A new report has been published which analyses the current position & future prospects for the refractories industry providing statistical data on production, growth rates, imports & exports. "European & International Refractories Industry: A Market/Technology Report" by John Briggs, covers refractory products, refractory raw materials, & high temperature insulation products. The report is global, providing detailed analysis for the sector both within Western & Eastern Europe, as well as the main global geographic areas including China, Japan & the USA. The report, which is over 550 pages long & includes some 470 tables of statistical data sports chapter headings such as "Raw materials demand & suppliers", "Trends in user industry sectors",& "Markets by refractory product". Profiles of over 65 companies are included. see: www.mat-tech.co.uk