Kobe Steel Spons ADR (KBSTY) 8.9700 $KBSTY
Mechel Seals Potential Supplier Status for Deutsche Bahn - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 3:37PM CST
Mechel's (MTL) chief flat products manufacturer, Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant is the potential rail supplier to Germany's railway.
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), MTL: 1.48 (+0.14), CDE: 7.27 (+0.07)
Nucor (NUE) Cut to Strong Sell: Should You Dump It Now? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 09, 2:27PM CST
Zacks Investment Research has downgraded Nucor (NUE) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Feb 6, 2015.
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), NEM: 24.78 (+0.27)
AK Steel Reaches New Labor Deal for Mountain State Carbon - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 4:44PM CST
AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) announced that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) international union have ratified a new 4-year labor agreement, effective Mar 1, 2015.
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), AKS: 4.87 (+0.39), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
POSCO (PKX) Posts Weak 2014 Earnings, Revenues Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 8:25AM CST
POSCO (PKX) reported disappointing results for 2014. Net earnings plummeted 58.9% year over year to KRW 557 billion (US$0.53 billion). Earnings came in at KRW 1,596 per share or US$1.52 per American Depository Receipt.
OSN: 0.70 (-0.08), FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), PKX: 61.04 (+0.65)
Global Welding Consumables (Stick Electrode, Solid Wires, Flux-cored Wires, SAW Wires & Flux) Market 2014-2020: Automobile & Transportation, Building & Construction, Marine, and Other Applications
M2 - Thu Jan 15, 5:32AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kn9mlm/welding) has announced the addition of the "Welding Consumables Market for Automobile & Transportation, Building & Construction, Marine, and Other Applications - EMEA Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The welding industry comprises welding equipment, welding consumables and welding services. Welding consumables account for a significant share of the welding industry compared to welding equipment and welding services. The welding consumables industry has been experiencing a shift from electrodes towards solid wires and flux-cored wires, due to higher production efficiency of the latter. Advantages such as high deposition rates are likely to boost demand for flux-cored wires, especially in Europe. Estimates and forecasts of the welding consumables market are provided in terms of volume (Kilo Tons) and revenue (US$ Mn). The study segments the welding consumables market based on product type, applications and key regions. Major product types included are stick electrodes, solid wires, magnesium, flux-cored wires, SAW wires & fluxes, and others such as gases. Key application segments included in the welding consumables study are automobile & transportation, building & construction, marine applications and other applications such as repair & maintenance and pipelines. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Welding Consumables Market - Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Welding Consumables Market - Application Analysis Chapter 6 Welding Consumables Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Company Profiles - African Oxygen Ltd. (AFROX) - Air Liquide S.A. - Arcsel LLC - Castolin Eutectic - Corodur F?lldraht GmbH - ESAB - IASF S.p.A - Kobe Steel, Ltd. - Lincoln Electric Company - Miller Electric Mfg. Co. - Promax Welding Consumables (PTY) Ltd. - Tianjin Golden Bridge Welding Materials Group Co., Ltd. - Voestalpine AG - Vorarc Welding CC. - Welding Alloys Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kn9mlm/welding
Global Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Report 2015-2020
M2 - Mon Jan 12, 8:10AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/szfrmp/global_platefin) has announced the addition of the "Global Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Report 2015" report to their offering. The report provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. The plate-fin heat exchanger market analysis is provided for the international markets including development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development status. Development policies and plans are also discussed and manufacturing processes and cost structures analyzed. Plate-fin heat exchanger industry import/export consumption, supply and demand figures and cost price and production value gross margins are also provided. The report focuses on twenty industry players providing information such as company profiles, product picture and specification, capacity production, price, cost, production value and contact information. Upstream raw materials and equipment and downstream demand analysis is also carried out. The plate-fin heat exchanger industry development trends and marketing channels are analyzed. Finally the feasibility of new investment projects are assessed and overall research conclusions offered. Key Topics Covered: - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Overview - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger International and China Market Analysis - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Production by Regions By Technology By Applications - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Process and Cost Structure - 2010-2015 Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Productions Supply Sales Demand Market Status and Forecast - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Key Manufacturers Analysis - Up and Down Stream Industry Analysis - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Marketing Channels Analysis - 2015-2020 Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Productions Supply Sales Demand Market Status and Forecast - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Development Proposals - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis - Global and China Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Research Conclusions Companies Mentioned - AKG - API - CHART - Donghwa Entec - Five Cryo - Guanyun - Hangyang - Hongsheng - Jialong - Kaifeng Air Separation - Kobe Steel - Linde Engineering - Lytron - Moon Group - Sumitomo Precision - Triumph - Yinlun - Yonghong - Yushun - Zhongtai Cryogenic For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sz...l_platefin
