Building materials encompass a raft of extremely diverse substances, both naturally occurring and man-made, used for various construction purposes. Steel, glass, plastics, wood and cement are the most frequently used building materials. Wholesalers, dealers and retailers are the principle distributors of building materials. Building materials are broadly divided into two basic groups: general- and special-purpose materials. According to their functions they are classified into: natural masonry, timber and wood, ceramic, heat-insulating, polymer building materials and inorganic binders, mortars and concretes, metals, glass, organic binders and waterproofing, standards and improvements, varnishes and paints.
The population increase, rising living standards, rapid urbanization and constantly enhancing demand for building materials from residential and non-residential sectors are the main propellers of the market growth. The “green” building materials as well as special materials represent the most promising market segments. Rinker Group, DuPont, BASF, Saint-Gobain S.A., Boral and Wienerberger are amid the recognized market leaders.
This MarketPublishers’ catalogue contains research reports covering the building materials market at all geographical scales possible. The studies provide information on the market structure, major forces driving and restraining the market; analyze the market by product type. The reports delve into the competitive landscape and identify key companies dominating different market segments. Moreover, the researches outline possible future development trends for the building materials market.
A Profile of the Indian Paint Industry 5th Edition
US$ 4,200.00
Market Drivers India is the second largest paint market in Asia with an annual demand of over two million tonnes; The Indian paint industry has ... June 2012 and is taken from a combination of interviews with senior executives in the Indian paint and coatings industry and newly-available published statistics as ...
June 2012
112 pages
A Profile of the Russian Paint Industry
US$ 4,200.00
... publish a fourth edition of our study, A Profile of the Russian Paint Industry, bringing a full update of our analysis of the Russian paint market after a ... Paint production statistics across the top tier of the industry Detailed Russian statistics on paint imports and exports End-user industry statistics ...
June 2012
117 pages
Industrial Abrasives - A Global Market Overview
US$ 4,050.00
Demand for industrial abrasives will be fostered by renewed industrialization activity in the developing regions, rising per capita incomes and consumer spending, enhanced manufacturing activities in the durables sector, and increased fixed...
June 2012
452 pages
Marketing Tactics of Leading Paint and Coatings Companies
US$ 1,480.00
For each company, the report presents: Promotional tactics. Distribution approaches. Product service and support. Customer relations. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 60 pages
June 2012
60 pages
Alliances and Strategies of Leading Paint and Coatings Companies
US$ 1,480.00
... PPG RPM Sherwin-Williams Valspar For each company, the report presents: Specific business, new product development and marketing strategies Major strengths and weaknesses, e.g., managerial, organizational, marketing and product development Anticipated acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures ...
June 2012
35 pages
Technological Know-How of Leading Paint and Coatings Companies
US$ 1,480.00
... technologies, processes, and related capabilities. Proprietary technologies and patent litigations. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 20 pages
June 2012
20 pages
A Profile of the South Ameircan Paint Industry 3rd Edtion
US$ 4,200.00
The third edition of IRL’s report A Profile of the South American Paint Industry is now available. This new report, which has been completely updated and revised, provides an extensive overview of the decorative and industrial paint markets in 10 countries in the ...
May 2012
187 pages
Glass Wool/Fiberglass Insulation - A Global Market Overview
US$ 3,600.00
Description: Despite of glass wool/fiberglass production has been a recognized technology for quite a while now, framing materials using this product are finding enhanced market recognition, due to heightened global...
May 2012
234 pages
Clay Building Materials & Clay Refractories: Market Research Report
US$ 4,500.00
... the following Product Segments: Clay Building Materials (Clay Bricks, Floor & Wall Tiles, & Other Clay Products), and Clay Refractories. The report provides ... Glen-Gery Corporation, CSR Limited, Florida Tile Industries, Inc., Hanson Building Products UK, Lanka Floortiles Plc, Mohawk Industries, Inc., Dal-Tile ...
March 2012
381 pages
A Profile of the Chinese Paint Industry 5th Edition
US$ 4,400.00
... Above are just some of the key findings in IRL’s new report, A Profile of the Chinese Paint Industry, 6th Edition. Containing a host of 2011 market ... and an extensive collection of data on coatings production and end-use markets in China, this is a volume not to be missed. The study concludes with a lengthy ...
