Global High Purity Quartz Sand Market Report 2026–2036
Western Market Research estimates that the High Purity Quartz Sand Market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.
Market Overview
High purity quartz sand (HPQS) is a refined silica material characterized by extremely low levels of metallic and alkali impurities. With SiO₂ purity levels exceeding 99.9% and reaching 99.99% or higher in advanced grades, HPQS is a critical raw material for semiconductor manufacturing, photovoltaic (PV) cells, optical components, and specialty lighting systems.
Market growth is supported by:
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Rapid semiconductor fabrication expansion
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Growth in solar photovoltaic installations
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Rising demand for high-performance optical materials
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Expansion of advanced electronics and microchips
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Increasing investments in semiconductor self-sufficiency programs
The research integrates primary insights from mining operators, quartz refiners, semiconductor material suppliers, and solar equipment manufacturers, supported by analysis of electronics production and renewable energy investments.
Impact of COVID-19
The pandemic caused:
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Temporary disruptions in mining and mineral processing
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Semiconductor supply chain delays
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Reduced capital expenditure in certain industrial segments
However, strong recovery in semiconductor manufacturing, solar installations, and electronics demand accelerated market rebound post-2021.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Purity Level
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SiO₂ Content ≥ 99.9% (3N Grade)
Used in lighting, glass manufacturing, and lower-tier electronics. -
SiO₂ Content ≥ 99.99% (4N Grade)
Used in photovoltaic cells and semiconductor components. -
Ultra-High Purity ≥ 99.999% (5N and Above)
Applied in advanced semiconductor wafer fabrication and high-end optics.
Higher purity grades represent the fastest-growing segment due to semiconductor demand.
By Application
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Microelectronics
Crucibles, quartz tubes, and wafer processing equipment. -
Solar Energy (Photovoltaics)
Silicon ingot production and PV cell manufacturing. -
Lighting Equipment
High-intensity discharge lamps and specialty lighting. -
Optics & Fiber Optics
Optical lenses, fibers, and precision instruments. -
Specialty Glass & Ceramics
Laboratory glassware and high-temperature applications.
Microelectronics and solar energy are the dominant application segments.
By Form
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Quartz Sand
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Quartz Powder
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Fused Quartz
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Quartz Crucibles
By End-User Industry
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Renewable Energy
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Electronics
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Optical Equipment
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Industrial Manufacturing
Regional Analysis
North America
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Presence of advanced semiconductor fabs
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Strong demand for high-end quartz crucibles
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Established mining operations
Europe
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Growth in renewable energy projects
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Optical and specialty glass production
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Semiconductor manufacturing expansion initiatives
Asia-Pacific
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Largest semiconductor and solar panel production base
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Rapid expansion of wafer fabrication facilities in China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan
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Strong government support for electronics manufacturing
Asia-Pacific dominates global demand due to concentration of semiconductor and solar industries.
South America
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Emerging quartz mining activities
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Growing renewable energy sector
Middle East & Africa
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Limited but growing demand linked to energy projects
Key Market Participants
Major companies operating in the High Purity Quartz Sand Market include:
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Unimin (Sibelco Group)
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The Quartz Corp
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Mineracao Santa Rosa (MSR)
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Ron Coleman Mining
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Kyshtym Mining (Sumitomo Corporation affiliate)
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Pacific Quartz
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Donghai Colorful Mineral Products
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Xinyi Mingwang Quartz Sand
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Donghai Shihu Quartz
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Covia Holdings Corporation
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Jiangsu Pacific Quartz Co., Ltd.
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HPQ Silicon Resources Inc.
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Heraeus Holding GmbH (quartz glass processing)
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Momentive Technologies
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Saint-Gobain Quartz
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low
Limited high-grade quartz deposits and complex purification processes create high barriers.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – High
Scarcity of ultra-high purity quartz deposits increases supplier influence.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate to High
Large semiconductor and solar manufacturers demand strict quality and long-term contracts.
Threat of Substitutes – Low
Few viable substitutes for ultra-high purity quartz in semiconductor applications.
Competitive Rivalry – Moderate
Limited global suppliers compete based on purity, consistency, and supply security.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Critical material for semiconductor industry
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High thermal and chemical stability
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Growing demand in renewable energy
Weaknesses
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Limited high-grade natural deposits
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High purification and processing costs
Opportunities
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Expansion of semiconductor fabrication capacity
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Growth in solar PV installations
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Development of next-generation optical technologies
Threats
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Environmental restrictions on mining
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Geopolitical supply chain risks
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Raw material concentration in specific regions
Trend Analysis
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Rising demand for ultra-high purity (5N+) quartz
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Vertical integration by semiconductor equipment manufacturers
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Expansion of domestic quartz processing facilities
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Increasing use in advanced fiber optic systems
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Sustainable and environmentally responsible mining initiatives
Market Drivers
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Semiconductor industry expansion
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Growth in renewable energy installations
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Electronics manufacturing growth
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Optical technology advancements
Market Challenges
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Limited availability of high-grade quartz reserves
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Energy-intensive purification processes
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Supply chain concentration risks
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Regulatory and environmental compliance
Value Chain Analysis
Quartz Mining & Extraction
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Crushing & Initial Processing
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Chemical Purification & Refining
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Grading & Quality Testing (3N–5N+)
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Manufacturing of Crucibles / Quartz Components
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Integration into Semiconductor & Solar Manufacturing
Purification and quality assurance represent the highest value-added stages.
