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  ROOFING & INSULATION
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing & Insulation in millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Roofing (Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, & Others), and Insulation (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, and Others). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 381 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as American Hydrotech, Inc., Atlas Roofing Corporation, BASF Aktiengesellschaft, GAF Materials Corporation, Elk Premium Building Products, Inc., U.S. Intec, Inc., Icopal Limited, Johns Manville, Knauf Insulation, Inc., Lafarge Roofing GmbH, Owens Corning, Royal Group, Inc, Saint-Gobain, CertainTeed Insulation Group, Sika Sarnafil, Inc., SIG Plc, The Garland Company, Inc., The Rockwool Group, and Top Global Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources

CODE:    MCP-1023  PAGES:    1012
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  381  MARKET DATA TABLES:   305
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  ROOFING & INSULATION (Complete Report) Pages : 1012   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS7$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   Roofing.....I-4
Asphalt Shingles.....I-4
Metal Roofing.....I-4
Elastomeric Roofing.....I-4
Built-up Roofs.....I-4
Roofing Tiles.....I-4
  
   Modified Bitumen.....I-5
Plastic Roofing.....I-5
Other Types of Roofing.....I-5
Wood.....I-5
Slate Roofs.....I-5
Cold-applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems.....I-5
Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems.....I-5
Single Ply Roofing.....I-5
Felts.....I-5
  
   Polyurethane Roofing Systems.....I-6
Insulation.....I-6
Foamed Plastics.....I-6
Fiberglass.....I-6
Mineral Wool.....I-6
  
   Other Types of Insulation Materials.....I-7  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY149$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-12 $200  
   Diversification: Poised to Weather the Economic Downturn?.....II-1
Peeping Into the Future: Retailers and Building Owners’ Viewpoint.....II-1
Reflective Roofing Choices.....II-1
1$100
   The Metal Option.....II-2
Metal Roofing Systems – The Road Ahead.....II-2
1$100
  2. Market Trends.....II-38 $800  
   Metal Roofing: Gaining Popularity.....II-3
Roof Auctions: In Vogue.....II-3
The Inescapable Transformations in the Roofing Market.....II-3
Horizontal Mergers: Order of the Day?.....II-3
1$100
   Roofing and Insulation Embracing e-Commerce.....II-4
Captivating Customers through TQM.....II-4
Metal Passion Towering High.....II-4
1$100
   Table 1: Most-Favored Metal Roofing Systems (2004): Rating for Standing Seam, Through-Fastening Ribbed, Batten Seam, Corrugated, Foam-Cored sandwich, Painted Tile- or Shake- or Shingle-Profiled Panels, Stone-Coated Metal Products, and Individually Formed Metal Shingles.....II-5
Training and Field Supervision: Detailing the Metal’s Success.....II-5
Contemporary Metal Roofing Designs – The Secret to Market Success.....II-5
1$350
   Non-Wovens: Assuming an Increasingly Important Role.....II-61$100
   Residential and Commercial Roofing Systems: Prospect Driven by Prosperity.....II-7
‘Cool’ Breezes Sweep Over Construction Markets.....II-7
1$100
   Upscale Products Flying High.....II-8
Consumer Trends: Best Buys.....II-8
Popularizing the Cold Applied Roofing Applications.....II-8
1$100
   White Roofing Inching Up .....II-9
Steel Roofing Systems: The New Favorite.....II-9
Discovering the Success of the Metal.....II-9
1$100
   Table 2: Major Reasons for Re-roofing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-10
1$350
  3. Major Segments – An Overview.....II-112 $400  
   Bright Future for Metal Roofing.....II-11
Built-Up Roofing Systems Marching Toward Extinction.....II-11
1$100
   Energy Crisis: Paving Way to an Energetic Growth.....II-12
Insulation Market Set to Grow.....II-12
Table 3: Leading Players in the Global Insulation Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Saint-Gobain, Owens Corning, Rockwool, Johns Manville, Knauf Gips, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-12
1$350
  4. Product Overview.....II-1324 $1100  
   Roofing .....II-13
Types of Roofs.....II-13
Asphalt Shingles.....II-13
1$100
   Production of Roofing Asphalt.....II-14
Metal Roofing.....II-14
1$100
   Advantages.....II-151$100
   Types of Metal Roofs.....II-16
Standing Seam.....II-16
Advantages of Standing-Seam Steel Roofing.....II-16
