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Feb 11, 2012

Consumer Appliances in Malaysia


Consumer appliances in Malaysia exhibits an improved performance during 2011

Consumer appliances in Malaysia recorded a better performance in 2011 than in 2010 as the ongoing recovery of the Malaysian economy led to many consumers regaining their former spending power, making them more willing to spend on consumer appliances. The general rise of affluence in Malaysia also spurred spending as consumers were willing to pay higher prices for better quality premium products. As a result, stable increases in both volume sales and value sales were recorded in consumer appliances during 2011.

Eco-friendly products begin to capture the attention of Malaysian consumers

Malaysian consumers are becoming better educated about and more aware of health and wellness issues. For example, higher numbers of Malaysian consumers are now concerned about the detrimental health impact of poor air quality. Malaysia as a country also aims to reduce carbon emissions by 40% between 2009 and 2019. In response to this, the manufacturers of consumer appliances are capitalising on this trend by introducing eco-friendly consumer appliances. Towards the end of the review period, some of Malaysia's more affluent consumers became very interested in this trend and are now more inclined to purchase consumer appliances which offer eco-friendly functions and features.

Malaysian Consumer Appliances Market


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Intensified promotional efforts lead to volume share gains

In Malaysia, some consumer appliance categories such as dishwashers, mixers and ovens are not considered to consist of essential products, while others such as refrigerators are considered to be necessary items for all households, although the replacement of these appliances can be delayed in the event that consumers wish to cut down on spending. As such, the retailers and manufacturers of consumer appliances in Malaysia engage in regular promotions for consumer appliances. Promotional efforts such as offering discounts, rebates and value packs are some of the ways in which consumers are enticed to purchase new appliances and trade up. Consequently, the level of competition in consumer appliances intensified during 2011 as manufacturers engaged in high levels of price competition in order to offer better value.

Consumer appliances to sustain growth in the forecast period

Consumer appliances is expected to post steady growth over the forecast period thanks to the increasing levels of affluence among local consumers as well as the higher demand for the greater convenience which consumer appliances can add to households. Despite the fact that higher numbers of Malaysian consumers are expected to trade up to higher-end consumer appliances over forecast period, heavy price discounting and aggressive price promotions are still expected in consumer appliances during the forecast period. In addition, in categories which still have low penetration in Malaysia, it is expected that new sales will be driven by local consumers adopting modern Western lifestyles, leading them to use ovens rather than conventional hobs in their homes.

Executive Analysis of IT Opportunities in Indian Defense Market

This research service covers the IT opportunities in the Indian defense market during the period 2011-2015. It is possible to break the defense IT market into two different segments based upon the types of systems, namely combat systems and non-combat systems. The study analyzes PESTLE factors, market drivers, restraints and challenges and trends for both these market segments. The study offers crucial insights into the current and future size of the market. It also includes growth opportunities created by various modernization programs and the offsets obligations and profiling of key industry participants

IT Opportunities in Indian Defense Market

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Introduction 12
Market Summary 13

Market Overview
Market Trends 18
Market Opportunities 19
Market Attractiveness Grid 20

Market Research Findings
PESTLE Analysis 22
Technology Trends 23

Market Dynamics
Industry Challenges 25
Market Drivers 27
Market Restraints 29
Market Forecast and Growth Opportunities 31

Market Analysis
Market Segmentation - End Users 33
Product Segmentation 34
Supplier landscape 35
Combat Systems
Land Systems - Overview 37
Airborne Systems - Overview 38
Naval Systems - Overview 39
Joint Programs - Overview 40
Market Drivers 41
Market Restraints 43
Competitor Profiling 45
Combat Systems -Programs
Battlefield Management System 48
Project F-INSAS 50
Artillery Combat Command Control System (ACCCS) 51
Electronic Warfare System 52
Tactical Communication System (TCS) 53
Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) 54
Combat management System 55
Network Centric Warfare 56
Training and Simulation 57
Non-Combat Systems
Non-Combat Systems - Overview 59
Market Drivers 60
Market Restraints 62
Competitor Profiling 64
Non-Combat systems - Programs
Computerized Inventory Control project (CICP) 66
E-maintenance 67
Human Capital management 68
Defense Logistics System 69
Enterprise Asset Management 70

Strategic Conclusions
Entry Strategies 72

About Frost & Sullivan
Who is Frost & Sullivan 74
What Makes Us Unique 75
TEAM Methodology 76
Global Perspective 77

List of Figures

Defense Market: Big Ticket Purchases (India), 2011-2015 14
Defense Market: Market Trends (India), 2010 18
Defense Market: Market Opportunities (India), 2010 19
Defense Market: Impact of Top Eight Industry Challenges (India), 2011-2015 25
Defense Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2011-2015 27
Defense Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2011-2015 29
Combat Systems Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2011-2015 41
Combat Systems Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2011-2015 43
Combat Systems Market: competitors Profiling (India), 2011-2015 45
Non-Combat Systems Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2011-2015 60
Non-Combat Systems Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (India), 2011-2015 62
Non-Combat Systems Market: competitors Profiling (India), 2011-2015 64

List of Charts


Defense Market: Overall Defense Spending (India), FY2010-FY2015 13
Defense Market: Percent of Defense services in Defense Budget (India), 2010 15
Defense Market: Revenue and Capital Spending (India), 2010 16
Defense Market: Market Attractiveness Grid (India), 2010 20
Defense Market: Current Make-up of Armed Forces Installed Base (India), 2010 31
Defense Market: Targeted Make-up of Armed Forces Installed Base (India), 2020 31
Defense Market: Armed Forces Joint Programs (India), 2010 40

Packaged Food in Uzbekistan Packaged Food in Uzbekistan Packaged Food in Uzbekistan

Packaged food continues to see positive develop

Packaged food in Uzbekistan continued to develop based on its strong historical background in the country. Most packaged food products are seen as essential products that are of primary importance for daily consumption. Such demand, in addition to the biggest population in the region, generated high sales of packaged food products. All major categories of packaged food are present in Uzbekistan and, over the review period, new ones were introduced successfully. The fact that Uzbek consumers remained open to new and novel product types ensured that newer categories had strong potential to develop.

