Abrasives Manufacturers

Abrasive and Sandpaper Manufacturing
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast for abrasives manufacturers, with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report sections include:


The A To Z of Materials
Abrasives and Abrasive Materials
http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=1400
Topics covered include background information, how abrasives work, materials used, and sizes and types of products, including bonded, coated, non-woven nylon, metal bonded, burs, and lapping compound. All information is free online.

Unified Abrasives Manufacturers Association
Introduction to Abrasives
http://www.uama.org/index.html
Four "101" reports listed in this section provides information on types of products and their uses, manufacturing processes, characterizations and specifications, and national and international size standards. All information is free online.

Abrasives Manufacturers
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:



Industry Market Research Reports
Abrasives
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for "abrasives"
In-depth market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; 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.

BizMiner
Industry Market Analysis
Abrasive Products Manufacturing
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "SIC Drilldown - Manufacturing - 3291"
Industry statistics for abrasives manufacturers include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies, annual sales and sales trends, 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 reports are accessible free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, business trends and forecasts, and more—for a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


BizMiner
Industry Financial Ratios
Abrasive Products Manufacturing
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "SIC Drilldown - Manufacturing - 3291"
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for abrasives manufacturers. Financial statements and ratios are available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports are accessible free online.


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics -
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
(Includes Abrasives Manufacturers)
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_327900.htm
Annual survey provides wage and salary data by job position on a national basis. All data is free online.