Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings

Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pipes and Pipe Fittings in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel, & Miscellaneous), and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings, & Other Fittings). Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2001 through 2010. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. The report profiles 685 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as A.G. Petzetakis, Advanced Drainage Systems. Inc., Hancor Inc., Aliaxis SA, Marley Deutschland GmbH, Arkema SA, Amanco, American Ductile Iron Pipe, Ameron International Corporation, Arcelor Mittal, Aronkasei, Advanced Technology Products, Bambanani Pipes & Fittings, Central Plastics Company, CertainTeed Corporation, Chevron Philips Chemical, Couplamatic Systems, Inc., Dura Line Corp, Eaton's Aeroquip Group, Ennstone Plc, Europipe, Hanson Pipe and Precast Inc., Hobas Pipe, Ipex, Inc., IPSCO, Inc., JM Manufacturing Company, Kabelwerke Brugg AG Holding, KWH Group, Lamson & Sessions, Lone Star Steel Corp., National Pipe and Plastics Inc., Nibco, Nippon Steel Corp, North American Pipe Corp, Oregon Steel Mills, Pipelife International GmbH, Polypipe Group, PW Eagle, USPoly Company LLC, REHAU AG + Co ., Royal Group Technologies, Stupp Corp, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Cantex, Inc., Tenaris Group, Confab Industrial S/A, Dalmine, Siderca, Tamsa, Tessenderlo Group, Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes, Uponor, US Steel Corp, and Wavin B.V. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 5 $100     Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1         Disclaimers.....I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2 CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data.....I-2         Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3         Pipes.....I-4 Plastic Pipes: Pvc and Pe Pipes.....I-4 Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes.....I-4 Pipe & Hose Fittings.....I-4 Metal Flanges and Unions.....I-4 Hydraulic Couplings.....I-4         Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps.....I-5     II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 96 $2350   1. Global Market Overview.....II-1 4  $400       Scope of Study.....II-1 Industry Snapshots.....II-1 Trends and Issues.....II-1 Market in An Upswing Mode.....II-1 1 $100     PVC Pipes Dominate Global Pipes Market.....II-2 Polyethylene (PE) Pipes - A Growing Market.....II-2 Plastic Pipes Industry Foresees Promising Demand in Developing Countries.....II-2 1 $100     Product Innovation Drives Plastic Pipes Market.....II-3 Plastic Pipes Replacing Traditional Materials.....II-3 HDPE Finds Favor over PVC among Plastic Pipes.....II-3 Multilayer Pipes Growing in Usage.....II-3 1 $100     Saturation in Major Application Sectors.....II-4 Competitive Factors.....II-4 Global Plastic Pipes Industry - A Perspective.....II-4 Structure.....II-4 Factors Influencing the Market.....II-4 1 $100   2. Regulatory Environment.....II-5 4  $400       ISO Technical Committees.....II-5 ISO/TC 138.....II-5 ISO/TC 5.....II-5 1 $100     Global Imports and Exports by Product Category - Key Statistics.....II-6 Plastic Tubes/Pipes/Hoses.....II-6 Table 1: Global Plastic Tube/Pipe/Hose Market (2000-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Leading Country - Germany, USA, Mexico, France, Italy, Canada, UK, Spain, China, The Netherlands, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6 Table 2: Global Plastic Tube/Pipe/Hose Market (2000-2004): Exports in US$ Million by Leading Country - Germany, USA, Italy, UK, France, Canada, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6 1 $100     PVC Pipes.....II-7 Table 3: Global PVC Pipes Market (1999-2003): Imports in US$ Million by Leading Country - France, USA, Mexico, Ireland, UK, Canada, Belgium, Spain, Hong Kong, Czech Republic, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7 Table 4: Global PVC Pipes Market (1999-2003): Exports in US$ Million by Leading Country - USA, Germany, Canada, UK, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, China, France, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7 1 $100     Iron/Steel Pipes/Tubes.....II-8 Table 5: Global Iron/Steel Pipe/Tube Market (2000-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Leading Country - USA, Germany, China, France, Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-8 Table 6: Global Iron/Steel Pipe/Tube Market (2000-2004): Exports in US$ Million by Leading Country - Germany, Italy, Japan, USA, China, France, UK, Canada, Korea, Austria, Spain, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-8 1 $100   3. Product Segmentation.....II-9 9  $900       Pipes.....II-9 Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes.....II-9 Different Types of Plastics Pipes and Applications.....II-9 1 $100     