Affordable prices and increasing product variety drives demand

Based on the existing favourable conditions in the country, production became one of the most profitable activities. The production of packaged food products was no exception. Compared to imports, domestic producers enjoyed savings in terms of labour costs, logistics and, perhaps most importantly, customs duties, which resulted in much lower unit prices for domestic products. Furthermore, in line with the development of domestic production, the range of products available also became wider, which, together with affordable prices, contributed to higher consumer demand.

Uzbekistan Packaged Food Industry


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Imports account for an unchanged share of retail value sales, while domestic products continue advancing

Across many packaged food categories, the average unit price increased in 2011. In many cases, this was driven by imports, as a result of currency fluctuations. However, with further development of domestic production and improvement of quality of products in different sectors of packaged food industry, imports saw a decline in retail volume sales, as they saw an ongoing loss of share to domestic products. As a result, domestic products accounted for a retail volume sales share approximately twice that of imports in 2011.

Packaged food benefits from the development of retailing

Packaged food products continued to be sold mainly through established grocery retailing channels. Each channel retained its own unique characteristics, in terms of location convenience, product variety, pricing, and consumer loyalty. From this perspective, opportunities created as a result of the ongoing development of retail proved beneficial to packaged food. The development of chained retailing resulted in increased consumer loyalty to retail outlets and, hence, to official sales. Meanwhile, payment types recently introduced by retail, including cashless payments, resulted in increased transaction volume.

Packaged food benefits from the development of retailing

Packaged food products continued to be sold mainly through established grocery retailing channels. Each channel retained its own unique characteristics, in terms of location convenience, product variety, pricing, and consumer loyalty. From this perspective, opportunities created as a result of the ongoing development of retail proved beneficial to packaged food. The development of chained retailing resulted in increased consumer loyalty to retail outlets and, hence, to official sales. Meanwhile, payment types recently introduced by retail, including cashless payments, resulted in increased transaction volume.


Electronic Waste Management Market in North America 2010-2014

This research forecasts the E-waste Management market in North America to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% over the period 2010-2014. One of the key factors contributing to this industry's growth is the need for innovation in technologies to be competitive in the electronic market. The North American Electronic waste Management market has also been witnessing an increase in legislation for e-waste management. However, risk of e-waste management to the workers and community could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

This report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. It focuses on North America; it also covers the E-waste Management market in the North American landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Electronic Waste Management Market

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Key questions answered in this report:
  • What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?
  • What key trends is this market subject to?
  • What is driving this market?
  • What are the challenges to market growth?
  • Who are the key vendors in this market space?
  • What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?
Table of Contents:
01. Executive Summary
02. Introduction
03. Market Coverage
04. Market Landscape
05. Vendor Landscape
06. Market Growth Drivers
07. Market Challenges
08. Market Trends
09. Key Vendor Analysis
09.1 HP
09.2 IBM Corp.
09.3 Dell
09.3 Redemtech
09.4 Intechra LLC
10. Other reports in this series

Feb 10, 2012

Global Telecom Equipment Market 2010-2014

This research has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Telecom Equipment market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key questions answered in this report:
  • What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?
  • What key trends is this market subject to?
  • What is driving this market?
  • What are the challenges to market growth?
  • Who are the key vendors in this market space?
  • What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

Telecom Equipment 2010-2014 Market

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Table of Contents:

01. Executive Summary
02. Introduction
03. Market Coverage
04. Market Landscape
05. Vendor Landscape
06. Buying Criteria
07. Market Growth Drivers
08. Drivers and their Impact
09. Market Challenges
10. Market Trends
11. Key Vendor Analysis
11.1 Ericsson Inc.
11.2 Huawei Co. Ltd.
11.3 Nokia Siemens Networks
11.4 Alcatel-Lucent Inc.
11.5 ZTE Corp.
12. Other Reports in this Series

List of Exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Global Telecom Equipment Market 2010-2014 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 2: Global Telecom Equipment Market by Geographical Segmentation 2010
Exhibit 3: Global Telecom Equipment Market by Vendor Segmentation 2010

Record Management Market in the US 2010-2014

This report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. It focuses on the US; it also covers the US Record Management market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include Hewlett-Packard Co., EMC Corp., IBM Corp. and Open Text Corp.

Key questions answered in this report:
What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?
What key trends is this market subject to?
What is driving this market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in this market space?
What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

US Record Management Industry


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Table of Contents:

01. Executive Summary
02. Introduction
03. Market Coverage
04. Market Landscape
05. Vendor Landscape
06. Market Growth Drivers
07. Market Challenges
08. Market Trends
09. Key Vendor Analysis
09.1 Hewlett-Packard Co.
09.2 EMC Corp.
09.3 IBM Corp.
09.4 Open Text Corp.
10. Other Reports in this Series

List of Exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Record Management Market in the US 2010-2014 (US$ million)
Exhibit 2: Record Management market in the US by Vendor Segmentation 2010


Market Entry Strategies and Emerging Opportunities in the Car Rental Industry in Indonesia

The car rental industry in Indonesia has shown positive momentum and grew strongly during the review period. A growing economy, high levels of personal disposable income, increasing volumes of both domestic and inbound tourists, and increasing levels of economic activity are the key driving forces behind the increased demand in the car rental industry in the country. Favorable government regulations also positioned the country as an attractive destination for foreign investment. The car rental industry registered a CAGR of 4.79% during the review period and valued IDR21.2 trillion in 2011. The industry is expanding and changing rapidly and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.97% over the forecast period to reach a value of IDR30.9 trillion in 2016.

Scope
  • This report provides an extensive analysis of the car rental industry in Indonesia:
  • It details historical values of the car rental market in Indonesia for 2007–2011, along with forecast figures for 2012–2016.
  • It offers detailed analysis of the factors driving the growth of car rentals and the key emerging trends in Indonesia.
  • The report details the key trends, regulatory environment, market entry strategies and marketing and growth strategies in Indonesia.
  • It provides information on the key companies operating in the car rental industry in Indonesia.

