Sector % of total eu production 1996 container glass 60 flat glass 22 continuous filament glass fibre 1. Flat glass includes plate and architectural glass, automotive windscreens and mirrors. Flat glass industry standards the following is a list of the current editions, as of april 2, 2009, of industry consensus and federal flat glass standards frequently specified and referenced for use in residential and commercial construction applications in the united states. Define your own products for shower doors, windows, and other specialty flat glass items. Flat glasses are made of sodium silicate and calcium silicate, and are available from 2mm to 20mm thickness ranges, for several applications. The history of glass making dates back to at least 3,600 bc in mesopotamia, however some claim they may have been producing copies of glass objects from egypt. Mar 15, 2018 wrap or cover glass in blankets, or other cushioning agents, to protect it against incidental bumps that could cause chips or scratches.
Glass is one of the most useful materials in our daily life. Once the glass is melted, a portion of the glass is removed from the melting vessel and is formed into a product. Glass is a fused mixture of the silicates of alkalies, alkaline earths, and of more common metals. The products of this industry are flat glass, container glass, and pressed and blown glass. Nsg group and the flat glass industry 2011 5 the flat glass industry and global market structure the global market for flat glass in 2010 was approximately 56 million metric tonnes, representing a value at the primary manufacture level of around euro 23 billion. Jul 14, 2015 market research of the glass industry in india 1. Global flat glass market is segmented on the basis of application as building construction glass, automotive glass, and specialty glass. Flat glass market share from construction sector is predicted to witness growth over 6% during the forecast period. Flat glass market size, share, growth, trends and forecast to. The float glass process is used to make highquality, flat glass for the construction and automotive industry. Present day practice and future challenges in glass. The construction industry represents the dominant enduse market for flat glass. Bernard savaete gana 25 april 2018 flat glass industry trends 2 the world drastically changed during these last 25 years. This segment comprises of float glass, rolled glass, cast glass and other flat glasses which are used mainly for architectural and automotive applications.
The total production of the glass industry within the eu in 1996 was estimated at 29 million tonnes excluding ceramic fibres and frits, an indicative breakdown by sector is given in the table below. The world leader in flat glass production is the british company pilkingtons of st helens, which was responsible for invention of the float glass process described below. Growing demand for glass insulation from construction industry is expected to propel the market for flat glass in coming years. Among all, the automotive glass segment is covering the largest share in the market, the reason being reduction in the interest rates and suitable taxation schemes. Employment in the glass industry, selected european countries, 2007 and 20 20 table 5. Glass for europe trade association of european flat. The glass industry is divided into the following four sectors based on end products. Stringent regulations towards the use of high grade glass in automobiles is making market manufactures to opt for high strength glass as it does not shatter upon high impact, flexibility, and high thermal stability. During this process, molten glass is poured continuously from a furnace onto a large bed of molten tin. The global flat glass market size was valued at usd 115.
Comprehensive report of flat glass industry analysis done as part of our ex mba course in a span of 1 yr, spread over 3 trimesters. Glass informational bulletin gana 020409 flat glass industry standards the following is a list of the current editions, as of april 2, 2009, of industry consensus and federal flat glass standards frequently specified and referenced for use in residential and commercial construction applications in the united states. Chapters 1 and 2 provide general information on the glass industry and on the industrial. Flat glass market forecast 20192026 industry size report. Container glass and pressed and blown glass, 51 and 25 percent respectively of total sodalime. Pdf bernard savaetegana25 april 2018flat glass industry. Glass container manufacture in the developed world is a mature market business. Our industry intends to deliver performance, sustainability and the production capacities needed for. Pilkington and the flat glass industry 2010 file type. The largest markets for flat glass are architectural 88% of the market and automotive glass 11% 6.
If the sand is derived from indurated sandstone the latter should be friable or easily. World demand for flat glass was approximately 52 million tonnes in 2009. Growth opportunities in the global flat glass industry 2016. Apr 20, 2015 comprehensive report of flat glass industry analysis done as part of our ex mba course in a span of 1 yr, spread over 3 trimesters.
Market research of the glass industry in india parantap chakrabarti glass is an inorganic product typically produced by melting a mixture of silica 75%, soda 15% and calcium compound lime, 10% with desired metallic oxides that serve as colouring agents. Specification for impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and. Widening the coverage of pat scheme the energy and. Global demand for fabricated flat glass is growing at a fast pace, and is expected to reach 9,900 million u. Halting the spread of the virus, providing care to patients and support to.
Moreover, the ongoing trend of smart city projects is also anticipated to drive the flat glass demand. Recovery of the construction sector in developed economies such as north america and rapid expansion of new construction spending in emerging economies of asia pacific are predicted to be the key drivers of the market for flat glass. The author is proposing a view, from an independent observer, of the world flat glass industry between two congresses of icg. Positive market outlook can be attributed to the exponential demand from the glass manufacturing industry, especially from container and flat glass sectors. Usually the alkaline bases are sodium and potassium.
