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Global Market for Original Design Manufacturing to Reach $161.1 Billion by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Market for Original Design Manufacturing to Reach 1.1 Billion by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 12, 2011 The manufacturing culture has evolved over the decades, from centralized production to gradual decentralization and disintegration of vertical manufacturing processes. Strategic outsourcing has diversified supply chain functions in line with the concept’s evolution from outsourcing parts and components to ideas. This outsourcing of research and design ideas have brought into the spotlight original design manufacturers (ODM). Manufacturing systems revolving around design and production have splintered over the decades with design knowledge increasingly being outsourced to original design manufacturers (ODM). As a result there has been a steady rise in the OEM–ODM contracts. Numerous advantages, such as, improved lead times, access to broader design experience (i.e. architecture design, mechanical and electrical engineering), flexible system to accommodate design changes/modifications, among others have encouraged Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to gravitate towards ODMs.
Given that fortunes in the ODM industry are closely tied to industrial, automotive and consumer electronics, wireless & wired communications, and data processing technologies, which have witnessed significant disruptions in business activity/prospects in 2008 & 2009 due to economic recession, the global Original Design Manufacturing market too suffered a major set back during the period. Bad economy and deteriorating business climate resulted in OEMs scaling back production as a knee jerk reaction to the soft business environment prevalent in most end-use sectors. Spooked by the financial crisis, lack of credit availability, and muted consumer demand for electronic products such as, personal computers, and cellphones, manufacturers reined in capital spending. Cut backs on consumer device manufacturing capacity expansion, reduced capacity utilization and closure of plants, directly sliced through ODM revenues. In the IT industry, including networking and servers & storage, reduced corporate/enterprise IT budgets, as a result of poor financial strength displaced ODM opportunities at large. The manufacturing sector additionally has been the worst hit by the recession with the slowing down of economic activity including reduced manufacturing and commercial activity impacting industrial production.
Reduced capacity utilization, and excess capacity at OEMs resulted in OEMs resorting to in-house design and development this reducing business orders for ODMs. The telecommunication industry, like all other industry was also acutely impacted by the crisis. The unusually pronounced length, breath, depth and magnitude of the recession has taken a large bite out of carriers’ revenues, and profitability. Decline in consumer usage of telecommunication services, lower levels of new subscriber additions, falling average revenue per user, traffic reductions have distorted the business climate over the last two years. Additionally, drying up of the debt market and the resulting shortages in capital investments, played instrumental roles in derailing network coverage expansion, and upgradation schedules. The gloomy business environment in the telecommunication industry has had a trickle down impact on telecommunication equipment and on the OEM activities in this space. ODMs as a result witnessed hurting fall in order inflows during the period 2009.
With recession now having played out its part in full proportions and the manufacturing activity in most of the industry segments having hitting rock bottom, the worst is now over for ODMs, as evident by the improvement in its revenue growth during 2010. A quick resurgence in growth fundamentals post recession, such as recovery in GDP growth, improvement in consumer demand for end-products and subsequent rise in production at OEM level, and general increase in business confidence, will help drive increased ODM contracts over the next few years. Stimulus packages offered by governments across the globe to infuse vigor in the ailing manufacturing sector will additionally drive increased production, thereby creating opportunities for ODMs. With companies waking up to the fact that undeterred focus on long-term plans is critical in warding off the impact of the economic slowdown, creative designs, new product form factors, and technology specifications will continue to come to the market across different product segments, thus creating the need for ODM services. Digital consumer electronics products in particular is forecast to witness innovation in form factors in the upcoming years and this thereby bodes well for ODMs, who can expect new design orders to come their way. Efforts by OEMs to leverage ODM services to tap low cost product markets in emerging countries and simultaneously maintain competitiveness and profitability, also bodes well for the future of the ODM market.
As stated by the new market research report on Original Design Manufacturing, Asia-Pacific remains the most prominent regional market for original design manufacturing services, having a stranglehold on the global market. Growth in the Asia-Pacific market is especially driven by the robust production scenario in the region, particularly Taiwan and China, thanks to increasing demand for electronic peripherals, computers, networking and telecommunication equipment in the region. Computer industry represents the largest end-use sector for ODM services. Electronic Peripherals sector is one of the key growth areas for ODM services, with revenues from the segment waxing at a CAGR of about 5.9% over the analysis period.
Major players in the marketplace include Arima Group, ASUSTek Computer Inc., Compal Electronics Inc., Elitegroup Computer Systems Co. Ltd., Flextronics International Ltd., Foxconn Electronics Inc., Inventec Corporation, Lite-On Technology Corporation, MiTAC International Corp., One & Co, Qisda Corporation, Quanta Computer Incorporated, Sanmina-SCI Corp, Venture Corporation Limited, Wistron Corporation, among others.
The research report titled “Original Design Manufacturing (ODM): A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, and key strategic industry activities. The report analyzes the global ODM market by key end-use sectors such as Computers, Consumer Devices, Electronic Peripherals, Telecommunication Equipment, Networking Equipment, and Servers & Storage Equipment among others. Market estimates and projections are presented for all major geographic markets including North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (China, Taiwan, & Rest of Asia-Pacific), and Rest of World.