PVC Vs PE Pipes: A Comparative Study.....II-10 Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes.....II-10 Clay and Concrete Pipes.....II-10 Plastic Pipes in Detail.....II-10 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).....II-10 1 $100     Physical Characteristics & Properties.....II-11 Advantages of PVC.....II-11 Resistance from Corrosion.....II-11 Tight Joints.....II-11 Improved Hydraulics.....II-11 PVC Pipes.....II-11 Advantages of PVC Pipes.....II-11 1 $100     Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC).....II-12 Advantages of CPVC Pipes.....II-12 Standards and Code Compliance.....II-12 1 $100     Polyethylene (PE).....II-13 End Use Applications for PE Pipes.....II-13 1 $100     Polyethylene Corrugated Pipes.....II-14 Polyethylene Marine Pipelines.....II-14 PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene).....II-14 1 $100     Polypropylene (PP).....II-15 Others.....II-15 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS).....II-15 Polybutylene (PB).....II-15 Metal Plastic Composite Pipes.....II-15 PEX-AL-PEX.....II-15 1 $100     End-Use Applications.....II-16 Municipal Water Supply/Distribution/Irrigation.....II-16 Municipal Drainage/Sewer Pipes.....II-16 Oil/Natural Gas Pipes.....II-16 Pipes for Telecommunications Cables.....II-16 Other Piping Applications.....II-16 1 $100     Pipe & Hose Fittings.....II-17 Metal Flanges and Unions.....II-17 Hydraulic Couplings.....II-17 Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps.....II-17 1 $100   4. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-18 4  $400       Advanced Drainage Systems Introduces SaniTite Sanitary Sewer Pipe.....II-18 ADS Launches N-12®, a Low Head Pipe.....II-18 Harvel[R] Unveils HydroKing(TM) CPVC Plumbing Pipe.....II-18 JMM Launches EverHold™ Pipe System.....II-18 1 $100     IPEX Unveils the First Uncoated PVC DWV Piping System, System XFR(R) 15-50.....II-19 Sumitomo Develops New Welded Steel Pipes.....II-19 Easyfit Introduces EF42 Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting.....II-19 Easyfit Introduces EF43G Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting.....II-19 NIBCO Unveils NEXT-Pure PEX Piping Systems.....II-19 1 $100     BETE Releases Novel Pipe Fittings Range.....II-20 IPEX Introduces TerraBrute™ Pipe System.....II-20 Reliance Industries Introduces Polyethylene Pipes.....II-20 Can-Clay Introduces New Jacking Pipe.....II-20 Sichuan University and Xinjiang Group Jointly Develop Nano Plastic Pipes.....II-20 1 $100     HXJ Plastic Introduces New ABS Plastic Pipes.....II-21 Finolex Industries Launches New PVC Product.....II-21 Samsung General Chemicals Unleashes PE112.....II-21 Sapporo Sanki of Japan Develops Flexible FRP Pipe Joints.....II-21 NKK of Japan Introduces Distortion-Resistant Welded Steel Pipes.....II-21 1 $100   5. Recent Industry Activity.....II-22 19  $1900       Arkema to Merge with ALPHACAN Omniplast.....II-22 NIBCO Takes Over PEX Tubing Manufacturer, CPI.....II-22 Tenaris Acquires Welded Pipe Plants and Operations of Acindar.....II-22 Sanmar Group Takes Over PVC Businesses of Two Companies.....II-22 Parker Hannifin Takes Over Resistoflex Aerospace.....II-22 1 $100     Carlyle Group Purchases John Maneely Company.....II-23 Tenaris Acquires Maverick Tube Corporation.....II-23 IPSCO Plans to Acquire NS Group.....II-23 Charlotte Pipe Inks Pact to Acquire Standard Pipe.....II-23 JAKS Resources Pens Deal to Purchase Empire Deluxe.....II-23 1 $100     Red Man Pipe Acquires Bear Tubular.....II-24 Oldcastle Materials Acquires Foothills.....II-24 Cretex Cos Takes Over Pipe Products LLC.....II-24 Ferguson Acquires Pipe Products, Inc......II-24 Hallmark Tubulars Enters into Joint Venture with Two Canadian Players.....II-24 Aliaxis and Durman Esquivel Join Forces to Establish Aliaxis Latinoamerica.....II-24 J-M Manufacturing Company Partners with S&B to Launch New Pipe System.....II-24 1 $100     Welspun Gujarat Enters MOU with Volzhsky Pipe Plant.....II-25 Petzetakis Divests Greek Pipe Business to Wavin.....II-25 Maharashtra Seamless Secures Supply Order From ONGC.....II-25 Jindal Saw Wins Supply Order from Gulf South.....II-25 Tenaris Secures Order to Supply Steel Welded Pipes for Gas Pipeline Project.....II-25 Northwest Pipe Receives Two Contracts for Supply of Welded Pipes.....II-25 1 $100     Northwest Pipe Secures Order for Welded Steel Pipes.....II-26 U.S. Steel Agrees to Supply Pipes to BP.....II-26 JFE Steel and Metal One to Provide ERW Line Pipe for DBNGP.....II-26 IPSCO to Invest in Steel and Pipe Manufacturing Capabilities.....II-26 Nippon to Invest in Integrated Mass Manufacturing System for UO-Pipes.....II-26 Northwest Pipe Completes Mexico Project.....II-26 1 $100     Sumitomo Metal to Expand Seamless Pipes Production Capacity.....II-27 J-M Manufacturing Plans to Manufacture New Polyethylene Pipe.....II-27 Vallourec Plans to Build New Steel Pipe Manufacturing Facility.....II-27 