The indian glass industry consists of seven segments namely, sheet and flat glass nic 126101, glass fibre and gla ss wool nic 26102, hollow. The global market for flat glass was estimated at 41. Soda ash market size, trends industry analysis report, 2024. The procedures for manufacturing glass are the same for all products except forming and finishing. Production and investment in the flat glass industry, 2007. Glassfocus 2004 6 successful cooperation of the coldend experts grenzebach and siemens from the coldend to the warehouse one of the specialists for the coldend section of a. London, june 19, 2018 prnewswire this report analyzes the worldwide markets for flat glass in thousand metric. The transparency of glass makes it a unique material. Other archaeological evidence suggests that the first true glass was made in coastal north syria, mesopotamia or egypt. Glass for europe trade association of european flat glass. Glass is primarily comprised of silica sio2, which is a component of sand and found in quartz. General glass handling and safety tips dillmeier glass. The construction industry is the largest enduser segment of the market studied. Environmental guidelines for glass manufacturing industry description and practices this guideline describes the manufacture of flat glass, and pressed and blown glass.
Revenue share of indian glass manufacturers in fy17 source. The float glass process accounts for over 98% of the flat glass presently produced in the united states. Flat glass market growth, trends, and forecast 2020 2025. The glass is melted in a single vessel or furnace, which is sometimes called a day tank. Share of world market for flat glass, by company, 2010 table 4. Industry overview the major glass products are available in the market are as follows 1. Flat glass, commonly called float glass after the process by which most of it is made, plays a dominate role in the nations buildings and vehicles. The molten glass literally floats on the tin, spreading and seeking a. Global flat glass industry market research, market share. Glass needs for a growing photovoltaics industry keith burrows1. These investments have given the malaysian flat glass industry production capacity well in excess of domestic market needs, and exports are expected to serve. Electronic pdf the global flat glass market size is expected to reach usd 202.
Design, estimate, and install windows, gables, and arches using industry standard glass shapes. The modern flatglass industry began in the 1950s, with the introduction of the. Pdf on apr 25, 2018, bernard savaete and others published bernard savaetegana25 april 2018flat glass industry trends1 flat glass. Developed in 1959, this highlytechnical manufacturing process involves using some of earths most abundant raw materials to produce a durable glass product. Pressed and blown glass includes containers, machine and handblown glassware, lamps and. Flat glass industry standards the following is a list of the current editions, as of january 4, 2007, of industry consensus and federal flat glass standards frequently specified and referenced for use in residential and commercial construction applications in the united states. Flat glass market size, share, trends forecast 2024.
Flat glasses are made of sodium silicate and calcium silicate, and are available from 2mm to. Chapters 1 and 2 provide general information on the glass industry and on the industrial processes and techniques used within this sector. Incidence rates1 of nonfatal occupational injuries in the glass industry and case types. Flat glass market size is forecast to grow from over 72 million tons in 2015 at more than 6. Fibre glass the flat glass market stands at 5473 tpd, while the container glass market stands at 9305 tpd. Nov 01, 2019 industry revenue of shaping and processing of flat glass in bulgaria 20112023 indian glass industry export and import value fy 20162019 forecast. Management challenges for sustainable development, november 6th7th, 2014, bucharest, romania approximately 60% of the costs destined for raw materials. Send an email to request a copy of this publication by post.
Flat glass manufacturing 1997 economic census manufacturing industry series 1997 issued september 1999 ec97m3272a u. The earliest known glass objects, of the mid 2,000 bc, were beads, perhaps initially created as the accidental by. Pdf the world flat glass industry from 20 to 2015 facts. Flat glass includes all categories of glass manufactured in flat form such as glass pane, glass sheet, or plate glass, regardless of the method of manufacturing. Agc, japan, is the largest glass manufacturer in the world with 12% global market share in the flat. The construction segment accounts for 80% of the flat glass. Wrap or cover glass in blankets, or other cushioning agents, to protect it against incidental bumps that could cause chips or scratches. Air pollution control technology in glass manufacturing industry. Chapter 3 provides data and information concerning the environmental performance of. Today glass is so commonly used that its presence often goes unnoticed.
The united states, europe and china account for 75% of demand, with chinas consumption having increased from 20% in the early 1990s to 50%. Flat glass market size, share industry report, 20202027. Present day practice and future challenges in glass industry. Previously a relatively minor producer of flat glass, malaysia made significant capacity gains in 2018 and 2019 thanks to investments from two chinese firms, kibing glass and xinyi glass. Glass manufacturing industry march 2005 overseas environmental cooperation center, japan. Mallett, deputy secretary economics and statistics administration robert j. In addition to glass appropriate for the mass markets of windows and containers, there are several specialist glasses designed for. Global flat glass market 20202024 the analyst has been monitoring the flat glass market and it is poised to grow by 23.
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