GLASS INDUSTRY – SNAPSHOT

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The flat glass market in Indian was valued at over USD 2 billion in 2020 and the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during 2021-2026. There are many factors that have been contributing to this but the major factor driving the growth of the market is the increased demand from the construction industry in which glasses are being used in a variety of ways like in windows, facades, doors, interior partitions, shop fronts, and railings for stairs and balconies, among other building parts and also the use of glass as a decorative application has also been increased.

  • The global flat glass market size was valued at USD 115.8 billion in 2019 and is expected to witness a considerable revenue-based CAGR of 7.3% from 2020 to 2027.
  • The construction sector is a major driver in the growth of Indian glass market
  • The construction & infrastructure industry holds the highest market share in India flat glass market
  • The demand has grown substantially for flat glass in residential building projects, government regulations about green & sustainable buildings, and the aesthetic appearance of flat glass.
  • Architectural application acquired the largest volume share of 80.0% in the market for flat glass in 2019.
  • Increasing urban population and rising disposable income of the global population are the major contributing factors.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% in terms of volume from 2020 to 2027.

UV DIGITAL PRINTING ON GLASS

 Proper Pre-Treatment Methods

  • Before UV digital printing on glass, the surface must be properly coated properly.
  • The water-based primer spray adds a new coating to the glass which promotes adhesion between the inks
  • The goal of Pre-Coating is to improve the strength of adhesion, and in turn, improving product quality

Benefits of UV Direct Printing on Glass (Glass Printing Machine Online)

  • The scratch-resistant surface makes the handling, transportation, and installation much improved.
  • Faster production is possible due to the UV LED instant curing process
  • Lower cost because the need for additional materials and labor for mounting onto a second substrate is not required
  • UV prints can be produced with high levels of gloss or dull finishes, depending on the look required for your project.
  • The UV cured inks are weather-resistant which results in increased resistance to fading and longer life of the print
  • The special UV inks release zero VOC’s, which makes the whole process greener and environmentally friendly
  • Easy customization, as any design can be easily printed with the UV direct printing

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