Metal and Mineral Industry Overview

The industrial label market consists of sales of industrial labels by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used to identify equipment and provide visual or textual information regarding use or risks. These are durable and strongly resistant to heat, light, moisture, corrosive solvents, and other environmental factors that can cause labels to fade, crack, rip, or peel. The majority of industrial labeling applications demand long-term legibility in harsh physical environments. The main types of industrial labels are warning or security labels, branding labels, weatherproof labels, equipment asset tags, and others. The warning labels involve marked and visible safety, and warning labels will keep individuals who are vulnerable aware of the potential hazards, whether they're harmful parts of work equipment or a product itself. The different raw materials include metal labels, plastic or polymer labels, and involve various mechanisms such as pressure-sensitive, glue-applied, heat transfer, and other mechanisms. The different printing technologies include digital printing, lithography, flexography, screen printing, and others and are used in transportation, construction, automotive, consumer durables, and other end-users. The industrial labels market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides industrial labels market statistics, including industrial labels industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an industrial labels market share, detailed industrial labels market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the industrial labels industry. This industrial label market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global industrial labels market size is expected to grow from $48.40 billion in 2021 to $53.08 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The global industrial label market size is expected to grow to $67.34 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 6.1%. The rapid rise of e-commerce is significantly contributing to the growth of the industrial label market. E-commerce refers to conducting business activities and transactions over the internet. It includes internet-based activities such as product purchasing and selling, as well as monetary transactions. With the rise of online shopping, there is a greater demand for a variety of labels and packaging. For instance, in November 2021, according to the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, a US-based government agency, in the third quarter of 2021, e-commerce sales increased by 6.6% over the third quarter of 2020. Therefore, the rapid rise of e-commerce drives the industrial label market moving forward. Strategic partnerships are the key trend gaining popularity in the industrial label market. Major companies operating in the industrial label market are undergoing partnerships to strengthen their position. For instance, in January 2022, Brother Mobile Solutions, a US-based provider of mobile, desktop, and industrial printing, labeling, and safety signage solutions, partnered with TEKLYNX, a US-based provider of barcode label software solutions. This partnership aims to bring enterprises the most advanced tools to design and print barcode labels easily and to industry standards. Furthermore, in September 2021, Mark Andy, a US-based innovator of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, partnered with UPM Raflatac, a Finland-based provider of industrial labels. This partnership aims to deliver digital label printing technologies to digital converters. In January 2020, CCL Industries Inc., a Canada-based provider of specialty label, security, and packaging solutions, acquired Eti-Textil for a deal amount of $19.6 million. With this acquisition, Eti-Textil contributes a comprehensive range of labeling products and services, including RFID, while expanding ALS' operational footprint in Liberia and North Africa. ETI-TEXTIL is a Spain-based label manufacturer that provides identification and coding solutions to the textile, apparel, footwear, and leather industries. Major players in the industrial labels market are Avery Dennison Corporation, Brady Corporation, Henkel AG & Company KGaA, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Cenveo Corporation, LabelTac, Drytac corporation, Cosmo Films Ltd., 3M Company, CCL Industries Inc, Cannon Inc., HB Fuller Co, Dunmore Corporation, Xerox Corporation, CILS International. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial labels market in 2021. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global industrial labels market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global industrial labels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the industrial labels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global industrial labels market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Warning or Security Labels, Branding Labels, Weatherproof Labels, Equipment Asset Tags, Others 2) By Raw Material: Metal Labels, Plastic or Polymer Labels 3) By Mechanism: Pressure-Sensitive, Glue-Applied, Heat Transfer, Others 4) By Printing Technology: Digital Printing, Lithography, Flexography, Screen Printing, Others 5) By End-User: Transportation, Construction, Automotive, Consumer Durables, Others

