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Building and Construction<br />

Construction is also a key area for composite usage. The infrastructure business is witnessing<br />

extraordinary growth and with improved / advanced construction techniques, the demand for<br />

composites is set to increase over the years.<br />

Marine<br />

The use <strong>of</strong> composites for boat building applications started in early 1970s for replacing wood<br />

because <strong>of</strong> the advantages <strong>of</strong> corrosion resistance, ease <strong>of</strong> fabrication, improved performance and low<br />

cost.<br />

The overview <strong>of</strong> composite (glass fibres) <strong>consumption</strong> in India is given in the table below:<br />

Area <strong>of</strong> application Usage in 2007 (MT) Usage in 2008 (MT)<br />

Wind Energy 20270 25960<br />

Chemical 12100 13310<br />

Piping 11500 13225<br />

Cooling Towers 5500 6050<br />

Railways 9600 11520<br />

Passenger Cars 7722 8420<br />

Helmets – Two wheelers 8772 10000<br />

Oil and Gas 1600 1700<br />

Building and Construction 39500 44650<br />

Marine 1400 1800<br />

Others 6174 6483<br />

Total (MT) 124138 143118<br />

Source: TIFAC Report ‘Technology-linked Business Opportunities in composites in India<br />

Key manufacturers <strong>of</strong> composites<br />

There are three major producers <strong>of</strong> glass fibre in India - Owens Corning India Limited, Goa Glass<br />

Fibre Limited and UP Twiga Fibres. Total annual capacity is estimated at 82,000 MT per annum, as<br />

shown:<br />

Manufacturer Year<br />

Capacity<br />

(MT)<br />

Production<br />

(MT)<br />

Owens Corning India<br />

Limited<br />

2007-08 51500 50000

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