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Thermoelectric Generators Market 2015 - Global Forecast & Analysis to 2020: Key Players are Gentherm, II-VI, Ferrotec, Laird, Komatsu & Yamaha
M2 - Wed Sep 23, 5:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cz97tb/thermoelectric) has announced the addition of the "Thermoelectric Generators Market by End User , by Temperature (500 ?C), by Wattage (1 kW), by Source, by Material - Global Forecast & Analysis to 2020" report to their offering. The global thermoelectric generators market was valued at USD 245.3 Million in 2014, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% to reach USD 547.7 Million by 2020 A number of factors, including long lifetime with minimal maintenance, simplicity in operations, and no greenhouse gas emissions are the main reason driving the growth of the overall market. On the other hand, high price and low efficiency are the factors that restrain the growth of this market. The thermoelectric generators market has been segmented into four major regions, namely, North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. North America holds the largest share of the global market. Factors such as increased demand from automotive end-users segment in this region and remote location use of thermoelectric generators are expected to drive the growth of this market during the forecast period of 2015-2020. On the basis of end users, the market is classified into five segments, namely, automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial, self-powered sensors, and others. With the growing technological advancements in thermoelectric generators for aerospace and defense end-user, this segment is expected to grow at a higher rate as compared to the automotive end-user segment. The thermoelectric generators source segment is dominated by waste heat recovery subsegment, accounting for the highest share of 81.75% of the global thermoelectric generators market in 2015. The total market size for this segment is estimated to be USD 233.8 million in 2015, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3% from 2015 to 2020, to reach USD 436.0 Million by 2020. New product launch is the key strategy adopted by the major players to develop and sustain their position in the global thermoelectric generators market. The companies are developing innovative and high efficiency products by investing significant amount of their revenue in R&D, Strategies such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, joint ventures, and acquisitions were also adopted by a significant number of market players to strengthen their product portfolio and to expand their geographic presence. Key players in this market include Gentherm Inc. (U.S.), II-VI Incorporated (U.S.), Ferrotec Corp. (Japan), Laird Plc. (U.K.), Komatsu Limited (Japan), and Yamaha Corporation (Japan). Full List of Companies Mentioned - Alphabet Energy (U.S.) - Evident Thermoelectrics - Ferrotec Corporation - Gentherm, Inc. - Ii-Vi Incorporated - Komatsu Limited - Laird Plc - Tecteg - Tellurex Corporation - Yamaha Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cz...moelectric
IIVI: 16.75 (+0.04)
Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market to 2020 - The Market is Projected to Reach USD 208.79 Billion by 2020
M2 - Thu Aug 13, 9:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f83bp3/precastprefabrica) has announced the addition of the "Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market by Product Type, Construction Type, End-Use Sector and Region - Trends & Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. "Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market by Product Type (Floors & Roofs, Walls, Columns & Beams, Others), Construction Type (Modular, Manufactured, Others), End-Use Sector (Residential, Non-Residential, Infrastructure, Others), Region - Trends & Forecast to 2020" The growth in the construction industry has played a huge role in providing necessary boost to the global precast/prefabricated construction market. The global precast/prefabricated construction market is projected to reach USD 208.79 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.50% between 2015 and 2020. The Asia-Pacific region accounted for around 50% of the total market share, in terms of value, followed by Europe and North America. While the precast/prefabricated construction market in developed regions such as Europe is matured, it is estimated to grow at a higher rate between 2015 and 2020 in developing countries such as China and India, attributed to the population growth in these countries and growing disposable income of the citizens. This report estimates the market size of the global precast/prefabricated construction market in terms of both value and volume. In this report, the market is broadly segmented on the basis of product type, construction type, end-use sector, and region. Market drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges are discussed in detail. Companies Mentioned - ACS Actividades De Construccion Y Servicios, S.A. - Balfour Beatty PLC - Bouygues Construction - Julius Berger Nigeria PLC. - Kiewit Corporation - Komatsu Ltd. - Laing O'rourke - Larsen & Toubro Limited - Red Sea Housing Services - Taisei Corporation Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By Type of Product 8 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By End-Use Sector 9 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By Type of Construction 10 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By Region 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profile 13 Appendix For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f8...prefabrica
Global Heavy Construction Equipment Market 2015 - Forecasts to 2020 for the $166 Billion Industry
M2 - Wed Jul 29, 9:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8n84g/heavy) has announced the addition of the "Heavy Construction Equipment Market by type, Application and Industry - Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. The global heavy construction equipment market is estimated to reach USD 166.05 Billion by 2020, with a projected CAGR of 6.80%, signifying a steady increase in the demand for heavy construction equipment. Heavy construction equipment is a critical tool for any construction project. They are used extensively at construction sites to reduce labor cost and time. The high construction and infrastructural growth, technological developments and their adaptations, and rapid urbanization have fueled the growth for heavy construction equipment. Infrastructure is the largest end-use area for heavy construction equipment especially in emerging markets such as China, Brazil, and India. The global heavy construction equipment market is witnessing decent growth based on heavy investments done in the infrastructure recreation to accommodate smart residential and commercial buildings. The developing markets in Asia-Pacific are witnessing a strong demand for heavy construction equipment; therefore, large investments are made in these regions. They provide advanced heavy construction equipment, and by gaining considerable expertise and experience over the years, have optimized their processes and practises to become even more efficient. The material handling equipment segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 8.42% from 2015 to 2020. The key players of heavy construction equipment market implement different strategies such as expansions, agreements, contracts, joint ventures, and partnerships to garner a larger share in the market. The leading heavy construction equipment providers are focusing on countries with emerging markets that are estimated to show potential for industrial development in the near future. The heavy construction equipment market is a highly fragmented one owing to the huge infrastructure demand and changing technologies. Major companies rely on regional and local distributors to increase their share as well as geographical presence in the market. One of the major developments observed in the heavy construction equipment market is agreements, contracts, joint ventures, and partnerships. Companies are adopting inorganic growth strategies such as acquisitions to cope with the increasing demand for heavy construction equipment in key emerging markets. These strategies have aided companies to create a large customer and partner base in key markets. The applications requirements for heavy construction equipment and well as the operating conditions are continuously changing making it essential for the manufacturers and service providers to continually invest in research and development activities and come up with innovative solutions. Scope of the report On the basis of type, the heavy construction equipment market has been segmented as follows: - Earthmoving Equipment - - Excavators - - Loaders - - Backhoe - - Motor graders - Material Handling Equipment - - Cranes - - Telescopic handlers - Heavy Construction Vehicles - - Dumpers - - Tippers - Other Heavy Construction Equipment (compactors & road rollers, and pavers/asphalt finishers) On the basis of application, the heavy construction equipment market has been segmented as follows: - Excavation & Demolition - Heavy Lifting - Tunneling - Material Handling - Recycling & Waste Management On the basis of industry, the heavy construction equipment market has been segmented as follows: - Infrastructure - Construction - Mining - Oil & Gas - Manufacturing - Forestry Companies Mentioned - CNH Global N.V. - Caterpillar Inc. - Deere & Company - Doosan Infracore Ltd. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. - JCB Ltd. - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr-International AG - Sany Heavy Industries Co. Ltd - Terex Corporation - Volvo Construction Equipment Ab - Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8n84g/heavy