The shape memory alloys market consists of sales of shape memory alloys by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used as functional materials in various fields due to their super elasticity property. Shape memory alloys are defined as metal alloys that remember their original shape and regain their shape when the deforming force is removed. They change their shape when exposed to heat. They possess high strength, good elasticity, and are lightweight. The main product types of shape memory alloys are sheets, wires, tubes, rods, and springs. Shape-memory alloy sheet is an alloy that "remembers" its previous shape and returns to it when heated after being distorted. The various materials used are nickel-titanium, copper-based, iron-based, silver-based, gold-based, and cobalt-based. The end-use industry includes biomedical, aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer electronics, and home appliances. The shape memory alloys market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides shape memory alloys market statistics, including shape memory alloys industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a shape memory alloys market share, detailed shape memory alloys market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the shape memory alloys industry. This shape memory alloys market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global shape memory alloys market size is expected to grow from $10.35 billion in 2021 to $11.57 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The global shape memory alloy market size is expected to grow to $18.16 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 11.9%. The rapidly growing aerospace and defense industry is significantly contributing to the growth of the shape memory alloys market. The aerospace and defense industry is involved in designing, manufacturing, and developing advanced space systems, aircraft, and defense capabilities. Shape memory alloys have an elastic modulus and a degree of strength enough for parts, structural members, and complexity of a system making it light and highly reliable it can reduce drag throughout the flight and improve overall performance offering direct benefits for passengers. The growing aerospace and defense sector due to demand for advanced infrastructure will propel the use of shape memory alloys. For instance, according to India Brand Equity Foundation, the aerospace and defense sector will reach $70 billion by 2030 due to demand for advanced infrastructure. Therefore, the rapidly growing aerospace and defense industry will promote the growth of the shape memory alloys market. Strategic partnerships and collaborations are the key trends gaining popularity in the shape memory alloys market. Major players operating in the market are partnering and collaborating to develop a strong product portfolio and offer innovative products. For instance, in January 2021, Nextremity Solutions, a US-based company partnered with Fort Wayne Metals for a supply agreement of magnesium-based alloy to use in orthopedic implants. Through this partnership, Nextremity Solutions will develop an orthopedic product portfolio, regulatory clearance, research and development, and establish in-house manufacturing procedures to supply products by leveraging the benefits of Fort Wayne Metals’ materials. Fort Wayne Metals is a US-based company that develops shape memory alloys. In October 2019, Integer Holdings Corporation, a US-based medical device outsources manufacturing company acquired US BioDesign’s braided biomedical business for an amount of $15 million. Through this acquisition, Integer wants to be the leader in medical device outsourcing manufacturing by bringing complex braided biomedical structures and capabilities to accelerate the growth while better serving our customers globally. US BioDesign is a US-based company specializing in nitinol braiding. Nitinol is a shape memory alloy. Major players in the shape memory alloys market are SAES Getters S.p.A., Nippon Steel Corporation, Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp, Xi'an Saite Metal Materials Development Co. Ltd, Dynalloy Inc, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd., Baoji Seabird Metal Materials Co. Ltd., Metalwerks Inc., G.RAU GmbH & Co. KG, Admedes Schuessler GmbH, Memry Corporation, and Ingpuls GmbH. North America was the largest region in the shape memory alloys market in 2021. Asia pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global shape memory alloy market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the shape memory alloys market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global shape memory alloys market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Sheets, Wires, Tubes, Rods, Springs 2) By Material: Nickel-Titanium, Copper-based, Iron-based, Silver-based, Gold-based, Cobalt-based 3) By End-Use Industry: Biomedical, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances

The steel wires market consists of sales of steel products by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that produce steel products such as tubes and pipes from iron and steel, shapes drawn through rolling or drawing of purchased iron or steel, and draw steel wire. Steel wire manufacturing consists of different sizes, diameters, and strengths that are used for the purpose and survival of several types of equipment. The main types of steel wires are carbon steel and alloy steel. Carbon steel is a special type of steel that has a higher concentration of carbon than other types of steel. Alloy steel is alloyed with a variety of elements in total amounts between 1.0% and 50% by weight to improve its mechanical properties. Steel wires come in various form such as none rope and rope. These steel wires come in thicknesses of 0.01 to 0.8 mm, 0.8mm to 1.6 mm, 1.6 mm to 