Green adhesives are products that have environmentally friendly properties, contain low volatile organic compounds and are manufactured in an environmentally friendly process, from sustainable raw materials. In 2007, the total world demand for adhesives and sealants was 26 billion lbs, of which natural adhesives were 1.3 billion lbs. The Future of Green Adhesives and Sealants for Industrial Applications provides in-depth analysis of the current and future demand for green adhesives and sealants to 2017. It assesses the latest technologies and the drivers shaping the future of the industry. With market forecasts broken down by adhesive type, end use and geographic region, this report provides the complete guide to green adhesives and sealants.
Find out about
- The future of green adhesives to 2017
- Green adhesives markets by adhesive type, end use and region
- Major drivers and barriers
- Technology developments in green adhesives
Methodology
The Future of Green Adhesives and Sealants for Industrial Applications is based on an in-depth combination of primary and secondary research. Primary research involved personal interviews conducted with selected experts in the adhesives industry. Secondary research was based on extensive desk research of industry journals and magazines, conference proceedings, information from university, government and corporate agencies, and professional societies.
What do you get?
- Detailed analysis of the shape of the industry over a ten-year period with forecasts to 2017
- Quantitative and comprehensive market data and forecasts for the global green adhesives industry
- In-depth market analysis broken down by adhesive type, end use and geographic region
How will this report benefit you?
- Keep abreast of the latest technologies and market developments and the opportunities they afford
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
- Get the complete picture of the shape of the green adhesives industry with forecasts to 2017 to help plan your business strategy
Who should buy this report?
- Raw material suppliers
- Adhesives and sealants manufacturers
- Packaging converters
- Adhesives and sealants end-users
- Industry consultants and analysts
What's included in the price?
- One hard copy of report couriered to you (see order form for postage costs) on publication date
- CD-Rom with searchable PDF
- Global intranet licence allowing everyone in your organisation electronic access to the study
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Author biography
Edward M. Petrie is an international authority on adhesives and sealants, and has been active in the formulation and end-use sectors of the industry for over 40 years. His expertise includes adhesive material and process selection, testing, formulating, substrate preparation and quality control. Major projects consist of problem solving, cost reduction, formulation optimisation, selection of joint design and production processes, and failure analysis. Mr Petrie has completed many management assignments in business development and led major strategic projects. Mr Petrie is an associate consultant with Pira International and has also authored the Ten-Year Forecast of Disruptive Technologies for Consumer Packaging market report. In addition he has written a number of popular books on adhesives and plastic materials.