The report analyzes the global flat glass market, with focus on regional markets including Europe, Japan, ASEAN, North America, South America, China and former Soviet Union. The report discusses factors driving the demand for flat glass, as well as the recent prevailing trends in the global flat glass industry. It profiles the four largest players, AGC Group, Saint Goblin, NSG Group and Guardian.

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Global Flat Glass Market
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2012

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Executive Summary
Flat glass has played an important role in not only energy conservation but also as vital component in various products and
processes in the field of energy and other industries. The global flat glass demand is projected to increase at a CAGR of about
2.8% during 2012-2015 on the back of expected worldwide economic growth, government stimulus and increased infrastructural
construction activity, coupled with the growth in automobile industry.
Flat glass finds maximum application in building construction industry, with a further significant portion used in automotive
applications. In addition, the use of flat glass in other specialist areas, though trivial at present, is expected to account for a
significant share of the global market demand in near future. Region-wise, China, Europe, and North America represent the largest
market for flat glass. However, rising economic affluence in the developing countries will continue to provide a boost to demand for
flat glass in these regions.
Global concerns towards acutely deteriorating environment and heavy depletion of natural energy sources have compelled the
modern society to search for means to meet modern world’s energy requirements. With development of new technologies, one of
the major trends worldwide is to make energy efficient buildings in an effort to conserve energy using flat glass as a major structural
component. Another trend being observed is the enhanced use of low emissivity glass available with many technical functions for
conservation of heat. Similarly, solar control glass is being used for utilizing solar energy as an alternative source for energy
generation.
Global economic growth and new technological developments have created new and increased applications of flat glass thus
driving its market. Furthermore, there has been a notable surge in the consumption of flat glass to meet the enhanced demand of a
growing automobile industry. More and more countries are passing energy related legislations which necessitates the use of flat
glass in greater proportions than ever for the purposes of better energy utilization and conservation. New advancements in PV
technology have greatly widened the use of PV system, subsequently resulting in greater use of flat glass.
The global flat glass market is largely dominated by four major manufacturers, namely, AGC, Saint-Gobain, NSG, and Guardian.
The capital intensive nature of the industry has made the world flat glass market highly consolidated.
The report analyzes the global flat glass market, with focus on regional markets including Europe, Japan, ASEAN, North America,
South America, China and former Soviet Union. The report discusses factors driving the global demand for flat glass, as well as the
recent prevailing trends in the global flat glass industry. It profiles the four largest players, AGC Group, Saint Goblin, NSG Group
and Guardian.

3. Building construction driving global flat glass market growth……………………
Global Flat Glass Demand: 2002-2011
• Global flat glass market was worth US$.......billion at
primary level manufacturing in 2010, while worth US$........
billion at secondary level manufacturing……...................
• The global demand for flat glass has been estimated to
reach……million tonnes for 2011, recording CAGR………………
……………………………………………………………………..
• China is the leading consumer of flat glass in the world
with approx.………% share in the worldwide demand for
flat glass………………………………………………………………….... ……
• The High quality float glass type held near about……….%
share in the global flat glass demand in
2010…………………………….……………………………………………………
……………….
Global Flat Glass Demand by Region (%): 2010 • Building construction products accounted for about ……%
of the worldwide flat glass usage in 2010, followed by
…………….……………………………..% and Technical applications
with ……%....... .....................................................
• Within Technical application segment, the use of glass for
……………………………….. application held the largest share of
approx. ………% in …………………………………………………
South East Asia South America
North America Japan
Former Soviet Union Europe
China Rest of the World

4. Key flat glass market indicators: demand, available capacity, and capacity
utilization rate differ from region to region…
Chinese Flat Glass Demand: 2002-2012E  Chinese flat glass demand was up by ……………% in
2010 to ……..million tonnes as against million tonnes
in 2009. …………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………….
 Float glass capacity utilization rate in China remained
below……% during ………………..………… on account
of……………. The same is expected to stabilize by the
end of 2012………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………….
 The available capacity of flat glass in Europe was
noted at ……….million tonnes in 2010, showing a
decline of about ………………% from the peak level of
………………………million tonnes recorded in ………...
………………………………………………………………
European Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization:  The flat glass capacity utilization rates in the
European region was recorded at more than
2002-2012E
………..% in 2007, while the same is on a continuous
decline thereafter due to………………….........................
...... .....................
Million Tonnes
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011E
2012E
Available Capacity Capacity Utilization

5. Amid changing market dynamics and rising competition, global flat glass demand
is set to rise for long term…
Global High Quality Float Glass Capacity Share by Company: 2010 • In the intensely competitive global flat glass market,
four companies, namely……………………………………………..,
……………………., ………………… , and …………………………...
collectively account for ……………………….% share of the
world high quality float glass capacity, ………………………
…………………………………………………………………………..
• AGC is the clear market leader with ……………….…%
share in the world market in ………………………, and
with………..….%, ……….…..%, and ………………% share in
the Japanese, ……………………………………………………float
glass capacity……………………………………………………………..
• The global demand for flat glass is projected to reach
approx.………million tonnes by the end of 2015,……
……………………………………………….. representing a CAGR
of about ……….during ………………………………………………..
Global Flat Glass Demand Forecast: 2010-2015F
……………………………………………………………………………….
• The worldwide market for flat glass will driven by rise
in ……….of …………..% (CAGR) during 2012-2015, among
other factors such as …………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………..
• Key trends prevailing in the global flat glass market
such as ………………………………………………are expected to
significantly transform the …………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………