March 2012
267 pages
The Brazilian market for Thermal Insulation products - Firth Edition
US$ 1,700.00
... brand new survey on The Brazilian Market for Thermal Insulation Products. This report covers the rapidly expanding construction industry in Brazil and the increasing ... and on other studies that have discussed specific raw materials used in thermal insulation products. The single volume study covers the major ...
March 2012
72 pages
The 2012 Top Ten World’s Leading Paint and Coatings Companies
US$ 10,160.00
... To establish a comprehensive, factual, annually-updated and cost-effective information base on performance, capabilities, goals and strategies of the world’s leading paints and coatings companies. To help current suppliers realistically assess their financial, marketing and technological capabilities vis-a- ...
March 2012
500 pages
The 2012 Global Paint and Coatings Market Dynamics and Trends
US$ 1,400.00
A worldwide strategic overview of the paints and coatings market, including: Sales forecasts for major market segments. Sales forecasts for key geographic ... , economic, demographic, and social trends with potentially significant impact on the paints and coatings industry during the next five years, including ...
March 2012
8 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Strategic Directions
US$ 1,480.00
... and weaknesses, e.g., managerial, organizational, marketing and product development. Anticipated acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 35 pages
March 2012
35 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Financial Analyses
US$ 1,480.00
... analysis provides: Sales by division, geographic region and product line. Five-year sales and operating profit performance. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 75 pages and 50 tables
March 2012
75 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies R&D Expenditures and Major Programs
US$ 1,480.00
For each company, the report provides: Estimated R&D budget. Research facilities and staff. New technologies and products in development. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 35 pages
March 2012
35 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Collaborative Arrangements
US$ 1,480.00
... , distribution, O.E.M. and licensing partners, both industrial and academic. Terms of collaborative agreements and specific products involved. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 40 pages
March 2012
40 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Business Organizations and Senior Management Profiles
US$ 1,480.00
For each company, the report provides: History of the company paints and coatings business evolution, which is important to understanding the corporate culture ... analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 80 pages
March 2012
80 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Technological Know-How
US$ 1,480.00
... analyzes: Internally developed and acquired technologies, processes, and related capabilities. Proprietary technologies and patent litigations. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 20 pages
March 2012
20 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Product Portfolio Analyses
US$ 1,480.00
The report presents extensive review of the major paints and coatings companies product lines. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 50 pages
March 2012
50 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Marketing Tactics
US$ 1,480.00
For each company, the report presents: Promotional tactics. Distribution approaches. Product service and support. Customer relations. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 60 pages
March 2012
60 pages
The 2012 Leading Paint and Coatings Companies Comparative Analysis
US$ 680.00
... The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. List of Tables Table 1: Leading Paints & Coatings Companies Total Sales and Rank Table 2: Leading Paints & Coatings Companies Sales by Geographic Region ...
March 2012
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A Profile of the Middle Eastern & African Paint Industries - 4th Edition
US$ 4,310.00
... pleased to announce the publication of the fourth edition of its report A Profile of the Middle Eastern and African Paint Industries. This volume updates ... also provided. The scope of the report extends to the following countries: Middle Eastern Region: Saudi Arabia UAE Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon ...
January 2012
192 pages
Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products: Market Research Report
US$ 1,995.00
... anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird’s eye view of the industry, highlights latest trends in the concrete, gypsum and plaster products market, and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Market discussions ...
December 2011
244 pages
A Profile of the Brazilian Paint Industry 3rd Edition
US$ 3,275.00
... key findings for growth prospects found in IRL’s third edition of A Profile of the Brazilian Paint Industry. This new report, which has been ... updated and revised, provides an overview of eight mainstream coatings sectors in Brazil. Primary research for this study included an extensive interview programme ...
November 2011
104 pages
Global Paint and Coatings Companies Financial Performance
US$ 1,480.00
... Sales by division, geographic region and product line. Five-year sales and operating profit performance. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 75 ...
November 2011
75 pages
Global Paint and Coatings Companies Joints Ventures and Collaborations
US$ 1,480.00
... licensing partners, both industrial and academic. Terms of collaborative agreements and specific products involved. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. ...
November 2011
40 pages
Global Paint and Coatings Companies M&A, Business Organizations, and Senior Management
US$ 1,480.00
... , the report provides: History of the company paints and coatings business evolution, which is important to understanding the corporate culture, management mentality, ... in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 80 pages ...