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Global Market for Household Cleaning Agents to Reach US$83.23 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Market for Household Cleaning Agents to Reach US.23 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, California (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Follow us on LinkedIn – Household cleaners, which include a variety of cleaning solutions for house and household products, have emerged as an important product category in recent years, thanks to growing concerns over the spread of infectious diseases and increased focus on hygiene among new age consumers. Increased consumer focus on satisfying safety, social, and self-actualization needs, especially by enabling safe food storage, disinfecting household surfaces, controlling garbage in a hygienic manner and by improving sanitary conditions are driving gains into the global household cleaners market. Rapid proliferation of lifestyle gurus and home experts across the globe are also driving consumers to take household maintenance to a next level, thereby encouraging them to use advanced household cleaning and safety products. Given the hectic-lifestyles of next-generation individuals, which gives them little time to spare for household chores, new-age household cleaners have become must have products in the consumer shopping carts, given their ability to ensure cleanliness in the shortest possible time frame without compromising hygiene aspect.
The importance of innovation and large scale advertising and promotion cannot be less emphasized in a market where brand loyalty is hard to sustain. The market for household cleaners is one such area where companies need to constantly identify and react to emerging trends by introducing new, innovative and technologically advanced products in order to effectively capture consumer interest. Ensuring efficient research and development activities and developing products that suit particular needs and tastes of customers will go a long way in driving demand for these products. With consumer retention becoming a highly challenging task, innovative promotional strategies have become the name of the game for companies operating in the market. Several new-age companies have also started to engage in high-profile promotional activities through a diverse media mix to reach out to prospective customers. Such an approach allows manufacturers to place their products onto retail shelves for wider group of consumers, thereby making their final goal of enhancing overall profitability, an achievable task. With the rapidly increasing internet user-base and the growing craze for social media, the trend of using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook is also fast catching up in the household cleaners industry. Companies are using such sites to connect with tech-savvy consumers far and wide thereby multiplying opportunities for their products.
The research report titled “Household Cleaners: A Global Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include US, Canada, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and Russia) Asia Pacific (Japan, Australia, China, India, and Indonesia) and Latin America (Brazil and Mexico) The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.
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Global Biochips Market to Reach US$3.7 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Biochips Market to Reach US.7 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, California (Vocus/PRWEB) February 23, 2011 Biochips, though developed initially for use in genome analysis, are now playing a critical role in gene identification in human DNA. In addition to the increasing usage in protein, diagnostics, toxicological, and biochemical research applications, biochips also enable rapid detection of chemical agents in chemical and biological warfare. The global financial crisis presented enormous challenges for the biochip industry, as biotech firms found it difficult to attract funding thereby affecting the development and commercial availability of new products. The US has been one of the worst affected markets in the biotech industry, while the cautious approach of investors is hampering prospects in developing biotech markets. The impact of credit crunch has been particularly severe on smaller companies, which need enormous cash inputs for sustaining expensive drug research operations but suffer due to lack of sales. Despite the adversities, biochips hold enormous promise in areas such as homeland security, environmental monitoring, and public health. Some of the potential applications for biochips include rapid diagnosis of various infectious diseases, instantaneous classification of biological warfare agents, and faster identification of crime suspects.
The United States and Europe cumulatively accounts for a lion’s share of the global market, as stated by the new market research report on Biochips. The biochip products and services market in the US is anticipated to grow steadily, led by increased usage in epidemiological research and drug discovery activities. In particular, protein characterization and analysis is expected to offer the fastest growth opportunity among all technologies. Biochips are expected to gain prominence for use in specific applications such as nucleic acid biomarkers in the field of in vitro diagnostics testing, owing to significant improvements in speed and accuracy. However, cost disadvantages are likely to prevent greater use of biochips in other applications.
DNA chips segment dominates the biochip market, although the segment has been witnessing sluggish growth due to the maturity of gene expression market. Nevertheless, the emergence of new applications, such as SNP genotyping, is likely to accelerate growth for the DNA chips market. The United States represents the single largest market for DNA chips. Protein chips segment is set for robust growth driven by the anticipated rise in demand from proteomics and gene expression profiling applications. Rapid advancements in genomics technology have led to enhanced emphasis on analysis of specific actions pertinent to gene-coded proteins and genes, a significant transformation from the earlier focus on deciphering genetic code sequences. Academic laboratories and pharmaceutical companies are likely to remain the major markets for biochip products and services. Europe represents the largest global market for protein chips.
Biochips industry is presently experiencing a shift away from R&D tools towards applied applications in the fields of clinical diagnostics, advanced sequencing, and drug discovery and development. Such a shift is led by the enormous efforts in associating genetic variations with susceptibility and progression of diseases. The industry focus has also shifted towards miniaturization as well as integration of biochip devices, which are aimed at reducing biochip cost, authenticating usage for clinical diagnostics, and enhancing their portability.
Biochips industry is a highly competitive market involving the presence of both large and small market participants. Major players profiled in the report include Affymetrix Inc, Biomerieux SA, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Caliper Life Sciences Inc., Cepheid Inc., GE Healthcare Ltd., Life Technologies Corporation, Takara Bio Inc., and Zyomyx, Inc.