Shingles- and Tiles-Alike Metal Roofing.....II-16
1$100
   Comparative Evaluation of Metal Roofing.....II-17
Cost Concerns.....II-17
Installation Concerns.....II-17
Residential Applications.....II-17
1$100
   Metal Roofing – The Past, The Present and The Future.....II-18
Metal Retrofit Roofing Concept.....II-18
1$100
   Metal Retrofit Roofing Performance.....II-19
Future of Metal Retrofit Roofing.....II-19
Elastomeric Roofing.....II-19
1$100
   Built-up Roofs.....II-20
Roofing Tiles.....II-20
Metal Tiles.....II-20
Concrete Tiles.....II-20
1$100
   Clay Tiles.....II-21
Modified Bitumen.....II-21
1$100
   Adhesive Application of Modified Bitumen.....II-22
“Phased Construction” of a Modified Bitumen System – A Concern.....II-22
Hot- Vs. Cold-Applied Modified Bitumen Systems.....II-22
Resistance Level of Modified Bitumen Membrane Systems.....II-22
Metal-Surfaced Modified Bitumen Cap Sheets – Point of Application.....II-22
Plastic Roofing.....II-22
1$100
   Other Types of Roofing.....II-23
Wood.....II-23
Slate Roofs .....II-23
Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing Systems.....II-23
1$100
   Historical Pattern.....II-24
The Road to Success.....II-24
Application Methods.....II-24
1$100
   Types of Cold-Applied Roofing Systems.....II-25
Cold-Process Built-Up Roofing System.....II-25
Liquid-Applied Monolithic Membrane Systems.....II-25
Advantages.....II-25
Bituminous Roof Coatings and Cements.....II-25
1$100
   Polymeric Roof Coatings and Cements.....II-26
Polymer Modified Roof Coatings and Cements.....II-26
Difference Between SBS and APP Modifiers.....II-26
Single Ply Roofing.....II-26
1$100
   Felts.....II-27
Single-Ply Systems.....II-27
Polyurethane Roofing Systems .....II-27
1$100
   Insulation.....II-28
Thermal Insulation and its Importance.....II-28
Insulation Methodology.....II-28
1$100
   Different Forms of Insulation.....II-291$100
   Foamed Plastics.....II-30
Fiberglass.....II-30
Substitutes for Fiberglass.....II-30
Mineral Wool.....II-30
1$100
   Other Types of Insulation Materials.....II-31
Comparison of Thermal Performance of Polyiso and Polystyrene.....II-31
1$100
   Thermoset and Thermoplastic Insulations – Identifying Vital Differences.....II-32
Blowing Agents.....II-32
Advantages of Pre-Cut Polyiso Crickets.....II-32
Sloped Roof Insulation.....II-32
1$100
   Synthetic Vitreous Fibers.....II-33
Thermal Shock.....II-33
1$100
   Modern Approach to Measure the Long Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR).....II-341$100
   Benefits of Using LTTR Method.....II-35
Energy Efficient Compulsion Inflates Emergence of Kiln Lining Materials.....II-35
Insulating Firebricks (IFB).....II-35
Bubble Alumina IFB.....II-35
1$100
   Ceramic Fiber Modules.....II-36
Alumina-Silica-Zirconia Composition Fiber modules.....II-36
Non-Ceramic Fiber Blankets and Modules.....II-36
Microporous Insulation.....II-36
1$100
  5. Environmental Issues.....II-372 $200  
   Fixing the Asbestos Asphyxiation: Nations Ought Wake Up to the Alarming
  Problem.....II-37
Shingle Recycling Rolls On .....II-37
2$200
  6. Research & Development.....II-392 $200  
   Wood Replacements.....II-39
Thermal Wood.....II-39
1$100
   Compressed Wood.....II-40
1$100
  7. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs.....II-416 $600  
   US Inventor Develops New Roofing System .....II-41
New Dual Layer Roofing Shingles Developed.....II-41
US Inventor Develops Heated Roofing System .....II-41
Water Resistant Roofing Components from Florida-based Inventors.....II-41
1$100
   Inventors Develop New Design for Metal Roofing Panel .....II-42
Illinois-Based Inventor Develops New Roofing Tile .....II-42
Canadian Inventor Develops Method for Algae-Inhibiting Roofing Material.....II-42
Advanced Energy Systems Develops Innovative Solar Roof .....II-42
1$100
   Solarspace Develops Minimal Frame Roof Structure.....II-43
Integrating Photovoltaic into Roofing Shingles.....II-43
1$100
   Integrating Modified Bitumen Under Metal Roofing.....II-441$100
   Rules on Roof Slope and Felt Material Properties.....II-45
A Vulnerable Metal Roof.....II-45
1$100
   Cool Roof Calculator Computes Energy Savings from White Roofs.....II-46
1$100
  8. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-479 $600  
   Bayer MaterialScience Introduces Bomatherm Roofing System.....II-47
Knauf Insulation Unleashes Easy Alternate to Outdoor Piping Systems.....II-47
Marley Waterproofing Rolls Out Uniply PVC in UK.....II-47
National Coatings Unleashes LRRA Product Line.....II-47
