Continued Consolidation in the Adhesives and Sealants Sector
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The adhesives and sealants segment continues to be one of the most active segments of plastics and packaging M&A, with an average of 93 deals per year over the past 20 years (see Figure 1). The adhesives and sealants deal volume has more than doubled since 2001. Research indicates a continued consolidation in adhesives and sealants segment due to increasing pressure from foreign competitors, global consolidators, and record acquisition activity of private equity-funded consolidators.