Market Strategies and Opportunities in Car Rental Industry


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Synopsis
  • This report provides a detailed market trend and growth analysis of the car rental industry in Indonesia
  • With this market report, you will be able to explore in detail the changing shape and future outlook for the industry.
  • With this report, you will be able to plan and build strategies based on real industry data and projections.
Key highlights
  • The car rental industry registered a CAGR of 4.79% during the review period and valued IDR21.2 trillion in 2011.
  • The industry is expanding and changing rapidly and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.97% over the forecast period and reach a value of IDR30.9 trillion in 2016.
  • Marketing and sales strategies play a key role in differentiating the service offerings of car rental companies in Indonesia.
  • Favorable government regulation is expected to intensify the competitive structure of the Indonesian car rental industry.
  • Corporate customers remain the key target for Indonesian car rental companies to expand their business.
  • The franchise model has been proven to be a key expansion strategy in the Indonesian car rental industry.

Italian Civil Security Market - Revenue Opportunities and Stakeholder Mapping

This research study, titled 'Italian Civil Security Market - Revenue Opportunities and Stakeholder Mapping', discusses the market trends, industry challenges, market drivers and restraints, impact of the drivers and restraints, revenue projections, overview of key market participants, key recommendations and conclusions for the Italy civil security market. The major segments covered in the research study are airports, utilities, mass transport and borders. The research study discusses the technological requirements of end users across various threat domains and analyses spending patterns, key stakeholders and critical success factors for suppliers. The report further outlines strategic recommendations for suppliers in the Italian market.

Italian Civil Security Market Report


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No. of Pages: 60
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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 7
Research Methodology 13
Market Overview 15
Market Overview - Key Findings 16
Summary of Opportunities 17
Value Chain Structure 18
Competitive Environment 19
Technology Roadmap 28
Challenges and Procurement Trends 29
Analysis of Drivers 30
Analysis of Restraints 31 Overview of Opportunities, Critical Success Factors, Competition and Conclusions 32
Analysis of Stakeholders 33
Market Analysis and Evaluation 35
Market Forecast 39
Market Opportunities Assessment 42
Airports Security Strategic Opportunities Overview 43
Oil and Gas Security Strategic Opportunities Overview 45
Borders and Maritime Security Strategic Opportunities Overview 46
Seaports Security Strategic Opportunities Overview 47
Critical Infrastructure Security Strategic Opportunities Overview 48
Strategic Recommendations 51
Appendix 53
About Frost & Sullivan 56


List of Figures

Civil Security Market: Security Spending by Domain Type (Italy), 2010-2015 12
Civil Security Market: Security Spending and Revenue Share (Italy), 2010-2015 41
Civil Security Market: Forecast Spending by Threat Domains (Italy), 2010-2015 55

List of Charts

Civil Security Market: Opportunities by Domain Type (Italy), 2010-2015 10
Civil Security Market: Spending by Domain Type (Italy), 2010-2015 11
Civil Security Market: Security Spending Share by Domain Type (Italy), 2010-2015 12
Civil Security Market: Security Spending Share by Domain Type (Italy), 2010-2015 17
Civil Security Market: Value Chain Structure (Italy), 2010 18
Civil Security Market: Competitive Environment (Italy), 2010 19
Civil Security Market: Technology Roadmap (Italy), 2010-2015 28
Civil Security Market: Industry Challenges (Italy) 2011-2015 29
Civil Security Market: Procurement Trends (Italy), 2011-2015 29
Civil Security Market: Impact of Market Drivers (Italy), 2011-2015 30
Civil Security Market: Impact of Market Restraints (Italy), 2011-2015 31
Civil Security Market: Stakeholder Map (Italy), 2010-2015 33
Civil Security Market: Airport Domain Evaluation (Italy), 2010-2015 36
Civil Security Market: Borders and Maritime Domain Evaluation (Italy), 2010-2015 36
Civil Security Market: Oil and Gas Domain Evaluation (Italy), 2010-2015 37
Civil Security Market: Seaports Domain Evaluation (Italy), 2010-2015 37
Civil Security Market: Critical Infrastructure Domain Evaluation (Italy), 2010-2015 38
Civil Security Market: Security Spending by Domain Type (Italy), 2010-2015 40
Civil Security Market: Security Spending Share by Domain Type (Italy), 2010-2015 41
Civil Security Market: Spending by Airport Project (Italy), 2010-2015 44
Civil Security Market: Security Spending Share by Airport Project (Italy), 2010-2015 44
Civil Security Market: Spending by Critical Infrastructure Project (Italy), 2011-2015 48
Civil Security Market: Security Spending Share by Critical Infrastructure Project (Italy), 2010-2015 50


Offshore Oil & Gas Developments in Asia Pacific - Burgeoning Energy Demand Drives Exploration and Production Activities

Rising Need to Reduce Dependency on Import Drives Asia-Pacific Countries to Boost Oil and Gas Production through Offshore Activities

The need to reduce dependency on imported oil and gas is leading countries in Asia-Pacific to increase their domestic production of energy resources by increasing offshore exploration and production (E&P) activities. Countries in the region are witnessing increasing import dependency for oil and gas amidst their rising energy consumption, which is being driven by rapid economic development.

Over the last decade, the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed the fastest economic growth among all the regions of the world, primarily driven by the emerging economies in the region, such as China, India, Indonesia and Thailand. This rapid economic growth has resulted in a sharp increase in the consumption of energy resources in the key economies of Asia-Pacific, led by China, India, Indonesia and Thailand. An increase in oil and gas consumption coupled with limited domestic supply has led to the increasing import dependency of these countries for their oil and gas requirements.

Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Offshore Development Market


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In such a scenario, emerging economies have been taking a multipronged approach to ensuring their energy security. Key steps in this pursuit include increasing the domestic production of oil and gas through development of unconventional resources, developing conventional resources in the offshore areas, and ensuring a supply of oil and gas from international markets through investing in unconventional and conventional oil and gas projects in international markets.

Scope

The report explains the rationale behind the rise in offshore activities in the Asia-Pacific region, providing information and analysis on:
  • Oil and gas exploration and production activities in terms of reserves, production and discoveries in Asia-Pacific
  • The economics of offshore exploration in the Asia Pacific
  • The rise in demand for oil and gas in the Asia-Pacific
  • Major E&P activity centers in this region
  • Major growth drivers and challenges to the development of offshore E&P in the Asia-Pacific.
  • Major companies involved in offshore E&P activities in the Asia Pacific
Reasons to Buy
  • Identify potential investment targets based on the exhaustive information on reserves, production, government policies and ongoing projects, supported by in-depth analysis on each of the offshore E&P projects in Asia Pacific.
  • Devise business strategies based on the understanding of key drivers and inhibitors for offshore E&P activities in Asia Pacific.
  • Identify partnering opportunities with companies operating in these expanding markets.