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Table of Contents List of Charts and Tables
1. Introduction
Charts
1.1 Glass: An Overview
Glass Industry Segments
1.2 Flat Glass Flat Glass Manufacturing: Share by Type of Manufacturing Process,
1.2.1 Overview 2010
1.2.2 Main Routes to Market in the Flat Glass industry Float Process for Flat Glass Manufacturing
Main Routes to Market in the Flat Glass Industry
2. Flat Glass - Market Overview Global Flat Glass Market Value, 2009-2010
2.1 Global Flat Glass Market Global Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2011E
Global Capacity Growth Global Flat Glass Demand Share by Types, 2010
Global Demand Growth Global Flat Glass Demand Share by Regions, 2010
Regional Demand Global Technical Application Flat Glass Market by Sector, 2010
European Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization,
2.2 Global Flat Glass Market by Application 2002-2012E
Building Products European Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E
Automotive Glass Japanese Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization,
Technical Application 2002-2012E
Japanese Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E
2.3 Global Flat Glass Market by Region ASEAN Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization, 2002-
2.3.1 Europe 2012E
Capacity Growth ASEAN Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E
Capacity Utilization North American Flat Glass Available Capacity & Capacity
Demand Growth Utilization, 2002-2012E
2.3.2 Japan North American Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E
Capacity Growth South American Flat Glass Available Capacity & Capacity
Capacity Utilization Utilization, 2002-2012E
Demand Growth South American Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E
2.3.3 ASEAN Chinese Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization,
Capacity Growth 2002-2012E

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Capacity Utilization Chinese Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E
Demand Growth Soviet Union Flat Glass Available Capacity & Capacity Utilization,
2.3.4 North America (The US & Canada) 2002-2012E
Capacity Growth Former Soviet Union Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E
Capacity Utilization Global Flat Glass Demand vs. Global GDP, 2005-2011
Demand Growth Global Cumulative PV Installations, 2007-2015F
Global Motor Vehicle Production, 2001-2010
2.3.5 South America World High Quality Float Glass Capacity Share by Company, 2010
Capacity Growth European Float/Sheet Glass Capacity by Company, 2010
Capacity Utilization Japanese Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010
Demand Growth ASEAN Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010
The US/Canada Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010
2.3.6 China South American Float/Sheet Glass Capacity by Company, 2010
Capacity Growth China Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010
Capacity Utilization Former Soviet Union Float/Sheet Glass Capacity by Company, 2010
Demand Growth AGC Group Revenues and Net Income, 2007-2011
Saint Gobain’s Revenue Breakdown by Business Segments, 2011
2.3.7 Russia/Former Soviet Union Saint Gobain’s Revenues and Net Income, 2007-2011
Capacity Growth Guardian’s Revenues, 2006-2010
Capacity Utilization NSG’s Revenue Breakdown by Business Segments, FY12
Demand Growth NSG’s Revenues and Net Income, FY08-FY12
Global Flat Glass Demand Forecast, 2010-2015F
3. Market Dynamics
3.1 Key Trends List of Tables
3.1.1 Energy Efficient Building: A Growing Phenomenon
3.1.2 Increased Use of Low Emissivity (low-e) Glass Global Building Products Flat Glass Market by Sector, 2010
3.1.3 Solar Control Glass: A Source of Energy Conservation Global Automotive Glass Products Market by Sector, 2010
Dependent & Independent Variables, 2004-2010
3.2 Growth Drivers Correlation Matrix
3.2.1 Global Economic Growth Model Summary – Coefficient of Determination
3.2.2 Rise in Global PV Installations Regression Coefficients Output
3.2.3 Growth in Automobile Industry
3.2.4 Energy Legislation

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4. Flat Glass - Competitive Scenario Focus on Research and Development
4.1 Global Market Develop Energy Efficient Dynamic Glass
4.2 Production Capacity of Flat Glass Makers – by Region 5.4 Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (NSG)
4.2.1 Europe Business Description
4.2.2 Japan Key Financials
4.2.3 ASEAN Business Strategies
4.2.4 North America (The US and Canada) Expanding Business through Strategic Agreements
4.2.5 South America Achieving Growth thorough Sustainable Development
4.2.6 China
4.2.7 Former Soviet Union 6. Market Outlook
6.1 Market Forecast
5. Company Profiles
5.1 Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (AGC) 6.2 Forecast Methodology
Business Description 6.2.1 Dependent and Independent Variables
Key Financials 6.2.2 Correlation Analysis
Business Strategies 6.2.3 Regression Analysis
Capitalize on Growth in Emerging Economies
Focus on Product Development
5.2 Compagnie de Saint Gobain SA (Saint-Gobain)
Business Description
Key Financials
Business Strategies
High Value-Added Habitat & Construction Solutions
Expanding Presence in Fast Growing Regions
5.3 Guardian Industries Corp.
Business Description
Key Financials
Business Strategies

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