Dublin, May 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals in US$ Thousand by the following Segments:
- Waxes/Polishes
- Protectants
- Wheel and Tire Cleaners
- Windshield Washer Fluids
The report profiles 59 companies including many key and niche players such as
- 3M Company (US)
- 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division (US)
- Bondo Corporation (US)
- Meguiar's, Inc. (US)
- Armored AutoGroup Inc. (US)
- Blue Ribbon Products, Inc. (US)
- Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (US)
- Auto Wax Company (US)
- Permatex, Inc. (US)
- Niteo Products, LLC (US)
- Northern Labs, Inc. (US)
- Protect All, Inc. (US)
- Turtle Wax, Inc. (US)
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- Automotive Appearance Chemicals Market
- A Prelude
- New Vehicles have Higher Per Capita Usage
- Economic Factors Play an Important Role in the Market
- Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession in Retrospect
- Market Springs Back to Normalcy in 2010
- Global Market Once Again Tested in 2012 & 2013
- European Auto Industry Reels Under Pressure of Euro Debt Crisis
- Improvement in Global GDP Performance Encourages Optimistic Forecasts
- Japan, Russia, and Brazil Turn to be the Laggards in Economic Growth
- Market Outlook
- Global Market Analysis
2. NOTEWORTHY GROWTH DRIVERS, TRENDS & ISSUES
- Large Global Base of Vehicle Fleet & Projected Rise in New Auto Sales Offers Potential for Growth
- Demand for Aftermarket Automotive Appearance Chemicals Grows Rapidly as Vehicle Owners Retain their Vehicles Longer
- Technology Improvements Increase Vehicle Life
- Increased Life Brings Maintenance into Focus
- Need for Product Differentiation Drives Innovations in Specialty Automotive Coating Chemicals
- Growing Awareness on Importance of Vehicle Maintenance
- A Major Growth Factor
- Making Most of Opportunities in the DIY Segment
- Growing Demand for DIFM Services Turn Service Providers' into Target Customers for Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals
- Pre-Owned Cars & Auto Leasing Drives Growth
- Luxury Car Owners
- A Premier Market Segment
- China and India Zooming Ahead in Luxury Car Sales
- Car Grooming Centers Play a Vital Role in the Market
- Growing Investments on Vintage & Classic Cars Augurs Well for the Market
- Environmental Friendly Products Top Priority Charts of Manufacturers
- Solvent Based Coatings Make Way for Water Based Formulations
- Volatile Silicones Emerge as an Alternative to Hydrocarbon Based Solvents
- Easy-to-Use Products Gain Popularity
- Introduction of Silicone Waxes in Automotive Polishes Gains Prominence
- Plasti Dipping Trend Gains Traction for Protecting Vehicular Appearance
- Advancing Material Technology
- Boon or Bane?
- Internet Retailing
- A Major Growth Avenue
- Soaring Costs of Raw Materials for Automotive Refinish Coatings
- A Key Challenge
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Automotive Appearance Chemicals
- An Introduction
- Waxes/Polishes
- Protectants
- Wheel and Tire Cleaners
- Windshield Washer Fluids
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Niteo Acquires Trans-Mate
- Pilot Acquires Voodoo Ride
- Gold Eagle Announces Foray into Automotive Appearance Chemicals
- Highland Partners Acquires Car Care Business of Valvoline
- Spectrum Brands Acquires Armored AutoGroup
- Barrett-Jackson Introduces Premium Auto Care Products Line
- Turtle Wax Launches Turtle Wax® ICE® Premium Car Care
- ICM Products Closes Acquisition of Amber Chemical Company
- Imperial Wax Unveils New Car Care Products
- Turtle Wax® Launches Reflectie Wax
- Rougaroo Introduces Eco-Friendly Line of Automotive Care Products
- LOWRIDER Detailing Introduces New line of Car Care Products
- Carkhana Introduces New Car Care Products Range
5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 59 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 68)
- The United States (37)
- Canada (4)
- Japan (1)
- Europe (21)
- - The United Kingdom (11)
- - Italy (2)
- - Spain (3)
- Rest of Europe (5)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (5)
For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4f44fg/automotive
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