Feb 8, 2012

The Future of Functional Food and Beverages: Cognitive Health

The market for functional alertness/energizing products has shown signs of plateauing, particularly in more mature Western. Moreover, demand is being impacted by the failure of brands to tap into the potential of older demographics health concerns regarding caffeine and related ingredients and some products failing to meet consumer taste demands

Standing out in the alertness/energy market is difficult due to the number of products which offer identical benefits and delivery. However, the industry is beginning to offer more diverse delivery. Moreover, while caffeine remains the dominant ingredient, other ingredients such as potassium and B vitamins are increasingly gaining traction

There are a number of inhibitors to wider consumption of functional relaxation products. These include prevailing consumer skepticism in relation to efficacy, unclear focus among products which is leading to a lack of understanding of potential product benefits, and a lack of breakthrough brands in the same mold as Red Bell and Relentless

Future of Functional Food and Beverages Market


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Functional food and beverages have moved beyond an emergent concept to become an established market, with the market benefitting from a widening appeal. This report identifies key target segments, growth drivers and strategies for success.

Features and benefits
  • Identify the size of the cognitive alertness/energizing and relaxation markets across 20 countries and growth prospects up until 2015
  • Evaluate the potential impact on consumer demand of marketing and product development through utilizing consumer, product and market insight
  • Identify and capitalize on the main consumer trends that are driving rising demand for functional products
  • Gain an understanding of the main obstacles that brands are encountering and how these can be overcome

The Future of Distributed Generation

The electricity supply industry is facing dramatic changes driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions by finding new generation sources but underlying this is a slow change to the structure of the electricity supply system itself. The shift to a distributed generation model will challenge the business model of existing traditional utilities and generators as the demand for centrally generated power falls. These companies will need to adapt if they are to survive. It will also have social implications that extend beyond the electricity system itself as consumers take control of where and how they generate their electricity.

The Future of Distributed Generation market


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Highlights

A 13.7MW aeroderivative gas turbine with an electrical output efficiency of 34.9% will show an overall efficiency of 77.6% in a CHP configuration whereas an 11.3MW industrial turbine with a simple cycle efficiency of 29.8% can achieve 80.5% in the CHP configuration.

A 300kW gas engine in a combined heat and power system for a commercial building costs around $2,000/kW. Meanwhile the cost of a cogeneration system for a waste treatment plant is around $2,350/kW - $4,250/kW depending on the size and number of engines.

SOFC units can achieve practical efficiencies of 50%, somewhat lower than the theoretical efficiency of around 60%. However the extremely high operating temperature means that waste heat from the cell can be used to drive an auxiliary gas turbine, pushing theoretical efficiency to 70%.

Your key questions answered
  • What are the drivers shaping and influencing distributed generation development in the electricity industry?
  • What does distributed generation cost? What will it cost in the future?
  • Which distributed generation technology types will be the winners and which the losers in terms power generated, cost and viability?
  • Which distributed generation technology types are likely to find favor with manufacturers moving forward?
  • Which emerging technologies are gaining in popularity and why?

Serving the Expanding Middle Classes: Targeting Aspirational Brazilian Consumers

The middle classes in Brazil are highly quality-focused, and have shown a particular willingness to trade-up when value can be demonstrated. Several companies are moving to capitalize, but opportunities still remain.

Women are a group that have become particularly empowered by this defining trend. They, like men, are experiencing a growth in disposable income due to wage rises. Crucially, they exert considerable influence on many household purchasing decisions, making them the guardian of the household budget.

For many consumers, new wealth has brought new aspirations. There are numerous opportunities for the FMCG sector to take advantage, quickly responding to new needs and shaping their purchasing behavior.

Your key questions answered
  • What are the socio-demographic and economic factors that serve to define the emerging middle classes in Brazil?
  • What are the evolving needs and aspirations of Brazilian middle class consumers which are stemming from recent social and economic changes?
  • What products are currently satisfying Brazilian middle class consumers’ needs?
  • Which market segments offer promising opportunities to extending pre-existing products and where might launching new products be more effective?
  • What marketing strategies should be adopted by both local and global companies that want to expand in such a promising market?

Serving the Expanding Middle Classes


The rise of the new middle class in Brazil is growing exponentially. For the first time in history, they account for more than half the country's population. This has created a vast market which is driven by their specific needs and aspirations. Developing a detailed understanding of their attitudes and behaviors towards consumer goods will be key for both industry and marketing personnel.

Features and benefits
Gain a deeper understanding of the market and reach consumers through acknowledgement and giving them ways to add sophistication to their daily lives.
Target active, financially independent, time-poor women by understanding their need for convenience, affordable luxury, and new experiences.
Enhance your market positioning by learning from manufacturers’ recent successes in targeting the middle classes, reducing the risk of NPD failure.
Learn how to tap into the growing importance of the digital channel as a means of engagement.
Learn how to address middle class consumers’ personalization needs with more creative and engaging retail concepts.

Analysis of Vehicle Platform Strategies of Key Global OEMs

This study presents the analysis of vehicle platform strategies of key global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the light vehicle category. It introduces definitions of a vehicle platform and architecture. It presents an overview of existing and proposed vehicle platform introductions by key 12 OEM groups. The study also discusses market forces and its influence on platform strategy for these key OEM groups. A comparative analysis is drawn. A correlation with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is also established. Current and future dynamics of key global OEMs is discussed in detail along with clear illustration of activities undertaken by various OEMs globally. The study also discusses benefits of adoption of platform strategy.

