Where Glazier
meets the industry.

Three co-located fairs — ANKIROS (metallurgy & steel), ANNOFER (non-ferrous), and TURKCAST (foundry products). A strategic market for Glazier given our UAE and KSA operations. Our team will be connecting with Turkish foundry buyers and regional distributors.

Ferro silicon 75% has seen a 4.2% increase in Q2 2026, driven by stronger demand from European steel mills and tightening supply from Chinese producers following energy restrictions. Our procurement team reviews the key factors shaping prices heading into Q3 and what it means for buyers in the GCC and South Asia.

Choosing the wrong refractory lining for an induction furnace is one of the most costly mistakes a foundry can make. This guide covers the key parameters — alumina content, thermal shock resistance, erosion rates — and how to match lining type to your specific alloy and operating temperature.

India accounts for over 80% of global garnet production, and for good reason — the hardness, angularity and consistent particle size of Indian garnet makes it ideal for waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting. Glazier sources directly from mining operations in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, supplying 30/60 and 80 mesh grades to GCC fabricators and shipyards.

Guar gum and its derivatives remain critical to hydraulic fracturing operations across the Middle East. With Saudi Aramco and ADNOC both expanding upstream capacity in 2026, demand for high-viscosity guar powder and hydroxypropyl guar (HPG) is expected to grow 12–15% year on year. Glazier supplies both food-grade and industrial-grade guar to the region.