4 mm, 4 mm and above. Steel wires are used by end-user such as construction, automotive, energy, agriculture, and industrial. The steel wire market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides steel wire market statistics, including steel wire industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a steel wire market share, detailed steel wire market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the steel wire industry. This steel wire market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global steel wire market size is expected to grow from $84.9 billion in 2021 to $88.67 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The global steel wires market size is expected to grow to $105.82 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 4.5%. Growing demand for high-rise buildings is expected to drive the growth of the steel wires market. The materials used for the structural system of high-rise buildings are reinforced concrete and steel. Skyscrapers have a steel frame, while residential blocks are usually constructed of concrete. For instance, in 2021, world’s 7.8 billion population live in cities and urban areas, and 2.5 billion more are expected to join them within the next 20-25 years. High-rise buildings, particularly residential ones, have proved to be beneficial in densely-populated cities where vacant plots in cities with over 3 million people. Therefore, growing demand for high-rise buildings leads to the growth of the market. Product innovations and new product launch are a key trend gaining popularity in the steel wire market. Companies in the market are focusing on introducing new, advanced and efficient steel wires. For instance, in 2020, India based steel product company, Steel Authority of India's Lisco Steel Plant Burnpur (SAIL- ISP) introduced a premium segment of wire rod products, as part of its effort to expand market share across various industries and cater to growing needs of its customers. The company developed Cable Armour Quality Wire Rod which provides mechanical protection, allowing the cable can withstand higher stress. In January 2022, Nippon Steel Corporation, a steel-producing corporations acquired G Steel and G J Steel company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected for Nippon steel company to expand its business in locally integrated Thailand and capture demand for hot-rolled steel sheets. G Steel and GJ Steel is a Thailand based steel manufacturer. Major players in the steel wire market are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corporation, Bekaert SA, Tata Steel Limited, Kobe Steel Limited, The Heico Companies, Ferrier Nord, Chung Woo Rope Co. Ltd, Fasten Group, Gustav Wolf GmbH, Bharat Wire Ropes Limited., Certex Svenska AB, DaeChang Steel, Kiswire Inc., Mahadev Industries, Mazzella Companies, Shinko Wire Company Ltd., SWR Ltd., Metallia U.S.A. LLC, Republic Steel, King Steel, Cascade Steel Rolling Mills Inc., North American Stainless, Global Steel Wire, Keystone Consolidated Industries Inc., Greenmount Corporation., BRUGG Lifting AG, Tokyo Rope Mfg. Co, and Cortland Limited. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the steel wire market in 2021. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global steel wire market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global steel wires market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the global steel wire market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global steel wire market is segmented - 1) By Type: Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel 2) By Thickness: 0.01 mm to 0.8 mm, 0.8 mm to 1.6 mm, 1.6 mm to 4 mm, 4 mm and Above 3) By Form: Non-Rope, Rope 4) By End-Use: Construction, Automotive, Energy, Agriculture, Industrial

The heat-treated steel plates market consists of sales of heat-treated steel plates by entities (organizations, partnerships, and sole proprietors) that are used to change the microstructure of metals and alloys, including steel and aluminum, to give them properties, such as improved surface stiffness, temperature tolerance, ductility, and resilience, which is expected to help them last longer. Heat treating steel is a step-by-step procedure that begins with heating, continues with changing the physical properties of the plates, and concludes with cooling. The main types of heat-treated steel plates are carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel. Carbon steel refers to a type of heat-treated steel plant that is used in pipes crankshafts, cutting tools, and so on. The different types of heat treatments include annealing, tempering, normalizing, and quenching and are used by several sectors such as automotive and heavy machinery, building and construction, shipbuilding and off-shore structures, energy and power, others. The global heat-treated steel plates market size is expected to grow from $61.03 billion in 2021 to $64.07 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The global heat-treated steel plates market size is expected to grow to $76.25 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 4.4%. The growing number of shipbuilding activities is significantly driving the growth of the heat-treated steel plates market. Heat-treated steel plates are used in the construction of cargo and passenger ships, offshore drilling platforms, boats, and other structures and vessels. According to UNCTAD’s review of maritime transport 2021, ship deliveries reduced by 12% in 2020, owing primarily to COVID lockdown-induced labor shortages. However, there has been a rise in