DE: 79.87 (-1.04), TEX: 20.57 (+0.01), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Smart Mining Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2020
M2 - Fri Jul 17, 5:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vsf7rm/smart_mining) has announced the addition of the "Smart Mining Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2020" report to their offering. This report examines the Smart Mining market for the period 2015-2020. The primary objective of the report is to offer updates on the advancements in ICT and embedded systems that have given rise to a futuristic technology: the smart mining, which is significantly transforming mining operations. The global smart mining market valued at US$ 5.12 Bn in 2013, and is expected to reach US$ 13 Bn by 2020, reflecting a CAGR of 14.5% during forecast period 2015-2020. Enhanced productivity, low operational cost, and improved safety are some of the prominent factors driving the demand for automated equipment and smart mining components. Also, introduction of analytics solution for predictive analysis by key players is expected to boost the growth of the market. This report has segmented global smart mining market into automated equipment and component. Automated equipment segment stood at US$ 3.66 Mn and accounted for 71.7% of overall smart mining market in 2013. The automated equipment segment is further sub-segmented into driller & breaker, load haul dump (LHD), mining excavator, robotic trucks and other automated equipment. Among these, mining excavator was the largest sub-segment, accounting for 25% of automated equipment segment revenue in 2014; however this is expected to experience a decline of 190 BPS by 2020. The component segment includes hardware, solution and service sub-segments. Among these, hardware was the largest sub-segment with more than 40% market share followed by solution sub-segment. The service sub-segment is projected to become second largest sub-segment by the end of 2020. The hardware sub-segment is further categorized into intelligent system, RFID tag & sensors, and other hardware. The intelligent system category accounted for more than 50% of the hardware segment revenue. The solution sub-segment includes data & operation management software, analytics solution, connectivity solution and other solutions. Among these, solution analytics solution category is anticipated to exhibit fastest CAGR of 13.8% between 2015 and 2020. The service sub-segment is categorized into engineering & maintenance service, consulting service, product training service and implementation and integration service. The engineering & maintenance service category accounted for over 30% of the service sub-segment revenue in 2014, followed by integration and implementation service category. Moreover, engineering & maintenance service category is expected to exhibit highest CAGR over 19% between 2015 and 2020. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Global Smart Mining Market Overview 3. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis 4. Market Dynamics 5. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Type 6. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Automated Equipment 7. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Component 8. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Region 9. Competitive Landscape - ABB Ltd. - Alcatel-Lucent - Atlas Copco - Caterpillar Inc. - Cisco Systems Inc. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Joy Global Inc. - Komatsu Ltd. - Outotec Oyj - RungePincockMinarco Limited - Sandvik Mining and Construction For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vs...art_mining
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The Global Construction Equipment Market Expected to Reach $240.97 Billion by 2020, Registering a CAGR of 8.9% during 2015-2020
M2 - Wed Jun 17, 9:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Construction Equipment Market - Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Among the different types of construction equipment, loader and cranes would continue to remain the most preferred type, due to their numerous applications in construction, mining and public works. Loader segment would drive the market significantly by 2020, contributing more than 44% of the total market revenue, due to increased application in earth moving operations. The construction equipment find maximum usage in earth moving and lifting & material handling applications. The two applications collectively accounted for around 50% of the total market in 2014. Between the two, earth moving application would grow at a faster rate during the forecast period, due to the upsurge in construction for commercial and residential infrastructure setup. Market is further segmented into solution type, comprising of product and services. Key findings of the study: - Lifting & material handling application would grow at a relatively faster CAGR of 12.4% during 2015-2020, in comparison to all the other applications - Excavation & mining application involving the use of construction equipment would grow notably at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2015-2020 - The market in Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% during 2015-2020 Companies Mentioned: - Atlas Copco - CNH Industrial - Caterpillar Inc. - Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) - Kobe Steel Ltd. (Kobelco) - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr Group - Volvo Construction Equipment For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Sumitomo Corporation Closes Deal to Export Komatsu Mining Equipment to Mongolia
M2 - Fri Jun 12, 9:02AM CDT
Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kuniharu Nakamura) in corporation with Komatsu Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuji Ohashi; hereinafter, "Komatsu"
has closed a deal to export two Komatsu hydraulic mining excavators , worth approximately 500 million yen, through its Mongolian subsidiary Transwest Mongolia LLC (Head Office: Ulaanbaatar; CEO: David Turnbull) to Khishig Arvin Industrial LLC, a leading mining contractor in Mongolia.
Joy Global Q2 Beats, But Hasn't Dug Out Of Hole Yet
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jun 04, 12:19PM CDT
So Joy Global's (JOY) second-quarter profit and sales beat estimates. But it wasn't a strong enough beat to demonstrate that it's out of the woods yet following the commodity market collapse over the past year, and its stock fell early Thursday amid...
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), TEX: 20.57 (+0.01), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Komatsu's European Technical Center selects aPriori to manage costs during new product design
M2 - Fri May 08, 7:38AM CDT
aPriori, a provider of enterprise product cost management solutions, today announced that its software platform has been selected by Komatsu's European Technical Center at Komatsu Hanomag GmbH.
Komatsu's European Technical Center Selects aPriori to Manage Costs During New Product Design
Business Wire - Thu May 07, 7:22AM CDT
aPriori, a provider of enterprise product cost management solutions, today announced that its software platform has been selected by Komatsu's European Technical Center located at Komatsu Hanomag GmbH. The European subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. will implement the aPriori solution to provide its design teams with a fast, repeatable and consistent method to estimate product costs from the earliest stages of new product design. Komatsu expects the increased cost visibility to help it meet new product cost targets while also accelerating product development cycles, producing higher quality products and increasing profitability.
Caterpillar Joins the Big Data Bandwagon, Creates Unit - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 13, 3:45PM CDT
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) announced the formation of a new division, Analytics & Innovation (AI).