The research report titled “Biochips: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a strategic review of the biochips industry, key market trends, recent product launches, strategic corporate initiatives, and profiles of key market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for the years 2007 through 2015, and 2000 to 2006 by the following geographic markets – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World. Key segments analyzed include DNA Chips, Protein Chips, and Lab Chips.
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Global Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market to Reach US$136.8 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market to Reach US6.8 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 23, 2011 Pipes, primarily used to transport liquid and gaseous substances, are an indispensable part of water and oil related industries. Market for pipes and pipe/hose fittings is highly variable and dependent on factors, such as economic conditions, growth in GDP, consumer purchasing power, and the overall health of the end-user industries. The protracted economic downturn and credit crisis combined with volatility in raw material prices has caused weak demand, and a substantial fall of volume and dollar sales in the pipe industry. Weakened consumer demand from housing and construction, oil and gas, automotive sector, sewage, drinking water, agriculture, industrial equipment and machinery, and energy markets, negatively impacted the market during the years 2008 & 2009. The construction industry, which represents a major high volume end-user of pipes, was one of the first sectors to be hit by the downturn due to lower demand for distribution and general construction pipes for non-residential/ residential buildings, and civil engineering sector. The mélange of factors such as reduced household wealth, lower consumer purchasing power, declining new housing starts, steep deceleration in housing demand and rising inventory of unsold new, and existing homes caused a sharp decline in demand for building materials, such as pipes and pipe hoses. Also, governments across the world delayed capital expenditure, and several new public works projects and infrastructure spending have been put on hold, causing a knock-on effect on the pipe and pipe hose industry.
The recession also made a disproportionate impact on industrial production as a result of reduced manufacturing, commercial, and economic activity, thereby hurting demand from oil & gas segment, city gas pipe projects, irrigation, water & sewage, and replacement demand. In the field of energy industry, a severe pull back in exploration activity was witnessed due to persistently weak global economic environment drying up of the debt market and the resulting shortages in capital investments, and recession-induced lower demand for mineral commodities. New oil & gas exploration and production projects worldwide were postponed due to fall in global commodity prices, resulting into reduced orders.
The weak global economy, sluggish residential/commercial construction, and falling GDP levels, meant that most pipe companies posted sluggish results for the year 2010. As stated by the new market research report, Europe and Asia-Pacific account for a major share of the global Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings market. Even as the ongoing recessionary trends in the world economy works as a dampener on the pipes market in the short-term, growth is forecast to pick up in the medium term as the economy recovers from its present crisis. Growth fundamentals such as, the escalating energy requirements demand due to population increases, rising stress on water supplies, and mounting interest in producing lead-free pipes are all forecast to swing back into action, driving growth in the post recession period.
With signs of stronger economic conditions, shriveling inventories, and price hikes, the pipe industry is expected to look up with the resumption of normalcy beginning from 2011. The emerging economies will be the critical factor in driving world pipe and pipe/hose fittings demand in the post recession period. Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest market for pipes increasing at a CAGR of 4.6% during the analysis period. Worldwide pipe companies are eyeing the lucrative market of the Middle East where, the energy and construction sector, the main pipe consumers, holds out the promise of good business despite a slight weakening caused by the global financial meltdown. Advancements in drinking water transfer systems, and sewage and drainage systems are expected to drive the market for plastic pipes. Global market revenues for PVC Pipes are expected to surge at a CAGR of 3.0 % during the analysis period.
Major players in the marketplace include Aristovolos G. Petzetakis S.A, Advanced Drainage Systems, Aliaxis SA, Arkema SA, Amanco, American Ductile Iron Pipe, Ameron International, Arcelor Mittal, Aronkasei, CertainTeed Corporation, ChevronPhilips Chemical, Couplamatic Systems, Eaton Hydraulics Group, Europipe, Evraz Inc NA, Hanson Pipe and Precast Inc, Hobas Pipe, Ipex, KWH Pipe, Lamson & Sessions, National Pipe and Plastics, Nibco, Nippon Steel Corp, Pipelife International, Polypipe Group, REHAU AG + Co, Royal Group Technologies, Stupp Corp, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Tenaris Group, Tessenderlo Group, Uponor, US Steel Corp., Wavin N.V., among others.
The research report titled “Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections (in US$ Millions) for major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East and Latin America. Product segments analyzed include Pipes (Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings).
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Global Market for Knit Underwear and Nightwear to Reach US$70.85 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Market for Knit Underwear and Nightwear to Reach US.85 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 15, 2011 The intimate apparel market is driven mainly by style, and fashion with equal importance accorded to comfort, and novelty. The industry is marked by new fabric developments, and innovations in prettier, and more comfortable garment designs. The growing trend towards innerwear worn as outerwear has been richly beneficial to the lingerie market. The introduction of camisoles in trendy colors and T-shirts with built-in bras bear testimony to these trends. The market nevertheless is confronted with a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. For instance, fierce competition has resulted in falling prices and a threatening shift of production to low-cost countries. In developed countries, aging population is pushing down growth opportunities. On the other hand, developing regions, hold immense potential for future growth, given their favorable demographics, rising standards of living, growing affluence and widespread adoption of Western lifestyles. Manufacturers are therefore fast expanding their business operations into South America, Central Europe and Asia. The lingerie market is in a state of transition, as both global brands and private-labels are re-assessing their respective market positions. Consumers in this segment generally tend to purchase more than necessary. Impulse purchases are rampant, and purchase decisions are typically based on feel-good factors, instincts, style and fitting rather than sheer necessity.
