Article: Demand for adhesives in the United States is forecast to rise 2.6 percent per year to more than 15 billion pounds in 2003.

Demand for adhesives in the United States is forecast to rise 2.6 percent per year to more than 15 billion pounds in 2003. Although adhesives are used in nearly all sectors of the economy, final demand will remain heavily linked to the packaging and construction industries, with most remaining demand arising in manufacturing and assembly operations. The adhesives market will feel the effects of a slowing US economy after a healthy showing between 1993 and 1998. Offsetting this trend will be more favorable demand arising from residential repair and improvements. Also, the large packaging sector tends to exhibit considerably less cyclicality than construction and ...

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