Industries

This report examines paints and coatings markets throughout Latin America with detailed information on the base year, 2000, and forecasts to 2007. The markets for architectural, automotive OEM, automotive refinish and industrial applications are explored comprehensively in the core countries of Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Industry drivers, rest...

The European Flame-Retardant industry experienced negative growth between 1997 and 2000, due to strong pressures on prices. However, revenues are expected to recover from 2001 onwards as prices stabilise and volume growth continues to drive the market. This market is benefiting from greater industry awareness on the role of flame retardants in prot...

This particular report focuses on the use of engineering and high-performance plastics in four key areas of application. These are interior parts, exterior parts, under-the-bonnet and electrical & lighting systems. It presents a detailed analysis of the market tonnage, revenues, and projected growth rates for all engineering and high performance pl...

This study encompasses a look at the industry challenges, market and technolgoical trends, drivers and restraints, and issues relating to two major application segments for the U.S. architectural coatings market: exterior coatings and interior coatings. It provides forecasts for the 2000-2005 period for the overall market as well as for these two ...

The market for microencapsulation technologies is very fragmented. The bespoke nature of product developments in this field leads to a market in which many applications of the technology are unique to particular companies, making market definitions difficult. However, certain industrial areas have been identified where the use of microencapsulati...