Global Refractories Strategic Business Report 2016 - Recent Industry Activity and Focus on Key Players - Research and Markets

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Sep 22, 2016, 10:10 ET

DUBLIN, September 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Refractories - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Refractories in Thousand Tons and US$ Million by

Form (Bricks & Shapes, and Monolithics & Others)
Materials (Clay Refractories, and Non-Clay Refractories)
End-Use Segments (Iron & Steel, Cement, Ceramics & Glass, and Others).

The report profiles 117 companies including many key and niche players such as

Acera Technology (US)
Chosun Refractories Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
HarbisonWalker International (US)
Imerys (France)
Krosaki Harima Corporation (Japan)
Magnesita Refratários SA (Brazil)
Magnezit Group (Russia)
MINTEQ International, Inc. (US)
Refratechnik Group (Germany)
RHI AG (Austria)
Saint-Gobain S.A. (France)
SEEIF Ceramic, a.s. (Czech Republic)
Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Vesuvius plc (UK)

Key Topics Covered:

1. OUTLOOK

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Improving Global GDP to Drive Global Refractories Market
A Peek into Market Dynamics of Major End-Use Sectors
Key Drivers of Refractories by End-Use Sector
Iron & Steel
World Steel Production Scenario
Recovery of Global Cement Industry to Drive Sales of Refractories
Glass Manufacturing
Improving Demand for Flat Glass to Drive Refractory Materials Market
Growing Demand for Ceramic Tiles to Drive Demand for Refractory Materials
Rising Aluminum Demand to Drive Refractories Market

3. MAJOR GLOBAL TRENDS & ISSUES

Iron and Steel to Support Strong Demand for Refractory Materials
Refractory Usage Levels to Drop
Monolithics expected to Outshine Bricks and Shapes
Nonferrous Applications to Spearhead Growth in Refractories Market
China and India: Providing New Growth Opportunities
CIVETS: New Hope in the Longer Term

4. REFRACTORY RAW MATERIALS - AN OVERVIEW

Brief Overview of Raw Material Supply Scenario
Key Raw Materials for Refractories
A Review
Alumina
Chinese Clout in Global Refractory Bauxite Supply
A Cause of Concern
Alternative Minerals to Witness Increased Adoption as Bauxite Supply Diminishes
Graphite
Refractories: A Major End-Use Market for Natural Graphite

5. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS

Prelude
Advancements in Material Technology
Anti-Hydration MgO-CaO
Advancements in Engineering
Researchers Explore Usage of Nanomaterials in Refractory Industry

6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Features and Benefits
Glass-Furnace Silica Refractories
Insulating Firebrick
Ceramic Fiber Modules
Non-Ceramic Fiber Blankets and Modules
Microporous Insulation
Refractory Products by Form

7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS

ANH Refractories Launches Revamped Product Range for Cement Sector
Magnezit Group Introduces New Quality of Refractory Products
Bucher Emhart Glass Launches EmLite 30, a Lightweight Refractory Material, and Forehearth Channel Blocks
Magnezit Group Launches New Grades of Bricks for Glass Industry to Extend its Refractory Products Range

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

ANH Refractories Rebrands itself as HarbisonWalker International
Bucher Emhart Glass Renews Refractory License Agreement with Parkinson-Spencer
Imerys' subsidiary, Calderys Launches New Monolithic Refractory Plant in India
Magnesita Refratários Sign Three Year Agreement with ACIS
Magnezit Group Commissions Second Line for Production of Unshaped Refractories in China
Thorpe Specialty Acquires Assets of Clayburn Refractories to Expand Base in Canada
Stellar Materials Acquires Three North American Refractories Companies

9. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 117 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 133)