National Coatings Introduces SPF Roofing Products.....II-47
1$100
   Owens Corning Rolls Out Paper-Free ASJ for Fiberglass Insulation.....II-48
The Garland Company Unveils R-Mer Lite™ II System.....II-48
CertainTeed Introduces New Patented Thermal Insulation System .....II-48
Industrial Nanotech Develops New ‘Nansulate Shield’ Insulation Product .....II-48
1$100
   Innovative Designs Introduces, insultex™, an Enhanced Insulation Variant .....II-49
DuPont Launches Tyvek® AtticWrap™, Breathable Roofing Membrane .....II-49
Guardian Introduces Fiberglass Insulation System .....II-49
1$100
   Johns Manville Debuts Two Unique Efficient Construction Products .....II-50
Knauf Insulation Unveils Perimeter Plus, an Efficient Blowing Insulation .....II-50
Columbia Green to Introduce Advanced Vegetative Roof System .....II-50
1$100
   China Direct Rolls Out Neutral Color Tiles .....II-51
Johns Manville Unveils Custom Insulation System in Canada .....II-51
Laird Introduces T-gard 3000™, Film Based Electronic Insulator Series.....II-51
Johns Manville Launches MR™ Faced Fiber Glass Insulation.....II-51
Dow Chemical Company Develops PMR System.....II-51
1$100
   Johns Manville Launches Spider™.....II-52
Johns Manville Debuts Dura-Glass® 8200 Series.....II-52
Johns Manville Introduces DuraCore™ SF Plus.....II-52
Elk Unveils VersaShield® II.....II-52
Tower Aluminum Introduces PU-Insulated .....II-52
Mitsubishi Launches Metal Roofing with Solar Panels.....II-52
1$100
   Hindalco Introduces Everlast Aluminum Roofing.....II-53
Lotus Launches PVC Roofing.....II-53
Unifrax Launches Excelfraux Microporous Insulation.....II-53
Knauf Introduces Crown® Breatheline.....II-53
Johns Manville Unveils Formaldehyde-free Insulation.....II-53
Sarnafil Introduces Flat Roof Waterproofing Systems.....II-53
Knauf Insulation Unveils New CE Marked Product Line.....II-53
1$100
   Newdawn & Sun Launches New Roof Vent.....II-54
Sapa Building Systems Introduces Dualframe Roof Kits.....II-54
Firestone Rolls Out Roofing and Insulation Products.....II-54
Sarnafil Unleashes Décor Roofing Product.....II-54
Rigidal Industries Unveils Single Ply Roofing Panel.....II-54
1$100
   Eternit Everest Introduces E-board Ply Plus.....II-55
Custom-Bilt Metals Unveils Armor Tile Steel Roof.....II-55
Urecoats Launches Urecoats 100 Rubber Sealant Membrane.....II-55
IKO Industries Launches IKO Therm.....II-55
1$100
  9. Recent Industry Activity.....II-5631 $1300  
   BP Solar Extends Agreement with OCR.....II-56
Western Construction Takes Over Peoria Roofing .....II-56
Lindab AB Pockets Koto Pelti Oy.....II-56
GAF Merges with Elk .....II-56
Huron Capital Acquires Hydro-Stop.....II-56
Tecta America Takes Over Weiss & Woolrich.....II-56
1$100
   Pine Creek Partners Acquires Drew Foam.....II-57
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires UCSC, Ltd .....II-57
Tecta America Corp Takes Over Delta Roofing.....II-57
American Builders & Contractors Acquires Ashley Aluminum LLC.....II-57
Aduddell Industries Pockets Hudson Valley Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc, Hayden Building
  Maintenance Inc.....II-57
Suncoast Roofers Purchases JM Metals.....II-57
Goense Bounds & Partners Acquires Latite Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.....II-57
Beacon Roofing Completes Takes Over of North Coast Commercial Roofing Systems.....II-57
1$100
   Carlisle Cos Completes Take over of Insulfoam.....II-58
Allied Building Products Corp Acquires RRS Inc.....II-58
Serefex Acquires Stake in WP Hickman Systems Inc.....II-58
OEC, Petersen-Dean Roofing Ink Distribution Agreement .....II-58
Dow Chemical Shuts Tracy Insulation Facility .....II-58
OMG Purchases Roofing Business of ITW Buildex .....II-58
1$100
   GCG Changes Name of Subsidiary to Royal Group, Inc .....II-59
Sarnafil Inc Changes Name to Sika Sarnafil Inc .....II-59
Altus Capital Partners Acquires Thermafiber, Inc.....II-59
SIG to Acquire Larivière for €296.6M.....II-59
Saint-Gobain to Start Production Facility in France .....II-59
PAI Partners Acquires Lafarge.....II-59
Recticel Acquires Gradient to Boost Insulation Business .....II-59
1$100
   Investcorp Acquires Roofing Company, Icopal.....II-60
Uralita Gets Hold of Imerys Ceramic Tile Business .....II-60
Visaka Industries Takes Over Shakthi Roofings.....II-60
CSR to Open Glasswool Insulation Plant in Queensland.....II-60
GCG Acquires Royal Group.....II-60
Guardian Acquires CGI/Silvercote .....II-60
1$100
   Firestone Building Products Acquires GenFlex.....II-61