Analysis of Key Global OEMs in Vehicle Platform Market


Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
Key Takeaways and Summary
Executive Summary of the Study

2. Vehicle Platform and Parts Standardization
Overview of Platform Standardization
Construction and Benefits and Limitations of Platform Standardization

3. Market Environment
Drivers and Restraints
Introduction of Market Drivers and Restraints and Industry Challenges

4. Industry Forecasts
Platform Standardization Industry Forecasts
Key Industry Forecasts of Platform Standardization

5. Key Global OEMs Platform Strategy
Global OEM Groups Platform Strategy
Analysis of Key Global OEMs Platform Strategy

6. OEM Profiling
Key OEMs Platform Standardization
Five OEMs Detailed Platform Discussion

7. Understanding the Effectiveness of Key Global OEMs Platform Strategy
Measure of Key Global OEMs Platform Strategy
Indices of Measurement and Measurement of Peformance

8. Regional Approaches of Key Global OEMs - A Review
Four Key Regional Approaches
Regional Approaches

9. Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions from the Study
Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations

10. Appendix
List of Industry Participants and Abbreviations
Key Participants and Abbreviations used in this Study

11. Legal Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Disclaimer of this Study

12. Market Engineering Methodology
About Frost & Sullivan
Core Deliverables of Frost & Sullivan

Strategic Update of European Medium and Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market

This research service provides a strategic analysis of the medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle telematics market in Europe. It discusses current and future telematics penetration in European countries and graphs the addressable market in 2017. It provides valuable insights, which include market dynamics, trends, challenges, and outlook, while compiling a comprehensive profile of major telematics vendors. It also identifies the benefits and challenges that telematics vendors face, showcasing the steps required to gain market presence in the coming years. The research service also highlights the upcoming changes in the tachograph legislations and the benefits that it offers to the fleet owners.

European Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
Key Summary of European Medium and Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicle Telematics
European Market Snapshot

2. Total Heavy and Medium Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market
Key Market Dynamics
Outlook of the European Medium and Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market Dynamics

3. Top Market Trends Impacting CV Telematics in Europe
Analysis of Key Trends
Outlook of Key Trends Impacting European Commercial Vehicle Telematics
Revenue Opportunities

4. Market Measurements
European Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market Measurements
Key Market Forecasts for European Medium and Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicle Telematics

5. Key Market Participants Profiles
Profiles of Key Market Participants
Profiles of Key Telematics Vendors
Profiles of Key OEMs Offering Telematics
Unit Shipments per year for OEM versus Third-party suppliers
FMS Penetration by Company – Market Shares

6. Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations
Key Concusions and Market Findings
So What Analysis

Oil & Gas Quarterly Deals Analysis - M&A and Investment Trends, Q4 2011

M&A Activity Increased In The Oil And Gas Market In Q4 2011

M&As, which include change in ownership and control of companies (GlobalData does not consider this value as a new investment in the market), in the oil and gas industry recorded an increase in Q4 2011. The oil and gas industry registered an increase of 17% in the number of deals and 31% in deal value with 169 deals worth $70.2 billion in Q4 2011, as compared to 144 deals worth $53.4 billion in Q3 2011. Kinder Morgan’s agreement to acquire El Paso for $37.8 billion was the major deal that led a substantial increase in deal values in the midstream sector in Q4 2011. The transaction valued the midstream assets of El Paso at $31.8 billion and the upstream assets at $6 billion.

The industry registered eight high-value deals of over $1 billion in Q4 2011, which accounted for 80% of the total deal value in the quarter. North America accounted for nearly half of the M&A deals in the oil and gas industry with 78 deals in Q4 2011, up 8% over the previous quarter’s 72 deals. Asia-Pacific recorded an increase with 36 deals in Q4 2011, up 57% from 23 deals in Q3 2011.

M&As in the upstream and midstream sectors registered an increase in the number of deals with 75 and 34 deals respectively in Q4 2011, as compared to 53 and 20 deals respectively in Q3 2011.

Oil & Gas Investment Trends Analysis


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  • Enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner
  • Find out the major deal performing segments for investments in your industry
  • Evaluate type of companies divesting / acquiring and ways to raise capital in the market
  • Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the oil and gas industry
  • Identify major private equity/venture capital firms that are providing finance in the oil and gas industry
  • Identify growth segments and opportunities in each region within the industry
  • Look for key financial advisors where you are planning to raise capital from the market or for acquisitions within the industry
  • Identify top deals makers in the oil and gas industry

According to Swati Singh, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, “M&A activity in the Oil & Gas industry rose in 2011 as compared to 2010 both in terms of deal volume and the total deal value. Oil and gas companies struck 657 M&A deals worth $278 billion, compared with 638 M&A deals worth $217 billion recorded in 2010. The top 15 M&A transactions accounted for 44% of the total deal value on 2011; the largest transactions included Kinder Morgan's acquisition of El Paso for $37.8 Billion and BHP Billiton acquisition of Petrohawk Energy for $15.1 Billion. With crude oil prices stabilizing above $95 a barrel, the positive trend that we have seen in the recent months is likely to continue into 2012 with Asian companies expected to be the major players in the M&A landscape. Major IOCs and Asian National Oil companies are expected to drive M&A investment in unconventional oil and gas sector to offset their output declines from mature assets and to secure energy supplies.”

Online Travel: Shift of Power to Consumers

The online travel revolution which has taken place in the last 10 years has led to substantial changes in the travel industry's competitive environment. These are so significant to force companies re-think their business models. In particular, consumers now play a much more central and active role, while technology players have become essential partners for travel companies. Customer knowledge and social interaction are key requirements to compete successfully in this new environment.

This research report offers an insight into to the size and shape of the Online Travel And Tourism market, highlights buzz topics, emerging geographies, categories and trends as well as pressing industry issues. It identifies the leading companies and brands, offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market from innovation, pricing, channel distribution to economic/lifestyle influences. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change and outlines the criteria for success.

Consumers Power on Online Travel

Published: January 2012
No. of Pages: 51
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Product coverage: Car Rental, Demand Factors, Health and Wellness Tourism, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, Tourism Flows Outbound, Tourism Receipts and Expenditure, Tourist Attractions, Transportation, Travel Accommodation, Travel Retail.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

What this report includes?
  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market
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Consumer Buying Behaviour in the Recession: Global Online Survey

Strategy Briefings offer unique insight into emerging trends world-wide. Aimed squarely at strategists and planners, they draw on Euromonitor International’s vast information resources to give top line insight across markets and within consumer segments. Written by some of our most experienced analysts, they are designed as provocations for senior management to use in their own forum, allowing them to stand back and reflect on the behaviour and motivation driving global markets today and tomorrow

The concern about money and spending has post-recession consumers evaluating their purchases with an ever-more cautious attitude and paying critical attention to quality and price. This latest report reveals that value-for-money is the key goal of most shoppers, with "quality" and "price" as the overriding factors when consumers make buying decisions. This online survey report examines the results of questions relating to consumers' buying behaviour as part of Euromonitor's Annual Study of global consumers. The online survey probed around 16,000 consumers in eight countries (namely the developed markets of the US, the UK, France, Germany and Japan; and the developing markets of China, Brazil and India).

