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  EPOXY RESINS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Epoxy Resins in Thousand Tons. The major end-use segments analyzed are Paints & Coatings (Solvent-based, Water-based, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 84 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M Company, Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation, Cognis Benelux BV, DuPont (EI) de Nemours Co., Emerald Performance Materials, LLC, CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc., Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, RBC Industries, Inc., Reichhold Inc., Spolchemie A.S., Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Epoxy, and UPPC AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2057  PAGES:    302
PRICE:    $4450  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  84  MARKET DATA TABLES:   120
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  EPOXY RESINS (Complete Report) Pages : 302   | $4450
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY89$2350
  1. Industry Overview.....II-14 $400  
   A Quick Primer.....II-1
Market Structure.....II-1
1$100
   Table 1: Worldwide Epoxy Resins Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Capacities of Major Players – Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Dow Chemical Company, Nanya Plastic, Huntsman Advanced Materials, and Kukdo Chemical (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
Asia Pacific Emerges Into the Single Largest Market Worldwide.....II-2
High Cost Structure Exerts Pressure on Margins.....II-2
Price - A Major Concern.....II-2
1$300
   Shift to Low-Solvent Formulations in Coatings Industry.....II-3
Industrialized Nations Elbowed Aside by Developing Countries.....II-3
Towards Technology Upgradation.....II-3
Feedstock Controls Epoxy Resin Production.....II-3
1$100
   Epoxy Resins: Poised for Healthy Growth.....II-4
Rampant Energy and Feedstock Prices: Force Producers to Increase Prices.....II-4
Promising Gains for Epoxy Resins in Flooring End Use Segment.....II-4
1$100
  2. Product Overview.....II-510 $700  
   A. Classification.....II-5
Classification Based on Molecular Arrangement.....II-5
i. Rigid Epoxy Resins.....II-5
ii. Flexible Epoxy Resins.....II-5
Classification Based on Number of Epoxy Groups.....II-5
i. Difunctional Resins.....II-5
ii. Poly Functional Resins.....II-5
Classification Based on Solvent Base and Characteristics.....II-5
i. Solvent-borne Epoxy Resins.....II-5
ii. Water-borne Epoxy Resins.....II-5
1$100
   Types of Waterborne Epoxy Resins.....II-6
iii. Powder Epoxy Resins.....II-6
Classification based on Type of Raw Material.....II-6
i. Bisphenol Epoxies.....II-6
ii. Brominated Epoxies.....II-6
iii. Novolacs.....II-6
iv. Glycidyls.....II-6
1$100
   v. Cycloaliphatics.....II-7
vi. Phenoxy Resins.....II-7
B. Properties.....II-7
Cross linking Density.....II-7
Reduced Shrinkage.....II-7
Versatile Use.....II-7
1$100
   High Adhesive Strength.....II-8
Resistance to Chemicals.....II-8
Insulation.....II-8
Viscosity.....II-8
Characteristics of Epoxies Compared to Polyester.....II-8
1$100
   C. Substitutes to Epoxy Resins.....II-9
Epoxy Resins Lose Market to Oxethane Polymers.....II-9
Alternatives Used in the Coatings Industry.....II-9
Other Competitive Adhesives.....II-9
1$100
   D. Production Processes.....II-10
E. Epoxy Resin Formulations.....II-10
Materials Used in Epoxy Formulations.....II-10
Curing Agents.....II-10
1$100
   Epoxy Resin Curing Agents - Properties & Application.....II-11
Curing Technology.....II-11
Improved Polymer Matrix Compounds by Radiation Curing.....II-11
1$100
   Hardeners: Amplify Resin Properties.....II-12
Flexibilizers.....II-12
Waterborne Epoxy Resin System Formulations.....II-12
i. Carboxylated Acrylic Latex / Epoxy Systems.....II-12
1$100
   ii. Emulsified Low Molecular Weight Epoxy Systems.....II-13
iii. Emulsified Medium and High Molecular Weight Epoxy Systems.....II-13
iv. Waterpoxy Systems.....II-13
F. Selection Criterion for Epoxy Resins.....II-13
Compatibility.....II-13
1$100
   Preparation Efficiency.....II-14
Adhesion.....II-14
1$100
  3. Health and Environmental Issues.....II-153 $300  
   Health Issues.....II-15
Liquid Epoxy Resins.....II-15
Solid Epoxy Resins.....II-15
Modified Epoxy Resins.....II-15
Curing Agents / Hardeners.....II-15
Solvents.....II-15
Reactive Diluents.....II-15
1$100
   Fillers .....II-16
Typical Exposure Effects Associated with Epoxy Resin Systems.....II-16
1$100
   Environmental Issues.....II-17
Low VOC Content – Prime Concern.....II-17
Epoxy Resin Manufacturers and EPA Enter into an Agreement.....II-17
