21St Century Automotive Glass

The automotive industry continues to provide significant growth for automotive glass manufacturers and accounts for around 15-20% of the world's float glass production. The glass is consumed by makers of cars, buses and trucks, as well as in other transportation such as trains, trams and boats. Originally chosen to provide visibility, safety and comfort, automotive glass has evolved to become an integral part of the modern vehicle's design and styling. This article provides the latest developments in the auto sector, together with a description of enamel coatings, which play an integral part in the advancement of auto glazings.