Self-Cleaning Window Trends: Market Research Report

December 2013 | 12 pages | ID: S7F99814F4AEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

Self-cleaning glass also referred to as low maintenance glass, leverages an innovative dual-action process that involves decomposition of organic dirt on the windows by sunlight; which is later washed away in the rain.

The report analyzes and presents an overview of Self-Cleaning Windows market worldwide. Supported with 1 market data table, the report provides global market estimates and projections for Self Cleaning Windows in US dollars for years 2012 through 2017. The report also provides a review of market trends, growth drivers, and strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report further discusses about the impact of titanium dioxide as a key component of Self-Cleaning Windows and the key innovations in the market. In addition, 25 companies operating in the Self-Cleaning Windows arena worldwide including Balcony Systems Solutions Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., CET Glass, Chong Hing Glass Technology Co. Ltd., Foshan Qunli Glass Co. Ltd., Kneer GmbH, PPG Industries Inc., and others are profiled.

Contents

1. SELF-CLEANING WINDOWS – A PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Self-cleaning Windows - An Introduction
The Underlying Mechanism
Photocatalysis
Hydrophilicity
Titanium Dioxide - Key Component for Self-cleaning Windows
Additional Applications of Titanium Dioxide
Types of Coatings on Glass Surface
Self-cleaning Windows - Advantages and Limitations
Self-cleaning Windows - Applications
Key Innovations in Self-cleaning/Low Maintenance Glass

2. MARKET TRENDS

Self-cleaning Windows Market to Register Strong Growth Despite Challenges

Table 1. Global Self-Cleaning Windows Market (2012-2017) in US$ Million

Improvement in Technology - Key to Revive Customer Interest and Market Growth
Impact of Trends in Mainstream Window Industry
Market Attracts Significant Investment and Funding
Regional Trends in Self-cleaning Windows Market
Glass Cleaning Service Providers to Remain Immune from Impact of Market Growth

3. MARKET PARTICIPANTS

Balcony Systems Solutions Ltd. (UK)
Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc. (USA)
CET Glass (UK)
Chong Hing Glass Technology Co. , Ltd. (China)
Clear Glass Solutions (Australia)
Dongguan City of East Pearl River Glass Co. , Ltd. (China)
Foshan Qunli Glass Co. , Ltd. (China)
Gevergel (FoShan) Engineering Glass Co. , Ltd. (China)
ikuwindows (Austria)
ITC International Trading & Consulting Pty. , Ltd. (Australia)
Kneer GmbH (Germany)
NanoPhos SA (Greece)
nanoShell Ltd. (UK)
nGimat Company (USA)
Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd. (UK)
PPG Industries, Inc. (USA)
Rain Racer (UK)
RainAway (Malaysia)
Reactive SurfacesTM (USA)
Reflex Glass (UK)
Saint-Gobain Ltd. (UK)
Shanghai HuZheng Nanotechnology Co. , Ltd. (China)
Viridian (Australia)
Wuxi Yaopi Glass Engineering Co. , Ltd. (China)
ZNG Glass Co. , Ltd. (China)

4. APPENDIX