Ever changing consumer lifestyles, latest trends in fashion and style and innovations in fabric usage are the major factors driving the market for knit underwear and nightwear. Product markets expected to score the maximum gains in the upcoming years include seamless intimates such as seamless bras and panties, given consumer’s desire for seamless and imperceptible undergarments. Demand for plus-size inner wear is rapidly expanding in Western markets. Stores now offer suitable lingerie to customers who earlier depended on specialists for customized innerwear clothing.
Akin to several other industries, the global economic crisis affected the world market for knit underwear and nightwear during the years 2008 and 2009. Mature, developed market of North America, Europe and Japan bore the maximum brunt of the economic instability, with sales slipping during the period. In contrast, the developing economies brushed past with marginal losses in sales. Surprisingly, the children’s wear market witnessed the largest erosion in 2009 followed by the men’s wear, with the market largely remaining afloat due to optimistic outlook in women’s wear clothing. Nevertheless on the whole, the niche underwear and sleepwear market was more resilient to the economic crisis than the larger clothing industry and rebounded back on growth track by the year 2010, although at a slow rate of growth. Some of the notable changes the industry witnessed during the recessionary years included the influx of several retailers rendering the market more fragmented; market polarization of the luxury segment and increased popularity of the concepts ‘exact fit’ and value-for-money. The economic crisis considerably narrowed down the gap between the upper and lower end of the market as style differentiation almost vanished.
Europe dominates as the single largest regional market for knit underwear and nightwear, as stated by the new research report on Knit Underwear and Nightwear. The US and Asia-Pacific are the other two significant markets, trailing at a distance behind Europe. The three markets capturing a considerable share of the global market, literally set the rules and market direction. The Asia-Pacific market remained buoyant even during the economic recession, and supported by rapid growth from markets of China, India, Korea, Indonesia and Taiwan among others, is projected to register the overall fastest CAGR through 2015. By product segment, the global women’s knit underwear and nightwear market is considered the most vibrant and dynamic, carrying the growth ahead even when sales in other segments plummeted. In the near term too, the segment is forecast to sail ahead at the fastest compounded annual rate through 2015.
The global Knit Underwear and Nightwear market is highly competitive and fragmented, with no single dominant player in the market for any national or worldwide brand. The market is characterized by the presence of numerous large and medium players vying fiercely for a share of the pie. Private label players also enjoy considerable clout in the market. Key participants profiled in the report include Benetton Group S.p.A, Bella Di Notte S.L, Berkshire Hathaway, Fruit of the Loom Inc., Cia Hering, Calvin Klein Inc., Delta Galil Industries Ltd, Donna Karan International Inc, Gunze Ltd, Jockey International Inc., Joe Boxer, Maidenform Brands Inc, The Bali Company, Triumph International, Tefron Ltd, Warnaco Group Inc, Wacoal Holdings Corp, and Wacoal America Inc, among others.
The research report titled “Knit Underwear and Nightwear: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of current market trends, product profile, overview of apparel industry, intimate apparel dynamics, product innovations, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Market analytics are provided in value (US$ ) terms for product segments including Women’s Knit Underwear and Nightwear, Men’s Knit Underwear and Nightwear, and Children’s Knit Underwear and Nightwear.
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Global Snack Foods Market to Reach US$334 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Snack Foods Market to Reach US4 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 16, 2011 Paucity of time, life style changes and the convenience factor are bringing to fore the time-elevating advantages of snack foods and supporting the continuous demand increase for the industry. Impressive gains were recorded not only in the seemingly matured US and Europe but also in the growing regions of Asia-Pacific and Latin America. With globalization of brands and products, consumers in the developing world have caught up with their western counterparts. The wide palate of snack foods caters to different taste buds with a host of flavors. Spanning from no/low fat variety to high calories/protein content, the range of snack foods quells the hunger of consumers with different health requirements. Easy on-the-go portable packages, such as stand-up pouches, single-serve/ bite-sized packs, resealable bags, and finger-hugging canisters, which add a new dimension to the concept of added convenience, is expected to emerge as a major product variable for commercial success.