Clean Data Summary
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Base Year: 2025
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Forecast Period: 2026–2036
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Estimated CAGR: XX%
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Dominant Segment: Microelectronics
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Fastest Growing Segment: Ultra-High Purity (5N+)
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Largest Region: Asia-Pacific
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Key Growth Driver: Semiconductor Fabrication Expansion
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Secure long-term access to high-grade quartz reserves.
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Invest in advanced purification technologies.
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Expand partnerships with semiconductor and solar manufacturers.
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Diversify geographic supply sources to reduce risk.
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Develop sustainable mining and processing practices.
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Target high-margin ultra-high purity segments.
1. Market Overview of High Purity Quartz Sand
1.1 High Purity Quartz Sand Market Overview
1.1.1 High Purity Quartz Sand Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Regions:
1.3 High Purity Quartz Sand Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 High Purity Quartz Sand Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact High Purity Quartz Sand Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global High Purity Quartz Sand Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global High Purity Quartz Sand Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 SiO2 content (99.9%)
2.4 SiO2 content (99.99%)
3. Covid-19 Impact High Purity Quartz Sand Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global High Purity Quartz Sand Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global High Purity Quartz Sand Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Microelectronics
3.4 Solar energetics
3.5 Lighting equipment
3.6 Optics
3.7 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global High Purity Quartz Sand Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global High Purity Quartz Sand Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in High Purity Quartz Sand Business
5.1 Unimin
5.1.1 Unimin Company Profile
5.1.2 Unimin High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.1.3 Unimin High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Quartz Corp
5.2.1 Quartz Corp Company Profile
5.2.2 Quartz Corp High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.2.3 Quartz Corp High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Mineracao Santa Rosa(MSR)
5.3.1 Mineracao Santa Rosa(MSR) Company Profile
5.3.2 Mineracao Santa Rosa(MSR) High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.3.3 Mineracao Santa Rosa(MSR) High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Ron Coleman Mining
5.4.1 Ron Coleman Mining Company Profile
5.4.2 Ron Coleman Mining High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.4.3 Ron Coleman Mining High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Kyshtym Mining/Sumitomo Corporation
5.5.1 Kyshtym Mining/Sumitomo Corporation Company Profile
5.5.2 Kyshtym Mining/Sumitomo Corporation High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.5.3 Kyshtym Mining/Sumitomo Corporation High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Pacific Quartz
5.6.1 Pacific Quartz Company Profile
5.6.2 Pacific Quartz High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.6.3 Pacific Quartz High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Donghai Colorful Mineral Products
5.7.1 Donghai Colorful Mineral Products Company Profile
5.7.2 Donghai Colorful Mineral Products High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.7.3 Donghai Colorful Mineral Products High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Xinyi Mingwang Quartz Sand
5.8.1 Xinyi Mingwang Quartz Sand Company Profile
5.8.2 Xinyi Mingwang Quartz Sand High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.8.3 Xinyi Mingwang Quartz Sand High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Donghai Shihu Quartz
5.9.1 Donghai Shihu Quartz Company Profile
5.9.2 Donghai Shihu Quartz High Purity Quartz Sand Product Specification
5.9.3 Donghai Shihu Quartz High Purity Quartz Sand Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
6.2 North America High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
6.3 North America High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
6.4 North America High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
7.2 East Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
8.2 Europe High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
9.2 South Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
11.2 Middle East High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
12.2 Africa High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
13.2 Oceania High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
14.2 South America High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
14.3 South America High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
14.4 South America High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World High Purity Quartz Sand Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World High Purity Quartz Sand Market Size by Application
16 High Purity Quartz Sand Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Purity Level
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SiO₂ Content ≥ 99.9% (3N Grade)
Used in lighting, glass manufacturing, and lower-tier electronics. -
SiO₂ Content ≥ 99.99% (4N Grade)
Used in photovoltaic cells and semiconductor components. -
Ultra-High Purity ≥ 99.999% (5N and Above)
Applied in advanced semiconductor wafer fabrication and high-end optics.
Higher purity grades represent the fastest-growing segment due to semiconductor demand.
By Application
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Microelectronics
Crucibles, quartz tubes, and wafer processing equipment. -
Solar Energy (Photovoltaics)
Silicon ingot production and PV cell manufacturing. -
Lighting Equipment
High-intensity discharge lamps and specialty lighting. -
Optics & Fiber Optics
Optical lenses, fibers, and precision instruments. -
Specialty Glass & Ceramics
Laboratory glassware and high-temperature applications.
Microelectronics and solar energy are the dominant application segments.
By Form
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Quartz Sand
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Quartz Powder
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Fused Quartz
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Quartz Crucibles
By End-User Industry
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Renewable Energy
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Electronics
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Optical Equipment
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Industrial Manufacturing