new orders since early 2021. The first half of 2021 saw the highest level of new shipbuilding investment since the first half of 2014, with record-breaking orders for container ships, nearly eight times that of the first half of 2020. This increasing number of shipbuilding activities will invariably create a huge demand for heat-treated steel plates. Hence, the growing number of shipbuilding activities is expected to propel the growth of the heat-treated steel plates market over the coming years. Business collaboration is a key trend gaining popularity in the heat-treated steel plates market. Major companies operating in the heat-treated steel plates sector are focused on business collaboration through business contracts, MoUs, and strategic partnerships to strengthen their position. For instance, in July 2021, Tenova LOI Thermprocess, a leading global company in the field of heat treatment plants based in Essen has been contracted by VIZ-Stal, part of the Russian NLMK Group, to supply a decarburization and coating line (DCL) for VIZ-Ekaterinburg Stal's factory in Russia. The contract involves heat treatment, mechanical and process equipment engineering, supply, and monitoring, and related electrical, measurement, and control systems for a DCL line. In December 2020, Arjas Steel, one of India's top alloy steel makers, acquired Modern Steels' steel, auto components, and heat treatment equipment for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition provides Arjas Steel with a manufacturing base and a total capacity of 4,50,000 tonnes in specialty steel for the automotive sector, stainless steel, and bright bars. Modern Steels meets the needs of the engineering, automotive, bearing, and allied industries for special and alloy steel-hot rolled bars. Major players in the heat-treated steel plates market are Arcelormittal S.A., ThyssenKrupp AG, POSCO, Tata Steel Limited, Baosteel Group, Outokumpu, JFE Holdings, Nippon Steel Corporation, Novolipetsk Steel, Essar Steel, Gerdau S.A., Jiangsu Shagang Group, US Steel, Ansteel Group Corporation Limited. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the heat-treated steel plates market in 2021. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global heat-treated steel plates market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global heat-treated steel plates market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the heat-treated steel plates market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global heat treated steel plates market is segmented - 1) By Type: Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel 2) By Heat Treatment Type: Annealing, Tempering, Normalizing, Quenching 3) By End-user: Automotive and Heavy Machinery, Building and Construction, Ship Building and Off-Shore Structures, Energy and Power, Other End-user Industries

The green cement market consists of sales of the green cement by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships), which refers to a form of cement produced with the help of a carbon-negative manufacturing process. Green cement is an environmentally friendly product that reduces the carbon footprint of cement production. Green cement production reduces cement intakes, and the raw materials used in it discarded industrial wastes such as blast furnace slag, fly ash, and others. The main types of green cement are fly-ash based, slag based and recycled aggregates. The fly ash based green cement refers to waste product made out of combustion of coal. In some concrete mixtures, it can be used to replace up to 35% of the cement. Green cement used in residential, commercial and industrial areas for new constructions activities, repair & maintenance activities. The global green cement market is expected to grow from $24.54 billion in 2021 to $27.79 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.23%. The green cement market size is expected to reach $42.27 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 11.06%. The growth in awareness related to a reduction in carbon emissions and its detrimental effects are expected to propel the growth of the green cement market. The high contribution of the cement industry to Co2 emissions and its detrimental effects on human health has contributed to an increase in the shift towards the adoption of green cement. For instance, according to the study published in California Efficiency Intelligence in 2019, the global cement industry accounted for 2.3 gigatons (GT) of CO2 emission, out of which 1.4 GT of CO2 are process-related emissions, 0.6 GT are direct emissions, and 0.3 GT are indirect emissions. Communities across the globe are investing in green cement to reduce their contribution to emissions and increase support for sustainable building materials, which is expected to boost demand for green cement during the forecast period. Technological innovations in green cement are a key trend gaining popularity in the green cement market. Major companies operating in the green cement sector are focused on developing new technological solutions to expand their existing product portfolio and strengthen their position in green cement or eco-friendly cement. For instance, in February 2021, ACC Limited, an India-based cement manufacturer and subsidiary of the Holcim Group, launched EcoPact under green cement to bring down carbon emissions due to production and implementation. EcoPact is a ready-mix concrete that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 100%. These innovations are a key trend in the green cement market. In February 2022, Eco Material