1$100
  4. Bisphenol-A - Key Raw Material.....II-181 $300  
   Epoxies: Key End-Use Segment for BPA.....II-18
Table 2: Bisphenol A: Key End-Use Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-18
1$300
  5. End Use Overview.....II-195 $500  
   A. A Brief Review of Epoxy Applications.....II-19
Civil Construction.....II-19
Coating Materials.....II-19
Adhesive Materials.....II-19
Filling Materials.....II-19
Laminated Materials.....II-19
B. Emerging Applications.....II-19
Electrodeposition Coatings.....II-19
1$100
   Radiation-Cured Epoxies.....II-20
Hybrid Powder Coatings.....II-20
Acrylic/Epoxy Hybrid Powder Coatings.....II-20
C. Conventional Applications.....II-20
I. Paints and Coatings.....II-20
Why are Epoxy Resins Used in Paints & Coatings?.....II-20
1$100
   Epoxy Surface Coatings.....II-21
a. Solvent Coatings.....II-21
b. Water based Coatings.....II-21
Types of Waterborne Epoxy Binder Systems.....II-21
c. Powder Coatings.....II-21
1$100
   Decorative Powder Coatings.....II-22
Protective Powder Coatings.....II-22
Fillers, Pigments and Additives.....II-22
1$100
   II. Electrical/Electronic Laminates.....II-23
III. Bonding and Adhesives.....II-23
IV. Flooring & Paving Aggregates.....II-23
V. Miscellaneous Applications.....II-23
1$100
  6. Product Introductions.....II-2410 $600  
   Air Products Releases New Epoxy Curing Agents.....II-24
RBC Industries Introduces Blacklight Cure Resins .....II-24
Cytec Industries Introduces Novel Products for Coatings and Adhesives.....II-24
1$100
   Air Products Launches Ancarez™ AR555.....II-25
Dow Epoxy Releases New Epoxy Tougheners - FORTEGRA™.....II-25
Huntsman Unveils Structural Adhesives Product Range.....II-25
Master Bond Introduces Fast-Curing Epoxy Adhesive.....II-25
1$100
   West System Launches G/flex Epoxy.....II-26
Huntsman Rolls Out New Range of Epoxy Resin Products.....II-26
Master Bond Introduces Epoxy Adhesive for Engineering Plastics and Metals.....II-26
Industrial Nanotech Develops Nansulate® Epoxy-based System.....II-26
1$100
   Huntsman Rolls Out Structural Adhesive Range.....II-27
National Adhesives Introduces Cartridge-sized Bondmaster Epoxy Adhesives.....II-27
Ashland Rolls Out New Epoxy Seam Sealers.....II-27
GS Polymers Unveils New Product Range.....II-27
1$100
   Rahn AG Unveils Genomer Epoxy Acrylate.....II-28
Huntsman Launches New Epoxy Adhesive, ARALDITE® 7047.....II-28
Showa Denko Develops Epoxy Resin (Chlorine-Free) for PCB.....II-28
CVC Launches EPALLOY 7200X90 Resin.....II-28
TPR2 Rolls Out New Fire-Retardant Resins.....II-28
1$100
   Huntsman Launches New Epoxy Casting System.....II-29
Ashland Releases New Powder–Prime System of SMC Resin and Epoxy Adhesive.....II-29
Reichhold Rolls Out Epoxy Curing Agent With Water-Borne Chemistry.....II-29
1$100
   Huntsman Releases Bromine-Free Epoxy Resin.....II-30
Sherwin-Williams Launches Corrosion-Controlling Dura-Plate® Coatings.....II-30
Valspar Lowers VOC Level of Epoxy Floor Coating.....II-30
CVC Launches ERISYS GE-25.....II-30
1$100
   Master Bond Develops a New Epoxy Based Adhesive.....II-31
Master Bond Releases EP76M Epoxy Adhesive.....II-31
Tra-Con Rolls Out New Epoxy Adhesive.....II-31
CVC Specialty Unveils EPALLOY® 9000.....II-31
Tra-Con Introduces New Electrically Conductive Epoxy.....II-31
Baling Develops Epoxy Resin for Photo-Curable Coatings.....II-31
1$100
   Quentsplass Introduces an Innovative Replacement for Cement in Terrazzo.....II-32
Master Bond Inc Launches EP19HT.....II-32
Ashland Specialty Chemical Unveils Novel Epoxy Vinyl.....II-32
CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc Introduces ERISYS EMUA-11.....II-32
Air Products and Chemicals Introduces New Epoxy Products.....II-32
1$100
   Dow Chemical Launches BLOX Resins.....II-33
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-3411 $700  
   Emerald Performance Materials Takes Over CVC Specialty Chemicals.....II-34
Reichhold Selects Callahan as Distributor.....II-34
Finalization of Hexion’s Acquisition of Huntsman Extended Until July 2008.....II-34
Dow Epoxy Acquires Three Epoxy Systems Formulators.....II-34
Adeka Expands Epoxy Resins’ Production.....II-34
1$100
   Solvay to Set Up Epichlorohydrin Production Unit.....II-35
Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco’s Joint Venture.....II-35
Spolchemie Selects Bodo Möller Chemie Austria as Distributor.....II-35
Hexion Signs Acquisition Agreement with Huntsman Corporation.....II-35
1$100
   DYMAX Corporation Concludes Acquisition of Crosslink Technologies.....II-36
Dow Epoxy to Set up LER/GTE Plants in Shanghai.....II-36
Rocket Store to Distribute Aeropoxy Products in the UK.....II-36