November 2011
80 pages
Global Paint and Coatings Companies Product Portfolios
US$ 1,480.00
The report presents extensive review of the major paints and coatings companies product lines. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 50 pages
November 2011
50 pages
Global Paint and Coatings Companies R&D Pipeline and Expenditures
US$ 1,480.00
For each company, the report provides: Estimated R&D budget. Research facilities and staff. New technologies and products in development. The companies analyzed in the report: Akzo Nobel, BASF, DuPont, ICI, Kansai Paint, Nippon Paint, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, SigmaKalon, and Valspar. Contains 35 pages
November 2011
35 pages
Global and China Advanced Flat Glass Industry Report, 2011
US$ 2,800.00
Advanced flat glass in the report is defined as automotive glass, electronic display glass, low-e glass and solar glass. The market size of automotive glass approximates USD15 billion, with around USD...
November 2011
145 pages
Global Low-E Glass Market: Asia Offers Potential Opportunities
US$ 850.00
... titled “Global Low-E Glass Market: Asia Offers Potential Opportunities” covers the overview, classification, market size and segmentation of the global low-E glass market. The report analyzes the residential low-E glass market of major ...
September 2011
45 pages
Opportunities for Nanotechnolgy in the European Coating Industry
US$ 2,150.00
IRL is pleased to announce the publication of a new report which takes a comprehensive look at the nano-materials for coatings market in Europe. The market has been segmented and analysed by coating application based on the expectations and knowledge of coating industry experts. The markets covered will ...
August 2011
94 pages
China Ceramic Industry Report, 2010-2011
US$ 1,800.00
Ceramic industry is a typical daily consumption industry, which is less affected by the economic cycle. China’s ceramic industry, as a traditional competitive industry of the country, maintained a CAG...
August 2011
73 pages
Global Industrial Paint Market: Strategic Assessments of Leading Suppliers
US$ 7,600.00
This report provides industrial paint industry executives with strategically significant competitor information, analysis and insight crucial to the development and implementation of effective business, marketing and R&D programs. The companies analyzed in this report include AkzoNobel, BASF, DuPont, Henkel ...
August 2011
500 pages
North American Paint and Coatings Market: Strategic Assessments of Leading Suppliers
US$ 7,600.00
... and coatings industry executives with strategically significant competitor information, analysis and insight on the North American market players, crucial to the ... , goals and strategies of the leading players in the North American paint and coatings market. To help current suppliers realistically assess their ...
August 2011
500 pages
European Paint and Coatings Market: Strategic Assessments of Leading Suppliers
US$ 7,600.00
... a comprehensive, factual, annually updated and cost-effective information base on performance, capabilities, goals and strategies of the leading players in the European paint and coatings market. To help current suppliers realistically assess their financial, technological and ...
August 2011
500 pages
Asia Pacific Paint and Coatings Market: Strategic Assessments of Leading Suppliers
US$ 7,600.00
... base on performance, capabilities, goals and strategies of the leading players in the Asia Pacific paint and coatings market. To help current suppliers realistically assess their financial, technological and marketing capabilities vis-a-vis the leading competitors. To assist potential ...
August 2011
500 pages
Worldwide Flat Glass Market: 2011 Edition
US$ 800.00
... one and around 90% of the total flat glass worldwide is manufactured through float process. Primarily, the flat glass is used in building products or construction ... that started in late 2007. With the solar PV market on a rise, the flat glass market is also going to benefit. There has been an increasing ...
May 2011
50 pages
IRL Analysis Asia-Pacific Market for Architectural Coatings 1st Edition
US$ 1,450.00
IRL has published for the first time a review of the major country markets for architectural coatings in the Asia-Pacific region. This new ... Singapore South Korea Taiwan Thailand Vietnam The information contained will include: Market data for each country for 2010 Growth projections for each country to ...
March 2011
78 pages
The Top 50 Paint & Coatings Companies In Europe
US$ 850.00
... ongoing industry review, is pleased to announce the publication of The Top 50 Paint & Coatings Companies in Europe, 1rd Edition. The study revises previous data ... data and a more in-depth directory-style overview of the leading paint companies in the region. Part 1 provides a concise statistical summary of the ...
March 2011
146 pages
2011 U.S. Floor Covering Stores Industry Report
US$ 149.00
The U.S. Floor Covering Stores Industry report, published annually by Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report features 2011 current and...
March 2011
222 pages
2011 U.S. Sawmills & Wood Preservation Industry Report
US$ 149.00
The U.S Sawmills & Wood Preservation Industry report, published annually by Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report features 2011 c...
March 2011
205 pages
