Advances in Technology and Performance of Specific Sealants Drives Demand.Business Editors PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2004 The mature North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. sealant Sealant A thin plastic substance that is painted over teeth as an anti-cavity measure to seal out food particles and acids produced by bacteria. Mentioned in: Tooth Decay sealant see bone sealant. market, which faces a number of cost-related challenges, expects to see a rise in demand due to innovations in specific sealant technologies. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.chemicals.frost.com), North American Sealant Markets, reveals this industry generated revenues totaling $1.74 billion in 2002. Total market revenues are expected to reach $2.08 billion in 2009. If you are interested in an analysis overview, which provides manufacturers, end-users and other industry participants a summary of the North American Sealant Markets, including industry challenges & drivers, send an email to Nuha Kadri, Industrial Media Relations Executive at nkadri@frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, fax number, e-mail, and an overview will be sent to you via e-mail. "Staying cost competitive with other sealant products, while maintaining low prices and upgrading technologies to meet regulation standards and refined specifications, is proving to be a sizeable issue," states Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Damisetti Amulya. The diversity of available substrates (plastics, glass, wood, metal) and the need to find the most suitable sealant for specific applications compounds the problem of maintaining cost. Manufacturers also deal with changing industry standards and the differing definitions between sealants and adhesives. Fluctuations in raw material costs and petroleum prices make maintaining current prices difficult for manufacturers, and further reduction is not possible due to rising production costs. Strong market presence would help in detecting fluctuations in costs of raw materials or competitors' prices and would assist sealant formulators implement effective business strategies. Manufacturers would also be able to identify means of increasing profit margins at challenging times. Continuous research and development efforts can help participants identify a solution that will meet manufacturers' requirements for curtailing process costs, while maintaining the quality of products. For instance, adoption of innovative products such as Purfect Glaze glaze, in pottery glaze, translucent layer that coats pottery to give the surface a finish or afford a ground for decorative painting. Glazes—transparent, white, or colored—are fired on the clay. , which enables glass manufacturers to accelerate handling time, can reduce production and labor costs by nearly 30 percent. "Shorter cure time, better performing seals, improved adhesion adhesion /ad·he·sion/ (ad-he´zhun) 1. the property of remaining in close proximity. 2. the stable joining of parts to one another, which may occur abnormally. 3. to a variety of substrates, resistance to chemicals/gas, combined with a host of other innovations, are now increasing demand," notes Damisetti. The developments in silyl-terminated systems in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. and reactive hot-melt urethanes for window applications are particularly exciting innovations that will provide vital assistance to sealant formulators leading to increasing opportunities both in newer and existing markets. This market expects to receive a boost from the increasing number of renovations and construction, rising end-user awareness associated with the "do-it-yourself" segment, and focusing on increasing the manufacturing rate. Innovative systems that reduce costs, educating end users to help them identify appropriate solutions, and possible acquisitions hold the key to better market positioning. The North American Sealant Markets, a part of the Chemicals & Materials subscription, offers revenue and volume shipment for sealants based on chemistry and end user applications. The study covers silicone silicone, polymer in which atoms of silicon and oxygen alternate in a chain; various organic radicals, such as the methyl group, CH3, are bound to the silicon atoms. , polyurethane polyurethane Any of a class of very versatile polymers that are made into flexible and rigid foams, fibres, elastomers (elastic polymers), surface coatings, and adhesives. , acrylic acrylic, artificial fiber made from a special group of vinyl compounds, primarily acrylonitrile. Acrylic fibers are thermoplastic (i.e., soften when heated, reharden upon cooling), have low moisture regain, are low in density, and can be made into bulky fabrics. , butyl butyl /bu·tyl/ (bu´t'l) a hydrocarbon radical, C4H9. bu·tyl n. A hydrocarbon radical, C4H9. butyl a hydrocarbon radical, C4H9. , bitumen-based, polyvinyl chloride polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic that is a polymer of vinyl chloride. Resins of polyvinyl chloride are hard, but with the addition of plasticizers a flexible, elastic plastic can be made. plastisol, and all other types of sealants that are used in the construction, automotive, industrial, do-it-yourself, aerospace, and marine industries. Executive summaries and interviews are available to the press. Frost & Sullivan, an international growth consultancy, has been supporting clients' expansion for more than four decades. Our market expertise covers a broad spectrum of industries, while our portfolio of advisory competencies includes custom strategic consulting, market intelligence, and management training. Our mission is to forge partnerships with our clients' management teams to deliver market insights and to create value and drive growth through innovative approaches. Frost & Sullivan's network of consultants, industry experts, corporate trainers A corporate trainer is a specialized skill development position in a corporation where the goal is to help improve the "soft skills" or "people skills" of the workers in the corporation. , and support staff, spans the globe with offices in every major country around the world. North American Sealant Markets A562 Keywords in this release: sealants, bitumen-based, polyvinyl chloride plastisol, silyl-terminated systems, reactive hot-melt urethanes |
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