Gaskets & Seals - A World Market Review

Gaskets & Seals - A World Market Review published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 706 and the price starts from US $ 2995.

Introduction

Abstract

Innovative technological developments in gaskets and seals industry have resulted in extended product life, thereby reducing demand for replacement components. Previously, replacement cycles were between three to seven years, and today they stand at six to ten years. As a result, manufacturers now have to reformulate business plans to maximize benefits from available market opportunities. New generation gaskets and seals are produced from improved rubber and engineered materials, which enhance overall product quality, thereby directly affecting replacement demand.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Gaskets & Seals: World Market Review" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. MARKET TRENDS 4

• Automotive Aftermarket - Affected by Lower Demand Due to Extended Product Lifetime 4
• Pricing Pressure Drives US Firms towards Outsourcing 4
• Consumer Awareness Increases Engine Component Life 4
• OEM Design Simplicity and Performance Hurts Aftermarket 5
• Thermoplastic Weather Seals - Gaining Momentum 5
• Advanced Gaskets in Demand with Increased Aluminum Usage in Engines 5
• Aftermarket Prices for Gaskets and Seals Boost with Innovative Technology 6
• Market Barriers Shut off Possibility of New Entrants 6
• Plastic and Graphite Based Gaskets Gaining Ground 6
• REC Gasketing System - A Breakthrough in Diesel Engine Applications 7

3. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 7

• A Primer 7
• Use of Advanced Raw Materials Gaining Ground 8
• Technology Challenges Remain 8
• Revival in Mature Markets 8
• Leading Players in the Global Automotive Gasket Market 8

4. PRODUCT FACTS 9

• A. Product Segments 9
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    • Gaskets 9
      • Non-Metallic Gaskets 9
      • Metallic Gaskets 9
    • Seals 9
      • Mechanical Seals 9
      • Rotary Seals 10
• B. End-Use Categories 10

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 10

• ElringKlinger Group Acquires Spanish Subsidiaries 10
• ElringKlinger Establishes Subsidiary in India 10
• DuPont Performance Elastomers Belts Out Kalrez(r) Spectrum(tm) 6380 10
• Federal-Mogul Introduces Premium Engine Sealing Sets 11
• Simrit Introduces HDP 330 High-Pressure Piston Seal 11
• Dana Corporation Integrates Wave- Stopper(r) in Cylinder Head Gaskets 11
• Hultec and Bode Form Joint Venture 12
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Acquires AFM, Inc. 12
• MAPS Pockets GDX Automotive 12
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Acquires HCRD 12
• Trelleborg AB Acquires Sealing Solutions 13
• Smiths Group Pockets Sartorius Bearing Technology 13
• Federal-Mogul Forays into Gaskets Business 13
• Dana Corporation Supplies Components for Polaris Ranger RZR Utility Vehicle 13
• Vamac(r) and Viton(r) Combine to Form V Solutions 13
• OFI and Holding Baelen Gaillard Acquire Flexitallic 14
• Trelleborg Restructures Operations 14
• Sundaram Industries Forms Joint Venture with Novotema 14
• Freudenberg-NOK to Divest Assets of Traditional Aftermarket Business 14
• E.J. Brooks Company Acquires Tamper- Evident Seals Manufacturer in the UK 15
• Simrit Unleashes New Elastomer Products 15
• Greene, Tweed Introduces Extensis(tm) Seal 15
• Gore Reveals New Version of GORE(tm) SKYFLEX(r) Aircraft Fuel Sealant 15
• Parker Hannifin Unveils New Gasket Material 16
• Dana Corporation Unveils Cylinder Head Gaskets with Integrated Sensors 16
• Dana' s Reinz(r) Wave-Stopper(tm) Sealing Technology Powers Bugatti W16 Engine 16
• Parker Hannifin Launches Corrosion- Resistant Form-In-Place EMI Gasket Material 16

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 17

• Blue Diamond Technologies Ltd (UK) 17
• Dana Corporation (USA) 17
• Dupont Performance Elastomers L.L.C (USA) 17
• ElringKlinger AG (Germany) 17
• Federal Mogul Corp (USA) 18
• Freudenberg- NOK (USA) 18
• Flowserve Corp (USA) 18
• Greene, Tweed Company (USA) 18
  • Henniges Automotive (USA) 18
• Henkel Corporation (USA) 19
• Parker Hannifin Corp (USA) 19
• Reed Rubber and Foam Products (USA) 19
• SIEM Supranite SA (France) 19
  • Flexitallic Group (USA) 19
• Saint Gobain Performance Plastics (France) 20
• SKF Group (Sweden) 20
• Smiths Group Plc (UK) 20
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (Sweden) 20
• W.L. Gore & Associates (USA) 20

7. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 21

8. THE UNITED STATES 34

• Market Trends 34
  • Average Miles on the Rise 34
  • High Performance Sealants on Demand 34
  • Liquid Sealants: Best Alternative to Conventional Gaskets 34
  • Sealants Pricing Trends 34
• Market Restraints 34
  • Excess Inventory at Distribution Channels 34
  • Leasing Impacts Replacement Parts Market 34
  • Influx of Products from Developing Countries 35
• Regulatory Environment 35
  • FDA Policies Concerning Use of Seals in Medical Field 35
• Competitive Scenario 35

9. CANADA 38

10. JAPAN 39

11. EUROPE 41

• a. France 46
• b. Germany 48
• c. Italy 50
• d. The United Kingdom 52
• e. Spain 54
• f. Russia 56
• g. Rest of Europe 58

12. ASIA-PACIFIC 60

• India 61
• Taiwan 61

13. MIDDLE EAST 63

14. LATIN AMERICA 64

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