Global High Temperature Sealants Market Report 2026–2036
Western Market Research estimates that the High Temperature Sealants Market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.
Market Overview
High temperature sealants are specialized adhesive and sealing compounds formulated to maintain structural integrity, flexibility, and chemical resistance under elevated temperatures, often exceeding 250°C and, in certain applications, above 1000°C. These materials are widely used in automotive engines, industrial furnaces, power generation equipment, aerospace components, and electronics.
Market expansion is driven by:
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Growth in automotive electrification and engine efficiency upgrades
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Expansion of industrial processing facilities
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Increasing aerospace and defense manufacturing
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Rising demand for high-performance electronics
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Infrastructure modernization and fire-resistant construction requirements
The research integrates insights from material scientists, OEM engineers, sealant manufacturers, and distributors, supported by industrial production data and regulatory compliance analysis.
Impact of COVID-19
The pandemic led to:
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Temporary decline in automotive and aerospace manufacturing
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Delays in construction and industrial projects
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Raw material supply chain disruptions
However, recovery in transportation, renewable energy installations, and industrial automation has restored market growth momentum.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Chemistry / Type
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Silicone-Based Sealants (Silica Gel Systems)
Excellent thermal stability and flexibility; widely used in automotive and electronics. -
Epoxy Resin Sealants
High mechanical strength and chemical resistance. -
Polyurethane High-Temperature Sealants
Used in industrial bonding and sealing applications. -
Acrylic High-Heat Sealants
Applied in construction and light industrial applications. -
Ceramic & Inorganic Sealants
Designed for ultra-high temperature industrial furnaces and boilers.
Silicone-based sealants dominate due to their broad industrial applicability.
By Temperature Resistance
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Up to 250°C
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250°C–600°C
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Above 600°C
By Application
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Electrical & Electronics
Insulation, circuit protection, and thermal management. -
Transportation (Automotive & Aerospace)
Engine sealing, exhaust systems, battery modules. -
Industrial Equipment
Boilers, furnaces, turbines, and processing units. -
Construction
Fire-resistant joints and structural glazing. -
Energy & Power Generation
Sealing in thermal and renewable energy systems.
Transportation and industrial applications account for the largest market share.
By End-User Industry
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Automotive
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Aerospace & Defense
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Construction
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Energy & Utilities
Regional Analysis
North America
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Strong aerospace and automotive industries
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Growth in renewable energy projects
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Advanced industrial automation
Europe
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Strict fire safety and environmental standards
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Automotive lightweighting initiatives
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Industrial modernization projects
Asia-Pacific
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Expanding manufacturing base
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Rapid automotive production growth
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Infrastructure development
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Rising electronics manufacturing
Asia-Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period.
South America
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Industrial expansion and mining activities
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Automotive assembly growth
Middle East & Africa
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Oil & gas and energy infrastructure projects
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Commercial construction growth
Key Market Participants
Major companies operating in the High Temperature Sealants Market include:
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Dow Inc. (Dow Corning)
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Wacker Chemie AG
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
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Sika AG
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3M Company
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Bostik (Arkema Group)
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H.B. Fuller Company
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PPG Industries Inc.
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CSW Industrials Inc.
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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Inc.
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Soudal N.V.
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Momentive Performance Materials
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Huntsman Corporation
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Permatex (ITW brand)
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Master Bond Inc.
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Mapei S.p.A.
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Avery Dennison Corporation
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low to Moderate
Specialized formulation expertise and certification requirements limit entry.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Dependence on specialty polymers and silicone feedstocks affects cost structures.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate to High
Large OEMs negotiate pricing and demand performance validation.
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Mechanical fastening and gaskets may substitute in certain applications.
Competitive Rivalry – High
Strong competition based on performance, brand reputation, and technical support.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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High thermal and chemical resistance
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Broad industrial applicability
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Strong demand in transportation and energy sectors
Weaknesses
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High material cost
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Complex curing processes in certain chemistries
Opportunities
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Electric vehicle battery systems
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Renewable energy installations
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Industrial furnace modernization
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Growth in aerospace manufacturing
Threats
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Raw material price volatility
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Regulatory compliance pressures
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Economic downturn impacting industrial projects
Trend Analysis
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Development of ultra-high-temperature ceramic sealants
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Growth in EV battery sealing solutions
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Low-VOC and environmentally compliant formulations
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Increasing demand for fire-rated construction sealants
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Smart sealants with enhanced durability and longevity
Market Drivers
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Automotive electrification
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Industrial infrastructure upgrades
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Renewable energy expansion
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Stringent safety and fire regulations
Market Challenges
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Volatility in silicone and polymer feedstock prices
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Technical complexity in high-heat applications
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Competition from mechanical sealing systems
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Regulatory requirements for chemical safety
Value Chain Analysis
Raw Material Production (Silicones, Resins, Fillers)
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Sealant Formulation & Compounding
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Packaging & Distribution
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OEM & Industrial Integration
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End-Use Applications
Technical formulation and application-specific customization add significant value within the chain.