The intent of this strategic report is to understand the motivations, perceptions and habits of consumers in the face of the ongoing recession; to see how consumers are changing their behaviour when it comes to shopping and spending; and to determine what the impact will be on consumer markets.

Global Survey on Consumer Behaviour in Recession


Published: January 2012
No. of Pages: 111
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Economic uncertainty worldwide and a looming concern about job loss and rising unemployment has changed how consumers view spending. "Their purchasing decisions are more calculated than they were pre-recession and certain factors such as quality remain important," says Gina Westbrook, editorial director at Euromonitor International. "In fact, more than 91 percent of respondents of our 2011 Annual Study of global consumers indicated that quality is either important or very important for them as a factor in their purchasing decision. This is followed by price, at 86 percent," she adds.

Interestingly, saving money increased most for respondents in emerging markets like Brazil and India (39 percent and 38 percent of respondents, respectively), while the use of credit cards to "manage shortfalls" in these markets also increased by 16 and 18 percent, respectively.

Other areas of spending examined in the report include private label purchases, with 26 percent of respondents in the US, for example, intending to increase their purchase of private label brands. Additionally, the report looks at how much technology is helping people make smart shopping choices by using e-commerce and mobile phones in-store, along with a closer look at how retail therapy might help.

Packaged Food 2012: Is Commodity Price Deflation on the Cards?

After rising strongly from mid-2010 to mid-2011, food input prices have been steadily falling on international commodities markets. Further declines are expected during 2012 for key inputs including corn, wheat and cocoa, as global economic uncertainty persists. In turn, this price deflation should create significant cost saving opportunities all along the packaged food supply chain. This briefing will elucidate those opportunities and clarify differences between developed and developing markets.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

This global briefing report offers an insight into to the size and shape of the Packaged Food market, highlights buzz topics, emerging geographies, categories and trends and identifies the leading companies and brands. It also offers strategic analysis on driving packaged food industry trends like health and wellness, premiumisation, convenience and value-for-money and how those trends influence factors like new product developments, packaging innovations, retail distribution and retail pricing both historically and into the future.

Packaged Food Industry 2012


Published: February 2012
No. of Pages: 54
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Product coverage: Baby Food, Bakery, Canned/Preserved Food, Chilled Processed Food, Confectionery, Dairy, Dried Processed Food, Frozen Processed Food, Ice Cream, Impulse and Indulgence Products, Meal Replacement, Meal Solutions, Noodles, Nutrition/Staples, Oils and Fats, Pasta, Ready Meals, Sauces, Dressings and Condiments, Snack Bars, Soup, Spreads, Sweet and Savoury Snacks.

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Euromonitor International has over 30 years experience of publishing market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago and Sydney and a network of over 600 analysts worldwide, Euromonitor International has a unique capability to develop reliable information resources to help drive informed strategic planning.

Alcoholic Drinks 2011 Part 2: Riding the Upsurge and Entering the Eye of the Storm

While top line figures for the vast majority of alcoholic drinks categories are pointing in the direction of a sustained rebound, the global economy still teeters precariously on the brink of renewed crisis. Beer, wine and spirits are all posting gains on the back of emerging markets, at the same time that niche categories are scrambling for gains in the mature Western nations. Meanwhile, RTDs are capitalising on the off-trade’s ascent as market polarisation takes further hold.

Product coverage: Beer, Cider/Perry, RTDs/High-Strength Premixes, Spirits, Wine.

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Alcoholic Drinks 2011 Market Report

Published: February 2012
No. of Pages: 44
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Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

This global briefing report offers an insight into to the size and shape of the Alcoholic Drinks market in both the off-trade and the on-trade, it highlights buzz topics, emerging geographies, categories and trends as well as pressing industry issues and white spaces. It identifies the leading companies and brands by total volume, offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change and criteria for success.

Euromonitor International has over 30 years experience of publishing market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago and Sydney and a network of over 600 analysts worldwide, Euromonitor International has a unique capability to develop reliable information resources to help drive informed strategic planning.

Feb 6, 2012

Real-time Location Services (RTLS): Applications, Services, and Company Analysis

Real-time Location Services are changing processes and procedures in yards, hospitals, warehouses, factories and any facilities in which location determination and tracking in real-time is crucial. RTLS applications support operational areas for logistics and other services, to combine identity and location of any type of items or objects, allowing for efficient location procedures through automatic determination/tracking with the click of a mouse button.

This report provides analysis, case study assessment and evaluation of the following:
  • Indoor RTLS and key players
  • RFID tag types and their applications
  • Current and next generation applications
  • Protocols, standards, and technical details of RTLS
  • Regulatory mandates regarding RFID focusing on RTLS
  • Different RTLS technology approaches: GPS, WiFi, RFID
  • Real-life implementation analysis with example case studies
  • Importance of RTLS for large scale Tracking and Management
  • How the RFID industry has grown and penetrated into daily life
  • GPS based Tracking w/o Active RFID and Implementation of the system
  • RTLS in various verticals including Healthcare, Yard/Port, Inventory, and more
Published: February 2012
No. of Pages: 109
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The report also addresses challenges and opportunities in deploying/operating RTLS including available solutions and the methodologies. 
 