Technologies, a USA-based manufacturer of sustainable cementitious materials acquired Boral Resources, a North America-based fly ash provider and Green Cement, a Texas-based manufacturer of carbon cement alternatives for an undisclosed amount. Eco Material Technologies is a newly established entity in the green cement sector and the company is focusing on strengthening its production and research capabilities through these acquisitions. Major players in the green cement market are ACC Limited, Anhui Conch Cement, Solidia Technologies, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, UltraTech Cement Limited, Votorantim Cimentos, Ecocem Ireland Ltd., Heidelberg Cement, Kiran Global Chems, LafargeHolcim Ltd, Navrattan Blue Crete Industries, Taiwan Cement Corporation, CNBM,, Navrattan Group, and Italcementi. North America was the largest region in the green cement market in 2021. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period in the green cement market. The regions covered in the green cement market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the green cement market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global green cement market is segmented - 1) By Type: Fly-ash Based, Slag Based, Recycled Aggregates, Other Types 2) By Application: Residential, Commercial, Industrial 3) By End User: New Constructions Activities, Repair & Maintenance Activities

The ceramic tiles market consists of sales of ceramic tiles by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that refer to the tiles that are made up of a mixture of sand, water, and clay. Ceramic tiles are generally used in the flooring of bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor residential uses. Ceramic tiles are available in a variety of sizes, designs, and colors. The main types of ceramic tiles are glazed tiles and unglazed tiles. Glazed tiles are referred to tiles that are coated with liquid glass or enamel. Glazed tiles are more prone to scratches and are less dense/thick as compared to unglazed tiles. The various construction types in which ceramic tiles are used are new construction, and renovation and replacement. The various formulations of ceramic tiles are dry pressed and extruded. These tiles are applied as floor tiles, wall tiles and others. The end-users of ceramic tiles are residential and non-residential areas. The global ceramic tiles market size is expected to grow from $97.04 billion in 2021 to $105.24 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.45%. The global ceramic tile market size is expected to grow to $149.28 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 9.13%. The increase in spending on home remodeling is expected to propel the growth of the ceramic tiles market over the coming years. Home remodeling refers to the changes made in designs and renovating the house. Home remodeling increases the demand for ceramic tiles as these are used for renovating and building house requirements mainly for bathrooms and kitchens. For instance, according to the residential remodeling index (RRI) report, in the first quarter of 2021, the spending on residential remodeling increased by 10.8% on a year-over-year (YOY) basis. Therefore, increasing home remodeling drives the ceramic tiles market. The implementation of advanced digital printing is a key trend gaining popularity in the ceramic tiles market. Digital printing enables manufacturers to offer a wide veriety of designs of ceramic tiles to their customers to make their experience unique and modernized. For instance, Confindustria Ceramica, an Italy-based ceramic tiles provider, uses digital printing as a key technology in the production of Italian ceramic tiles. With the help of digital printing and advancement in technologies, artists are now able to create art on tiles as well as develop various textures and visuals on ceramic tiles. The digital printing technology evolution is helping manufacturers to create unique patterns and designs on individual tiles. The colors used in digital printing are also very realistic leading to increased demand. For instance, in April 2021, NG Kütahya Seramik Group, a Turkey-based leading ceramic tiles provider strengthened its partnership with System Ceramics by ordering seven new digital printing systems namely ‘Creadigit’ for both its existing as well as new facility. The partnership focuses on technological innovation for NG Kütahya Seramik Group to offer unique solutions with high added value. In July 2021, Grupo Halcón, a Spain-based leading ceramic tiles manufacturer, acquired assets of Cicogres S.A., a ceramic tile producer from Castellon, Spain. The acquisition is comprised of five modern production lines with large format capabilities of Cicogres. The acquisition will help Grupo to increase its capacity leading to reinforcing the leadership across the ceramic tiles market. Major players in the ceramic tiles market are Ceramiche Atlas Concorde S.P.A, Cersanit SA, Florim Ceramiche S.P.A, Grupo Lamosa SAB de CV, GranitiFiandre S.p.A., Grupo Fragnani, Johnson Tiles, Mohawk Industries, Pamesa Ceramica Sl, Portobello Ceramics, RAK CERAMICS, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Saudi Ceramic Company, PORCELANOSA Grupo A.I.E, Crossville Inc., LIXIL Group Corporation, and MCS Portugal. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ceramic tiles market in 2021 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global ceramic tiles market during the forecast period. The regions covered in global ceramic tiles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the global ceramic tiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global ceramic tiles market is segmented - 1) By Type: Glazed Tiles, Unglazed Tiles 2) By Construction Type: New Construction, Renovation and Replacement 3) By Formulation: Dry Pressed, Extruded, Casting 4) By Application: Floor Tiles, Wall Tiles, Others 5) By End-User: Residential, Non-Residential