Global Air Compressor (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method, and Geography) Market 2013 - 2020
M2 - Mon Jan 12, 5:42AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6wdvvw/global_air) has announced the addition of the "Global Air Compressor Market (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method, and Geography) Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Analysis, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The global air compressor market is forecast to reach $29.8 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% during the period 2014-2020. Stationary air compressors occupy the major share in the global air compressor market and would continue to lead the market through 2020. Rotary air compressor technology was and would be the highest revenue generating segment in 2013-2020. Based on the analysis, the centrifugal air compressor market would witness tremendous growth during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific region is currently the market leader and would maintain its position throughout the forecast period. The LAMEA region is expected to register the highest growth in the global air compressor market. High energy efficiency, low maintenance cost, eco-friendly operations, portability, and ability to deliver variation in supplied pressure are some of the factors driving the air compressor market. On the other hand, some of the restraints associated with air compressor market are rising cost of raw material, noise pollution, contaminated compressed air, bulky size, and others. The air compressor manufacturers are now concentrating on eliminating these restraints by introducing new technologies and solutions such as Turbocor and Thermoacoustic compressors. Based on lubrication, the air compressors are segmented into oiled and oil-free compressors. Oiled compressor segment was the highest revenue-generating segment in 2013 and would continue to lead the market till 2020. The wide-scale application of oiled air compressors in heavy duty industries such as mining, automobile, petroleum, chemical, etc., is a major driving factor for the oiled air compressor market. Based on the principle of operation and design the air compressor, market is broadly classified into three segments viz., reciprocating, rotary, and centrifugal air compressors. Rotary was the highest revenue-generating segment in 2013 and would continue to lead the market during the forecast period. The centrifugal air compressor segment is expected to exhibit the fastest growth based on its wide scale application, capability to deliver high and constant flow of air pressure along with its oil-free operations. Based on mobility, the air compressor systems are segmented into stationary and portable machines. The stationary air compressors were the major revenue contributors in 2013 and would continue to drive the market through 2020 based on their wide-scale applications in heavy duty industry. Portable air compressors are largely used in construction, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and electronic industries. Companies Mentioned - Atlas Copco - Ebara Corp. - Elgi Equipment Ltd. - Ingersoll Rand - KPCL - Kobe Steel - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Sullair - Sulzer Ltd. - VMAC For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6wdvvw/global_air
North American Air Compressor (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method) Market 2013-2020
M2 - Fri Jan 09, 9:06AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vgrw7b/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Air Compressor Market (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method, and Countries) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Analysis, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 -2020" report to their offering. North American air compressor market is forecast to reach $6.6 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the period 2014 - 2020. The North American market highlights the potential of centrifugal air compressors which currently represent around 15% of the total market size by value. By 2020, the centrifugal air compressor market is expected to grow to double of its current size, representing over 30% of the total market size by value. The need of pure air in applications in FMCG, medical and pharmaceutical industries would increase the adoption of oil-free air compressors, which is expected to generate over 46% of market size by value by 2020. The North American market which was badly hit at the time of recession, is recovering due to the reinitiating of the stalled projects since 2012 onwards. Among the various lubrication methods, oil lubrication is commonly adopted in the North American market. The oil lubricated air compressors contributed more than ? of the market size by value in 2013. Based on mobility, the air compressor systems are segmented into stationary and portable models. The stationary air compressors were the major revenue contributors in 2013 and would continue to drive the market through 2020, based on their wide scale applications in heavy duty industry. The portable air compressors are found useful in on-site construction applications, FMCG industry and medical & pharmaceutical purposes. Conclusively, applications of air compressors are observed in enormous industries such as FMCG, oil & gas, manufacturing, automotive, etc., due to energy efficiency, eco-friendliness and