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Global Automotive OEM Adhesives and Sealants Markets
Frost & Sullivan, July 2010, Pages: 235
The strategic analysis of the global automotive OEM adhesives and sealants market involves a detailed global analysis on the types of adhesives and sealants used for different automotive applications such as body in white, paint shop, under the hood & power train, and assembly at an OEM level. The adhesives and sealants type discussed in the study include structural, semi structural and non structural adhesives. Detailed analysis of individual chemistries such as epoxies, acrylics, polyurethanes, silicones, polyacrylates, PVC, rubber based and hot melts were also provided. The geographical scope of the study involves North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan, China and India.
Research Overview
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Global Automotive OEM Adhesives and Sealants Markets provides a comprehensive analysis on adhesives and sealants used for the global automotive market. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets by application: body in white (BIW), under the hood (UTH) and power train, paint shop and assembly shop.
Market Overview
Greater Demand for Light-weight and Low Carbon-emitting Vehicles Boosts Growth in the Global Automotive OEM Adhesives and Sealants Markets
Adhesives and sealants play a significant role in automotive construction for aesthetic and performance reasons. Traditionally, adhesives had been used in laminating, bonding, and assembling components of automotive interiors. The evolution of adhesives is significant, with the modern-day adhesives playing a decisive functional role in supporting the original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs’) automobile weight-reduction strategies and meeting stringent environmental regulations to lower carbon emissions. Therefore, adhesives suppliers will assume an important role in the future automotive construction. “The increasing need to bond different light weight materials without compromising on the bonding strength is driving the adhesives and sealants markets,” says the analyst of this research. “Additionally, the faster penetration rate of adhesives and sealants in emerging markets such as India and China coupled with the rising need for crash worthiness and durability of automobiles is boosting growth in this market.”
Structural adhesives provide additional stiffness and rigidity to the vehicle without increasing the mass, aiding superior riding comfort for passengers. Moreover, they make the vehicle more durable. Structural adhesives have facilitated the option of using thinner metal panels in vehicle construction, thus making lighter car bodies. A lighter car body implies lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) emission.
Proactive Innovation by Adhesive Companies to Help Handle Varied Bonding Performance Requirements
Auto engineers are reluctant to adopt the new adhesive technologies despite its proven superiority in performance over spot welding. Structural adhesives suppliers are finding it challenging to change the attitude of automotive engineers who are accustomed to using traditional welding techniques. In recent times, the awareness among auto engineers, particularly the fresh graduates, started increasing. This is due to their exposure to modules on
structural adhesives technology at school and university programmes.
Further, different substrates and applications used in automotive construction have varied bonding requirements, posing a significant challenge for adhesives suppliers. “Proactive innovation and constant in-house testing of the adhesives compatibility with different substrates is a solution to handle varied bonding performance requirements,” concludes the analyst. “Furthermore, adhesive companies can gain greater market share with customised products that can facilitate the use of new light weight materials and provide a superior bonding performance.”
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
By Application:
- Body in white (BIW)
- Under the hood (UTH) and power train
- Paint shop
- Assembly shop
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