The European glass sand supply industry has remained stable in recent years. However, raw materials supplies have been put under increasing pressure to meet rising customer specifications. The market is dominated by four companies which operate facilities throughout Europe and worldwide. This article gives an insight into glass sand specifications, introduces Europe's main sand players and their operations, and discusses certain factors that have an impact on this particular industry.
Origin
Assistant Editor
Journal Title
Industrial Minerals June 1999 25, 27-28, 31-33
Sector
General
Class
G 2045