GE: 28.07 (+0.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54), ASTE: 36.79 (-0.42)
Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: Trends and Opportunities (2014-2019) - Featuring Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu & Liebherr Group
M2 - Thu Apr 09, 3:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vmgf32/global_hydraulic) has announced the addition of the "Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: Trends and Opportunities (2014-2019)" report to their offering. The report titled Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: Trends & Opportunities (2014-2019) provides an in-depth analysis of the global hydraulic excavator market (including crawler mounted hydraulic excavator) with detailed analysis of market sizing and growth, market share and economic impact of the industry. Detailed analysis of global hydraulic excavator resale and auction market is also presented in this report. The report also assesses the key opportunities in the market and outlines the factors that are and will be driving the growth of the industry. Growth of the overall global hydraulic excavator industry has also been forecasted for the period 2014-2019, taking into consideration the previous growth patterns, the growth drivers and the current and future trends. In addition to global hydraulic excavator market, detailed country/regional analysis of China, Japan, Europe, the US, India, Oceania and Asia is also provided. Further, key players of the hydraulic excavator industry like Caterpillar, Hitachi; Komatsu and Liebherr are also profiled with their financial information and respective business strategies. Excavators are construction heavy machinery used for excavation or move large and heavy objects. Hydraulic excavators employ the fluid mechanism for efficient working. They are especially used for heavy duty excavation work where superb efficiency is required. Hydraulic excavator is a multipurpose earthmoving machine, which can perform many duties, in the field, such as digging earth, mining, loading, quarrying, etc., apart from other activities like well-digging, material handling. The excavator is the only "Earthmoving" machine, capable of working in three dimensions and in all directions. Large number of excavators used in the industry today makes use of hydraulics as hydraulics can supply great amount of power using minimal resources. All movement and functions of such excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. Despite a decline in sales in the years 2012 and 2013, the global hydraulic excavator market is anticipated to grow at a sustained pace. Factors like increasing spending on construction, growing construction equipment market and improving economic conditions will be driving the growth of this market. Like Europe, the hydraulic excavator market in the US experienced steep decline during the recession period because of the depressed construction expenditure in housing market and low investment in the non-residential construction market. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Hydraulic Excavators: An Introduction 3. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: An Analysis 4. Regional/Country Analysis:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market 5. Market Dynamics:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market 6. Competitive Landscape:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market 7. Hydraulic Excavator Market: New Product Analysis 8. Company Profiles:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market - Caterpillar Inc - Hitachi - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vm..._hydraulic
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
North America Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020 - Purchase of Used Equipment
M2 - Tue Apr 07, 9:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vmgxft/north_america) has announced the addition of the "North America Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020" report to their offering. According to North America Construction Vehicles Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020, North America construction vehicles market is anticipated to reach over USD26 billion by 2020 Growth in construction industry, easy financing options, government initiatives aimed at increasing private investments in the infrastructure sector, and diverse product offerings are expected to boost North American construction vehicles market over the next five years. Global manufacturers competing in the market are increasingly investing in research and development to introduce better products and gain competitive advantage. Construction vehicle manufacturers are also increasingly starting their own rental divisions in the region to increase their revenues. Increasing construction activities are expected to surge the demand for construction vehicles in North America over the next five years. North America construction vehicles market has also been witnessing various technological developments, which have helped increase the effectiveness and efficiency of construction vehicles, and are expected to further drive growth in construction vehicles market in the region. Trends & Developments - Increasing Competition - Expanding Production Base - Extra Services Provided by Construction Companies - Renting and Leasing Equipment - Purchase of Used Equipment - Easy Financing Options Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology 2. Analyst View 3. Market Overview 4. North America Construction Vehicles Market Outlook 5. North America Loaders Market Outlook 6. North America Excavators Market Outlook 7. North America Dump Trucks Market Outlook 8. North America Rough Terrain Lift Trucks (RTLTs) Market Outlook 9. North America Dozers Market Outlook 10. North America Graders Market Outlook 11. North America Pavers Market Outlook 12. North America Scrapers Market Outlook 13. Market Dynamics 14. Market Trends & Developments 15. Policy & Regulatory Landscape 16. Competitive Landscape 17. Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - AB Volvo - Caterpillar, Inc - Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd - Komatsu Ltd. - CNH Industrial N.V. - Atlas Copco AB - Deere & Company - Liebherr Group - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vm...th_america
DE: 79.87 (-1.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Europe Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020
M2 - Tue Apr 07, 9:09AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pmkcnb/europe) has announced the addition of the "Europe Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020" report to their offering. Construction vehicles market in Europe is anticipated to surpass USD14 billion mark by 2020. The market has been broadly segmented into Excavators, Loaders, Rough Terrain Lift Trucks (RTLT), Pavers, Dump Trucks, Dozers and Graders. Segment wise, Excavators dominated construction vehicles market in Europe on account of its multi-functional features andcost-efficiency. RTLT segment, which mainly includes forklift trucks and telescopic handlers, witnessed fastest growth among all the segments in Europe construction vehicles market during 2010-14. Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr Group, AB Volvo, Hyundai Heavy Industries, etc. are among the major players operating in Europe construction vehicles market. These companies are also investing continuously in various R&D projects to gain technological advantage over their counterparts. With the onset of global recession in 2008, construction industry witnessed sharp drop in most of the global economies including Europe and North America. Europe construction industry, particular, underwent further deterioration on account of Eurozone crisis. However, in recent years, economic scenario of Europe started to witness steady recovery, which in turn reflects a positive outlook over the next five years. With the economy of Europe stabilizing, real estate sector has been on its path towards sluggish recovery, which in turn has been driving construction industry. Numerous construction projects that were kept on halt have been revamped. As a result, the adoption of commercial vehicles in the country has increased at a notable pace. Launch of Europe 2020, a 10-year program, by European Commission to revive the region's economy is also acting as a key catalyst for construction vehicles market. The market recently witnessed introduction of construction vehicle rental services, which is also a novel trend. However, this is being perceived more as a threat by players as growing preference for rental services is suppressing potential sales of construction vehicles in Europe. Europe Construction Vehicles Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020 report elaborates following aspects related to construction vehicles market in Europe: - Growth in Construction Industry - Increasing Penetration of Technologically Advanced Vehicles - Rising Trend for Leasing/rental Services in Construction Vehicles Market - Growing Sales of Used Construction Vehicles - Lack of Skilled Operators Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology 2. Analyst View 3. Construction Vehicles: Product Overview 4. Europe Construction Vehicles Market Outlook 5. Europe Excavators Market Outlook 6. Europe Loaders Market Outlook 7. Europe Rough Terrain Lift Trucks Market Outlook 8. Europe Pavers Market Outlook & Forecast 9. Europe Dump Trucks Market Outlook & Forecast 10. Europe Dozers Market Outlook & Forecast 11. Europe Graders Market Outlook & Forecast 12. Market Dynamics 13. Policy & Regulatory Landscape 14. Market Trends & Developments 15. Competitive Landscape 16. Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - AB Volvo - Caterpillar, Inc. - Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. - Komatsu Ltd. - CNH Industrial N.V. - Atlas Copco AB - Deere & Company - Liebherr Group - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pmkcnb/europe
DE: 79.87 (-1.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Is The Heavy Machinery Industry Getting Caught In The Cross Fire?
