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SUMMARY
Rising Production Costs Make it Difficult to Stay Cost Competitive While fluctuations in raw material costs and varying petroleum prices make itdifficult for sealant manufacturers to maintain current prices, the overall risein production costs rules out further price reduction. In addition, end userswant stable prices despite the cost increases. As a result, sealantmanufacturers are challenged to maintain low prices while upgrading technologiesto meet regulation standards and refined specifications. With cost competition,the diversity of substrates, changing standards, and lack of product definitionpushing down profit margins, continuous R&D efforts can help identify asolution that meets manufacturers' requirements and provides a quality product. This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the North American marketfor sealants. The study covers silicone, polyurethane, acrylic, butyl,bitumen-based, polyvinyl chloride plastisol, and all other types of sealants,which are used in the construction, automotive, industrial, do-it-yourself,aerospace, and marine industries. Advances in Technology Continue to Create Demand for Sealants Technological advancements are boosting demand for sealants in the matureNorth American market. "Shorter cure time, improved performance benefitssuch as high-performing seals, better adhesion to a variety of substrates,resistance to chemicals and gas, combined with a host of other innovations arereviving the market," says the author. The most notable innovations include the developments in silyl-terminatedsystems and reactive hot-melt urethanes for window applications. The use ofacrylic roofing systems combined with bitumen-based sealant membranes is also onthe rise. In addition, advances in design and packaging are driving consumerdemand for more convenient application systems. Success Lies in Identifying Key Opportunities Primary end-user verticals for sealants – construction, industrial,automotive, aerospace, marine, and do-it-yourself – have been throughseveral upheavals and manufacturers are hard-pressed to identify opportunitiesin such an environment. While manufacturers are looking for ways to reducemanufacturing costs, provide quality products, and understand changing customerrequirements, end users mainly want cost-effective solutions. Satisfying allthese criteria involves a periodic transfer of information from both quartersand gaining clarity in terms of definition and application. For now, the anticipated increase in renovations/construction, risingend-user awareness in the do-it-yourself segment and the focus on speediermanufacturing of products are expected to spur sealant demand. There is alsogrowing interest in new sealant technology for high end-applications such asaerospace and marine. TABLE OF CONTENTS
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Market Overview
- Introduction
- Competitive Analysis
- Technological and Market Trends
- Major Research Findings
- Opportunities and Forecast
- Market Segment Analysis
- Strategic Conclusions
- Glossary of Terms
- List of Abbreviations
- TOTAL NORTH AMERICAN SEALANTS MARKET
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Introduction
- Challenges Facing the Sealants Market
- Market Engineering Measurement Analysis
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Revenue Forecast
- Demand Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trend
- Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Market Engineering Strategies
- Introduction
- Strategic Recommendations
- Frost & Sullivan Awards
- Market Leadership Award
- Business Development Strategy Leadership Award
- Product Differentiation Innovation Award
- Vertical Market Penetration Award
- Technology Innovation Award
- ANALYSIS OF NORTH AMERICAN SILICONE SEALANTS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecast
- Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trend
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by Application
- Construction Sealants
- Industrial Applications
- Automotive Sealants
- Aerospace Sealants
- Marine Sealants
- DIY Sealants
- ANALYSIS OF NORTH AMERICAN POLYURETHANE SEALANTS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecast
- Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trend
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by Application
- Construction Sealants
- Industrial Applications
- Automotive Sealants
- Aerospace Sealants
- Marine Sealants
- DIY Sealants
- ANALYSIS OF NORTH AMERICAN ACRYLIC SEALANTS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecast
- Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by Application
- Construction Sealants
- Industrial Applications
- Automotive Sealants
- Aerospace Sealants
- Do-it-yourself Sealants
- ANALYSIS OF NORTH AMERICAN BUTYL SEALANTS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecast
- Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trend
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by Application
- Construction Sealants
- Industrial Sealants
- Automotive Sealants
- Aerospace Sealants
- Marine Sealants
- Do-it-yourself Sealants
- ANALYSIS OF NORTH AMERICAN BITUMEN-BASED SEALANTS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecast
- Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by Application
- Construction Sealants
- Industrial Sealants
- Do-It-Yourself Sealants
- ANALYSIS OF NORTH AMERICAN POLY VINYL CHLORIDE PLASTISOL SEALANTS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecast
- Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by Application
- Construction Sealants
- Industrial Sealants
- Automotive Sealants
- Marine Sealants
- Do-it-yourself Sealants
- ANALYSIS OF OTHER SEALANTS MARKET
- Overall Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Revenue Forecast
- Pricing Strategy and Trend Analysis
- Pricing Trends
- Other Market and Technology Trends
- Competitive Structure
- Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Strategic Analysis and Forecast by Application
- Construction Sealants
- Industrial Sealants
- Automotive Sealants
- Aerospace Sealants
- Marine Sealants
- Do-it-yourself Sealants
- APPENDIX
- Decision Support Database Tables
- New Construction
- New Residential Construction
- New Building Permits
- Residential Property Maintenance and Repair Expenditure
- Transportation
- Light Vehicles
- Major Household Appliances
- Recreational Boats
- Expenditure on Boating
- Air Passenger Traffic
- Air Freight Transportation
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