Abrasive & Sandpaper Manufacturing in the US

On the Rebound?

Improved production across the total manufacturing sector is expected to support the expansion in demand for abrasive products from the middle of the outlook period. however demand conditions will vary significantly across the key downstream markets. The demand for abrasives in the building and construction market is projected to average solid growth over the outlook period stemming from the cyclical recovery in the housing market and continued solid demand from the highway construction market, and the gradual upswing in the commercial building market from 2012.

The abrasive product manufacturing industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing abrasive grinding wheels of natural or synthetic materials, abrasive-coated products, and other abrasive products. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.