Diesel - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 28, 5:54AM CST
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), DE: 79.87 (-1.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Caterpillar Earnings Go Off Track On Weak Sales
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jan 27, 11:46AM CST
Weakness in sales to miners and oil drillers offset Caterpillar's (CAT) positive results in construction, which also issued negative guidance, pushing shares down sharply Tuesday. Caterpillar's earnings per share fell 14.6% to $1.35 on a 1% decline...
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), TEX: 20.57 (+0.01), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Is It Time To Start Thinking Recovery For Komatsu?
Stephen Simpson, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Jan 17, 10:08AM CST
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Research and Markets: Indonesia Excavator Market 2014-2018 with Caterpillar, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Kobelco Construction Machinery & Komatsu Ltd Dominating
Business Wire - Tue Jan 06, 8:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sfhgjg/excavator_market) has announced the addition of the "Excavator Market in Indonesia 2014-2018" report to their offering.
Indonesia Excavator Market 2014-2018 with Caterpillar, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Kobelco Construction Machinery & Komatsu Ltd Dominating
M2 - Tue Jan 06, 8:11AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8cp649/excavator_market) has announced the addition of the "Excavator Market in Indonesia 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Excavator Market in Indonesia to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% over the period 2013-2018 Excavators are used to excavate, discharge, or elevate materials with the help of a bucket fitted to the boom. These are self-propelled machines which runs using crawlers or wheels. These are highly versatile heavy construction machinery and are used for various applications such as below and above ground level operations which include land levelling, trench digging, and well sinking. One major trend upcoming in this market is the growth of the Equipment Rental business. Vendors are providing equipment on a rental basis, which is proving cost-effective for customers because of the high prices of excavators. According to the report, one of the key factors driving the market is the rapid growth of the Construction industry. The substantial growth of this market stems from a rise in the number of construction projects in Indonesia, which has escalated the demand for excavators. Further, the report states that the high price of excavators is one of the key challenges in the market. The manufacturing of excavators requires a high level of initial investment. When raw material prices rise, the cost of manufacturing excavators also increases, which leads to a decline in the profit margin of manufacturers. Key Vendors - Caterpillar Inc. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. - Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Komatsu Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Industry Overview - Country Overview: Indonesia - Market Landscape - Excavator Market in Indonesia: Segmentation by Revenue - Product Segmentation - End-user Segmentation of Excavator Market in Indonesia - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis - Market Summary For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8c...tor_market
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Global Mining Business Confidence Report Q4 2014
M2 - Wed Dec 10, 9:57AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6md73r/mining_business) has announced the addition of the "Mining Business Confidence Report Q4 2014" report to their offering. "Mining Business Confidence Report Q4 2014" is a new report that globally analyzes industry opinions on the latest economic and customer issues, and their impact on investment decisions and growth prospects within the mining industry. This report also examines executive opinions with regards to the current and future state of the economy and its effect on the industry. It analyzes the likely effect of supplier price changes, sales performance, and staff headcount within the industry over October/December 2014. In addition, it provides an overview of the key priorities, threats, and opportunities for the global mining industry over October/December 2014. Furthermore, the survey forecasts the changes within the mining equipment market, procurement budget allocations, and leading suppliers in mining equipment categories. Moreover, this report provides a comparative analysis of survey results with Q3 2014 wherever applicable. Highlights - Overall, 43% of mining industry executives state that they are operating in a stable economic environment, while 38% affirm that the current economic conditions are unfavorable - The optimism levels for company growth have increased in Q4 2014 compared to Q3 2014, whereas, optimism levels for industry growth have decreased in Q4 2014 compared to Q3 2014 - Business operatives from Europe anticipate the highest growth in sales. Additionally, respondents who operate in the Rest of the World expect the highest increase in staff headcount in Q4 2014 - Industry executives indicate increased expenditure on mergers and acquisitions and new product development in Q4 2014 compared to Q3 2014 - The majority of respondents with business operations in Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World highlighted preference towards outright purchase rather than used equipment or lease - The highest percentage of business operatives from Europe foresee investment allocation for equipment purchases to range between US$1 million and US$10 million during 2014-2015 - Regardless of region, executives intend to allocate a bigger portion of their procurement budget towards capital expenditure in 2014 and 2015 Key Topics Covered: - Methodology and sample size - Confidence indexes - State of the economy - Growth prospects and customer confidence - Supplier prices and levels of expenditure - Organizational outlook and strategy - Procurement budget and expenditure outlook - Appendix Companies Mentioned - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited - BHP Billiton - Caterpillar Inc. - Exxaro Resources - Komatsu Limited - Lundin Mining - Metso - Rio Tinto - Stria Lithium Inc. - The Liebherr Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6m...g_business
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Construction & Mining Equipment Market by Products, by Application, and by Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Thu Nov 27, 6:40AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jfzgqm/construction_and) has announced the addition of the "Construction & Mining Equipment Market by Products, by Application, and by Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The construction equipment market in terms of value is projected to grow $125.4 billion and the mining equipment market is expected to grow to $134.7 billion in 2019 at a CAGR of 4.34% and 8.42% respectively Construction and mining activities have seen boost in most of the countries after 2010 and the trend is anticipated to continue. With an array of infrastructural projects coming up and increased demand for commodities resulting in increased mining, the construction and mining equipment market is experiencing huge opportunities to expand and grow. Additionally with the technological advancements catching up with the industry these equipment are also set to become more fuel efficient with low emissions better safety and handling. With the increase in rental and leasing facilities, and a large number of companies adopting to strategies of joint venture, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations the focus is clearly set on newer developing markets such as China, India, Brazil, and Russia. The construction and mining industry is quite mature in the regions of North America and Europe. However, the Asia-Pacific and RoW countries such as Brazil and Russia are seeing huge investments being made on roads, bridges, highways and expressways for increasing the infrastructural capabilities of the region. Similarly government initiatives are also increasing. In the developed nations, the infrastructural projects that are coming up are fewer in number and moreover the demand for housing is also declining steadily. The construction and mining equipment market can be primarily divided in to product types such as loaders, excavators, dozers, mineral processing machinery, and crushing & pulverizing equipment. Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. Research Methodology 3.Executive Summary 4.Premium Insights 5. Market Overview 6. Industry Trends 7. Construction Equipment Market, By Region 8. Construction Equipment Market, By Application 9. Construction Equipment Market, By Product 10. Mining Equipment Market 11. Competitive Landscape 12. Company Profiles - Atlas Copco CNH - CNH Industrial Nv - Caterpliier Inc. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Joy Global Inc. - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr International Ag - Terex Corporation - Volvo Group - Zoomlion Company Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jf...uction_and