Sumitomo Metals to Enhance Production Capacity.....II-27 Hanson Pipe & Products Changes Name.....II-27 Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Hancor.....II-27 Parker Hannifin Takes Over Texloc & Page International.....II-27 1 $100     Wavin Group Acquires Hepworth Building Products.....II-28 Castle Harlan Acquires Polypipe Group.....II-28 Eaton Acquires Winner Group Holdings.....II-28 J-M Manufacturing Acquires Formosa Plastics.....II-28 Halifax Group Acquires Polypipe Business of Rinker.....II-28 Crane Purchases Edlon’ PSI Division.....II-28 Viega GmbH Acquires Vanguard.....II-28 WLP Acquires W.L. Plastics.....II-28 1 $100     MSL and Hydril Form Joint Venture.....II-29 Northwest Pipe Forms Strategic Alliance with Lone Star Steel.....II-29 JSC Severstal Increases Investment in Izhora Pipe Project.....II-29 Northwest Pipe Bags a US$13 million Contract to Supply Welded Steel Pipes.....II-29 Westlake Chemical Corporation Starts VCM and PVC Operations.....II-29 IPEX Expands Kwikon Fittings Product Line.....II-29 Ameron International Corporation Builds Fiberglass-Composite Pipe Facility.....II-29 1 $100     Europipe and V&M to Form Tubos Solchdos Atlantico.....II-30 IPSCO Announces Expansion of Heat Treat Capacity of Calgary Plant.....II-30 Hanson Constructs New Plants.....II-30 Norsk Hydro Starts Building Aluminum Pipe Plant in Suzhou.....II-30 Kurimoto to Invest Yen 200 million to Upgrade Sumiyoshi Plant.....II-30 Saw Pipes Changes Name to Jindal Saw.....II-30 1 $100     Uponor Adlyl Contracts with Enporion.....II-31 Tenaris Signs Agreement with Hydrauto.....II-31 Westlake Chemical Corporation Acquires Bristolpipe.....II-31 IPSCO Establishes Pipe Finishing Facility.....II-31 Tenaris Acquires Tubman International.....II-31 1 $100     PW Eagle Acquires Uponor ETI Company.....II-32 J-M Manufacturing Company Buys Two HDPE Facilities.....II-32 Electrosteel Castings Acquires Stake in Lanko Industries and Lanco Kalhasti   Castings.....II-32 Electrosteel Casting Ties up with Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipe.....II-32 VMZ Signs Agreement with Belgian Company.....II-32 SEAPI Enters into Cooperative Agreement with Daewoo Consortium.....II-32 Finolex Expands PVC Pipes plants.....II-32 1 $100     Confab Acquires Seapi.....II-33 Wilson Industries Acquires Van Leeuwen.....II-33 Choo Bee Acquires an Additional 2.8% Stake in Subsidiary.....II-33 Dyka UK Acquires John Davidson (Pipes) Ltd.....II-33 Rinker Materials Acquires Hanson’s Concrete Business.....II-33 CSR Acquires Mid-Coast Concrete.....II-33 Etex Group Acquires Pipe Systems Business of Glynwed International.....II-33 1 $100     OMK Forms Joint Venture with Severstal for Producing Steel pipes.....II-34 Petroplastic and Ameron Form Joint Venture.....II-34 Tenaris Allies with SEAPI for Boosting Welded Pipe Production.....II-34 Nizhnij Tagil Signs Agreement to Construct Steel Pipe Unit.....II-34 ChTPZ Signs Agreement with Gazprom.....II-34 Europipe Bags Euro108 Million Large Diameter Pipe Supply Contract from Gas   Eireann.....II-34 Europipe Wins Euro67 Million Supply Contract from China National Petroleum Material &   Equipment.....II-34 1 $100     Europipe Secures Orders for Supply of Large Diameter Pipes.....II-35 Hunan Kunyuan & CIC Commences Production of Plastic Pipes.....II-35 Jain Irrigation Enhances Production Capacity of Polyethylene Pipes.....II-35 LKCL Expands Production Capacity of Ductile Iron Spun Pipes.....II-35 CSR America Changes Name to Rinker Materials.....II-35 Severstal Acquires Stake in ITZ.....II-35 Montagem Acquires Empresa Brasileira.....II-35 Acesita Acquires Amorim.....II-35 1 $100     Hanson Acquires Joelson Taylor.....II-36 Geon And Hanna Merge to Form Polyone.....II-36 Johnston Group of UK Acquires Canadian Player MadVac International.....II-36 Hanson Purchases Three US-based Concrete Pipe Manufacturers.....II-36 Solvay Polyolefins Europe Acquires Majority Stake in Padanaplast.....II-36 Cinven and PAI LBO Buyout Frans Bonhomme.....II-36 Toyota Tsusho Acquires Itochu Group’s Steel Pipe Maker Aichi Kokan Kogyo.....II-36 Solvay Acquires Majority Stake in Padenaplast of Italy.....II-36 Swiss Company Amanco Acquires G-Tec of Brazil.....II-36 1 $100     Pipelife International Acquires Jet Stream Plastic Pipe Co.....II-37 Pipelife Group Acquires Remaining Stake in Arili Plastik Sanayii of Turkey.....II-37 Hanson Pipe & Products Acquires PIPE, Inc. to Expand Operations in the Pacific   Northwest.....II-37 Hanson Pipe & Products, Inc. Acquires Cincinnati Concrete Pipe and Milan Concrete   Products.....II-37 CSR America Acquires Florida-based Mid-Coast Concrete Company.....II-37 CSR America Acquires Wilson Concrete Company and Leppert Concrete Products for US$84   Million.....II-37 Falcon Technologies Forms Joint Venture with Hepworth.....II-37 1 $100     VTZ Signs Agreement with MDM Bank.....II-38 Gazprom Enters into Production Contract with The Nizhnij