portability of these machines. Additionally, the increased oil exploration activities in U.S.A. and Mexican territories are driving the usage of heavy duty air compressors in the region. Key findings of the study: - By 2020, the market size by value of oil-free air compressors would be at par with oil lubricated air compressors market. - The portable air compressors would experience increase in adoption during 2014 - 2020, generating about 45% of the market revenue by 2020. - The ability to operate with optimum power requirement and supply quality air output should increase adoption of air compressors among the non-industrial usages. - Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Kobe Steel, Ebara Corp., Sullair, VMAC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Campbell Housefeld, Sulzer, and Porter Cable are the major market players that are profiled in the report. Among the various strategies adopted by these key players, product launch has emerged as the prime strategy which has been adopted by most of the players. Rotary air compressors which contribute to over 50% of the market revenue, has been identified as a product to launch with innovative offerings. Companies Mentioned - Atlas Copco - Ingersoll Rand - Sulzer Ltd. - Ebara Corp. - Sullair - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Kobe Steel - VMAC - Campbell Hausfeld - Porter Cable For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vg...h_american
Global Aluminum Alloys Market 2014-2020 - Transportation, Construction, Packaging, Machinery, Electrical and Other End-users Analysis
M2 - Mon Jan 05, 8:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zntnxd/aluminum_alloys) has announced the addition of the "Aluminum Alloys Market for Transportation, Construction, Packaging, Machinery, Electrical and Other End-users - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The global aluminum alloys market was valued at US$ 91,230.7 Mn in 2013 and is projected to reach US$ 126,500.8 Mn by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2014 to 2020. Transportation was the largest segment of the global aluminum alloys market, accounting for more than 40% share in 2013. Transportation is also anticipated to be the fastest growing end-user segment of the global aluminum alloys market in the next six years. Steady development in industries such as automotive, aerospace and marine is responsible for the growth of the transportation end-user segment. Rising focus on the usage of hard but lightweight aluminum alloys for producing durable components and for increasing the fuel efficiency of vehicles is expected to drive the demand for aluminum alloys in the automotive market in the next few years. Furthermore, increasing demand for the manufacture of light-weight and high-strength components for various aerospace applications is likely to drive the demand for aluminum alloys in the global aerospace industry in the next six years. Increasing demand for aluminum alloys in rapidly growing end-user segments such as transportation and construction is anticipated to drive the global aluminum alloys market in the next few years. Rising usage of recycled aluminum alloys is also projected to offer substantial opportunities to the aluminum alloys market in the next six years. However, fluctuation in prices of raw materials is likely to hamper market growth during the forecast period. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Aluminum Alloys - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Global Aluminum Alloys Market - End-user Analysis Chapter 5 Global Aluminum Alloys Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 6 Company Profiles - Alcoa Inc. - Aleris International Inc. - Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. - Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. - Constellium - Dubai Aluminum Co. - Kaiser Aluminum Corporation - Kobe Steel, Ltd. - Norsk Hydro ASA - Rio Tinto Alcan - United Company RUSAL Plc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zn...num_alloys
AA: 15.81 (+0.16), KALU: 71.99 (+0.14), ACH: 11.69 (+0.11)
Should You Add Allegheny (ATI) to Your Portfolio Now? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 30, 12:10PM CST
On Dec 30, 2014, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) to a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) from a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
CRS: 42.01 (+0.81), ATI: 33.68 (+0.39), BA: 149.73 (+1.64)
Mechel's Trade Port Posiet Achieves Record Coal Cargo - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 29, 3:45PM CST
Mechel (MTL) reports record annual cargo volumes of coal products at its Trade Port Posiet.
NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), MTL: 1.48 (+0.14), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
Steel Dynamics Announces Q4 Earnings Guidance & Dividend - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 23, 5:20PM CST
Steel Dynamics (STLD) projects earnings guidance for fourth quarter 2014 & announces quarterly cash dividends.
STLD: 20.01 (+0.19), MTL: 1.48 (+0.14), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
AK Steel (AKS) Rises on Q4 Outlook, Shipments to Climb - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 19, 3:00PM CST
AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) has announced its guidance for the fourth quarter of 2014.
MTL: 1.48 (+0.14), AKS: 4.87 (+0.39), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
L.B. Foster Runs Risks on Expense Worries, Scopes Exist - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 17, 4:45PM CST
On Dec 15, 2014, we issued an updated research report on premium railroads manufacturing firm L.B. Foster Co. (FSTR).
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
Nucor (NUE) Unveils Fourth Quarter Earnings Guidance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 17, 4:30PM CST
Nucor Corporation (NUE) has announced its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2014 which reflects a decline on a sequential basis.
