Steering And Suspension Parts - A World Market Review

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Electric Power Steering Systems – A New Dimension
Electric Power Steering Systems (EPS) – A Major Technological Breakthrough
Replacement Parts Spur the Market
Enhanced Suspension Parts – Key to Market Growth
Present Scenario
Positive Prospects
Market Share Statistics
3.ISSUES AND TRENDS
Rising Safety Considerations
EAPS Market Poised for Big Leap
Electronic Steering Content Per Vehicle onRise
Shift in Demand From HPS to EPS
Rack Electric Power Steering (REPS) – A Key Product Segment
Innovative Steering Technology for Tractors
Air Suspension Systems on the Rise
Technological Developments: A Major Factor Restraining Growth
4.PRODUCT FACTS
Rack and Pinion Steering Gears
Ball Joints
Tie Rod Assemblies
Steering Pumps
Other Steering and Suspension Parts
5.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Tenneco to Purchase Major Portion of Delphi Assets
TRW Acquires Certain Braking Machining and Module Assembly Assets from Delphi
ArvinMeritor Acquires Mascot Truck Parts Ltd
Visteon Quits From Global Suspension and Steering Systems Product Line
Steering Solutions to Take Over Halfshaft and Steering Business of Delphi
The 2008 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Integrates Kinetic Suspension Technology of Tenneco
ArvinMeritor Bags a Multi-Million-Dollar Contract from Navistar Parts
ArvinMeritor Shuts Down Arden Facility
ArvinMeritor’s Planned Developments in Mexico
Visteon Sells Facilities to Centrum Equities
Fox Factory Acquired by Private Investment Firm
Ixetic to Set up Plant in Bulgaria
Abhishek Auto Announces JV with KSS
Sona Koyo to Expand Capacity
TRW Automotive Unveils Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) Belt Drive system
Cerberus Capital Management Acquires Tower Automotive
TRW Automotive Holdings Inaugurates a New Facility in Slovakia
The New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Equips Tenneco’s Electronic Suspension System
Hayes Lemmerz Divests its Suspension Business Operations
Brembo Acquires Brakes Business of Hayes International
TRW and Sun Vacuum to Float a Joint Venture
TRW to Form a Joint Venture with Arvin Meritor
ArvinMeritor and Chery to Set Up a JV
ArvinMeritor Bags a Major Supply Contract from Armor Holdings
JTEKT Corporation and SKSS Establishes a New Joint Venture Company
American Standard Cos to Spin off Vehicle Control Systems Business
Wanxiang Pockets North American Coupled Products Business
Crestview Partners Acquires Key Safety Systems
ROL Manufacturing to Acquire Traditional Aftermarket Business
Dayton Parts Pockets S&G Enterprises
Lippert Components Acquires Affiliates
JTEKT-Sona JV to Set up Production Facility
Jinzhou Wanyou to Supply Products to European Auto Parts Maker
Dana Corp. to Deliver Spicer® Rear Beam Axles to Renault
Holland Group Merges with SAF
Visteon Signs an Agreement with SSVP II
Rane Madras Establishes Production Facility Near Chennai
China Automotive Systems Establishes First Overseas Office
Delphi to Shut Down the Puerto Real Steering System Plant
Ford to Shut Down the Indianapolis Steering Plant
JTEKT Develops RC EPS System for Full-Sized Vehicles
ArvinMeritor to Launch Smart Systems Chassis Solutions
ArvinMeritor Introduces a New Remanufactured Component
Dana Corp. Demonstrates its New Spicer® Axle Product Line at AGRITECHNICA 2007
Delphi to Introduce New Electric Power Steering Systems
Raven Industries Releases QuickTrax Steering System
6.MAJOR PLAYERS
Arvinmeritor, Inc. (USA)
Cardone Industries, Inc. (USA)
Dana Holding Corporation (USA)
Delphi Corp. (USA)
Denso Corp. (Japan)
Federal-Mogul Corp. (USA)
Fenwick Automotive Products (Canada)
JTEKT Corporation (Japan)
SOGEFI S.p.A. (Italy)
Tenneco Inc. (USA)
TA Delaware, Inc (USA)
TRW Automotive Inc. (USA)
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany)
7.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS
8.THE UNITED STATES
Steering and Suspension Parts Aftermarket: An Overview
Impact of Remanufactured Parts
Issues and Trends
Incorporation of Advanced Technologies in Vehicles Discourages DIYers
Programmed Distribution Channel Tending Towards Consolidation…
Retailers Play a Major Role
Dealers- Emerging Revenue Contributors to the Market
Competitive Scenario
Market Structure
Major Players
Market Drivers
Surging Number of Vehicles
Expanding Vehicle Lifespan
Safety Concerns
Rise in Vehicle Usage Rates
Testing Weather and Road Conditions
Front-Wheel-Drive technology
High-Priced Import Applications
Do-it-Yourself Sector
Market Restraints
Surging Vendor Competition
Consolidation among Distributors Affects Manufacturer’s Margins
Surging Imports
Rapid Rise in Short-Line Producers
9.CANADA
Drivers of Change
Retail Sector – A Vital End-User
10.JAPAN
An Insight into Steering and Suspension Parts Market
Electric Power Steering Systems Drive Market Growth
Factors Restraining Aftermarket Growth
11.EUROPE
a.France
b.Germany
c.Italy
d.The United Kingdom
e.Spain
f.Russia
g.Rest of Europe
12.ASIA-PACIFIC
Regional Overview
India
Steering and Suspension Parts – An Overview
13.LATIN AMERICA
Overview
14.REST OF WORLD
Exhibits
Table 1: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the Global Steering Systems Market –
Table 2: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the Global Suspension Parts Market –
Table 3: Global Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 5: Global Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 7: Global Ball Joints Market by Region for the Period 2007- 2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Ball Joints Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 9: Global Tie Rod Assemblies Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global Tie Rod Assemblies Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 11: Global Steering Pumps Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global Steering Pumps Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 13: Global Other Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Global Other Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 15: Percentage Breakdown of the US Steering and Suspension Parts Aftermarket by Distribution Channel –
Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Aftermarket –
Table 17: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US Ball Joints Aftermarket –
Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US Tie Rod Assemblies Aftermarket –
Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the US Steering Pumps Aftermarket –
Table 20: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 21: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in the US for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Canadian Auto Parts and Accessories Firms by Province –
Table 23: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 24: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Canada for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 25: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Japan for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 27: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 29: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 31: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in France for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 33: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Germany for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 35: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Italy for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 37: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in the UK for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 39: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Spain for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 41: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Russia for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 43: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 45: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 46: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Asia-Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 47: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 48: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Latin America for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 49: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 50: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of World for the Years 2008 & 2009
Companies Profiled