Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass products from purchased glass. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing optical lenses, except ophthalmic, are classified in Industry 3827, and those manufacturing ophthalmic lenses are classified in Industry 3851.
The Glass Products Made of Purchased Glass industry (NAICS 3231) is currently witnessing several qualitative trends. One notable trend is the increasing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly production processes. Manufacturers are investing more in recycling initiatives and reducing carbon footprints, which aligns with broader environmental regulations and consumer demand for greener products.
Technological advancements are another significant trend, with smart glass technologies gaining traction. These products, capable of changing properties based on environmental conditions (such as electrochromic or photochromic glass), are becoming more popular in both commercial and residential constructions. This innovation is driven by the need for energy efficiency and enhanced user comfort.
Customization and design flexibility are also on the rise. Many companies are offering tailored solutions to cater to the architectural and interior design markets, with decorative and specialty glass products becoming more sought after.
Forecasts for the near future suggest steady growth for this industry, particularly in emerging markets where construction activities are robust. Additionally, the growing focus on green buildings and energy-efficient construction is expected to boost demand for advanced glass products. However, supply chain disruptions and fluctuating raw material prices may pose challenges. Overall, the industry is poised for gradual yet sustained expansion driven by innovation and environmental consciousness.
Aquariums and reflectors, made from purchased glass
Art glass, made from purchased glass
Christmas tree ornaments, made from purchased glass
Cut and engraved glassware, made from purchased glass
Decorated glassware: e.g., chipped, engraved, etched,
Doors, made from purchased glass
Enameled glass, made from purchased glass
Encrusting gold, silver, or other metals on glass products: made from
Flowers, foliage, fruits and vines: artificial glass-made from
Fruit, artificial: made from purchased glass
Furniture tops, glass: cut, beveled, and polished
Glass, scientific apparatus: for druggists', hospitals, laboratories-made
Glass, sheet: bent-made from purchased glass
Grasses, artificial: made from purchased glass
Ground glass, made from purchased glass
Industrial glassware, made from purchased glass
Laboratory glassware, made from purchased glass
Laminated glass, made from purchased glass
Leaded glass, made from purchased glass
Medicine droppers, made from purchased glass
Mirrors, framed or unframed: made from purchased glass
Mirrors, transportation equipment: made from purchased glass
Multiple-glazed insulating units, made from purchased glass
Novelties, glass: e.g., fruit, foliage, flowers, animals, made from
Ornamented glass, made from purchased glass
Plants and foliage, artificial: made from purchased glass
Reflector glass beads, for highway signs and other reflectors: made
Safety glass, made from purchased glass
Silvered glass, made from purchased glass
Stained glass, made from purchased glass
Table tops made from purchased glass
Technical glassware, made from purchased glass
Tempered glass, made from purchased glass
Test tubes, made from purchased glass
Vials, made from purchased glass
Watch crystals, made from purchased glass
Windows, stained glass: made from purchased glass
Windshields, made from purchased glass
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