The fast fading line between meals and snacks is churning out additional opportunities for snacking. Health-driven snackers are setting into motion strong demand for healthy, low fat, low-calorie, organic, fiber-rich and vitamin and mineral fortified snacks, while carefree snackers are igniting demand for diverse taste and flavor profiles to quench their indulgent cravings. With obesity percentages alarmingly increasing, particularly in developed nations, health concerning issues are rising in the snack foods market with consumers, and manufacturers playing the blame game as they pass the buck of responsibility between them. Food marketers with global profiles have begun hitting back by significantly lowering the fat content in their product offerings, hoping to deflect the heat caused by the “Obesity Epidemic”. Continuous innovations in flavors, and tastes, especially exotic, and sophisticated flavors, are expected to help the market score huge gains in the upcoming years as, recession or not, consumers never comprise on taste and flavor. With a growing percentage of the global population in both developed and developing countries, eating fewer full meals and indulging more on snacks, the sector is encroaching the territory of convenient breakfast and dinner solutions.
Fruit snacks and nuts are expected to achieve further sophistication and improve market share, which could be mainly attributed to their inherent health benefits. The wholesomeness of nuts, which are rich in unsaturated fats, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids is expected to spruce up market opportunities in the Snack Nuts category of salted snacks. In addition, the rise in popularity of protein-rich diets is expected to take demand for meat-based snacks to a new high. Stringent regulations over labeling of trans-fat content in packaged foods in the developed markets are additionally expected to drive the popularity of TFA (trans-fatty acids) free snack products. Lately, due to health reasons, consumers are favoring savory snacks with lesser amounts of salt in them. Producers have taken up the initiative for lowering sodium content in products through salt-reduction technologies at the manufacturing level. Healthy cereal bars, which fall under the category of alternative snacks, are also luring more and more consumers. This inexpensive alternative for a meal is witnessing increasing number of takers as its healthy positioning continues to entice consumers. The marketplace also holds tremendous potential for gluten-free products.
The global economic crisis of 2008-09 can be construed as causing minimum harm to the market for snack foods. Even through the years 2008 and 2009, where in the impact of recession was believed to be the maximum, the market for snack foods continued to grow, although at a reduced pace. Markets worldwide witnessed a quick rebound in 2010 resuming near normal, pre-crisis level growth rates. Robust growth rates, even higher than those in pre-crisis years, are also forecast in the near term as the market gears up for full-scale expansion. Strong dollar growth is expected to stem from the snack nuts and tortilla & corn chips snacks markets, with Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions leading the growth, with rates averaging at 6%-7% for both the segments over the analysis period. Potato chips, tortilla & corn chips and meat snacks represent the largest selling product segments within the salted snacks product group.
Europe, powered by demand from major markets such as UK, Germany, France, Spain and Russia among others represents the largest market for snack foods, in value terms, as stated by the new research report on Snack Foods. The US and Latin America trail behind as the other significant markets, capturing a consolidated sizeable chunk of the global snack foods market. However, in terms of growth prospects, Asia-Pacific region is slated to charge ahead with the overall fastest compounded annual growth rate of about 6.0% through 2015. By product group, Bakery Snacks represents the largest product segment. The Salted Snacks category assumes special importance not only in terms of large market standing, but also the potential to advance market growth at the highest rate of about 6.0% over the analysis period.
The snack foods market is highly fragmented with several hundreds of large, medium and small players dotting the industry landscape. Competition is intensely fierce, with smaller players struggling to coexist with the large multinationals who literally dominate market dynamics. The snack foods market is also characterized by the presence of global and regional level private label players. Key participants profiled in the report include The Bachman Company, ConAgra Foods Inc., Chips Group, Tohato Inc., Cadbury Schweppes Plc., General Mills Inc., Groupe Danone, Herr Foods Inc., Intersnack Knabber-Gebäck GmbH & Co. KG, Jack Link’s, Kellogg Company, Kraft Foods, Mission Foods Corporation, Nestlé USA Inc., Nabisco Inc, Oberto Sausage Company, PepsiCo, Quaker Oats Company, Frito-Lay, Walkers Snack Foods Ltd, Procter and Gamble Company, Pepperidge Farm Inc., The Hain Celestial Group Inc., United Biscuits Finance Plc, Utz Quality Foods Inc., Weaver Popcorn Company Inc., and Yamazaki Baking.
The research report titled “Snack Foods: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry overview, current market trends, growth drivers and challenges, product overview, product launches, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Andes and Rest of Latin America) and the Middle East. Market analytics are provided in both value (US$ ) and volume (tons) terms for product segments including Salted Snacks (Potato Chips, Tortilla & Corn Chips, Meat Snacks, Snack Nuts, Popcorn, Pretzels, and Cheese Snacks), Bakery Snacks and Specialty & Frozen Snacks. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2001 through 2006.
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Global Managed Security Services Market to Reach US$8.4 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Managed Security Services Market to Reach US.4 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 14, 2011 Network security and risk management are playing a pivotal role in today’s organizations, which in turn has resulted in the emergence of managed security services market globally to manage security and network threats. Increasing complexity of the attacks from hackers is forcing companies to keep consistently upgrade their security systems. As a result, companies are turning to specialized service providers in order to manage the network security concerns. Managed security services represents a rapidly developing market driven by the growing ubiquity of the Internet in the organization and the growing requirement by companies to maintain and track e-mails, network logs and other data. In addition, with significant cost reductions in the MSS sector due to the use of hosted security systems, there is an increasing adoption of MSS by small and medium businesses (SMBs). In future, the MSS market is likely to expand from managing and maintaining firewalls and anti-viruses to include a comprehensive crisis management program.