TEX: 20.57 (+0.01)
Thermoelectric Generators Market 2015 - Global Forecast & Analysis to 2020: Key Players are Gentherm, II-VI, Ferrotec, Laird, Komatsu & Yamaha
M2 - Wed Sep 23, 5:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cz97tb/thermoelectric) has announced the addition of the "Thermoelectric Generators Market by End User , by Temperature (500 ?C), by Wattage (1 kW), by Source, by Material - Global Forecast & Analysis to 2020" report to their offering. The global thermoelectric generators market was valued at USD 245.3 Million in 2014, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% to reach USD 547.7 Million by 2020 A number of factors, including long lifetime with minimal maintenance, simplicity in operations, and no greenhouse gas emissions are the main reason driving the growth of the overall market. On the other hand, high price and low efficiency are the factors that restrain the growth of this market. The thermoelectric generators market has been segmented into four major regions, namely, North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. North America holds the largest share of the global market. Factors such as increased demand from automotive end-users segment in this region and remote location use of thermoelectric generators are expected to drive the growth of this market during the forecast period of 2015-2020. On the basis of end users, the market is classified into five segments, namely, automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial, self-powered sensors, and others. With the growing technological advancements in thermoelectric generators for aerospace and defense end-user, this segment is expected to grow at a higher rate as compared to the automotive end-user segment. The thermoelectric generators source segment is dominated by waste heat recovery subsegment, accounting for the highest share of 81.75% of the global thermoelectric generators market in 2015. The total market size for this segment is estimated to be USD 233.8 million in 2015, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3% from 2015 to 2020, to reach USD 436.0 Million by 2020. New product launch is the key strategy adopted by the major players to develop and sustain their position in the global thermoelectric generators market. The companies are developing innovative and high efficiency products by investing significant amount of their revenue in R&D, Strategies such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, joint ventures, and acquisitions were also adopted by a significant number of market players to strengthen their product portfolio and to expand their geographic presence. Key players in this market include Gentherm Inc. (U.S.), II-VI Incorporated (U.S.), Ferrotec Corp. (Japan), Laird Plc. (U.K.), Komatsu Limited (Japan), and Yamaha Corporation (Japan). Full List of Companies Mentioned - Alphabet Energy (U.S.) - Evident Thermoelectrics - Ferrotec Corporation - Gentherm, Inc. - Ii-Vi Incorporated - Komatsu Limited - Laird Plc - Tecteg - Tellurex Corporation - Yamaha Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cz...moelectric
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Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market to 2020 - The Market is Projected to Reach USD 208.79 Billion by 2020
M2 - Thu Aug 13, 9:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f83bp3/precastprefabrica) has announced the addition of the "Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market by Product Type, Construction Type, End-Use Sector and Region - Trends & Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. "Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market by Product Type (Floors & Roofs, Walls, Columns & Beams, Others), Construction Type (Modular, Manufactured, Others), End-Use Sector (Residential, Non-Residential, Infrastructure, Others), Region - Trends & Forecast to 2020" The growth in the construction industry has played a huge role in providing necessary boost to the global precast/prefabricated construction market. The global precast/prefabricated construction market is projected to reach USD 208.79 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.50% between 2015 and 2020. The Asia-Pacific region accounted for around 50% of the total market share, in terms of value, followed by Europe and North America. While the precast/prefabricated construction market in developed regions such as Europe is matured, it is estimated to grow at a higher rate between 2015 and 2020 in developing countries such as China and India, attributed to the population growth in these countries and growing disposable income of the citizens. This report estimates the market size of the global precast/prefabricated construction market in terms of both value and volume. In this report, the market is broadly segmented on the basis of product type, construction type, end-use sector, and region. Market drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges are discussed in detail. Companies Mentioned - ACS Actividades De Construccion Y Servicios, S.A. - Balfour Beatty PLC - Bouygues Construction - Julius Berger Nigeria PLC. - Kiewit Corporation - Komatsu Ltd. - Laing O'rourke - Larsen & Toubro Limited - Red Sea Housing Services - Taisei Corporation Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Industry Trends 7 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By Type of Product 8 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By End-Use Sector 9 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By Type of Construction 10 Precast/Prefabricated Construction Market, By Region 11 Competitive Landscape 12 Company Profile 13 Appendix For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f8...prefabrica
Global Heavy Construction Equipment Market 2015 - Forecasts to 2020 for the $166 Billion Industry
M2 - Wed Jul 29, 9:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8n84g/heavy) has announced the addition of the "Heavy Construction Equipment Market by type, Application and Industry - Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. The global heavy construction equipment market is estimated to reach USD 166.05 Billion by 2020, with a projected CAGR of 6.80%, signifying a steady increase in the demand for heavy construction equipment. Heavy construction equipment is a critical tool for any construction project. They are used extensively at construction sites to reduce labor cost and time. The high construction and infrastructural growth, technological developments and their adaptations, and rapid urbanization have fueled the growth for heavy construction equipment. Infrastructure is the largest end-use area for heavy construction equipment especially in emerging markets such as China, Brazil, and India. The global heavy construction equipment market is witnessing decent growth based on heavy investments done in the infrastructure recreation to accommodate smart residential and commercial buildings. The developing markets in Asia-Pacific are witnessing a strong demand for heavy construction equipment; therefore, large investments are made in these regions. They provide advanced heavy construction equipment, and by gaining considerable expertise and experience over the years, have optimized their processes and practises to become even more efficient. The material handling equipment segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 8.42% from 2015 to 2020. The key players of heavy construction equipment market implement different strategies such as expansions, agreements, contracts, joint ventures, and partnerships to garner a larger share in the market. The leading heavy construction equipment providers are focusing on countries with emerging markets that are estimated to show potential for industrial development in the near future. The heavy construction equipment market is a highly fragmented one owing to the huge infrastructure demand and changing technologies. Major companies rely on regional and local distributors to increase their share as well as geographical presence in the market. One of the major developments observed in the heavy construction equipment market is agreements, contracts, joint ventures, and partnerships. Companies are adopting inorganic growth strategies such as acquisitions to cope with the increasing demand for heavy construction equipment in key emerging markets. These strategies have aided companies to create a large customer and partner base in key markets. The applications requirements for heavy construction equipment and well as the operating conditions are continuously changing making it essential for the manufacturers and service providers to continually invest in research and development activities and come up with innovative solutions. Scope of the report On the basis of type, the heavy construction equipment market has been segmented as follows: - Earthmoving Equipment - - Excavators - - Loaders - - Backhoe - - Motor graders - Material Handling Equipment - - Cranes - - Telescopic handlers - Heavy Construction Vehicles - - Dumpers - - Tippers - Other Heavy Construction Equipment (compactors & road rollers, and pavers/asphalt finishers) On the basis of application, the heavy construction equipment market has been segmented as follows: - Excavation & Demolition - Heavy Lifting - Tunneling - Material Handling - Recycling & Waste Management On the basis of industry, the heavy construction equipment market has been segmented as follows: - Infrastructure - Construction - Mining - Oil & Gas - Manufacturing - Forestry Companies Mentioned - CNH Global N.V. - Caterpillar Inc. - Deere & Company - Doosan Infracore Ltd. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. - JCB Ltd. - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr-International AG - Sany Heavy Industries Co. Ltd - Terex Corporation - Volvo Construction Equipment Ab - Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8n84g/heavy
