Automotive Glass - A Global Market Perspective

Automotive Glass - A Global Market Perspective published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 196 and the price starts from US $ 3450.

Introduction

Abstract

Slowdown in automotive industry reflects in the demand for auto glass in the OE (Original Equipment) segment. However, on a positive note, decreased growth of automotive industry is slightly offset by concentrated high demand for large vehicles such as minivans and pickup trucks and by increased usage of automotive glass per vehicle. In addition, there is slow but growing demand for safety and bulletproof specialty auto glass. Emerging automotive markets are expected to register higher growth rates, as against mature markets. Further, need for enhanced energy efficiency, increased security, safety and comfort have led to increased demand for value added auto glass. High enduring and high quality automotive glass continue to challenge the replacement market sales. However, aftermarket use of automotive glass is shrinking and is being replaced to a large extent by demand in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) segment. This is mainly due to increase in glass durability that has led to reduced need for replacement.

Emergence of large array of glass including smart glass, automatic darkening glass, low-emissivity glass, solar control glass, and bullet-resistant glass has increased market value of the product. Particularly after the terror attack in US, demand for bulletproof glass has drastically increased. An upbeat trend in energy conservation awareness and implementation of the same through strict regulations has enhanced demand for energy conserving auto glass.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Automotive Glass: A Global Market Perspective" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK 4

• Trends and Issues 4
  • A Consolidating Industry 4
  • Fabricated Automotive Glass - Going Strong 5
  • Demand for Solar Control and Advanced Flat Glass in OEM Automotive Market 5
  • More Glass per Vehicle 5
  • Innovation on the Rise 5
  • Tempered Glass Losing Share to Laminated Glass 5
• Major Factors Influencing the Market 6
  • Automotive Market and Vehicle Production 6
  • Value Added Products 6
    • Solar Control Glazing 6
    • Laminated Sideglazings 6
    • Integrated Antennas 7
  • Automotive Glass Replacement Market 7

3. PRODUCT FACTS 7

• Study by Product Segment 7
  • A. Windshield 7
  • B. Body Screens 7
  • C. Rear Screen 8
• Study by End-Use 8
  • A. OEM 8
  • B. Aftermarket 8

4. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 8

• Market Structure 8

5. DISTRIBUTION DYNAMICS 9

• Routes to Market 9
• Distribution Channels in Aftermarket Segment 9
  • Wholesale Distributors 9
  • Auto Glass Installation Shops 9

6. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 9

• Saint-Gobain Secures Glazing Contract of Tata Nano 9
• Zeledyne Glass Products Acquires Glass Operations from ACH 10
• Nippon Sheet Glass Signs an Agreement with CSR 10
• NSG Business Restructures Flat Glass Business 10
• XINYI Acquires CSG' s Automotive Glass Unit 10
• Asahi Glass Establishes Float Glass Furnace in Russia 10
• PPG and iGlass Form Joint Venture for Dimmable Sunroofs 11
• ViMexico SA de CV Acquires Outstanding Stake inVitro AFG 11
• MAPS Pockets GDX Automotive 11
• Solutia Establishes Plant in Suzhou 11
• Windshield Partners with United India 11
• Nippon Sheet Glass to Open a New Automotive Glass Plant in India 11
• PPG Sells Fine Chemicals Business 12
• CEE Acquires Salgglas 12
• IGC Opens New Automotive Glass Distribution Facility 12
• AAA Extends Auto Glass Business 12
• PPG Introduces Sungate Infrared (IR) Reflective Windshield 12
• Guardian Automotive Unveils Advanced Sliding Rear Window 12

7. MAJOR PLAYERS 13

• Asahi Glass Company (Japan) 13
  • AGC Flat Glass Europe (Belgium) 13
• Pilkington Group Ltd. (UK) 13
• PPG Industries (US) 13
• Saint-Gobain Sekurit International (France) 14

8. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 14

9. THE UNITED STATES 20

• Competitive Scenario 20
• Factors Affecting Sales in AGR market 22
  • Market Drivers 22
  • Market Restraints 22
• Issues to be Addressed by Automotive Replacement Glass Manufacturers in the Near and Far Future 22
• Strategies AGR Manufacturers Look Into 22
• Price Trends in the Automotive Glass Replacement Market 23

10. CANADA 24

11. JAPAN 26

12. EUROPE 27

• a. France 30
• b. Germany 32
• c. Italy 33
• d. The United Kingdom 35
• e. Spain 36
• f. Russia 38
• g. Rest of Europe 39

13. ASIA-PACIFIC 41

• a. China 43
• b. Rest of Asia-Pacific 46

14. LATIN AMERICA 47

15. REST OF WORLD 49

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