Tagil for Large-Diameter   Pipes.....II-38 Indian Seamless Metal Tubes Strikes Deal with ONGC for Supply of Casing Pipes.....II-38 Philmac of Australia Secures a Supply Order from Kuritomo of Japan.....II-38 Pipelife International Forms New Joint Venture Company in China.....II-38 NKK Corp. and Siderca Form Joint Venture NKK-Tubes.....II-38 KKB Group Establishes Steel Pipe Unit in Malaysia.....II-38 1 $100     Changchun Institute AND CHSM Establish Pipe Production Company.....II-39 Weihai Longwei and CNPC Transportation Establish China Petroleum Composite Material   Co......II-39 Russian Government Gives Go-Ahead for New US$880 Million Production Line at   NTMK.....II-39 Tigre Opens Rio Claro Plant.....II-39 SAIL Invests Rs.44.69 Billion for Modernization of Rourkela Steel Plant.....II-39 Talbot Gets Clearance for Capacity Expansion in Indonesia.....II-39 Bin Mansour Plastics Forays into Pipe Extrusion Business.....II-39 1 $100     Koor Industries Divests Stake in Middle East Tubes.....II-40 Rosprom Divests Controlling Interest in Favor of MDM-Bank.....II-40 Alphacan Disposes Pipe Plant to Novoplastic.....II-40 BHP of Australia Divests Stake in Vinidex Tubemakers.....II-40 1 $100   6. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-41 12  $1200       A.G. Petzetakis (Greece).....II-41 Advanced Drainage Systems. Inc. (USA).....II-41 Hancor Inc (USA).....II-41 Aliaxis SA (Belgium).....II-41 1 $100     Marley Deutschland GmbH (Germany).....II-42 Arkema SA (France).....II-42 Amanco (Brazil).....II-42 American Ductile Iron Pipe (USA).....II-42 1 $100     Ameron International Corporation (USA).....II-43 Arcelor Mittal (Luxembourg).....II-43 Aronkasei (Japan).....II-43 Advanced Technology Products (USA).....II-43 1 $100     Bambanani Pipes & Fittings (South Africa).....II-44 Central Plastics Company (USA).....II-44 CertainTeed Corporation (USA).....II-44 Chevron Philips Chemical (USA).....II-44 1 $100     Couplamatic Systems, Inc. (USA).....II-45 Dura Line Corp (USA).....II-45 Eaton's Aeroquip Group (USA).....II-45 Ennstone Plc (UK).....II-45 Europipe (Germany).....II-45 1 $100     Hanson Pipe and Precast Inc (USA).....II-46 Hobas Pipe (USA).....II-46 Ipex, Inc. (USA).....II-46 IPSCO, Inc. (Canada).....II-46 1 $100     JM Manufacturing Company (USA).....II-47 Kabelwerke Brugg AG Holding (Switzerland).....II-47 KWH Group (Finland).....II-47 Lamson & Sessions (USA).....II-47 Lone Star Steel Corp. (USA).....II-47 National Pipe and Plastics Inc (USA).....II-47 1 $100     Nibco (USA).....II-48 Nippon Steel Corp (Japan).....II-48 North American Pipe Corp (USA).....II-48 Oregon Steel Mills (USA).....II-48 Pipelife International GmbH (Austria).....II-48 1 $100     Polypipe Group (UK).....II-49 PW Eagle (USA).....II-49 USPoly Company LLC (USA).....II-49 REHAU AG + Co (Germany).....II-49 Royal Group Technologies (Canada).....II-49 1 $100     Stupp Corp (USA).....II-50 Sumitomo Metal Industries (Japan).....II-50 Cantex, Inc. (USA).....II-50 Tenaris Group (Luxembourg).....II-50 1 $100     Confab Industrial S/A (Brazil).....II-51 Dalmine (Italy).....II-51 Siderca (Argentina).....II-51 Tamsa (Mexico).....II-51 Tessenderlo Group (Belgium).....II-51 Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes (Brazil).....II-51 Uponor (Finland).....II-51 1 $100     US Steel Corp (USA).....II-52 Wavin B.V (The Netherlands).....II-52 1 $100   7. Global Market Perspective.....II-53 44  $4400       Table 7: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53 1 $100     Table 8: World Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54 1 $100     Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55 1 $100     Table 10: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56 1 $100     Table 11: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes by Product Segment – Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57 1 $100     Table 12: World Historic Market Review for Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58 Table 13: World Historic Market Review for Pipes by Product Segment – Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58 1 $100     Table 14: World 16-Year Perspective for Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-59 1 $100     Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60 1 $100     Table 16: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-61 1 $100     Table 17: World Historic Market Review for Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-62 1 $100     Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-63 1 $100     Table 19: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-64 1 $100     Table 20: World Historic Market Review for Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-65 1 $100     Table 21: World 16-Year Perspective for Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-66 1 $100     Table 22: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Clay Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-67 