DE: 79.87 (-1.04), TEX: 20.57 (+0.01), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Smart Mining Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2020
M2 - Fri Jul 17, 5:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vsf7rm/smart_mining) has announced the addition of the "Smart Mining Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2020" report to their offering. This report examines the Smart Mining market for the period 2015-2020. The primary objective of the report is to offer updates on the advancements in ICT and embedded systems that have given rise to a futuristic technology: the smart mining, which is significantly transforming mining operations. The global smart mining market valued at US$ 5.12 Bn in 2013, and is expected to reach US$ 13 Bn by 2020, reflecting a CAGR of 14.5% during forecast period 2015-2020. Enhanced productivity, low operational cost, and improved safety are some of the prominent factors driving the demand for automated equipment and smart mining components. Also, introduction of analytics solution for predictive analysis by key players is expected to boost the growth of the market. This report has segmented global smart mining market into automated equipment and component. Automated equipment segment stood at US$ 3.66 Mn and accounted for 71.7% of overall smart mining market in 2013. The automated equipment segment is further sub-segmented into driller & breaker, load haul dump (LHD), mining excavator, robotic trucks and other automated equipment. Among these, mining excavator was the largest sub-segment, accounting for 25% of automated equipment segment revenue in 2014; however this is expected to experience a decline of 190 BPS by 2020. The component segment includes hardware, solution and service sub-segments. Among these, hardware was the largest sub-segment with more than 40% market share followed by solution sub-segment. The service sub-segment is projected to become second largest sub-segment by the end of 2020. The hardware sub-segment is further categorized into intelligent system, RFID tag & sensors, and other hardware. The intelligent system category accounted for more than 50% of the hardware segment revenue. The solution sub-segment includes data & operation management software, analytics solution, connectivity solution and other solutions. Among these, solution analytics solution category is anticipated to exhibit fastest CAGR of 13.8% between 2015 and 2020. The service sub-segment is categorized into engineering & maintenance service, consulting service, product training service and implementation and integration service. The engineering & maintenance service category accounted for over 30% of the service sub-segment revenue in 2014, followed by integration and implementation service category. Moreover, engineering & maintenance service category is expected to exhibit highest CAGR over 19% between 2015 and 2020. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Global Smart Mining Market Overview 3. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis 4. Market Dynamics 5. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Type 6. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Automated Equipment 7. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Component 8. Global Smart Mining Market Analysis, by Region 9. Competitive Landscape - ABB Ltd. - Alcatel-Lucent - Atlas Copco - Caterpillar Inc. - Cisco Systems Inc. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Joy Global Inc. - Komatsu Ltd. - Outotec Oyj - RungePincockMinarco Limited - Sandvik Mining and Construction For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vs...art_mining
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The Global Construction Equipment Market Expected to Reach $240.97 Billion by 2020, Registering a CAGR of 8.9% during 2015-2020
M2 - Wed Jun 17, 9:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Construction Equipment Market - Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Among the different types of construction equipment, loader and cranes would continue to remain the most preferred type, due to their numerous applications in construction, mining and public works. Loader segment would drive the market significantly by 2020, contributing more than 44% of the total market revenue, due to increased application in earth moving operations. The construction equipment find maximum usage in earth moving and lifting & material handling applications. The two applications collectively accounted for around 50% of the total market in 2014. Between the two, earth moving application would grow at a faster rate during the forecast period, due to the upsurge in construction for commercial and residential infrastructure setup. Market is further segmented into solution type, comprising of product and services. Key findings of the study: - Lifting & material handling application would grow at a relatively faster CAGR of 12.4% during 2015-2020, in comparison to all the other applications - Excavation & mining application involving the use of construction equipment would grow notably at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2015-2020 - The market in Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% during 2015-2020 Companies Mentioned: - Atlas Copco - CNH Industrial - Caterpillar Inc. - Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited (JCB) - Kobe Steel Ltd. (Kobelco) - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr Group - Volvo Construction Equipment For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h9zq4n/global About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Sumitomo Corporation Closes Deal to Export Komatsu Mining Equipment to Mongolia
M2 - Fri Jun 12, 9:02AM CDT
Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kuniharu Nakamura) in corporation with Komatsu Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuji Ohashi; hereinafter, "Komatsu"
has closed a deal to export two Komatsu hydraulic mining excavators , worth approximately 500 million yen, through its Mongolian subsidiary Transwest Mongolia LLC (Head Office: Ulaanbaatar; CEO: David Turnbull) to Khishig Arvin Industrial LLC, a leading mining contractor in Mongolia. Joy Global Q2 Beats, But Hasn't Dug Out Of Hole Yet
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jun 04, 12:19PM CDT
So Joy Global's (JOY) second-quarter profit and sales beat estimates. But it wasn't a strong enough beat to demonstrate that it's out of the woods yet following the commodity market collapse over the past year, and its stock fell early Thursday amid...
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), TEX: 20.57 (+0.01), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Komatsu's European Technical Center selects aPriori to manage costs during new product design
M2 - Fri May 08, 7:38AM CDT
aPriori, a provider of enterprise product cost management solutions, today announced that its software platform has been selected by Komatsu's European Technical Center at Komatsu Hanomag GmbH.
Komatsu's European Technical Center Selects aPriori to Manage Costs During New Product Design
Business Wire - Thu May 07, 7:22AM CDT
aPriori, a provider of enterprise product cost management solutions, today announced that its software platform has been selected by Komatsu's European Technical Center located at Komatsu Hanomag GmbH. The European subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. will implement the aPriori solution to provide its design teams with a fast, repeatable and consistent method to estimate product costs from the earliest stages of new product design. Komatsu expects the increased cost visibility to help it meet new product cost targets while also accelerating product development cycles, producing higher quality products and increasing profitability.
Caterpillar Joins the Big Data Bandwagon, Creates Unit - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 13, 3:45PM CDT
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) announced the formation of a new division, Analytics & Innovation (AI).
