Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
National Glass Association
Glass Magazine
http://www.glassmagazinedigital.com/
Trade publication features news and information for all segments of the glass industry, with topics
covered including industry news, analysis, and trends, market data and forecasts, business practices,
product introductions, and more. "Fabrication" section focuses on news and information of specific
interest to glass fabricators, distributors, and wholesalers. Current and prior digital editions can
be viewed free online.
Glass Products Manufacturing
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Glass Packaging Institute
Information resources available from this organization include:
Inside Glass Packaging
http://www.gpi.org/learn-about-glass/glassnews/inside-glass-packaging/
Monthly newsletter features news and information for glass container manufacturers, with topics
covered including industry outlook, shipments and production, consumer and packaging trends, product
recycling, regulatory and legislative issues, and more. Current and prior issues can be viewed
free online.
Facts and FAQs / Glass Education
http://www.gpi.org/media/facts-faq/ /
http://www.gpi.org/glassresources/education/
Sections listed above provide a overview of the glass container manufacturing industry, with topics
covered including industry statistics, product characteristics, manufacturing processes, container
recycling, and more. All information is available free online.
Freedonia Group
Advanced Flat Glass / Glass Fiber
http://www.freedoniagroup.com/
Search for "glass"
Comprehensive studies provides in-depth analysis of the flat glass and glass fiber industries, with
topics covered including market environment and trends; historical demand and forecasts by glass type
and market; industry structure; and company profiles. Summary description and detailed table of contents
are available free online; complete study or individual sections or pages can be purchased online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Glass and Glass Products Manufacturing
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Glass Products Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "3272"
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales
class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Glass Products Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "3272"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available
by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Glass, Cement, Stone, and Concrete Production Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national
and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample
pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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