Concrete Paver Sales Rise in 2003 for the Fifth Year in Row

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute(ICPI) announces the release of an annual study that confirms continued growth of concrete pavers in North America for 2003.

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 24, 2005 -- The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute(ICPI) announces the release of an annual study that confirms continued growth of concrete pavers in North America for 2003. The survey estimated total sales for North America at 615 million sf (57.1 million m2). This is divided into approximately 530 million sf (49.2 million m2) for the U.S. and 85 million sf (7.9 million m2) for Canada. Comparing results from a similar survey last year by ICPI, the amount sold represents an 8.8% increase from 2002 to 2003.

This growth shows the continued strength of the segmental concrete pavement market in North America..." said Steve Berry, ICPI Chairman, especially in the residential and municipal markets."

The 2003 residential market once again accounted for almost 75 percent of concrete paver sales. The second largest market was commercial at 18 percent, followed by municipal at 10.3 percent. The industrial/port/airport market accounted for the smallest portion, representing 0.1 percent of all paver sales.

North American cement consumption in 2003 was 1,552,947 tons (1,411,770 metric tonnes), compared to 1,421,663 tons (1,292,421 metric tonnes) in 2002. U.S. cement

consumption accounted for 1,338,312 tons (1,216,647 metric tonnes), while Canadian consumption was 214,635 tons (195,123 metric tonnes).
Industry Insights, a nationally recognized market research firm, conducted this survey for ICPI. The survey report is available from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). It can be ordered at www.icpi.org or by contacting ICPI at tel: 202-712-9036; fax: 202-408-0285; e-mail: ICPI@icpi.org.

ICPI is a trade association whose mission is to increase the use of segmental concrete pavement systems in North America. Applications for pavers" include driveways, patios, plazas, walkways, roofs, airports, streets, ports, and stadiums. ICPI members include producers, contractors, design professionals and consultants. ICPI promotes the highest product standards through ICPI product certification and installation standards through ICPI contractor certification. ICPI publishes the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, along with marketing and technical resources for design professionals, contractors, and homeowners.

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