GE: 28.07 (+0.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54), ASTE: 36.79 (-0.42)
Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: Trends and Opportunities (2014-2019) - Featuring Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu & Liebherr Group
M2 - Thu Apr 09, 3:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vmgf32/global_hydraulic) has announced the addition of the "Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: Trends and Opportunities (2014-2019)" report to their offering. The report titled Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: Trends & Opportunities (2014-2019) provides an in-depth analysis of the global hydraulic excavator market (including crawler mounted hydraulic excavator) with detailed analysis of market sizing and growth, market share and economic impact of the industry. Detailed analysis of global hydraulic excavator resale and auction market is also presented in this report. The report also assesses the key opportunities in the market and outlines the factors that are and will be driving the growth of the industry. Growth of the overall global hydraulic excavator industry has also been forecasted for the period 2014-2019, taking into consideration the previous growth patterns, the growth drivers and the current and future trends. In addition to global hydraulic excavator market, detailed country/regional analysis of China, Japan, Europe, the US, India, Oceania and Asia is also provided. Further, key players of the hydraulic excavator industry like Caterpillar, Hitachi; Komatsu and Liebherr are also profiled with their financial information and respective business strategies. Excavators are construction heavy machinery used for excavation or move large and heavy objects. Hydraulic excavators employ the fluid mechanism for efficient working. They are especially used for heavy duty excavation work where superb efficiency is required. Hydraulic excavator is a multipurpose earthmoving machine, which can perform many duties, in the field, such as digging earth, mining, loading, quarrying, etc., apart from other activities like well-digging, material handling. The excavator is the only "Earthmoving" machine, capable of working in three dimensions and in all directions. Large number of excavators used in the industry today makes use of hydraulics as hydraulics can supply great amount of power using minimal resources. All movement and functions of such excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. Despite a decline in sales in the years 2012 and 2013, the global hydraulic excavator market is anticipated to grow at a sustained pace. Factors like increasing spending on construction, growing construction equipment market and improving economic conditions will be driving the growth of this market. Like Europe, the hydraulic excavator market in the US experienced steep decline during the recession period because of the depressed construction expenditure in housing market and low investment in the non-residential construction market. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Hydraulic Excavators: An Introduction 3. Global Hydraulic Excavator Market: An Analysis 4. Regional/Country Analysis:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market 5. Market Dynamics:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market 6. Competitive Landscape:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market 7. Hydraulic Excavator Market: New Product Analysis 8. Company Profiles:Global Hydraulic Excavator Market - Caterpillar Inc - Hitachi - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vm..._hydraulic
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
North America Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020 - Purchase of Used Equipment
M2 - Tue Apr 07, 9:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vmgxft/north_america) has announced the addition of the "North America Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020" report to their offering. According to North America Construction Vehicles Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020, North America construction vehicles market is anticipated to reach over USD26 billion by 2020 Growth in construction industry, easy financing options, government initiatives aimed at increasing private investments in the infrastructure sector, and diverse product offerings are expected to boost North American construction vehicles market over the next five years. Global manufacturers competing in the market are increasingly investing in research and development to introduce better products and gain competitive advantage. Construction vehicle manufacturers are also increasingly starting their own rental divisions in the region to increase their revenues. Increasing construction activities are expected to surge the demand for construction vehicles in North America over the next five years. North America construction vehicles market has also been witnessing various technological developments, which have helped increase the effectiveness and efficiency of construction vehicles, and are expected to further drive growth in construction vehicles market in the region. Trends & Developments - Increasing Competition - Expanding Production Base - Extra Services Provided by Construction Companies - Renting and Leasing Equipment - Purchase of Used Equipment - Easy Financing Options Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology 2. Analyst View 3. Market Overview 4. North America Construction Vehicles Market Outlook 5. North America Loaders Market Outlook 6. North America Excavators Market Outlook 7. North America Dump Trucks Market Outlook 8. North America Rough Terrain Lift Trucks (RTLTs) Market Outlook 9. North America Dozers Market Outlook 10. North America Graders Market Outlook 11. North America Pavers Market Outlook 12. North America Scrapers Market Outlook 13. Market Dynamics 14. Market Trends & Developments 15. Policy & Regulatory Landscape 16. Competitive Landscape 17. Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - AB Volvo - Caterpillar, Inc - Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd - Komatsu Ltd. - CNH Industrial N.V. - Atlas Copco AB - Deere & Company - Liebherr Group - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vm...th_america
DE: 79.87 (-1.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Europe Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020
M2 - Tue Apr 07, 9:09AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pmkcnb/europe) has announced the addition of the "Europe Construction Vehicles Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020" report to their offering. Construction vehicles market in Europe is anticipated to surpass USD14 billion mark by 2020. The market has been broadly segmented into Excavators, Loaders, Rough Terrain Lift Trucks (RTLT), Pavers, Dump Trucks, Dozers and Graders. Segment wise, Excavators dominated construction vehicles market in Europe on account of its multi-functional features andcost-efficiency. RTLT segment, which mainly includes forklift trucks and telescopic handlers, witnessed fastest growth among all the segments in Europe construction vehicles market during 2010-14. Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr Group, AB Volvo, Hyundai Heavy Industries, etc. are among the major players operating in Europe construction vehicles market. These companies are also investing continuously in various R&D projects to gain technological advantage over their counterparts. With the onset of global recession in 2008, construction industry witnessed sharp drop in most of the global economies including Europe and North America. Europe construction industry, particular, underwent further deterioration on account of Eurozone crisis. However, in recent years, economic scenario of Europe started to witness steady recovery, which in turn reflects a positive outlook over the next five years. With the economy of Europe stabilizing, real estate sector has been on its path towards sluggish recovery, which in turn has been driving construction industry. Numerous construction projects that were kept on halt have been revamped. As a result, the adoption of commercial vehicles in the country has increased at a notable pace. Launch of Europe 2020, a 10-year program, by European Commission to revive the region's economy is also acting as a key catalyst for construction vehicles market. The market recently witnessed introduction of construction vehicle rental services, which is also a novel trend. However, this is being perceived more as a threat by players as growing preference for rental services is suppressing potential sales of construction vehicles in Europe. Europe Construction Vehicles Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020 report elaborates following aspects related to construction vehicles market in Europe: - Growth in Construction Industry - Increasing Penetration of Technologically Advanced Vehicles - Rising Trend for Leasing/rental Services in Construction Vehicles Market - Growing Sales of Used Construction Vehicles - Lack of Skilled Operators Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology 2. Analyst View 3. Construction Vehicles: Product Overview 4. Europe Construction Vehicles Market Outlook 5. Europe Excavators Market Outlook 6. Europe Loaders Market Outlook 7. Europe Rough Terrain Lift Trucks Market Outlook 8. Europe Pavers Market Outlook & Forecast 9. Europe Dump Trucks Market Outlook & Forecast 10. Europe Dozers Market Outlook & Forecast 11. Europe Graders Market Outlook & Forecast 12. Market Dynamics 13. Policy & Regulatory Landscape 14. Market Trends & Developments 15. Competitive Landscape 16. Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - AB Volvo - Caterpillar, Inc. - Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. - Komatsu Ltd. - CNH Industrial N.V. - Atlas Copco AB - Deere & Company - Liebherr Group - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. - J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pmkcnb/europe
DE: 79.87 (-1.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Is The Heavy Machinery Industry Getting Caught In The Cross Fire?
