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Flat Panel Public Display Market to Grow 23% Through 2017

The global large-screen public display market is forecast to grow at 23% compounded annually from 2013 through 2017.

May 24, 2013

U.S. Solar Manufacturers Commend Research on China’s Economic Impacts

May 20, 2013

The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) recently announced it has commended two internationally known academicians on their new research and book.

Advanced Ceramics Market Development

The transition from prototype to widespread industrial application can take years or even decades to complete.

Pierre Charreyron

April 1, 2013

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For centuries, ceramic materials were used exclusively for tableware and building materials. In the mid-19th century, technical development in refractories and abrasives enabled the development of modern metallurgy and glass industries and became the first industrial application for ceramics.

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Refractories World Demand to Exceed 46 Million Metric Tons

March 27, 2013

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Global refractories demand is projected to expand at a 3.4% annual rate through 2016 to 46.3 million metric tons, an improvement over 2006-2011 market performance, according to a new study.

NAHB Study Finds Consumers Prefer Brick

March 21, 2013

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A new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Economics & Housing Policy Group finds that consumers prefer genuine clay brick exteriors on a national scale.

U.S. Demand for Green Building Materials to Reach $86.6 Billion

March 13, 2013

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Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11% annually to $86.6 billion, according to a new study.

Market Report: Flat Glass on the Rise

Flat glass demand is expected to reach 9.2 billion m<sup>2</sup> in 2016.

March 1, 2013

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World demand for flat glass is forecast to rise 7.1% per year through 2016 to 9.2 billion m², according to “World Flat Glass,” a new study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

U.S. Housing Affordability Increases

February 26, 2013

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Exceptionally low interest rates reportedly helped ensure a slight gain in nationwide housing affordability amid relatively stable house prices in the final quarter of 2012, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

Composites Use on the Rise

February 25, 2013

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A key factor contributing to growth in the composites market is the increased adoption of composites in aircraft design, according to a new report.

More Housing Markets Improving

February 22, 2013

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The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a sixth consecutive month to a total of 259 metropolitan areas on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for February.