1 $100     Table 23: World Historic Market Review for Clay Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-68 1 $100     Table 24: World 16-Year Perspective for Clay Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69 1 $100     Table 25: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-70 1 $100     Table 26: World Historic Market Review for Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-71 1 $100     Table 27: World 16-Year Perspective for Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-72 1 $100     Table 28: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-73 1 $100     Table 29: World Historic Market Review for Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-74 1 $100     Table 30: World 16-Year Perspective for Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-75 1 $100     Table 31: World Current & Future Market Analysis for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-76 1 $100     Table 32: World Historic Market Review for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-77 1 $100     Table 33: World 16-Year Perspective for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-78 1 $100     Table 34: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Steel Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-79 1 $100     Table 35: World Historic Market Review for Steel Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-80 1 $100     Table 36: World 16-Year Perspective for Steel Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-81 1 $100     Table 37: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-82 1 $100     Table 38: World Historic Market Review for Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-83 1 $100     Table 39: World 16-Year Perspective for Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-84 1 $100     Table 40: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-85 Table 41: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-85 1 $100     Table 42: World Historic Market Review for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-86 Table 43: World Historic Market Review for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-86 1 $100     Table 44: World 16-Year Perspective for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-87 Table 45: World 16-Year Perspective for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-87 1 $100     Table 46: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-88 1 $100     Table 47: World Historic Market Review for Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-89 1 $100     Table 48: World 16-Year Perspective for Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-90 1 $100     Table 49: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-91 1 $100     Table 50: World Historic Market Review for Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-92 1 $100     Table 51: World 16-Year Perspective for Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-93 1 $100     Table 52: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Other Fittings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-94 1 $100     Table 53: World Historic Market Review for Other Fittings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-95 1 $100     Table 54: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Fittings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-96 1 $100 III. MARKET 100 $2150   1. The United States.....III-1 25  $1875       A. Market Analysis.....III-1 Outlook.....III-1 General Components Market.....III-1 Key Trends.....III-1 Pipes and Tubes Market Continues to Grow.....III-1 Demand for Large-diameter Pipes to Grow Steadily.....III-1 1 $75     Table 55: US Large Diameter Pipe Market (2002 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by Pipe Type - Concrete, Plastic, Cast Iron, Steel, and Clay (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2 Plastic Pipes.....III-2 Plastic Pipes: Strengthening Foothold.....III-2 Demand for Plastic Increasing in Large-diameter Pipes Market.....III-2 PVC and PE Pipes - Leading Segments Among Pipes.....III-2 1 $75     Chlorinated PVC to Witness Significant Growth.....III-3 PEX Pipes - An Emerging Market.....III-3 HDPE Pipes to Exhibit Strong Growth.....III-3 Steel Pipes.....III-3 Overview.....III-3 Line Pipes Witness Impressive Growth.....III-3 1 $75     Growing Demand for Mechanical Tubes.....III-4 Standard Pipes Market Growing at Sluggish Pace.....III-4 Pipes & Hose Fittings Market.....III-4 Valves.....III-4 Table 56: Valves Market in the US in 2004: Percentage Breakdown by End Use for Chemical, Water & Sewerage, Petroleum Production, Petroleum Refining, Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas Transmission, Commercial Construction, Gas Distribution, Food & Beverage, Iron & Steel, Co-generation, Marine, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4 Concrete Pipe Joint Systems Evolve in Shape and Design.....III-4 