CENX: 23.10 (-0.17), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
L. B. Foster to Market Tracksure for Safer Railroads - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 16, 10:00AM CST
Premium railroads manufacturing company L. B. Foster Co. (FSTR) recently inked a distribution agreement with the U.K.-based specialized rail technology firm Tracksure for an undisclosed amount.
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
Valmont (VMI) Faces Headwinds in Irrigation, Utility - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 15, 4:45PM CST
We have issued an updated research report on steel pipe and tube company Valmont Industries (VMI).
NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), VMI: 124.24 (+1.02), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
AK Steel (AKS) Reaches New Labor Deal for Ashland Works - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 15, 4:20PM CST
AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) has announced that members of United Steelworkers Local 1865 have ratified a new 42-month labor agreement effective after the expiration of the existing agreement on Mar 1, 2015.
NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), AKS: 4.87 (+0.39), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
Mechel (MTL) Posts Wider Loss in Q3, Revenues Down - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 11, 8:30AM CST
Russian miner Mechel OAO (MTL) posted net loss (as reported) of $575 million for the third quarter of 2014, wider than net loss of $127 million recorded in the third quarter of 2013 and a loss of $63 million recorded in the previous quarter.
NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), MTL: 1.48 (+0.14), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
POSCO (PKX) Poised for Solid Growth, Runs Near-Term Risks - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 10, 9:40AM CST
We issued an updated research report on South Korean steel producer POSCO (PKX) on Dec 9, 2014.
NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), X: 26.36 (+1.12), PKX: 61.04 (+0.65)
Mechel Seals Potential Supplier Status for Deutsche Bahn - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 3:37PM CST
Mechel's (MTL) chief flat products manufacturer, Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant is the potential rail supplier to Germany's railway.
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), MTL: 1.48 (+0.14), CDE: 7.27 (+0.07)
Nucor (NUE) Cut to Strong Sell: Should You Dump It Now? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 09, 2:27PM CST
Zacks Investment Research has downgraded Nucor (NUE) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Feb 6, 2015.
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), NEM: 24.78 (+0.27)
AK Steel Reaches New Labor Deal for Mountain State Carbon - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 4:44PM CST
AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) announced that members of the United Steelworkers (USW) international union have ratified a new 4-year labor agreement, effective Mar 1, 2015.
FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), AKS: 4.87 (+0.39), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
POSCO (PKX) Posts Weak 2014 Earnings, Revenues Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 8:25AM CST
POSCO (PKX) reported disappointing results for 2014. Net earnings plummeted 58.9% year over year to KRW 557 billion (US$0.53 billion). Earnings came in at KRW 1,596 per share or US$1.52 per American Depository Receipt.
OSN: 0.70 (-0.08), FSTR: 49.21 (+0.06), PKX: 61.04 (+0.65)
Global Welding Consumables (Stick Electrode, Solid Wires, Flux-cored Wires, SAW Wires & Flux) Market 2014-2020: Automobile & Transportation, Building & Construction, Marine, and Other Applications
M2 - Thu Jan 15, 5:32AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kn9mlm/welding) has announced the addition of the "Welding Consumables Market for Automobile & Transportation, Building & Construction, Marine, and Other Applications - EMEA Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The welding industry comprises welding equipment, welding consumables and welding services. Welding consumables account for a significant share of the welding industry compared to welding equipment and welding services. The welding consumables industry has been experiencing a shift from electrodes towards solid wires and flux-cored wires, due to higher production efficiency of the latter. Advantages such as high deposition rates are likely to boost demand for flux-cored wires, especially in Europe. Estimates and forecasts of the welding consumables market are provided in terms of volume (Kilo Tons) and revenue (US$ Mn). The study segments the welding consumables market based on product type, applications and key regions. Major product types included are stick electrodes, solid wires, magnesium, flux-cored wires, SAW wires & fluxes, and others such as gases. Key application segments included in the welding consumables study are automobile & transportation, building & construction, marine applications and other applications such as repair & maintenance and pipelines. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Welding Consumables Market - Product Segment Analysis Chapter 5 Welding Consumables Market - Application Analysis Chapter 6 Welding Consumables Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 7 Company Profiles - African Oxygen Ltd. (AFROX) - Air Liquide S.A. - Arcsel LLC - Castolin Eutectic - Corodur F?lldraht GmbH - ESAB - IASF S.p.A - Kobe Steel, Ltd. - Lincoln Electric Company - Miller Electric Mfg. Co. - Promax Welding Consumables (PTY) Ltd. - Tianjin Golden Bridge Welding Materials Group Co., Ltd. - Voestalpine AG - Vorarc Welding CC. - Welding Alloys Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kn9mlm/welding
Global Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Report 2015-2020