Audience
  • Venture capitalists, private equity firms, and startup companies
  • RTLS and RFID hardware, software, and solution vendors and related professional services companies
  • Managed RTLS service providers, outsourced RFID solutions and RTLS application providers, and RFID service bureau operators
  • Healthcare management personnel responsible for tracking patients, staff personnel, equipment, inventory, and other critical resources
  • Companies interested in optimizing their RFID business process strategies for tracking and telemetry with a special focus on large scale tracking.
  • Retailers and personnel responsible for merchandise inventory and ordering processes, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Merchandise tracking and fraud prevention
  • Personnel responsible for automating Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Inventory Tracking, Fleet Management, Yard/Dock Management and other business processes

Underground Gas Storage Industry Outlook in Europe, 2012 - Details of All Operating and Planned Gas Storage Sites to 2015

GlobalData’s energy offering, “Underground Gas Storage Industry Outlook in Europe, 2012 - Details of All Operating and Planned Gas Storage Sites to 2015” is the essential source for industry data and information relating to the gas storage industry in Europe. It provides asset level information relating to active and planned gas storage facilities in Europe. The profiles of major companies operating in the North American underground gas storage industry are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

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- Updated information relating to all active and planned underground gas storage sites
- Provides information on gas storage specifications like type of gas storage site, Working gas Capacity, Total Storage Capacity and maximum Withdrawal Rate
- Provides operator information for all active and planned underground gas storage sites
- Identifies key trends and issues in the gas storage industry
- Information on the top companies in the sector including business description, strategic analysis. Key companies covered are OAO Gazprom, RWE AG and Centrica plc.
- Strategy changes, R&D projects, corporate expansions and contractions and regulatory changes.
- Key mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, private equity investments and IPOs.

Underground Gas Storage Industry

Published: February 2012
No. of Pages: 100
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- Obtain the most up to date information available on all active and planned gas storage sites in Europe
- Identify growth segments and opportunities in the global underground gas storage industry
- Facilitate market analysis and forecasting of future industry trends.
- Facilitate decision making on the basis of latest capacity data
- Assess your competitor’s gas storage sites and their capacity
- Understand and respond to your competitors business structure, strategy and prospects.
- Develop strategies based on the latest operational, financial, and regulatory events.
- Do deals with an understanding of how competitors are financed, and the mergers and partnerships that have shaped the market.
- Identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the leading companies in Europe.

Europe Methanol Industry Outlook to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants

This research provides an in-depth coverage of Europe Methanol industry. The report presents major market trends affecting Methanol in the region. It provides capacity growth and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents market size, demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, and company shares of major Methanol producers in the region. The research also provides price trends and trade balance data. Supply and demand scenario for key countries within the region is also included in the report. Overall, the reports present a comprehensive analysis of the specific petrochemical in the region covering all the major parameters.

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  • Obtain the most up to date information available on the Methanol industry in Europe
  • Benefit from GlobalData's advanced insight on the Methanol industry in Europe
  • Identify the macro and micro-economic trends affecting the Methanol industry in Europe
  • Understand the market positioning of Methanol producers in Europe
  • Develop market-entry and market expansion strategies
  • Benchmark your operations and strategies against the major companies in Europe

Methanol Industry Outlook

Published: February 2012
No. of Pages: 96
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  • Methanol industry supply scenario in the region from 2000 to 2016 consisting of capacity growth, installed plant capacity by key feedstock, production process and technology
  • Supply and demand outlook in key countries in Europe from 2000 to 2016
  • Information of all active and planned Methanol plants in Europe with capacity forecasts to 2016
  • Detailed information on all operating and planned projects covering details such as process, technology, key feedstock and operator and equity details
  • Methanol industry market dynamics in Europe from 2000 to 2016 consisting of market size, demand and production outlook, demand by end use sector, and average prices
  • Key countries trade balance data from 2000 to 2016 including details on imports, exports, net exports and imports as percentage of demand
  • Comparison of supply demand scenario in Europe with other regions in the world
  • Company snapshots including company overview, business description and information on the current and upcoming Methanol plants in Europe
  • Company shares of key competitors in Europe and across major countries in the region

Vitiligo Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2019

The Vitiligo Therapeutics Market is Expected to Show Moderate Growth up to 2019

GlobalData estimated the global vitiligo therapeutics market to be worth $1.4 billion in 2011. It is expected to grow to $2.7 billion by 2019 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. This growth can be primarily attributed to the rise in the number of patients undergoing treatment for vitiligo and the launch of Scenesse (afamelanotide) in 2014. The vitiligo therapeutics market will witness only one new drug approval in the forecast period. The new introduction in the market will be positioned as a novel therapy among moderately efficacious generics and is expected to be launched at a premium price, thus limiting its market penetration in initial years. The market will be characterized with the dominance of generic products as only one new product is scheduled to be launched in the forecast period.

The prominence of generics in the market and the new drug introduction will lead to steady growth in the vitiligo therapeutics market over the forecast period. The market is expected to witness moderate growth with generics playing a major role in the forecast period, which is similar to the present market scenario.

Generics will Continue to Dominate the Vitiligo Therapeutics Market in the Forecast Period

GlobalData found that the treatment options currently available in the vitiligo therapeutics market are generics. Only Scenesse from Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals is expected to be launched in the forecast period. The vitiligo therapeutics pipeline is deprived of drug candidates in the late stage of clinical development.

Vitiligo Therapeutics Market

Published: February 2012
No. of Pages: 63
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Current Competition in the Vitiligo Therapeutics Market is Weak

GlobalData assessed the current competitive landscape for vitiligo drugs and found that competition is weak. All the available treatment options are moderately successful in meeting the market demand. Although the market has various treatment options available, none are able to manage vitiligo adequately. The products currently available in the market are associated with average efficacy and safety profiles. While current treatment options are capable of inducing some degree of repigmentation in the affected areas, they lack in ceasing disease progression and to impart satisfactory levels of repigmentation.

As the products currently in the market do not serve the unmet need, the market continues to offer opportunities for products in the pipeline with novel mechanism of action and disease modifying characteristics. The unmet need in the vitiligo therapeutics market is considered to be significant and can be fulfilled by technologically advanced products with improved safety and efficacy profiles.

