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IC Market Tracking

Floor Covering Adhesives In Europe 2018

• Germany

• Austria

• Switzerland

• France

• Italy

• Benelux

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A detailed representation of the key markets by country and forecasting until 2021 or further based off of our econometric forecast model.

A competition analysis containing detailed market shares for selected regions in terms of:

• The total market

• Product groups

• Application Areas

• Distribution Channels

Graphic representation, interactive charts and tables which allow for rapid application and utilization of the provided data.

Company profiles for regions, where competition analysis is not available

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Market Structure

IC Market Tracking® Floor Covering Adhesives In Europe 2018

For each segment the total market and market shares and/or profiles of the top players for the last two years and forecasts for the next three years are available in the study.

Market by..

Austria France Switzerland Germany Benelux Italy

PU Adhesives

Product Groups

Contact Adhesives

Dispersion Adhesives

Others

MS Adhesives

Synthetic Resin Glue

Building Material Trade / DIY

Distribution Channel

Wholesale

Specialized companies

Direct

Textile

Application Areas

PVC / Plastic

Linoleum/Cork

Parquet/ Wood

Multi-Application

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Definition and Demarcation

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Definitions

Product Groups

Dispersion adhesive

Polyurethane adhesives are those glues that are made of urethane polymers with chemical based of isocyanate group, polyurethane adhesives are also known as elastic adhesives, due they have an extraordinary elasticity.

Turnover is stated in 1.000 Euro. Values are always net revenues (no list prices), including rabats.

Contact adhesives, high-strength contact adhesives. Solvent-based adhesives and dispersion adhesives, which are processed in the contact bonding method. Solvent-based contact adhesives consist of dissolved organic biding material, highly volatile solvents (up to 80%), inorganic fillers and additives. Dispersion contact adhesives mainly consists of dispersions of natural and synthetic rubbers with organic fillers and additives.

Dispersion adhesives are water-based adhesive systems which form bonds through physical hardening when the water evaporates. The bonding effect is provided by a polymer component which forms a film when the aqueous component evaporates.

Solvent-based adhesives Solvent based adhesives are a mixture of ingredients (typically polymers) dissolved in a solvent (heptane, toluene, n-butyl acetate, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, naphtha, mineral spirits and methylene chloride).

Modified silanes are one component adhesives which react and cure under the action of moisture, during its curing process by polycondensation this type of adhesives emit methanol and once cured acquire elastic properties and typical strength of an elastomeric material. Depending on the chemical backbone or resin composition of the adhesive, on the market exist two types of modified silanes: polyether modified silanes, polyurethane modified silanes

Not included are: Ground treatment substances

Universal fixation, multi-purpose solutions; dry adhesives for installing resilient and textile floor coverings.

Contact Adhesives

PU Adhesives

Synthetic resin glue

MS Adhesive

Others

Definition and Demarcation

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Definitions

Turnover is stated in 1.000 Euro. Values are always net revenues (no list prices), including rabats.

Adhesive for "carpets“, mainly for needle, carpet tiles, and tufted foor covers.

Adhesive suitable for such types of resilient flooring (artificial composite floors) as plastic, PVC, Vinyl.

Adhesives for linoleum (a natural product made of linseed oil, wood, limestone, cork, and resins) and cork (an organic product made of thinly sliced cork from trees, cork; "green" or eco-friendly flooring product).

Adhesive for massive or multi-layer parquet in various types of wood, engineered hardwood

Adhesive suitable for multiple flooring.

Textile

Application Areas

PVC / Plastic

Linoleum/cork

Parquet/ Wood

Multi-Application

Specialized companies

Distribution Channels

Wholesale

Building Material Trade / DIY Large hardware stores that sells directly to the consumer and craftsmen, for example: Hornbach, Obi.

Wholesalers purchasing merchandise from manufacturers or other suppliers and these continue to retailers, industrial users or other institutions.

Builders or construction companies, which directly install the floor for their clients.

Direct Direct distribution comprises from Online Sales via webpage, purchases at company stores/sites shops.

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Methodology

Interviews with distributors and specialised dealers act as a cross-check of the data. In addition, investigations of listings and average prices are carried out.

The basis for the analysis were interviews conducted with the most important manufacturers of the branches, who donated information through written questionnaires or telephone interviews. In return, cooperating companies receive parts for free, which guarantees a high rate of return.

Interconnection measures the total sales at street prices without VAT per branch to the first buyer

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Sa

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Manufacturer

End User

Sales are segmented by the first distribution partner.

Distributor

Dealer

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How Do We Conduct Our Research?

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Methodology

Qualitative Research

Manufacturer

Expert Interviews

Distributor

Dealer

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Database

Total Market Forecast Market Share

Sell-In Data

Experts

Delphi-Method

Cross-Check of Data

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Market Development

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Description Structure of Survey Methodology

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Methodology

Approach Sell-In Approach Sell-Out

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Market Shares

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Dealer

Manufacturer

∑ Total Market

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Distributor Customer

Description Structure of Survey Methodology

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Content of the Report

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Content

The Total Market Analysis shows the development of the market surveyed by value and quantity in different dimensions, such as regions, product groups, and ways of distribution. A forecast for the next years is an essential part of this analysis.

The Competition Analysis shows in detail the development of the top companies in the market by finding out about the market shares in different categories, changes in market position, benchmarks, average prices, etc.

The Introduction shows the definition and demarcation of product groups, regions, and methodology as well as the objectives of the study.

The Executive Summary gives a short overview of the results of the study and analyses key facts.

As an introduction key factors influencing the market are analysed in the Economic Environment: You will find the most important data on consumer behaviour, main economic indicators, etc.

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Executive Summary at the Beginning of the Report

Sample Charts

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Market Environment Data of Our Forecasting Model

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Total Market Development and Forecast

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Overview of the total market in terms of quantity and value

Development until the current year and forecast for the upcoming three years

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Product Group Development

Overview of the Product Group Segmentation, Distribution Channels as well as a Forecast for the upcoming

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Competition Analysis and Market Shares

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