The MSS market is not completely immune from the vagaries and effects of recession and witnessed a dip in growth rates from 2008 onwards. However, the market managed to report positive performance buoyed by enterprise efforts in curtailing costs during the recession. More and more organizations shifted from self-maintained security solutions towards managed security service providers (MSSPs) in order to cut costs as well as to free organizational resources for running the core operations. Emergence and growing popularity of next generation services such as SaaS and hosted services such as cloud computing are reducing both the upfront capital expenditure as well as the operating costs, thereby leading to higher adoption of MSS. Moreover, customers perception of greater ID thefts and frauds during the recession also played a part in organizations availing sophisticated security systems from expert companies.
Asia-Pacific is likely to forge ahead as the largest MSS market with developing countries such as China and India at the vanguard of growth, as stated by the new market research report on Managed Security Services. North America represents the largest market for MSS. Among the various service segments, IDS/IPS represents the largest as well as the fastest growing market. Within the IDS/IPS segment, the industry is witnessing a shift in technology towards intrusion prevention systems (IPS) from the conventional intrusion detection systems.
In the North American MSS market, financial sector accounts for the largest share of the managed security service revenues with legislations fostering the need for greater information security and compliance. North America represents the largest market for Firewall/VPN services. The average European MSS contract size is higher in value as compared to those in North America and Asia-Pacific. IT infrastructure as well as communications service providers dominate the European MSS market, while security specialists hold a niche.
The global MSS landscape presents a highly fragmented and competitive picture. The market comprises players from diverse backgrounds, ranging from pure play specialized MSSPs to telcos, system integrators and value-added resellers, IT outsourcing companies, and security product vendors. Telcos form the fastest growing segment of MSS providers and are expected to fundamentally alter the market landscape in the future by leveraging their existing large customer base to lower the costs through economies of scale. Large IT infrastructure players as well as telcos are increasingly acquiring standalone pure play MSSPs, which is resulting in the presence of fewer standalone MSSPs. Major MSS players profiled in the report include AT&T, Avaya, Check Point Software Technologies, Cisco Systems, Fortinet Inc, IBM-ISS, Juniper Networks, McAfee, Inc., Nortel Networks, Qualys, SonicWALL, Symantec, UBIqube Solutions, Unisys Corporation, VeriSign and WatchGuard Technologies Inc among others.
The research report titled “Managed Security Services: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the recent market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides global market estimates and projections in US$ Million for major geographic markets including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Service segments analyzed under the report include: Firewall/VPN Services, IDS/IPS, Assessment Services, and Others. In addition, the report also provides analytics in terms of following end-use sectors: Financial, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Others.
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Global Aircraft, Engines, Parts and Equipment Market to Reach US$122 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Aircraft, Engines, Parts and Equipment Market to Reach US2 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 14, 2011 Aircraft manufacturing industry worldwide is largely dependent on the health of the aerospace and defense industry. Economic cycles and fluctuations in economic growth tend to directly influence the market, given the growing importance and clout of the civil aircraft sector in several regional markets worldwide. Typically, demand for large passenger aircrafts is directly proportional to the demand for passenger travel, which in turn depends heavily on a country’s GDP, and rate of economic growth. Aircraft manufacturing for the defense sector, on the other hand, is influenced by government funding for aeronautical research and development. The aerospace industry, over the years, has witnessed its fair share of trials and tribulations, which began with the 9/11 terrorist attack, political and military conflicts, fuel price volatility, SARS scare in and around the ASEAN region and China, all of which disrupted the global travel industry. The period witnessed bankruptcies of numerous airline operators, followed by a string of consolidation/mergers/acquisitions, as companies attempted to streamline processes, reduce operating costs and achieve flexibility to survive the rough business climate. The industry again hit a speed-breaker manifested in the form of the 2007-2009 world economic recession, which significantly affected the transportation industry.
The slowdown in tourism as a result of the financial crisis led world economic recession has had a negative impact on market prospects for aircraft manufacturing. Tourism industry, which is largely upheld by the level of consumer confidence, took a hurting blow as consumer confidence and sentiments weakened across the globe. Rising levels of unemployment, reduction in household wealth, loss of corporate travel coverage/allowances, falling disposable incomes have together led to a sharp decline in travel and tourism across the world. Global air travel, especially, took the deepest dive with airline traffic volumes shrinking considerably as reflected by the reductions in air passenger traffic, large-scale cancellation of flights, reduced number of flight trips, and reductions in airline fleet/passenger capacity. For instance, airline operators in a desperate bid to survive the harsh economic realities pruned down passenger capacity, leading to a global reduction in the same by 2% in the year 2009. Additionally, tight corporate budgets and liquidity concerns resulted in companies halving expenditures on business travels. Against the backdrop of a fiscal climate strained by deficit, orders for corporate aircraft manufacturing declined perceptibly. The belt tightening measures adopted by cash starved companies has brought luxury air travel to an abrupt end. The trend is mirrored in the steep slump in corporate jet travel.