Huntsman Enters into Distribution Agreement with Soudal.....II-36
1$100
   SPOLCHEMIE Enters into an Agreement with SAFIC-ALCAN.....II-37
Spolchemie Establishes New Liquid Epoxy Resins Plant.....II-37
Jiangsu Sanmu and Manzhouli Huaqiang to Establish Epoxy Resin Unit.....II-37
Mitsubishi Gas to Terminate Multi-Purpose Epoxy Laminates Production.....II-37
1$100
   Jubail Chemical to Expand Epoxy Resins Capacity.....II-38
Copps Industries Reorganizes Manufacturing Processes.....II-38
Tohto Kasei Plans Specialty Resins Capacity Expansion.....II-38
Henkel Group Acquires Alba Adesivos.....II-38
Cytec to Establish New Plant for Epoxy and Urethane Acrylates.....II-38
1$100
   Univar to Distribute Reichhold Products in Iberian Market.....II-39
Bluestar to Set up Bisphenol A and Epichlorohydrin Plants in China.....II-39
Tohto to Expand Output Capacity.....II-39
Japan Epoxy Becomes a Subsidiary of Mitsubishi.....II-39
Air Products and Chemicals Acquires Tomah3 Products.....II-39
1$100
   Cytec Bags a Contract from Lockheed.....II-40
ACG Distributes Epoxy Model Materials.....II-40
Thai Epoxy and Allied Products Company Limited Merges to Form Aditya Birla Chemicals
  (Thailand) Ltd.....II-40
Mitsui Chemicals to Merge Two Singaporean Subsidiaries.....II-40
Royal Acquires J&R Industries.....II-40
Huntsman Pacts with AdMat.....II-40
1$100
   Three Affiliates of Apollo Management Merge to Form Hexion Specialty.....II-41
Dow Completes Acquisition of Pacific Epoxy.....II-41
Sinopec and Mitsui Enters into a Pact.....II-41
Huntsman Builds Epoxy Resin Facility.....II-41
Kukdo Chemical Buys Liquid Epoxy Resin Facility.....II-41
Toray Plans to Expand Capacity.....II-41
1$100
   Spolchemie to Divest Epoxy Resin Business.....II-42
UPPC AG Directly Targets the Swiss Market.....II-42
Mitsubishi Chemical Increases Stake in Japan Epoxy Resins.....II-42
Huntsman Purchases Vantico from Morgan Grenfell Private Equity.....II-42
Dow Commences CER Production Activities.....II-42
1$100
   Wuxi DIC Epoxy Restarts Production.....II-43
Japanese Firm Establishes New Epoxy Unit in China.....II-43
RBC Industries Takes Over Polychem’s Product Line.....II-43
Dow Acquires Controlling Stake in Pacific Epoxy.....II-43
Dow Chemical China and Union Carbide China Merge.....II-43
Yueyang Sets up New Epoxy Resin Plant.....II-43
1$100
   Nippon Patents New Method for Cationic Electro coating.....II-44
Apollo Management Acquires Resins Business of Shell Chemicals.....II-44
Morgan Grenfell Acquires Ciba’s Performance Polymers Division.....II-44
Asahi Acquires Ciba’s Stake in Joint Venture.....II-44
Solutia Acquires Viking Resins.....II-44
Shell Distributes Struktol Polydis 3710.....II-44
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Players.....II-457 $500  
   3M Company (US).....II-45
Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd.....II-45
1$100
   Air Products and Chemicals Inc (US).....II-46
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation (Japan).....II-46
Cognis Benelux BV (The Netherlands).....II-46
DuPont EI de Nemours Co (US).....II-46
1$100
   Emerald Performance Materials, LLC (US).....II-47
CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc. (US).....II-47
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc (US).....II-47
1$100
   Huntsman Corporation (US).....II-481$100
   Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea).....II-49
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc (Japan).....II-49
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (China).....II-49
RBC Industries, Inc. (US).....II-49
1$100
   Reichhold Inc (US).....II-50
Spolchemie A.S. (Czech Republic).....II-50
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd (Japan).....II-50
1$100
   The Dow Chemical Company (US).....II-51
Dow Epoxy (US).....II-51
UPPC AG (Germany).....II-51
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-52   
   Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for Years 2011 through 2015 in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 5: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
   Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for Years 2011 through 2015 in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   Table 9: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$300
   Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$300
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment – Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment – Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60
1$300
   Table 13: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment – Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-61

Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings and Powder Coatings Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-61
1$300
   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$300
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$300
   Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 21: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$300
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$300
   Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   Table 25: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$300
   Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 29: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$300
   Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$300
   Table 33: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$300
   Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$300
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$300
   Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$300
   Table 37: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$300
   Table 38: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$300
   Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$300
   Table 40: World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$300
   Table 41: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$300
   Table 42: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$300
III. MARKET89$2150
  1. United States.....III-119 $1150  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
A Primer.....III-1
Table 43: North American Epoxy Resins Market in Retrospect: Percentage Breakdown of Capacities of Major Players - Resolution Performance Products, Dow Chemical, Huntsman Advanced Materials*, and Others for the Year 2003 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
Product Launches.....III-1
8$775
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-93$225
   Key Players.....III-125$375
   B. Market Analytics.....III-17
Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 45: US Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 46: US Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
   Table 47: US 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-203 $325  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-20
Relying More on the US.....III-20
B. Market Analytics.....III-20
Table 48: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   Table 49: Canadian Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 50: Canadian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 51: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-236 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-23
Outlook.....III-23
Product Launch.....III-23
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-23
2$150
   Key Players.....III-251$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-26
Table 52: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
   Table 53: Japanese Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

Table 54: Japanese Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 55: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-2913 $975  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Outlook.....III-29
Product Launches.....III-29
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-303$225
   Key Players.....III-332$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-35
Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
   Table 57: European Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 58: European Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 59: European 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-371$150
   Table 60: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-381$150
   Table 61: European Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-391$150
   Table 62: European Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-401$150
   Table 63: European 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
  4a. France.....III-423 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-42
Table 64: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
   Table 65: French Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 66: French Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
   Table 67: French 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-453 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-45
Table 68: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
   Table 69: German Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

