Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing industry is expected to generate revenue of about £1.28 billion in 2011-12, compared with £1.12 billion in 2006-07 (yielding average annual growth of about 2.8%). The industry's main segment, the manufacture of rock wool insulation, has benefitted from increased emphasis on energy efficiency. Industry revenue is expected to rise by about 4.8% in 2011-12, as higher fuel costs boost the demand for insulation products. Demand in other market segments is expected to remain subdued. The industry is small, generating only about 0.02% of GDP and its net profit, before interest and tax, is expected to be about £148.8 million in 2011-12... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Rockwool insulation is the industry's single largest product segment. It competes in the marketplace with insulation made from other materials, such as fibreglass, wool and treated pelletised paper. This market segment has seen considerable growth due to an increased emphasis on energy efficiency in both the housing and commercial sectors.
A range of bituminous products form the second biggest product segment. The major product items are bituminous roofing felt and other waterproof membranes, bituminous and asphalt mixes and coatings (primarily for roof top application) and bituminous paints and fillers. This product segment is broadly linked with trends in construction activity.
The production of carbon fibre and graphite products is a much smaller segment... purchase to read more