Publisher's Synopsis
The use of polyurethanes continues to grow in numerous applications. These include construction, packaging, bedding, furniture, carpeting, footwear, and transportation. This book provides a very detailed quantitative analysis of the U.S. polyurethane market - raw materials, semi-finished materials, product applications, and end-use markets. Much of the data is presented in more than 50 tables and more than 130 graphs and charts.
The data were developed from more than 900 field interviews in the polyurethane industry. The most detailed data focus on the U.S. polyurethane industry, ranging from raw materials to end-use markets. There is also coverage of the important Canadian and Mexican polyurethane markets. This unique market study will serve as a valuable guide and reference for all those involved in polyurethane product and market development.