Diesel - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 28, 5:54AM CST
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), DE: 79.87 (-1.04), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Caterpillar Earnings Go Off Track On Weak Sales
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Jan 27, 11:46AM CST
Weakness in sales to miners and oil drillers offset Caterpillar's (CAT) positive results in construction, which also issued negative guidance, pushing shares down sharply Tuesday. Caterpillar's earnings per share fell 14.6% to $1.35 on a 1% decline...
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), TEX: 20.57 (+0.01), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Is It Time To Start Thinking Recovery For Komatsu?
Stephen Simpson, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Jan 17, 10:08AM CST
JOY: 17.94 (-0.57), CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Research and Markets: Indonesia Excavator Market 2014-2018 with Caterpillar, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Kobelco Construction Machinery & Komatsu Ltd Dominating
Business Wire - Tue Jan 06, 8:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sfhgjg/excavator_market) has announced the addition of the "Excavator Market in Indonesia 2014-2018" report to their offering.
Indonesia Excavator Market 2014-2018 with Caterpillar, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Kobelco Construction Machinery & Komatsu Ltd Dominating
M2 - Tue Jan 06, 8:11AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8cp649/excavator_market) has announced the addition of the "Excavator Market in Indonesia 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Excavator Market in Indonesia to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% over the period 2013-2018 Excavators are used to excavate, discharge, or elevate materials with the help of a bucket fitted to the boom. These are self-propelled machines which runs using crawlers or wheels. These are highly versatile heavy construction machinery and are used for various applications such as below and above ground level operations which include land levelling, trench digging, and well sinking. One major trend upcoming in this market is the growth of the Equipment Rental business. Vendors are providing equipment on a rental basis, which is proving cost-effective for customers because of the high prices of excavators. According to the report, one of the key factors driving the market is the rapid growth of the Construction industry. The substantial growth of this market stems from a rise in the number of construction projects in Indonesia, which has escalated the demand for excavators. Further, the report states that the high price of excavators is one of the key challenges in the market. The manufacturing of excavators requires a high level of initial investment. When raw material prices rise, the cost of manufacturing excavators also increases, which leads to a decline in the profit margin of manufacturers. Key Vendors - Caterpillar Inc. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. - Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Komatsu Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Industry Overview - Country Overview: Indonesia - Market Landscape - Excavator Market in Indonesia: Segmentation by Revenue - Product Segmentation - End-user Segmentation of Excavator Market in Indonesia - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis - Market Summary For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8c...tor_market
CAT: 71.30 (-0.54)
Global Mining Business Confidence Report Q4 2014
M2 - Wed Dec 10, 9:57AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6md73r/mining_business) has announced the addition of the "Mining Business Confidence Report Q4 2014" report to their offering. "Mining Business Confidence Report Q4 2014" is a new report that globally analyzes industry opinions on the latest economic and customer issues, and their impact on investment decisions and growth prospects within the mining industry. This report also examines executive opinions with regards to the current and future state of the economy and its effect on the industry. It analyzes the likely effect of supplier price changes, sales performance, and staff headcount within the industry over October/December 2014. In addition, it provides an overview of the key priorities, threats, and opportunities for the global mining industry over October/December 2014. Furthermore, the survey forecasts the changes within the mining equipment market, procurement budget allocations, and leading suppliers in mining equipment categories. Moreover, this report provides a comparative analysis of survey results with Q3 2014 wherever applicable. Highlights - Overall, 43% of mining industry executives state that they are operating in a stable economic environment, while 38% affirm that the current economic conditions are unfavorable - The optimism levels for company growth have increased in Q4 2014 compared to Q3 2014, whereas, optimism levels for industry growth have decreased in Q4 2014 compared to Q3 2014 - Business operatives from Europe anticipate the highest growth in sales. Additionally, respondents who operate in the Rest of the World expect the highest increase in staff headcount in Q4 2014 - Industry executives indicate increased expenditure on mergers and acquisitions and new product development in Q4 2014 compared to Q3 2014 - The majority of respondents with business operations in Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World highlighted preference towards outright purchase rather than used equipment or lease - The highest percentage of business operatives from Europe foresee investment allocation for equipment purchases to range between US$1 million and US$10 million during 2014-2015 - Regardless of region, executives intend to allocate a bigger portion of their procurement budget towards capital expenditure in 2014 and 2015 Key Topics Covered: - Methodology and sample size - Confidence indexes - State of the economy - Growth prospects and customer confidence - Supplier prices and levels of expenditure - Organizational outlook and strategy - Procurement budget and expenditure outlook - Appendix Companies Mentioned - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited - BHP Billiton - Caterpillar Inc. - Exxaro Resources - Komatsu Limited - Lundin Mining - Metso - Rio Tinto - Stria Lithium Inc. - The Liebherr Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6m...g_business
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Construction & Mining Equipment Market by Products, by Application, and by Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Thu Nov 27, 6:40AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jfzgqm/construction_and) has announced the addition of the "Construction & Mining Equipment Market by Products, by Application, and by Region - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The construction equipment market in terms of value is projected to grow $125.4 billion and the mining equipment market is expected to grow to $134.7 billion in 2019 at a CAGR of 4.34% and 8.42% respectively Construction and mining activities have seen boost in most of the countries after 2010 and the trend is anticipated to continue. With an array of infrastructural projects coming up and increased demand for commodities resulting in increased mining, the construction and mining equipment market is experiencing huge opportunities to expand and grow. Additionally with the technological advancements catching up with the industry these equipment are also set to become more fuel efficient with low emissions better safety and handling. With the increase in rental and leasing facilities, and a large number of companies adopting to strategies of joint venture, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations the focus is clearly set on newer developing markets such as China, India, Brazil, and Russia. The construction and mining industry is quite mature in the regions of North America and Europe. However, the Asia-Pacific and RoW countries such as Brazil and Russia are seeing huge investments being made on roads, bridges, highways and expressways for increasing the infrastructural capabilities of the region. Similarly government initiatives are also increasing. In the developed nations, the infrastructural projects that are coming up are fewer in number and moreover the demand for housing is also declining steadily. The construction and mining equipment market can be primarily divided in to product types such as loaders, excavators, dozers, mineral processing machinery, and crushing & pulverizing equipment. Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. Research Methodology 3.Executive Summary 4.Premium Insights 5. Market Overview 6. Industry Trends 7. Construction Equipment Market, By Region 8. Construction Equipment Market, By Application 9. Construction Equipment Market, By Product 10. Mining Equipment Market 11. Competitive Landscape 12. Company Profiles - Atlas Copco CNH - CNH Industrial Nv - Caterpliier Inc. - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. - Joy Global Inc. - Komatsu Ltd. - Liebherr International Ag - Terex Corporation - Volvo Group - Zoomlion Company Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jf...uction_and
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