Rise in demand for increased fuel efficiency by reducing the weight of the vehicle is the major factor driving the demand for adhesives and sealants from automotive industry. Traditionally, adhesive are used in brake shoes, threadlockers and windshields applications, but now it also find it usage in the mechanical and thermal joining methods such as engine, dashboard and weather stripping. Adhesives will benefit from the rising usage of plastics in manufacturing of motor vehicle, owing to its excellent compatibility with plastics. The demand for adhesives is witnessing growth. Moreover, structural adhesive due to their light weight and improved crash resistance is rapidly being used in vehicle assembly.
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