Table of Contents

Summary

Chapter 1:
Introduction

Chapter 2:
Defining the elements
Mechanical fastening
Chemical solutions
Market trends
Overview
Fewer fasteners per vehicle
Fastener manufacturers influence vehicle design
Other OEM trends and rationale in adopting different types of fastening techniques
Electronics triggers some fastener growth
More adhesives
Environmental concerns
Bonding plastics demands a re-think in technique
Transformation of fastening components on the horizon
Market players
Market forecasts

Chapter 3: Manufacturers

Emhart Fastening Teknologies
Finnveden
ITW
LISI
Nedschroef
Nifco
A. Raymond
SPS Technologies
Textron Fastening Systems
TRW Engineered Fasteners
3M
Others

List of tables

Table 1: Demand for automotive adhesives, Western Europe, North America, Japan, Asia-Pacific, South America, 2002 – 2007

Table 2: Market values for automotive fasteners in Western Europe, North America, Japan, Asia-Pacific and South America, 2002 – 2007

Table 3: LISI Automotive’s key financial performance, 2000 – 2002

List of figures
Figure 1: Automotive fastener market shares in Europe, 2002