1 $75     US Imports and Exports - A Review.....III-5 No Tariffs on Pipe Imports from China.....III-5 Key Statistics.....III-5 Imports.....III-5 Table 57: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Imports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Steel Mill Products (Pipe and Tubing) by Product Type - Standard Pipe, Oil Country Goods, Line Pipe, Mechanical Tubing, Structural, Stainless, Pressure Tubing, Nonclassified, and Piling Pipe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5 1 $75     Table 58: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Imports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Cast Steel Pipe Fittings and Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings.....III-6 Exports.....III-6 Table 59: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Exports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Steel Mill Products (Pipe and Tubing) by Product Type - Nonclassified, Oil Country Goods, Line Pipe, Structural, Standard Pipe, Stainless, Mechanical Tubing, and Piling Pipe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6 Table 60: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Exports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings, and Cast Steel Pipe Fittings.....III-6 1 $75     US Shipments.....III-7 Table 61: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Shipments (In '000 Metric Tons) of Steel Mill Products (Pipe and Tubing) by Product Type - Oil Country Goods, Standard Pipe, Mechanical Tubing, Line Pipe, Structural, Pressure Tubing, Piling Pipe, and Stainless (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7 Table 62: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2002 & 2007 (*)): Shipments (In ‘000 Tons) of Polypropylene Pipe (PP) for Petroleum Service Application - Upstream (OCTG), and Machinery, Process, and Other Equipment.....III-7 1 $75     Table 63: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2002 & 2007 (*)): Shipments (In ‘000 Tons) of Pipe/Tubing for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Pipe Material - Smooth Surface, Copper, and Aluminum (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8 Standards.....III-8 ASTM Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Pipes.....III-8 Novel ASTM Standard to Determine Pressure Ratings for PVC Pipe fittings.....III-8 Product Launches/Developments.....III-8 2 $150     Strategic Developments.....III-10 7 $525     Key Players.....III-17 6 $450     B. Market Analytics.....III-23 Table 64: US Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23 1 $75     Table 65: US Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24 1 $75     Table 66: US 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25 1 $75   2. Canada.....III-26 6  $450       A. Market Analysis.....III-26 Outlook.....III-26 Overview.....III-26 Product Launches/Developments.....III-26 Strategic Developments.....III-26 2 $150     Key Players.....III-28 1 $75     B. Market Analytics.....III-29 Table 67: Canadian Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29 1 $75     Table 68: Canadian Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30 1 $75     Table 69: Canadian 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31 1 $75   3. Japan.....III-32 9  $675       A. Market Analysis.....III-32 Outlook.....III-32 Overview.....III-32 Competitive Analysis.....III-32 Table 70: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese PVC Rigid Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Sekisui Chemical, Kubota, Mitsubishi Plastics, Shin-Etsu Polymer, C.I. Kasei, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32 Table 71: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Polyethylene Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Mitsubishi Plastics, Sekisui Chemical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32 1 $75     Table 72: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Steel Sheet Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33 Table 73: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Regular Steel Hot-Rolled Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., Maruichi Steel Tube, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Sumitomo Pipe & Tube, Nittetsu Steel Pipe, Nisshin Kokan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33 Table 74: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Seamless Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Sumitomo Metal Industries, JFE Steel Corp., Nippon Steel, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33 1 $75     Table 75: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Electric Resistance Welded Steel Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Maruichi Steel Tube, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., Sumitomo Pipe & Tube, Nittetsu Steel Pipe, Nisshin Kokan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34 Table 