Although luxury is widely touted as a habit difficult to break, the prolonged severity of the current economic slowdown has elicited declines in spending and the low tide has stranded growth with wealthy consumers gradually cutting back on lavish, luxury lifestyles. The erosion in personal wealth and scale back on spending by High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) has hurt the market for private aircrafts. The deterioration in general global trade conditions and the ensuing collapse of regional export markets critically distorted air cargo/freight traffic, thus temporarily reducing the need for expanding global air freighter fleet, and as a result impacted production of air cargo crafts. Airfreight declined largely as a result of companies turning defensive against the economic climate by reducing inventories to maintain lean stock and eliminate inventory pile-up. Post recession however, the need to replenish inventories will emerge and the ensuing restocking will drive up airfreight volumes. All of the aforementioned factors that brought down the travel, tourism, and trade industries played instrumental roles in inducing broad based declines in demand for new aircrafts, triggering declines in production and shipments of passenger and cargo aircrafts and aircraft parts and components like engines. Cancellation of new aircraft orders, postponement of new aircraft deliveries, and rise in the number of parked airplanes crippled manufacturing activities across the world.
As stated by the new market research report, Europe and United States together account for a major share of the global Aircraft, Engines, Parts and Equipment market. The emerging economies will be the critical factor in driving growth in the market in the post recession period. Countries such as India, China, and Africa offer immense opportunities fuelled by population growth, rising urbanization, economic growth, increasing cargo and passenger hubs, deregulation, launch of low-cost carriers and inter-regional trade. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market for general aviation aircraft increasing at a CAGR of 3.6% during the analysis period. The civil/commercial UAS (unmanned aerial systems) sector will experience subdued growth in post recession period with most companies pinned down by lack of civil regulations for certification & operation in the national air space. Efforts of European civil aviation authorities, and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rationalize civil certification procedures will be key for future growth.
Major players in the marketplace include American Champion Aircraft Corporation, ATR, BAE Systems, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Bombardier Inc., CFM International Inc., Cirrus Design Corporation, DAHER-SOCATA, Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc., Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A., European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. (EADS), Airbus S.A.S., Eurocopter SA, GE Aviation, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Ilyushin Aviation Complex JSC, International Aero Engines, IRKUT Corporation, Lancair International Inc., Lockheed Martin Corp., MD Helicopters Inc., NH Industries, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Piper Aircraft, Inc., Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Co., Rolls-Royce plc, RUAG AG, Snecma SA, Fokker Aerospace BV, S.A.B.C.A., The Boeing Company., among others.
The research report titled “Aircraft, Engines, Parts and Equipment: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections (in US$ Million) for major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East/Africa. Product markets independently analyzed include Commercial Aircraft (Wide Body Aircraft and Narrow Body Aircraft), General Aviation (Single Engine Piston, Multi-Engine Piston, Turbofan/Turbojet, and Turboprop), Military Aircraft (Including Helicopters), Engines and Parts (Military and Non-Military).
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Global Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) Market to Reach 9.6 Million Tons by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane) Market to Reach 9.6 Million Tons by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 11, 2011 The global economic meltdown led to significant decline in demand for polyurethane (PU) foams across the globe, largely due to the contraction in majority of the end-use markets including automotive and construction. Both flexible and rigid PU foams registered decline during 2008 and 2009, with the demand for flexible PU foams registering steeper decline in the US and Western Europe. The crisis forced several companies, particularly small manufacturers to shutdown production units permanently, while manufacturers with multiple production units sought reprieve by closing down some capacity.
Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the United States dominate the world foamed plastics (polyurethane) market, as stated by the new market research report on foamed plastics (polyurethane). Buoyed by the robust Chinese, Indian and Hong Kong markets, Asia-Pacific region represents the fastest growing PU foams market, with a CAGR of 4.9% over the analysis period. Middle East has been witnessing healthy growth over the past few years. Increasing investments in polyurethane production, coupled with new encouraging regulations has largely contributed to market growth in the region.
Demand for PU foams is highly dependent on diverse end-use applications particularly in furniture and automotive sectors. Subdued consumer spending, slowdown in new housing starts, decline in automotive production, and increase in the volume of imported furniture contributed to a significant decline in PU production, particularly in the US and Canada. Despite such adversities, the market is expected to register growth owing to the increasing concerns about energy conservation. This is evident by the rising demand for spray polyurethane foam in the industrial and residential applications as well as the use of polyurethane for insulating structures such as tents at Army bases.
Furniture/Bedding represents the largest end-use market for PU foams, globally, with Asia-Pacific region offering enormous growth opportunities for the segment. An aging health conscious population is driving significant changes in the bedding industry. Mattresses are categorized as innerspring, foam, water, and air-filled, among which foam mattresses are likely to witness a booming growth. PU foam plays a significant role in the construction of mattresses due to its effectiveness in relieving pressure points. Demand for reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesives is likely to increase, which could displace solvent-based adhesives.