Clean Data Summary
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Base Year: 2025
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Forecast Period: 2026–2036
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Estimated CAGR: XX%
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Dominant Segment: Silicone-Based Sealants
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Fastest Growing Segment: EV & Energy Applications
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Largest Region: Asia-Pacific
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Key Growth Driver: Industrial and transportation demand
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Invest in EV battery and high-efficiency engine sealing solutions.
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Expand R&D for ultra-high-temperature and fire-resistant products.
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Strengthen partnerships with automotive and aerospace OEMs.
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Diversify raw material sourcing to mitigate volatility.
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Focus on environmentally compliant, low-VOC formulations.
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Expand presence in high-growth Asia-Pacific industrial markets.
1. Market Overview of High Temperature Sealants
1.1 High Temperature Sealants Market Overview
1.1.1 High Temperature Sealants Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Regions:
1.3 High Temperature Sealants Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 High Temperature Sealants Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact High Temperature Sealants Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global High Temperature Sealants Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global High Temperature Sealants Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Silica Gel
2.4 Epoxy Resin
2.5 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact High Temperature Sealants Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global High Temperature Sealants Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global High Temperature Sealants Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Electrical & Electronics
3.4 Transportation
3.5 Industrial
3.6 Construction
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global High Temperature Sealants Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global High Temperature Sealants Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in High Temperature Sealants Business
5.1 DOW CORNING CORPORATION
5.1.1 DOW CORNING CORPORATION Company Profile
5.1.2 DOW CORNING CORPORATION High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.1.3 DOW CORNING CORPORATION High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 WACKER CHEMIE AG
5.2.1 WACKER CHEMIE AG Company Profile
5.2.2 WACKER CHEMIE AG High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.2.3 WACKER CHEMIE AG High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
5.3.1 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA Company Profile
5.3.2 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.3.3 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 SIKA AG
5.4.1 SIKA AG Company Profile
5.4.2 SIKA AG High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.4.3 SIKA AG High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 3M COMPANY
5.5.1 3M COMPANY Company Profile
5.5.2 3M COMPANY High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.5.3 3M COMPANY High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 BOSTIK SA (ARKEMA)
5.6.1 BOSTIK SA (ARKEMA) Company Profile
5.6.2 BOSTIK SA (ARKEMA) High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.6.3 BOSTIK SA (ARKEMA) High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 H.B. FULLER
5.7.1 H.B. FULLER Company Profile
5.7.2 H.B. FULLER High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.7.3 H.B. FULLER High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 PPG INDUSTRIES INC.
5.8.1 PPG INDUSTRIES INC. Company Profile
5.8.2 PPG INDUSTRIES INC. High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.8.3 PPG INDUSTRIES INC. High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 CSW INDUSTRIALS INC.
5.9.1 CSW INDUSTRIALS INC. Company Profile
5.9.2 CSW INDUSTRIALS INC. High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.9.3 CSW INDUSTRIALS INC. High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) INC.
5.10.1 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) INC. Company Profile
5.10.2 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) INC. High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.10.3 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) INC. High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 SOUDAL N.V.
5.11.1 SOUDAL N.V. Company Profile
5.11.2 SOUDAL N.V. High Temperature Sealants Product Specification
5.11.3 SOUDAL N.V. High Temperature Sealants Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America High Temperature Sealants Market Size
6.2 North America High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
6.3 North America High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
6.4 North America High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size
7.2 East Asia High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe High Temperature Sealants Market Size
8.2 Europe High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size
9.2 South Asia High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East High Temperature Sealants Market Size
11.2 Middle East High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa High Temperature Sealants Market Size
12.2 Africa High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania High Temperature Sealants Market Size
13.2 Oceania High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America High Temperature Sealants Market Size
14.2 South America High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
14.3 South America High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
14.4 South America High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World High Temperature Sealants Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World High Temperature Sealants Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World High Temperature Sealants Market Size by Application
16 High Temperature Sealants Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Chemistry / Type
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Silicone-Based Sealants (Silica Gel Systems)
Excellent thermal stability and flexibility; widely used in automotive and electronics. -
Epoxy Resin Sealants
High mechanical strength and chemical resistance. -
Polyurethane High-Temperature Sealants
Used in industrial bonding and sealing applications. -
Acrylic High-Heat Sealants
Applied in construction and light industrial applications. -
Ceramic & Inorganic Sealants
Designed for ultra-high temperature industrial furnaces and boilers.
Silicone-based sealants dominate due to their broad industrial applicability.
By Temperature Resistance
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Up to 250°C
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250°C–600°C
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Above 600°C
By Application
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Electrical & Electronics
Insulation, circuit protection, and thermal management. -
Transportation (Automotive & Aerospace)
Engine sealing, exhaust systems, battery modules. -
Industrial Equipment
Boilers, furnaces, turbines, and processing units. -
Construction
Fire-resistant joints and structural glazing. -
Energy & Power Generation
Sealing in thermal and renewable energy systems.
Transportation and industrial applications account for the largest market share.
By End-User Industry
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Automotive
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Aerospace & Defense
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Construction
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Energy & Utilities