76: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Pipe Sections Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Sumitomo Metal Industries, JFE Steel Corp, Nippon Steel, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34 Product Launches/Developments.....III-34 Technological Breakthroughs.....III-34 Strategic Developments.....III-34 1 $75     Key Players.....III-35 3 $225     B. Market Analytics.....III-38 Table 77: Japanese Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38 1 $75     Table 78: Japanese Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39 1 $75     Table 79: Japanese 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40 1 $75   4. Europe.....III-41 6  $450       A. Market Analysis.....III-41 Outlook.....III-41 Plastic Pipes (PVC and PE) Dominate the Region.....III-41 PVC and PE Pipes Vs PP Pipes: A Comparative Analysis.....III-41 Market for Clay and Concrete Pipes.....III-41 1 $75     Table 80: Plastic Pipe Market in Western Europe in 2004: Percentage Breakdown by End Use for Sewage/ Drainage, Drinking Water, Agriculture, Conduit Pipe, Gas, Industry and Heating/Plumbing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42 Steel Pipes Market – Manufacturers Face Rising Raw Material Prices.....III-42 B. Market Analytics.....III-42 Table 81: European Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42 1 $75     Table 82: European Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43 Table 83: European 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43 1 $75     Table 84: European Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44 1 $75     Table 85: European Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45 1 $75     Table 86: European 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46 1 $75   4a. France.....III-47 4  $300       A. Market Analysis.....III-47 Outlook.....III-47 Strategic Development.....III-47 Key Player.....III-47 1 $75     B. Market Analytics.....III-48 Table 87: French Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48 1 $75     Table 88: French Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49 1 $75     Table 89: French 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50 1 $75   4b. Germany.....III-51 4  $300       A. Market Analysis.....III-51 Outlook.....III-51 Pipes and Tubes Market – Enjoying Steady Growth.....III-51 Key Players.....III-51 1 $75     B. Market Analytics.....III-52 Table 90: German Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52 1 $75     Table 91: German Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53 1 $75     Table 92: German 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54 1 $75   4c. Italy.....III-55 3  $225       A. Market Analysis.....III-55 Outlook.....III-55 Key Player.....III-55 B. Market Analytics.....III-55 Table 93: Italian Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55 1 $75     Table 94: Italian Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56 1 $75     Table 95: Italian 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57 1 $75   4d. The United Kingdom.....III-58 4  $300       A. Market Analysis.....III-58 Outlook.....III-58 Product Launch/Development.....III-58 Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-58 Key Players.....III-58 1 $75     B. Market Analytics.....III-59 Table 96: UK Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59 1 $75     Table 97: UK Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60 1 $75     Table 98: UK 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61 1 $75   4e. Spain.....III-62 4  $300       A. Market Analysis.....III-62 Outlook.....III-62 Key Player.....III-62 1 $75     B. Market Analytics.....III-63 Table 99: Spanish Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63 1 $75     Table 100: Spanish Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64 1 $75     Table 101: Spanish 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65 1 $75   4f. Russia.....III-66 5  $375       A. Market Analysis.....III-66 Outlook.....III-66 Pipe & Hose Fittings Industry: Trends and Trade Patterns.....III-66 Table 102: Russian Pipes Market (1995-2005): Production in Million Tonnes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66 Competition.....III-66 Strategic Developments.....III-66 1 $75     Key Player.....III-67 1 $75     B. Market Analytics.....III-68 Table 103: Russian Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68 1 $75     Table 104: Russian Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69 1 $75     Table 105: Russian 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70 1 $75   4g. Rest of Europe.....III-71 7  $525       A. Market Analysis.....III-71 Outlook.....III-71 PE Pipes - A Growing Market.....III-71 Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-71 1 $75     Key Players.....III-72 3 $225     B. Market Analytics.....III-75 Table 106: Rest of Europe Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75 1 $75     Table 107: Rest