      Dow Corning Introduces DOW CORNING  TC-2030 A&B                   II-12
      Dow Automotive Systems Introduces  BETAMATE 2850                  II-12
      Dow Automotive Systems to Launch 3G BETAMATE  Structural Adhesive II-12
      Permatex Introduces Hylomar Universal Blue Racing Formula
       Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant                                 II-13
      Permatex Unveils Permatex Threadlocker Gel                        II-13
      Rohm and Haas Introduces MEGUM 5382                               II-14

  5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                           II-15
      Dow Automotive Systems Commences Production at  Schkopau          II-15
      Royal Adhesives and Sealants to Expand South Bend  Operations     II-15
      Venture Tape Acquires Pressure Sensitive Adhesives  Assets of
       Compac                                                           II-15
      H.B. Fuller Establishes New Regional Technology Center            II-16
      3M Acquires EMFI S.A and SAPO S.A.S                               II-16
      3M Acquires K&H Surface Technologies                              II-16
      Permatex Acquires Anaeróbicos                                     II-17
      H.B. Fuller Acquires Majority Assets of Egymelt                   II-17
      3M Acquires Bondo                                                 II-17
      3M Purchases Venture Tape                                         II-18
      3M Acquires Chemence's Rite-Lok Brand                             II-18
      H.B. Fuller Divests Stake in Automotive Joint-Venture             II-18

  6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS                                     II-19
      3M Company (US)                                                   II-19
       Bondo Corporation (US)                                           II-19
      ADCO Product, Inc. (US)                                           II-19
      Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes BV (Netherlands)                        II-20
      Arkema Group (France)                                             II-20
      Ashland, Inc. (US)                                                II-20
      BASF SE (Germany)                                                 II-21
      Bayer AG (Germany)                                                II-21
      Bemis Associates, Inc. (US)                                       II-22
      Bostik S.A. (France)                                              II-22
      Cytec Industries, Inc. (US)                                       II-22
      E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (US)                          II-23
      EMS-Chemie Holding AG (Switzerland)                               II-23
      Forbo Holding AG (Switzerland)                                    II-23
      H.B. Fuller Company (US)                                          II-24
      Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)                                    II-24
      Huntsman Corporation (US)                                         II-24
      Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (US)                                    II-25
       ITW TACC (US)                                                    II-25
       Permatex, Inc. (US)                                              II-25
      Lord Corporation (US)                                             II-26
      Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. (Japan)                                    II-26
      Nitto Denko Corporation (Japan)                                   II-26
      PPG Industries, Inc. (US)                                         II-27
      Reichhold, Inc. (US)                                              II-27
      RPM International, Inc. (US)                                      II-27
      The Dow Chemical Company (US)                                     II-28
       Dow Corning Corporation (US)                                     II-28
       Rohm and Hass Company (US)                                       II-29
      ThreeBond Company Limited (Japan)                                 II-29
      Transtar Autobody Technologies, Inc. (US)                         II-29
      Wacker-Chemie AG (Germany)                                        II-30

  7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                          II-31
      Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
      Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-31

      Table 2: World 10-Year Perspective for Automotive Adhesives by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
      Markets for Years 2006, 2009 and 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-32


 III. MARKET

  1. THE UNITED STATES                                                  III-1
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-1
        Outlook                                                         III-1
        Use of Glues to Improve with Rise  in Low Weight Automobiles    III-1
        Aftermarket to Gain from Use of Larger Vehicles                 III-1
        Product Launches/Developments                                   III-2
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-4
        Key Players                                                     III-8
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-15
        Table 3: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
        Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-15

  2. CANADA                                                             III-16
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-16
        Outlook                                                         III-16
        Adhesives Industry Witnesses Growth                             III-16
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-16
        Table 4: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-16

  3. JAPAN                                                              III-17
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-17
        Outlook                                                         III-17
        Adhesive Production Scenario                                    III-17
         Table 5: Japanese Production of Adhesive (2006-2008) -
         Percentage Breakdown by Type of Adhesive for
         Formaldehyde-type Adhesives, Solvent-type Adhesives,
         Water-based Adhesives, Hot Melt Adhesives, Reactive
         Adhesives, Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, and Other
         Adhesives (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 III-17

         Table 6: Japanese Shipment Quantities by Application Area -
         Percentage Share Breakdown by Application for Vehicles, and
         Other Automotive for the Years 2006  through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                     III-18
        Key Players                                                     III-18
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-19
        Table 7: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future  Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales  Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-19

  4. EUROPE                                                             III-20
       Market Analysis                                                  III-20
        Table 8: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region - France,
        Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-20

        Table 9: European 10-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Adhesives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia
        and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2006, 2009 and 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-21

  4a. FRANCE                                                            III-22
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-22
        Outlook                                                         III-22
        Key Players                                                     III-22
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-23
        Table 10: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-23

  4b. GERMANY                                                           III-24
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-24
        Outlook                                                         III-24
        Key Players                                                     III-24
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-26
        Table 11: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-26

  4c. ITALY                                                             III-27
       Market Analysis                                                  III-27
        Table 12: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-27

  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                III-28
       Market Analysis                                                  III-28
        Table 13: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
        Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-28

  4e. SPAIN                                                             III-29
       Market Analysis                                                  III-29
        Table 14: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-29

  4f. RUSSIA                                                            III-30
       Market Analysis                                                  III-30
        Table 15: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-30

  4g. REST OF EUROPE                                                    III-31
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-31
        Outlook                                                         III-31
        Key players                                                     III-31
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-32
        Table 16: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future
        Analysis for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-32

  5. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                       III-33
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-33
        Outlook                                                         III-33
        Asia-Pacific - A Potential Hub for Car Manufacturers            III-33
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-34
        Table 17: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future
        Analysis for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region -
        China, South Korea, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-34

        Table 18: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Automotive
        Adhesives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown  of
        Dollar Sales for China, South Korea, India, and Rest of
        Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2006, 2009 and 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-35

  5a. CHINA                                                             III-36
       Market Analysis                                                  III-36
        Table 19: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-36

  5b. SOUTH KOREA                                                       III-37
       Market Analysis                                                  III-37
        Table 20: South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future
        Analysis for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-37

  5c. INDIA                                                             III-38
       Market Analysis                                                  III-38
        Table 21: Indian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
        for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-38

  5d. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC                                              III-39
       Market Analysis                                                  III-39
        Table 22: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and
        Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-39

  6. REST OF WORLD                                                      III-40
       Market Analysis                                                  III-40
        Table 23: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future
        Analysis for Automotive Adhesives with Annual Sales Figures
        in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-40


 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    Total Companies Profiled: 72 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 88)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                     60
     Japan                                  4
     Europe                                18
      France                                2
      Germany                               7
      The United Kingdom                    3
      Rest of Europe                        6
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)         6
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