Flat glass is a type of glass that consist of raw materials such as soda ash and sand processed through float glass process.
Flat glass includes building flat glass, automotive flat glass, and special flat glass. It is used in curtain walls, glass doors, furniture, computer monitors, and vehicles. China dominates the industry with the largest market share.
Driven by the growing demand for value-added products with new attributes, the global flat glass industry experienced robust growth in 2011-2012. It is expected to perform well over the next five years, driven by global economic growth and technological advancement. Expert estimates the global market shares in flat glass industry at approximately $78.6 billion in 2018.
It is important for glass and glass machine Industry to successfully make business decisions with a thorough understanding of the flat glass market's potential. The Prosperity of flat glass industry is a golden opportunity for glass machine manufacturers to expand scale of production and develop fast. Glass machine manufacturers can develop new equipment according to the requirements of customers.
