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Title:

Freedonia Focus on Polyurethane

Price:$500.00
Publication Date:Nov 01, 2008
Abstract:This report discusses US polyurethane demand for the years 2002 and 2007, with forecasts for 2012. Topics covered include market size, raw material overview, product and market segmentation, trade, environmental and regulatory considerations, technology and product developments, market environment, product and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Product segments cover flexible, rigid, coatings and other products. Market segments include construction, household products, transportation equipment and other markets. This 21 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources section.
Brief Excerpt:...Polyurethane (PUR) demand in the US is projected to increase 2.8 percent annually between 2004 and 2009 to 7.6 billion pounds, valued at $7.4 billion. Gains will be driven by growth in nonresidential building construction, which will lead to in creases in demand for PUR insulation, coatings and adhesives. ough that has been revitalized by the success of viscoelastic (memory) foam. n lications, such as excellent durability, resilience and water insulation advances in construction will be aided by rising thermal The US had a PUR trade surplus of $240 million in 2004 after increasing an (including its Rubicon joint venture with SF (Germany ) -- accounted for 70 percent of Flexible PUR foam is expected to re main the leading PUR product thr 2009, with demand rising 1.9 percent annually to 2.6 billion pounds. Advances will be boosted by opportunities in bedding, a mature market Thermoplastic PURs is forecast to be the fastest growing PUR product over the forecast...
Word Count:7073
Length:22 Pages
Industry:Plastics
SIC:2821, 3086
NAICS:325211, 326150
Company(ies):BASF SE, Bayer AG, Dow Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation
Ticker(s):BAS, BAY, DOW, HUN
Country(ies):United States, US
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The Freedonia Group, Inc. is a leading international business research firm that researches and publishes over 250 Focus reports covering 18 industry segments. Some of the major industry groups covered by Freedonia Focus include Life Sciences, Building Materials, Industrial Components, and Consumer Goods. Each report packs Freedonia's industry outlook in close to twenty pages of crisp, highly focused analysis. These reports provide a wealth of industry insights targeting market size, product and market segmentation, product and market forecasts, industry composition, market leaders and business trends.

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