Metals USA Acquires Port City Metal .....II-61
Sterling Group Acquires Majority Stake in Roofing Supply Group .....II-61
1$100
   Tecta America Acquires Related Businesses to Enhance Building Services Abilities
  .....II-62
SelectBuild Construction to Acquire Willis Roof Consulting .....II-62
GreenFiber Acquires Blue Sky Manufacturing .....II-62
Superior Metal Products Takes Over Styro-Tek .....II-62
Kureha Acquires TTSM .....II-62
Zenex to Acquire Merit Construction .....II-62
1$100
   Beacon Acquires Mississippi Roofing Supply and Alabama Roofing Supply .....II-63
Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires C&S Roofing Materials.....II-63
Hanson Purchases PaverModule .....II-63
Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires RSM Supply .....II-63
Marubeni-Itochu Acquires Quality Edge .....II-63
Euclid Chemical Takes Charge of Tamms Industries .....II-63
1$100
   Stock Building Supply Acquires Universal Supply .....II-64
GreenFiber Acquires Redi-Therm Insulation .....II-64
Riverside Acquires Triune .....II-64
Elk Slate Acquires SlateDirect.....II-64
Guardian to Acquire Facility for Fiberglass Insulation Production .....II-64
Metals USA Acquires Dura-Loc .....II-64
1$100
   Beacon Roofing Acquires Roof Depot .....II-65
Aduddell to Takeover Brent Anderson & Associates .....II-65
SGB Group Acquires Cleton Companies from Cape Plc.....II-65
IKO UK Acquires Marley Waterproofing .....II-65
Arcapita Bank to Take Over Paroc Holding .....II-65
1$100
   Trelleborg Acquires Hetag .....II-66
Lafarge Purchases Clay Tile .....II-66
Loftwerks Merges with Sulja Bros Building Supplies .....II-66
National Roofing Foundation and Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress Merge.....II-66
1$100
   Lafarge to Divest Roof Tile Business to PAI Partners .....II-67
RG America Enters into an Additional Restoration Agreement .....II-67
Open Energy Signs Distribution Alliance with DRI Companies .....II-67
1$100
   Solar Integrated Signs Contract with Rogers-Quinn to Supply Solar Roofing .....II-68
BP Solar and Old County Roofing to Provide Solar Roof Package to California Residents
  .....II-68
Hickman Community Services Receives Contract from the U.S. Communities Government
  Purchasing Alliance .....II-68
RG America Signs Restoration Contracts for Municipal and Commercial Buildings
  .....II-68
MTI Global Obtains New Airbus Insulation Contract from Aerosud Interiors .....II-68
1$100
   Diamond Roofing Secures Contract to Supply Roofing Tiles .....II-69
PowerFilm Signs LOI with Corus Group to Co-Develop Solar Roofing Products .....II-69
Open Energy Enters into an Alliance with Eagle Roofing .....II-69
Barnabus Energy Changes Name to Open Energy Corporation.....II-69
Johns Manville Allies with Tarco to Produce New EasyLay Roofing Underlayment .....II-69
1$100
   Barnabus Energy Acquires Remaining Share of Solar Roofing Systems.....II-70
Eagle Roofing to Build New Production Plant in Texas .....II-70
Eagle Roofing’s Florida Facility Nears Completion .....II-70
Solar Roofing Announces Expansion of Production Capacity .....II-70
1$100
   Gerard Roofing Establishes New Distribution Center in Florida .....II-71
Florida Metal Roofing Products to Shift Base from Brooksville .....II-71
McElroy Metal to Establish Manufacturing Unit in Ashburn .....II-71
Knauf Insulation to Expand Capacity at Shelbyville Unit .....II-71
1$100
   JM Establishes New Spunbond Production Unit in Germany .....II-72
Icopal’s New Russian Roofing Material Production Plant to Open Shortly .....II-72
Knauf to Establish Fiberglass Insulation Plant .....II-72
Okaya to Establish Subsidiary in Vietnam .....II-72
1$100
   CSR Panels Commences Operations at Rokcore Unit in China .....II-73
CSR Bradford Chalks Out New Plans to Accelerate Growth Momentum .....II-73
Bankruptcy Court’s Assent Likely to Enable Owens Bid Adieu to Bankruptcy .....II-73
1$100
   Overseas Building Supply Launches New Regional Web Sites for Marketing Roof Tiles
  .....II-74
Beacon Acquires Insulation Systems .....II-74
BFS Takes Over Copper Sales .....II-74
Sentinel Capital Partners Takes Over Anchorage Systems .....II-74
1$100
   Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Easton Wholesale.....II-75
Beacon Roofing Acquires Shelter Distribution.....II-75
Elk Premium Concludes Acquisition of RGM Products .....II-75
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Polythane Systems .....II-75
Wolseley Acquires Insulation Products Distributor, Encon .....II-75
1$100
   Mohawk Industries Takes Over Unilin Systems .....II-76
