Executive Summary
Market Research Methodology
2.1. Research methodology and design
2.2. Sample selection
2.3. Reliability and validity
Market Analysis
3.1. Market size and growth rates
3.2. Macroeconomic change
3.3. Market growth drivers, market dynamics and trends
3.4. Megatrends and their impact
3.5. Value chain analysis
3.6. Market scenarios and opportunity forecasts
3.7. Relevant markets
3.8. The new frontiers of growth
3.9. Creating value through sustainable strategies
Market Breakdown by Alkalinity
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Acidic & Neutral Refractories
4.3. Basic Refractories
Market Breakdown by Form
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Shaped Refractories
5.3. Unshaped Refractories
Market Breakdown by Product
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Castables & Mortars
6.3. Ceramic Fibers & Firebricks
6.4. Graphite Blocks
6.5. Insulation Fire Brick
Market Breakdown by Manufacturing Process
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Dry Press Process
7.3. Fused Cast
7.4. Hand Molded
7.5. Formed
7.6. Unformed
Market Breakdown by End-Use Industry
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Iron & Steel
8.3. Non-Ferrous Metal
8.4. Cement
8.5. Power Generation
8.6. Glass
8.7. Other Industries
Market Breakdown by Geography
9.1. North America
9.1.1. U.S.
9.1.2. Canada
9.1.3. Mexico
Competitive Landscape
10.1.Low-cost position
10.2.Competitive situation and trends
10.3.Industry benchmarking
10.4.Maintaining current market share
10.5.Expansion path
10.6.Recent market and industry developments
10.6.1.New product developments and announcements
10.6.2.Agreements, partnerships, joint ventures, and collaborations
10.6.3.Mergers and acquisitions and major PE deals
Companies Profiled
11.1.Calderys
11.2.Chosun Refractories Co., Ltd.
11.3.Coorstek Incorporated
11.4.ELKEM
11.5.HarbisonWalker International
11.6.Imerys
11.7.Morgan Advanced Materials
11.8.RHI Magnesita
11.9.Saint-Gobain SEFPRO
11.10.Shinagawa Refractories
11.11.Vesuvius