The glass fiber reinforced concrete market consists of sales of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) by entities (organizations, partnerships, and sole proprietors) that is used to make structural concrete products that are both strong and lightweight, such as building panels, exterior building façade panels and architectural precast concrete. GFRC is similar to chopped fiberglass, but far weaker. It is composed of fine sand, cement, polymer, water, other admixtures, and alkali-resistant (AR) fibers. The main types of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) are C30, C60 and C100. C30 GFRC is designed to withstand 30 Newton/28 day strength. C30 is a standard grade of concrete with secondary uses. It is recommended for the construction of load bearing building structure members such as beams, foundations, columns as well as basements. The processes used for GFRC are spray, premix, and hybrid. GFRC is applied in commercial construction, residential construction and civil and other infrastructure construction. The global glass fiber reinforced concrete market size is expected to grow from $2.74 billion in 2021 to $3.10 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.24%. The global glass fiber reinforced concrete market size is expected to grow to $5.13 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 13.41%. Increasing emphasis on green buildings is significantly driving the growth of the glass fiber reinforced concrete market. Green buildings use glass fiber reinforced concrete as a predominant option for sustainable construction. As a result of the growing population and rapid urbanisation, various emerging and developed economies are witnessing rapid increase in green buildings. For instance, as of August 2020, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has reported that India has effectively reached 7.17 billion square feet of 'Green Building Footprint,' and there are nearly 6,000 green projects and over 5.77 lakh acres of large development projects are under construction in India. Furthermore, with government and partners consultation, the IGBC has set a target of building 10 billion square feet of green buildings by 2022. Similarly, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) of the United States has reported that the number of green buildings is growing at a rapid pace. Thus, significant emphasis on green buildings will invariably create huge demand for green fiber reinforced concrete and expected to propel the growth of the glass fiber reinforced concrete market going forward. 3D printing is a key trend gaining popularity in the glass fiber reinforced concrete market. Major companies operating in the glass fiber reinforced concrete sector are focused on developing and using 3D printing solutions to strengthen their position. For instance, in May 2021, Branch Technology, a key construction tech company, created a category-defining project using 3D printing Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) with Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's newest office building. This is the world's first 3D printed GFRC facade. It also establishes several other categories, including the first commercial building with a 3D printed building envelope in the United States and the first freeform 3D printed composite project. In March 2021, UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla group Indian-based cement company, acquired 3B Binani Glassfibre by purchasing the company's pledged shares from the Bank of Baroda London. Ultratech Nathdwara Cement, a subsidiary of UltraTech Cement, revoked the pledged shares of 3B Binani Glassfibre Sarl Luxembourg with the Security Agent, Bank of Baroda London, and directed the bank to transfer the 3B shares to UltraTech. This acquisition helps UltraTech Cement to indulge in glass fiber solution businesses ranging from e-glass to various sustainable solutions. 3B Binani Glassfibre is a Luxembourg-based key glass fibre solution company. Major players in the glass fiber reinforced concrete market are Ultratech Cement Ltd., Formglas Products Ltd., Willis Construction Co., Clark Pacific, Loveld, Fibrex Construction Group, Nanjing Beilida New Material System Engineering Co., Low & Bonar, Stromberg Architectural, Betofiber A.S., Bb Fiberbeton, BCM GRC Ltd., Blue Concrete, CHENG Concrete, Fishstone, Frey-Fil Corporation, GB Architectural Cladding Products, Hard Rock Developments, Pennine Stone, Surecrete Design Products, Glass Reinforced Concrete UK Ltd., Telling Ltd, GRCUK, and BarChip Pty Ltd. North America was the largest region in the glass fiber reinforced concrete market in 2021. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global glass fiber concrete market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global glass fiber reinforced concrete market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the global glass fiber reinforced concrete market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global glass fiber reinforced concrete market is segmented - 1) By Process: Spray, Premix, Hybrid 2) By Type: C30, C60, C100 3) By Application: Commercial Construction, Residential Construction, Civil and Other Infrastructure Construction