of Europe Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76 1 $75     Table 108: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77 1 $75   5. Asia-Pacific.....III-78 15  $1125       A. Market Analysis.....III-78 Outlook.....III-78 China.....III-78 Plastic Pipes Industry - An Overview.....III-78 Positive Growth On Cards.....III-78 PVC Pipes Find Competition from PE Pipes.....III-78 1 $75     Polypropylene Pipes Market – “Ready” to Grow.....III-79 Key Market Challenges.....III-79 Growing Demand for Large Diameter Pipes.....III-79 Concrete Pipes – A Leading Category in the Large Diameter Pipes Market.....III-79 1 $75     Rising Energy Requirements Propel Demand.....III-80 India.....III-80 Rapid Infrastructure Development Boosts Pipes and Fittings Market.....III-80 PVC Pipes - Experiencing Substantial Growth.....III-80 Seamless Pipes Market.....III-80 ERW Pipe Market Booming.....III-80 1 $75     Indonesia.....III-81 Steel Pipe Industry - A Review.....III-81 Current Scenario.....III-81 Key Growth Constraints.....III-81 High HRC Prices Raise Concern.....III-81 Outlook.....III-81 Production.....III-81 Types of Steel Pipes Produced.....III-81 1 $75     Production Process.....III-82 Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) Process.....III-82 Submerged Arc Welded (SAW).....III-82 Production Standards and Specifications.....III-82 Production Statistics.....III-82 Table 109: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Production in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82 1 $75     Table 110: Leading Producers in the Indonesian ERW/Straight Welded Pipe Market (2005): Production Capacity in Tons for Bakrie Pipe Industries, Aneka Jakarta Iron, Bumi Kaya Steel, Raja Besi, KHI Pipe Industries, Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia (Spindo), Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia, Indonesia Steel Tube Work (ISTW), Alim Ampuhjaya Steel, and Super Tata Raya Steel Corp (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83 Table 111: Leading Producers in the Indonesian SAW/Spiral Welded Pipe Market (2005): Production Capacity in Tons for Indal Steel Pipe, KHI Pipe Industries, Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia, Bumi Kaya Steel, Alim Ampuhjaya Steel, and Swarna Baja Pacific (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83 1 $75     Exports and Imports.....III-84 Table 112: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Exports in ‘000 Tons by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84 Table 113: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Exports in US$‘000 by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84 1 $75     Table 114: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Imports in ‘000 Tons by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85 Table 115: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Imports in US$‘000 by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85 Indonesian Steel Pipe Industry - A Historical Perspective.....III-85 1 $75     PVC Pipes Market.....III-86 Thailand.....III-86 Strategic Developments.....III-86 1 $75     Key Players.....III-87 3 $225     B. Market Analytics.....III-90 Table 116: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90 1 $75     Table 117: Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91 1 $75     Table 118: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92 1 $75   6. Middle East.....III-93 3  $225       Market Analysis.....III-93 Table 119: Middle East Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93 1 $75     Table 120: Middle East Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-94 1 $75     Table 121: Middle East 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-95 1 $75   7. Latin America.....III-96 5  $375       A. Market Analysis.....III-96 Outlook.....III-96 Pipes and Fittings - A Potential Market.....III-96 Market for Small-Sized Plastic Pipes.....III-96 Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-96 1 $75     Key Players.....III-97 Amanco (Brazil).....III-97 Confab Industrial S/A (Brazil).....III-97 Siderca (Argentina).....III-97 Tamsa (Mexico).....III-97 1 $75     Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes (Brazil).....III-98 B. Market Analytics.....III-98 Table 122: Latin American Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98 1 $75     Table 123: Latin American Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-99 1 $75     Table 124: Latin American 16-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1994, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-100 1 $75 IV. COMPETITION 635 $995     1. A. G. Petzetakis (Greece).....IV-1 1 $10     Induplas SpA (Italy).....IV-2 1 $10     2. A.M.A. Husain & Co. (India).....IV-3 3. A1 Hydraulics Ltd. (UK).....IV-3 1 $10     4. Aalco (UK).....IV-4 1 $10     5. AAP Industries Pty., Ltd. (Australia).....IV-5 1 $10     6. Abbey Hose Co., Ltd. (UK)..