M2 - Mon Jan 12, 8:10AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/szfrmp/global_platefin) has announced the addition of the "Global Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Report 2015" report to their offering. The report provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. The plate-fin heat exchanger market analysis is provided for the international markets including development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development status. Development policies and plans are also discussed and manufacturing processes and cost structures analyzed. Plate-fin heat exchanger industry import/export consumption, supply and demand figures and cost price and production value gross margins are also provided. The report focuses on twenty industry players providing information such as company profiles, product picture and specification, capacity production, price, cost, production value and contact information. Upstream raw materials and equipment and downstream demand analysis is also carried out. The plate-fin heat exchanger industry development trends and marketing channels are analyzed. Finally the feasibility of new investment projects are assessed and overall research conclusions offered. Key Topics Covered: - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Overview - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger International and China Market Analysis - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Production by Regions By Technology By Applications - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Process and Cost Structure - 2010-2015 Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Productions Supply Sales Demand Market Status and Forecast - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Key Manufacturers Analysis - Up and Down Stream Industry Analysis - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Marketing Channels Analysis - 2015-2020 Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Productions Supply Sales Demand Market Status and Forecast - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Development Proposals - Plate-fin Heat Exchanger New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis - Global and China Plate-fin Heat Exchanger Industry Research Conclusions Companies Mentioned - AKG - API - CHART - Donghwa Entec - Five Cryo - Guanyun - Hangyang - Hongsheng - Jialong - Kaifeng Air Separation - Kobe Steel - Linde Engineering - Lytron - Moon Group - Sumitomo Precision - Triumph - Yinlun - Yonghong - Yushun - Zhongtai Cryogenic For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sz...l_platefin
Global Air Compressor (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method, and Geography) Market 2013 - 2020
M2 - Mon Jan 12, 5:42AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6wdvvw/global_air) has announced the addition of the "Global Air Compressor Market (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method, and Geography) Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Analysis, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The global air compressor market is forecast to reach $29.8 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% during the period 2014-2020. Stationary air compressors occupy the major share in the global air compressor market and would continue to lead the market through 2020. Rotary air compressor technology was and would be the highest revenue generating segment in 2013-2020. Based on the analysis, the centrifugal air compressor market would witness tremendous growth during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific region is currently the market leader and would maintain its position throughout the forecast period. The LAMEA region is expected to register the highest growth in the global air compressor market. High energy efficiency, low maintenance cost, eco-friendly operations, portability, and ability to deliver variation in supplied pressure are some of the factors driving the air compressor market. On the other hand, some of the restraints associated with air compressor market are rising cost of raw material, noise pollution, contaminated compressed air, bulky size, and others. The air compressor manufacturers are now concentrating on eliminating these restraints by introducing new technologies and solutions such as Turbocor and Thermoacoustic compressors. Based on lubrication, the air compressors are segmented into oiled and oil-free compressors. Oiled compressor segment was the highest revenue-generating segment in 2013 and would continue to lead the market till 2020. The wide-scale application of oiled air compressors in heavy duty industries such as mining, automobile, petroleum, chemical, etc., is a major driving factor for the oiled air compressor market. Based on the principle of operation and design the air compressor, market is broadly classified into three segments viz., reciprocating, rotary, and centrifugal air compressors. Rotary was the highest revenue-generating segment in 2013 and would continue to lead the market during the forecast period. The centrifugal air compressor segment is expected to exhibit the fastest growth based on its wide scale application, capability to deliver high and constant flow of air pressure along with its oil-free operations. Based on mobility, the air compressor systems are segmented into stationary and portable machines. The stationary air compressors were the major revenue contributors in 2013 and would continue to drive the market through 2020 based on their wide-scale applications in heavy duty industry. Portable air compressors are largely used in construction, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and electronic industries. Companies Mentioned - Atlas Copco - Ebara Corp. - Elgi Equipment Ltd. - Ingersoll Rand - KPCL - Kobe Steel - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Sullair - Sulzer Ltd. - VMAC For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6wdvvw/global_air
North American Air Compressor (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method) Market 2013-2020