CSR Acquires Karreman Roof Tiles .....II-76
Etex Group Fully Acquires Creaton.....II-76
Etex Group Purchases Josef Meindl.....II-76
Beacon Roofing Acquires JGA Corp......II-76
1$100
   Mediro Acquires Stakes in Global Roofing.....II-77
China Direct Trading Signs Distribution Agreement International Builders Supply
  .....II-77
Centerpoint Translucent and GE Plastics to Develop Translucent Roofing System .....II-77
Zenex International Establishes New Emergency Services Subsidiary .....II-77
Lafarge Couverture Sets Up New Production Facility in France .....II-77
1$100
   BASF Seals Acquisition Deal with Foam Enterprises.....II-78
Wienerberger Acquires Koramic Roofing.....II-78
TAMKO Roofing Acquires MetalWorks’ Product Range.....II-78
Bay Industries Acquires Supreme Insulation.....II-78
Fletcher Building Acquires Tasman Roofing.....II-78
1$100
   BASF Purchases Foam Enterprises.....II-79
CSR Signs Leasing Agreement with Nanning Glass Factory in China.....II-79
Knauf Insulation Expands Manufacturing Facility.....II-79
Fielders Australia Receives US$2 Million Contract.....II-79
Lafarge Roofing and Cementhai Building Products Form a Joint Venture.....II-79
1$100
   ATS Signs Agreement with Elk Premium.....II-80
URSA Completes its Thermal Insulation Plant.....II-80
Johns Manville Invests US$100 Million in Glass Fiber Facility.....II-80
Sarnafil and Solar Integrated Technologies Install Photovoltaic Roofing
  Systems.....II-80
Paragon and R.L. Seiler Merge.....II-80
Lafarge Roofing Acquires Ceramica Laranjal Paulista.....II-80
1$100
   Masco Widens Market Presence with Key Acquisitions.....II-81
Zircar Acquires Assets from TIMCO.....II-81
ABC in Acquisition Spree.....II-81
Firestone Acquires Roofing Manufacturing Assets from Serrot International.....II-81
Trelleborg and JPS Form Strategic Alliance.....II-81
BASF and Neogard Forge Marketing Collaboration.....II-81
Nomaco and Nomaco K-Flex Ink Pact.....II-81
1$100
   GreenMan Secures Production Licenses of U.S. Century’s FlexShake Shingles.....II-82
Tri-State Roofing Forays into Akron and New Castle Markets.....II-82
The American Iron and Steel Institute Initiates a Metal Roofing Coalition.....II-82
Rockwool Shuts Down Hedehusene Production Facility.....II-82
Lear Divests Insulation and Acoustical Liners’ Business Line to BBi.....II-82
Kanayama Kasei Starts New Business Concern.....II-82
1$100
   Lafarge Streamlines Divisional Costs.....II-83
Growth Prospects Spur Celotex to Increase Investments.....II-83
Lafarge Acquires Kloeber.....II-83
Ultraframe Takes Over Four Seasons.....II-83
Carlisle SynTec Acquires EcoStar.....II-83
Berkshire Hathaway Buys Out MiTek.....II-83
Kobe Steel Wins Supply Contract.....II-83
1$100
   North Country Slate Expands Capabilities to Emerge Colorfully.....II-84
Tremco Upgrades Manufacturing Capability of Mameco Division.....II-84
Cembrit Steps Up Production Level.....II-84
Firestone Building Products Commissions a New Plant.....II-84
Johns Manville Lends Roofing and Rubber Support to Football Stadium.....II-84
Garland Upgrades Plant Facilities.....II-84
FJA Merges with Nine Roofing Concerns to form Tecta American.....II-84
1$100
   Johns Manville Inks a Merger Pact with Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst Affiliates.....II-85
DMWSL 314 Acquires Stake in Laybond.....II-85
Foam Enterprises Purchases Premium Polymers......II-85
Icopal Acquires JCP Izolacie from AssiDoman Sturovo.....II-85
Sri Ramco Acquires Italian Roofing Sheet Plant.....II-85
Carlisle and Oakland Waterproofing Form a Joint Venture.....II-85
1$100
   Alcopor Teams with Owens Corning.....II-86
Urecots Enters into Agreement with Cooper Roofing.....II-86
Urecots Inks an Agreement with Eastern Construction.....II-86
Patio Makes Move Towards Self Sufficiency.....II-86
Raja Tile Implements Experimental Project.....II-86
1$100
  10. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-877 $500  
   American Hydrotech, Inc. (USA).....II-87
Atlas Roofing Corporation (USA).....II-87
BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Germany) .....II-87
GAF Materials Corporation (USA).....II-87
1$100
   Elk Premium Building Products, Inc. (USA).....II-88
U.S. Intec, Inc. (USA).....II-88
Icopal Limited (The United Kingdom).....II-88
1$100
   Johns Manville (USA).....II-89
Knauf Insulation, Inc. (USA).....II-89
1$100
   Lafarge Roofing GmbH (Germany).....II-90
Owens Corning (USA).....II-90
Royal Group, Inc (Canada).....II-90
1$100
   Saint-Gobain (USA).....II-91