Global polyurethane market is largely dominated by the four stalwarts, which include Dow, Bayer, BASF and Huntsman, in terms of production capacity. Competitive factors determining the player market presence include price, quality, and assortment of products and services. Major players profiled in the report include BASF AG, Bayer AG, British Vita Unlimited, The Dow Chemical Company, FXI – Foamex Innovations, Huntsman Polyurethanes, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Recticel S.A, and Woodbridge Foam Corporation.
The research report titled “Foamed Plastics (Polyurethane): A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a strategic review of the industry, key market trends, recent product launches, strategic corporate initiatives, and profiles of key market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for the years 2007 through 2015, and 2000 to 2006 by the following geographic markets – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World. Key end-use markets analyzed include Furniture/Bedding, Automotive, Construction, Electrical Appliances, Recreational Equipment, Packaging, and Others.
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Global Wine Market to Reach 26.12 Billion Liters by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.(0)
Global Wine Market to Reach 26.12 Billion Liters by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, California (Vocus/PRWEB) February 11, 2011 Wine, the niche category in the alcoholic beverages market is headed towards a healthy future with a steady growth forecast over the review period. The underlying health benefits of wine would also enable the segment to encroach the markets of beer and spirit, the other two segments. Recent research findings confirm the fact that moderate consumption of wine prevents heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease as well as muscular degeneration. High publicity received by these findings is spurring consumption of wine at home and at horeca (hotels, restaurants and cafes) outlets, particularly in non-wine producing countries. Developing countries like Russia, China, Australia and India, to name a few, are expected to drive future growth in the market. Changing lifestyles in these countries, which mostly mimic Western lifestyles, is proving to be a major win for the growth in wine consumption. Previously, interest in wines was confined to middle-aged customers, today a growing base of younger consumers are exhibiting a marked preference for wine over other alcoholic beverages.
New players entering the market and greater focus and investments in advertising and marketing campaigns intensified competition in the market place. The market has witnessed an unprecedented increase in wine sales through the Internet over the past few years. Although conventional wine producing European countries such as France, Spain and Italy still dominate the global market, they are facing stiff competition from new world wine regions like China and Australia, to name a few, which are progressing at a rapid pace with large-scale production, clever marketing strategies and competitive pricing. Regions including the US, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina increased their combined share in the world market from 23% in 2005 to 30% by the end of 2008. With the availability of improved, latest technical know-how and equipment the new world regions are able to consistently produce good quality wines. Presently, the market is reeling under intense price pressures, triggered by rising competition and global oversupply.
The global market for wine witnessed a slowdown in growth during the recessionary years 2008 and 2009. The economic crisis and the subsequent deceleration in consumption, which added to the already existing problem of over production, adversely affected the global wine industry. The sharp decline was primarily attributed to a drastic reduction in consumption in the European Union, the largest market for wines worldwide. Maximum declines were witnessed in Spain and France while outside Europe, it was the US that recorded the highest decline. Developed markets of the US and Europe were more affected than the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Australasia. During 2009, global grape production also fell. Segment wise, Champagne recorded the highest decline in volume as well as value sales in 2009. Champagne exports declined by 45% in terms of value and 40% in terms of volume during 2009. While the world’s major wine consuming region, Europe takes a back seat with consumption in major countries, such as France, slowing down, Asia-Pacific, driven by China is poised to grab large chunk of Europe’s share in the foreseeable future. The economic downturn also led to the trend of consumers readily trading down to cheaper wine varieties, shunning the more exclusive, expensive wines.
The wine industry reverted back on the path of gradual recovery, beginning 2010, with improved revival trends reported by global suppliers. Despite poor harvests in some of the major supplying nations, the average per bottle price managed to show improvement. The year 2010 also witnessed improvements in the export and import scenario in line with the improving global economy.
Europe positions itself as the single largest consumer and producer of wines, amassing a lion’s share of the worldwide market, as stated by the new research report on Wine. European countries including France, Spain and Italy capture the majority share of wine production in the region. Next to Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific rank as the other most significant wine consumers and producers worldwide. Wine industry in Asia-Pacific remained buoyant even during the volatile economic recession, and is projected to register the overall fastest growth both in terms of volume and value terms through 2015. The rapidly emerging economy in the region, China, is slated to witness an unprecedented increase in wine consumption and is poised to become a major contender in the global wine industry in future. By product group, the Still Wine category completely dominates the wine market in terms of sheer size. However, with respect to growth pace, Fortified Wine segment is expected to lead the way for the assessment period 2007-2015.
Key participants profiled in the report include Bacardi Limited, Brown-Forman Corporation, Castel Group, Constellation Brands Inc., Robert Mondavi Winery, Constellation Wines Australia, E.&J. Gallo Winery, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates Ltd, Lanson BCC, Maison Burtin, LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton S.A., Remy Cointreau Group, Pernod Ricard Groupe, Pernod Ricard UK, Foster’s Group Limited and Vina Concha y Toro.
The research report titled “Wine: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry overview, current market/lifestyle trends, product overview, major markets and producers, product innovations, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Australia, New Zealand and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America) and Rest of World. Market analytics are provided in volume (liters) terms for product groups/segments including Still Wine (Still Red, Still White, and Still Rose), Sparkling Wine, Fortified Wine, and Vermouth.
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