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1 IAL Consultants CP House, 97 107 Uxbridge Road Ealing, London W5 5TL UK Tel: + 44 20 8832 7780 Fax: + 44 20 8566 4931 PRESS RELEASE January 2015 BBRRAANNDD NNEEWW RREEPPOORRTT GGLLOOBBAALL MMAARRKKEETTSS FFOORR PPUU PPAANNEELLSS IAL is pleased to announce the release of a brand new report on the global markets for polyurethane panels. It builds upon IAL s ongoing research into various sectors of the polyurethanes industry, and has been compiled in conjunction with Isowall. This new title examines the national, regional and global markets for polyurethane in panel systems. It also explores the market trends driving demand, and future growth opportunities, and includes five-year market forecasts. The study presents data for 2013 on the consumption of polyurethanes in panel systems, along with forecasts for 2018, in metric tonnes. The report also includes demand data expressed as square metres of panels produced, for both 2013 and 2018.

2 The report is presented in a single global volume and can also be purchased in regional sections as follows: Volume 1 Europe Western Europe: Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Nordics, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Eastern Europe: CIS, Czech Republic, Hungary, Other Eastern Europe, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia. Volume 2 Middle East & India Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, India. Volume 3 Asia China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. Volume 4 Americas North America: Canada, Mexico, USA. South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Rest of South America, Venezuela. Polyurethane insulation materials have been used in a wide variety of formats for many years. Their use as panels in a variety of facings has become a standard building system throughout the world, either as a prefabricated panel or part of the general building envelope.

3 The total global demand for PU materials in panel systems is calculated as follows: 2013: 1,542,580 MT 2018: 1,909,880 MT Growth rate: Europe is currently the largest regional market for polyurethanes for panel systems, although its share of the global market will fall over the forecast period as developing regions such as Asia and the Middle East increase their share. The significant drivers in the global insulated panel market will be: Increasing energy costs New national government building codes Incentives to invest in insulation Increased demand for rapidly constructed houses and buildings Recovery from the global financial crisis The fastest growth is expected in developing regions such as Asia, South America and the Middle East. Notably the Asia region is predicted to show average annual growth of around 10%, and the Middle East (including India) 9%. The country with the highest forecast growth is India, where an increasing industrial market and a rapidly rising income group demanding pre-prepared and frozen foods, as well as increasing food chain and retail development, will boost demand for insulated panels at a significant rate.

4 ** This report is available from IAL at a price of 2,750 for the full global report. Regional sections are also available. DATA PROVIDED FOR EACH COUNTRY COVERED IN THE REPORT: Market overview Detailed market sizes per product type, for 2013 and 2018 (MT and m2) and growth rates Analysis of fastest growing sectors and applications, and market opportunities Market drivers per product type For more details, please contact: Mrs Cathy Galbraith IAL Consultants CP House, 97-107 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London W5 5TL Telephone: +44 (0) 20 88 32 77 80 Fax: +44 (0) 20 85 66 49 31 Email: Or visit our website.