CertainTeed Insulation Group (USA).....II-91
Sika Sarnafil, Inc. (USA).....II-91
1$100
   SIG Plc (The United Kingdom).....II-92
The Garland Company, Inc. (USA).....II-92
The Rockwool Group (USA).....II-92
Top Global Limited (Singapore).....II-92
2$200
  11. Global Market Perspective.....II-94   
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$350
   Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$350
   Table 6: World Historic Review for Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$350
   Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$350
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Asphalt Shingles Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$350
   Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Asphalt Shingles Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$350
   Table 10: World Historic Review for Asphalt Shingles Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$350
   Table 11: World 15-Year Perspective for Asphalt Shingles Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$350
   Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Metal Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$350
   Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Metal Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$350
   Table 14: World Historic Review for Metal Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$350
   Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Metal Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$350
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Elastomeric Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$350
   Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Elastomeric Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1071$350
   Table 18: World Historic Review for Elastomeric Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$350
   Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Elastomeric Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$350
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Built-Up Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1101$350
   Table 21: World Long-term Projections for Built-Up Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$350
   Table 22: World Historic Review for Built-Up Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$350
   Table 23: World 15-Year Perspective for Built-Up Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1131$350
   Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Roofing Tile by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1141$350
   Table 25: World Long-term Projections for Roofing Tile by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$350
   Table 26: World Historic Review for Roofing Tile by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$350
   Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Roofing Tile by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1171$350
   Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Modified Bitumen Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$350
   Table 29: World Long-term Projections for Modified Bitumen Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$350
   Table 30: World Historic Review for Modified Bitumen Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$350
   Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Modified Bitumen Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$350
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$350
   Table 33: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1231$350
   Table 34: World Historic Review for Plastic Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1241$350
   Table 35: World 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1251$350
   Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1261$350
   Table 37: World Long-term Projections for Other Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1271$350
   Table 38: World Historic Review for Other Roofing by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1281$350
   Table 39: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Roofing by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1291$350
   Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1301$350
   Table 41: World Long-term Projections for Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1311$350
   Table 42: World Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1321$350
   Table 43: World 15-Year Perspective for Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1331$350
   Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1341$350
   Table 45: World Long-term Projections for Foamed Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1351$350
   Table 46: World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1361$350
   Table 47: World 15-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1371$350
   Table 48: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1381$350
   Table 49: World Long-term Projections for Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1391$350
   Table 50: World Historic Review for Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1401$350
   Table 51: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1411$350
   Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1421$350
   Table 53: World Long-term Projections for Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1431$350
   Table 54: World Historic Review for Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1441$350
   Table 55: World 15-Year Perspective for Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 &2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1451$350
   Table 56: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1461$350
   Table 57: World Long-term Projections for Other Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1471$350
   Table 58: World Historic Review for Other Insulation by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1481$350
   Table 59: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Insulation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), The Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1491$350
III. MARKET200$1950
  1. The United States.....III-152 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
North American Roofing & Insulation Market.....III-1
Residential Roofing – An Overview.....III-1
Table 60: Roofing Market in North America (2002-2007): Demand in Million Squares (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
Laminated Shingles Keep Up Growth Momentum.....III-1
1$200
   Competition.....III-2
Insulation Market.....III-2
Asphalt Shingle Market.....III-2
US Roofing & Insulation Market.....III-2
Current & Future Analysis.....III-2
Asphalt Shingles Market.....III-2
1$75
   Table 61: Asphalt Shingles Market in the US (2000-2010): Sales in Millions of Squares (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Key Factors Driving Demand for Asphalt Shingles.....III-3
New Construction Trends Favor Increased Demand.....III-3
Repair/Replacement Shape Long-term Growth.....III-3
1$200
   Table 62: Asphalt Shingles Market in the US (2000-2008): Percentage Breakdown by Type – Laminates and Strip (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 63: Asphalt Consumption in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Application – Paving (Roads), Roofing and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 64: Building Materials Market in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Application – Roofing, Doors, Siding, Windows and Piping (Interior) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
1$200
   Residential Roofing.....III-5
Table 65: Residential Roofing Market in the US (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Roofing Type – Asphalt Shingles, Roofing Tile, Wood Shingles & Shakes, Elastomeric Roofing, Metal Roofing, Built-Up Roofing, Modified Bitumen Roofing and Other Roofing Materials (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
1$200
   Table 66: Leading Contractors in the US Roofing Market (2000): Revenue Sales in US$ Million for General Roofing, Centimark Corp., Tecta America Corp., The Hartford Roofing Group, Birdair, Inc., W.R. Kelso, Inc. and Latite Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
Non-Residential/Commercial Roofing.....III-6
Growth Drivers.....III-6
Market Constraints.....III-6
1$200
   Table 67: Leading Players in the US Elastomeric Roof Coatings Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Henry Corporation, United Coatings, National Coatings Corporation, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
Insulation Market.....III-7
1$200
   Insulation Materials Manufacturers – Key Challenges.....III-8
Energy Conservation Regulations Propel Insulation Materials Market.....III-8
Thermal Insulation Materials – Market Dynamics.....III-8
1$75
   Increasing Focus on Energy Conservation Drives Thermal Insulation Market.....III-9
Competitive Scenario.....III-9
1$75
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