M2 - Fri Jan 09, 9:06AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vgrw7b/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Air Compressor Market (Type, Product Design, Lubrication Method, and Countries) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Analysis, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 -2020" report to their offering. North American air compressor market is forecast to reach $6.6 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the period 2014 - 2020. The North American market highlights the potential of centrifugal air compressors which currently represent around 15% of the total market size by value. By 2020, the centrifugal air compressor market is expected to grow to double of its current size, representing over 30% of the total market size by value. The need of pure air in applications in FMCG, medical and pharmaceutical industries would increase the adoption of oil-free air compressors, which is expected to generate over 46% of market size by value by 2020. The North American market which was badly hit at the time of recession, is recovering due to the reinitiating of the stalled projects since 2012 onwards. Among the various lubrication methods, oil lubrication is commonly adopted in the North American market. The oil lubricated air compressors contributed more than ? of the market size by value in 2013. Based on mobility, the air compressor systems are segmented into stationary and portable models. The stationary air compressors were the major revenue contributors in 2013 and would continue to drive the market through 2020, based on their wide scale applications in heavy duty industry. The portable air compressors are found useful in on-site construction applications, FMCG industry and medical & pharmaceutical purposes. Conclusively, applications of air compressors are observed in enormous industries such as FMCG, oil & gas, manufacturing, automotive, etc., due to energy efficiency, eco-friendliness and portability of these machines. Additionally, the increased oil exploration activities in U.S.A. and Mexican territories are driving the usage of heavy duty air compressors in the region. Key findings of the study: - By 2020, the market size by value of oil-free air compressors would be at par with oil lubricated air compressors market. - The portable air compressors would experience increase in adoption during 2014 - 2020, generating about 45% of the market revenue by 2020. - The ability to operate with optimum power requirement and supply quality air output should increase adoption of air compressors among the non-industrial usages. - Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Kobe Steel, Ebara Corp., Sullair, VMAC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Campbell Housefeld, Sulzer, and Porter Cable are the major market players that are profiled in the report. Among the various strategies adopted by these key players, product launch has emerged as the prime strategy which has been adopted by most of the players. Rotary air compressors which contribute to over 50% of the market revenue, has been identified as a product to launch with innovative offerings. Companies Mentioned - Atlas Copco - Ingersoll Rand - Sulzer Ltd. - Ebara Corp. - Sullair - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Kobe Steel - VMAC - Campbell Hausfeld - Porter Cable For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vg...h_american
Global Aluminum Alloys Market 2014-2020 - Transportation, Construction, Packaging, Machinery, Electrical and Other End-users Analysis
M2 - Mon Jan 05, 8:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zntnxd/aluminum_alloys) has announced the addition of the "Aluminum Alloys Market for Transportation, Construction, Packaging, Machinery, Electrical and Other End-users - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The global aluminum alloys market was valued at US$ 91,230.7 Mn in 2013 and is projected to reach US$ 126,500.8 Mn by 2020, expanding at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2014 to 2020. Transportation was the largest segment of the global aluminum alloys market, accounting for more than 40% share in 2013. Transportation is also anticipated to be the fastest growing end-user segment of the global aluminum alloys market in the next six years. Steady development in industries such as automotive, aerospace and marine is responsible for the growth of the transportation end-user segment. Rising focus on the usage of hard but lightweight aluminum alloys for producing durable components and for increasing the fuel efficiency of vehicles is expected to drive the demand for aluminum alloys in the automotive market in the next few years. Furthermore, increasing demand for the manufacture of light-weight and high-strength components for various aerospace applications is likely to drive the demand for aluminum alloys in the global aerospace industry in the next six years. Increasing demand for aluminum alloys in rapidly growing end-user segments such as transportation and construction is anticipated to drive the global aluminum alloys market in the next few years. Rising usage of recycled aluminum alloys is also projected to offer substantial opportunities to the aluminum alloys market in the next six years. However, fluctuation in prices of raw materials is likely to hamper market growth during the forecast period. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Aluminum Alloys - Industry Analysis Chapter 4 Global Aluminum Alloys Market - End-user Analysis Chapter 5 Global Aluminum Alloys Market - Regional Analysis Chapter 6 Company Profiles - Alcoa Inc. - Aleris International Inc. - Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. - Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. - Constellium - Dubai Aluminum Co. - Kaiser Aluminum Corporation - Kobe Steel, Ltd. - Norsk Hydro ASA - Rio Tinto Alcan - United Company RUSAL Plc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zn...num_alloys
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