Glass Product Manufacturing in the US, a new report from IBISWorld, is now out, replacing the October 2008 edition. The report provides a detailed analysis of glass product manufacturing in the US ind…
Glass Product Manufacturing in the US, a new report from IBISWorld, is now out, replacing the October 2008 edition. The report provides a detailed analysis of glass product manufacturing in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues the industry faces. The industry is comprised of four segments: Flat Glass Manufacturing (NAICS 327211) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing flat glass or manufacturing both flat glass and laminated glass; Other Pressed or Blown Glass and Glassware (NAICS 327212) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pressed, blown, or shaped glass or glassware (except glass packaging containers); Glass Container Manufacturing (NAICS 327213) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass packaging containers; and Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (NAICS 327215) which comprises establishments primarily engaged in remelting, pressing, blowing, or shaping purchased glass. This last segment is the largest within the industry and comprises establishments manufacturing lighting, mirrors (decorated, undecorated and automotive), architectural glass, shower screens, window systems, monitors screens, and electronic glassware. The report is divided into chapters on key statistics, market characteristics, segmentation, industry conditions, performance, key competitors, key factors and outlook, with most chapters offering further subdivision of topics e.g. the market characteristics chapter covers market size, linkages, demand determinants, domestic and international markets, basis of competition and life cycle.