Weak Pipeline Lacking in Effective Therapeutic Options in Late Phase of Clinical Development

GlobalData’s research indicates that the vitiligo therapeutics market pipeline is weak as the pipeline has few therapeutic treatment options. There are seven potential treatment options in the pipeline across various phases of clinical development. Out of the seven pipeline candidates, three are melanocytes transplantation therapies and the remaining four are therapeutic treatments. None of the therapeutic treatment options in the pipeline is in the late stage of development. In Phase III there are three melanocytes transplantation therapies, which will improve the disease management through surgical treatment options. In terms of therapeutic treatment options all of the molecules in the pipeline are first-in-class. The only first-in-class molecule in Phase II, Scenesse (afamelanotide) from Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals, acts by stimulating alpha-melanocytes. Of the three first-in-class molecules from the preclinical phase, DRM02 of Dermira, is a topical kinase inhibitor whereas two molecules from Switch Biotech, SWT05104 and SWT05105 are melanocytes formation stimulators. Scenesse is an analogue of alpha melanocytes stimulating hormone and mimics its action. Treatment of vitiligo patients with Scenesse is expected to facilitate repigmentation by enhancing the growth of melanocytes, assisting in their migration to depigmented areas of skin and activating pigment production within these regions.

Global Refining Industry Outlook, 2012 - Capacity Analysis, Forecasts and Details of All Active and Planned Refineries to 2016

Scope

- The report provides detailed information and analysis on all active and planned refineries, market shares of key companies and competitive scenario in the global refining industry.
- Information on distillation and other unit capacity additions through commissioning of new units in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America and South and Central America
- Forecast of Annual capacity information for regions and countries between 2012 and 2016
- Comparison of regional refining industry based on contribution to global refining capacity (2005-2016) and refining industry growth (2005-2016)
- Planned refining, coking, fluid catalytic cracking and hydrocracking capacity market share of the key companies globally and in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America and South and Central America
- Analysis of the operations of the major refining companies including Exxon Mobil Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation and PetroChina Company Limited.

Refining Industry Outlook


Published: February 2012
No. of Pages: 427
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This latest research offers comprehensive information on the global refining market. It is an in-depth source of information on all planned refineries and market share analysis of major refining companies by region. While new refineries in China will cater mainly to domestic demand, India and countries in Middle-East plan to transform themselves into major refining and petroleum product exporting hubs.

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The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner. It will allow you to -
- Identify prospective investment targets through a comprehensive update and discussion on new refineries and major processing units across the globe
- Find the most attractive investment destination(s) for your business by comparing regional refining industries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa and South and Central America based on capacity growth
- Decide on market entry strategies in specific markets with the help of an up-to-date review of planned distillation and other major unit capacities across refineries in several countries
- Benchmark yourself against major refining companies globally by leveraging on our company analysis
- Gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors based on market shares of key refining companies globally and also in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America and South and Central America.

Companies Mentioned:

Exxon Mobil Corporation
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
PetroChina Company Limited


Feb 5, 2012

Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technologies Worldwide

Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engine market report contains comprehensive data on the worldwide market for efficient ICE technologies (engine deactivation, cylinder deactivation, variable valve timing and lift, turbochargers and superchargers, direct fuel injection, homogeneous charge compression ignition, reduced displacement engines, hybrids and partial hybrids, split cycle engines, and opposed piston/opposed cylinder engine designs. Market data are provided for historic (2006 to 2011 Q3) and forecast (2011 Q4 to 2021) market size data in terms of the dollar value of product shipments. The report identifies key trends affecting the marketplace, along with trends driving growth, and central challenges to further market development. The report also profiles leading startups and established manufacturers of fuel efficient ICEs that are most relevant to the fuel efficient ICE industry.

Internal combustion engines (ICEs) power our cars, trucks, big rigs, trains, generator sets, ships, and a host of other applications worldwide. Unfortunately, conventional ICEs boast low efficiency - most convert only 30% of fuel into usable work, and that is under optimal conditions. When accounting for idling and sub-optimal speeds, efficiency drops to 15 to 20%. That means, for every gallon of fuel placed into the engine, only 15 to 20% of the energy in that fuel is ever transferred into usable mechanical energy under typical conditions. The remaining 80 to 85% of energy contained in the fuel is wasted - wasted on friction, losses to heat, incomplete burning, and other inefficiencies characteristic of conventional ICEs.
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The second category of ICE energy efficiency measures provides a more radical break from convention, and is being forwarded primarily by various small and mid-sized start-ups and venture capital firms, alongside breakthrough-oriented government grants and other funding mechanisms. These endeavors significantly redesign internal combustion engines, and include redesigned combustion chambers, opposing piston designs, split cycle engine designs, opposed piston/opposed cyclinder engines, and updated rotary engine designs. Proponents and investors in these technologies are focusing on the larger industry's current lack of interest in breakthrough-oriented ICE technologies, and generating a race toward commercialization for potential new technologies.

Now is therefore an exciting time in the ICE engineering and technology industry. Mainstream industry investment in design upgrades will drive typical operating engine efficiency up from 15-20% to upwards of 30%. Some of the potential breakthrough/redesigned systems claim efficiencies upwards of 40 and 50%, although commercialization of these technologies has not yet been achieved. Accordingly, many industry insiders and durable goods manufacturers are banking on sharp increases in demand for energy efficient ICEs in the transportation and distributed generation industries worldwide. Expectations are driven by a lack of foreseeable near term technological maturity and competition from fuel cells, electric motors and batteries for transportation, and other envisioned high efficiency transport and distributed generation solutions. Thus, while the gap between demand for higher efficiency engines and available high efficiency technologies continues to widen, the ICE industry is betting on itself to fill that gap more quickly than fuel cells or other technologically immature solutions.

Demand for energy efficient ICEs has strengthened notably with the ongoing economic recovery. Following stagnation during the 2008 and 2009, efficient ICE demand rebounded strongly in 2010 and 2011, increasing from a total global value of $80 billion in 2009 to $121 billion in 2011. From 2006 through 2011, the market showed an overall increase of $70 billion, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 19%. Through 2021, the efficient ICE market is expected to expand significantly, in spite of near term softening in emerging markets. Specifically, the global market is expected to reach $401 billion by 2021, equivalent to a 10-year CAGR of nearly 13%.

The market expansion projected for efficient ICEs maintains strong roots in the automotive and light truck industries. Other key markets include ground transport, distributed power generation, marine transport, and industrial/mechanical uses, including mineral extraction, petroleum extraction, wastewater treatment, and many other industries where mechanical energy is not typically provided by electric motors. A significant advantage of these multiple drivers is that demand for efficient ICE technologies is resilient in comparison to goods that serve more limited markets. While the automotive and transport markets are highly competitive, other non-transport markets provide diverse niche opportunities that may be available to well-positioned start-ups.