231
Manufacture of flat glass
This category includes the manufacture of basic flat glass, used mainly in construction (windows, glazing), automotive (windshields) and furniture. It concerns primary production of glass, not its processing or finishing.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 231 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on manufacture of flat glass. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 231 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Manufacture of Flat Glass in Romania
The flat glass manufacturing industry is a fundamental link in the production chain of construction materials and automotive components. In Romania, this sector has undergone significant transformations after the year 2000, with the modernization of production technologies and increased demand on both domestic and foreign markets. The manufacturing process involves the use of raw materials such as silica sand, soda ash and limestone, melted at very high temperatures and transformed through rolling or floating processes into raw glass sheets. This glass represents the raw material for numerous subsequent processing steps, such as cutting, grinding or lamination into safety or thermal insulating glazing.
From a macroeconomic perspective, the sector is strongly influenced by the evolution of construction and the automotive industry, two pillars of the Romanian economy. In recent years, there has been a trend of increasing flat glass exports, especially to markets within the European Union, due to quality and price competitiveness.
Challenges for entrepreneurs in this niche include high energy costs, the need for investments in environmentally friendly technologies, and fluctuations in raw material prices. Additionally, pressure to comply with environmental standards (CO2 emissions, energy efficiency) requires continuous adaptations.
Nevertheless, opportunities remain significant, especially in the context of sustainable development and demand for energy-efficient buildings, which require thermal insulating glazing. Overall, flat glass manufacturing remains a basic sector in Romania's economy, with positive long-term prospects, provided manufacturers successfully innovate and optimize their processes.
Included Activities
- ✅ Manufacture of flat glass, including wired, colored or flashed glass
- ✅ Manufacture of flat glass by rolling, drawing or floating
- ✅ Manufacture of rough flat glass, unworked
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Manufacture of glass for packaging (bottles, jars)
- ❌ Manufacture of glass fiber
- ❌ Manufacture of technical glass (laboratory, optical)
- ❌ Further processing of flat glass (polishing, cutting, additional lamination)
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 231?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "manufacture of flat glass" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 231?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 231. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.