The laminated glass market consists of sales of laminated glass by entities (organizations, partnerships, and sole proprietors) that are manufactured by adhering two or more layers of glass together with a flexible interlayer. Laminated glass is obtained by combining two or more sheets of float/tempered glass with one or more interlayers and is processed by autoclaving at 1400°C and pressure up to 14 bars. Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is the most common interlayer used in laminated glass and makes it stronger, tensile safe for further use in various industries such as construction and building, automotive, electronics, and solar panels. The main types of laminated glass are polyvinyl butyral (PVB), sentryglas plus (SGP), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and others. PVB is a resin that is commonly used in applications requiring binding, optical clarity, adhesion to glass surfaces, toughness, and flexibility. PVB is most commonly used as an interlayer in laminated safety glass for architectural purposes and automotive windscreens. The various interlayer used in laminated glass includes polyvinyl butyral, ionoplast polymer, others and are used for building and construction, automotive, electronics, solar panels and other applications. The global laminated glass market size is expected to grow from $18.83 billion in 2021 to $20.55 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The global laminated glass market size is expected to grow to $27.35 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 7.4%. The high demand for laminated glass from the construction sector will contribute to the growth of the laminated glass market. In the construction sector, the growing trend of replacing cement, brick, and granite building exteriors with glass is resulting in a spurt in demand for laminated glass. Laminated glass is gradually finding use in edifices and residential homes owing to its attributes of strength, sound reduction, and impact resistance. For instance, the global construction market is expected to reach $15.2 trillion by 2030, according to Future of Construction, a forecast produced by Oxford Economics and Marsh McLennan companies Marsh and Guy Carpenter. Hence, the significant growth in the construction sector coupled with the high demand for laminated glass will propel the growth of the market during the forecast period. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the laminated glass market. Companies manufacturing laminated glass are introducing or acquiring new technologies to develop features for new applications in the aerospace and automotive sector. For instance, in October 2021, Gentex Corporation, a US-based provider of high-tech electronic products for the automotive, aerospace, and commercial fire protection industries, announced the acquisition of a novel laminating technology that produces long-lasting, lightweight, ultra-thin glass for aircraft cabin partitions, mirrors, and wood veneer applications. Gentex acquired Air-Craftglass, a Belgian startup founded to develop glass solutions for private and commercial aircraft, in 2020, and included the new laminating technology and related patents. The company eventually created a lightweight, chemically strengthened, thin-glass laminate that outperforms polycarbonate structures in terms of noise reduction, durability, UV resistance, antibacterial performance, and flame/smoke resistance. In October 2020, Eastman Chemical Company, an America-based advanced materials and specialty additives company and Guardian Industries, a US-based industrial manufacturer of glass, automotive and building products, announced their partnership to develop Eastman’s new Saflex Crystal Clear PVB interlayer, which is used in the new Guardian UltraClear LamiGlass Neutral. The collaboration addresses a critical issue for both companies' end customers, who have a high demand for products with a neutral and transparent appearance. Eastman and Guardian Glass are collaborating to meet the growing demand for high-quality color-neutral glass products for the premium segment of the residential and commercial building markets. The building envelope (e.g., facades, windows, skylights, exterior doors, shop fronts, shop windows, etc.) and interior design are the two main areas of application for Guardian UltraClear with the Crystal Clear interlayer (e.g. partitions, interior doors, balustrades, stairs and railings, furniture, etc). Major players in the laminated glass market are Saint-Gobain S.A., Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Asahi India Glass Ltd., Guardian Industries, Taiwan Glass Group, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd, Sisecam Group, CSG Holding Co. Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries Inc, Central Glass Co. Ltd., Schott AG, Flair International, Euroverre Inc, and Gentex Corporation. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the laminated glass market in 2021. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global laminated glass market during the forecast period. The regions covered in global laminated glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the global laminated glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global laminated glass market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB), Sentryglas Plus (SGP), Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Others 2) By Interlayer: Polyvinyl Butyral, Ionoplast Polymer, Others 3) By Application: Building and Construction, Automotive, Electronics, Solar Panels, Others