Flat glass is integral to the construction of buildings and vehicles and is also an important input for some appliances and furnishings. The manufacture of flat glass in the UK is dominated by three global companies: Pilkington, Saint-Gobain Glass and Guardian Industries. The financial power of these companies and the substantial investment required to set up flat glass manufacturing operations make it difficult for new manufacturers to enter the industry.Hitting the brakes: A drawn-out economic recovery will likely limit contracts with car makers
The volume of glass produced domestically has declined, as multinational owners of UK flat glass producers have shifted more operations overseas.Companies in this industry manufacture flat glass. Most of this is float glass but some is rolled glass. Small amounts are drawn and blown flat glass. The industry manufactures wired, coloured and tinted glass. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY- Industry Definition
- Main Activities
- Similar Industries
- Additional Resources
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Executive Summary
- Key External Drivers
- Current Performance
- Industry Outlook
- Industry Life Cycle
- Supply Chain
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- Globalisation & Trade
- Business Locations
- Market Share Concentration
- Key Success Factors
- Cost Structure Benchmarks
- Barriers to Entry
OPERATING CONDITIONS
- Capital Intensity
- Industry Data
- Annual Change
- Key Ratios
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd
- Guardian Industries UK Ltd
- Saint-Gobain Glass (United Kingdom) Ltd