Table 70: German Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$150
   Table 71: German 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
  4c. Italy.....III-483 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-48
Table 72: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water- Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
   Table 73: Italian Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

Table 74: Italian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
   Table 75: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$150
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-513 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-51
Table 76: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
   Table 77: UK Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

Table 78: UK Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
   Table 79: UK 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-543 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-54
Table 80: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$150
   Table 81: Spanish Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

Table 82: Spanish Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$150
   Table 83: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$150
  4f. Russia.....III-573 $325  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-57
A Primer.....III-57
B. Market Analysis.....III-57
Table 84: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$150
   Table 85: Russian Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

Table 86: Russian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$150
   Table 87: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$150
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-603 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-60
Table 88: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 89: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

Table 90: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$150
   Table 91: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$150
  5. Asia Pacific.....III-6320 $1350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-63
Outlook.....III-63
China.....III-63
Unbridled Epoxy Resin Growth in China.....III-63
Leading Players.....III-63
1$75
   Table 92: Production Capacity of Leading Epoxy Resin Manufacturers in China: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-641$150
   Table 93: Production Capacity of Leading Epoxy Resin Manufacturers in China: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65

Table 94: Chinese Epoxy Resins Demand by End-Use: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$150
   Table 95: Epoxy Resins Market in China (2001, 2002 and 2003): Major Export Destinations – HongKong, Taiwan, France, Vietnam and South Korea (Exports in Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 96: Epoxy Resins Market in China (2001, 2002 and 2003): Major Import Sources – Taiwan, South Korea, US, Japan and Holland (Imports in Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
Hong Kong.....III-66
1$150
   India.....III-67
An Enterprising Market.....III-67
Indonesia.....III-67
Imports - Major Source of Domestic Demand.....III-67
Table 97: Indonesian Epoxy Resin Imports (1999-2000): Breakdown of Import Volume by Country of Origin– Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Thailand, Switzerland and Others (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$150
   Table 98: Indonesian Epoxy Resin Imports (1999-2000): Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin– Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Thailand, Switzerland and Others (In US$ Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
Singapore.....III-68
Korea.....III-68
Table 99: Epoxy Resins Market in South Korea (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Epoxy Resins Exports by Country – China, US, EU, Taiwan, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$150
   Table 100: Epoxy Resins Market in South Korea (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Capacities of Major Players - Kukdo Chemical, Kheumho P&B, Hexion Korea and Dow Chemical Korea (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-69
3$325
   Key Players.....III-722$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-74
Table 101: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$150
   Table 102: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75

Table 103: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75
1$150
   Table 104: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-761$150
   Table 105: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77

Table 106: Chinese Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$150
   Table 107: Chinese Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-781$150
   Table 108: Chinese 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-791$150
   Table 109: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-801$150
   Table 110: Rest of Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81

Table 111: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$150
   Table 112: Rest of Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
1$150
  6. Latin America.....III-833 $325  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-83
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-83
B. Market Analytics.....III-83
Table 113: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83
1$150
   Table 114: Latin American Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84

Table 115: Latin American Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
1$150
   Table 116: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85
1$150
  7. Rest of World.....III-864 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-86
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-86
Nama Chemicals (Saudi Arabia) – A Key Player in Middle East.....III-86
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-87
Table 117: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87
1$150
   Table 118: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88

Table 119: Rest of World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88
1$150
   Table 120: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring and Paving and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-891$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 108$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 84 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 93)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 27
Japan                             18
Europe                            12 
     France                        2
     Germany                       4
     The United Kingdom            2
     Rest of Europe                4 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    36
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