World Hand Tools & Accessories Markets

World Hand Tools & Accessories Markets

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Hand Tools & Accessories in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Mechanics' Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 455 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Akaki Spare Parts & Hand Tools, Akar Tools Ltd., Black and Decker, Inc., Delta Machinery, Cooper Industries, Danaher Corp, Emerson Electric, Facom Tools Group, Illinois Tool Works Inc., J.K. Files & Tools Limited, Jore Corporation, Kennametal Inc., Kennametal Industrial Product Group, Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., Pilana Tools, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Sandvik, Shiloh Industries, Snap-On Incorporated, Stihl Holding The Stanley Works, and Uni-Select Pacific Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Mechanics’ Service Tools I-4
Edge Tools I-4
Hand Saws I-4
Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Accessories I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Regional Perspective II-1
Table 1: Global Market Share for Hand Tools by End-Use for
2005 & 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-1
Product Segment Perspective II-2
Table 2: Global Market for Mechanic Tools (2002-2005): Market
Shares of Major Players - Snap-On, Danaher, Stanley and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2

2. Introduction to Hand Tools II-3
Hand Tools: A Small Sub-sector of the Metalworking and
Woodworking Industry II-3
Description of the Hand Tools Sector II-3
Evolution of the Industry II-3
Industry Structure II-4

3. Product Overview II-6
Industry Background II-6
Product Profile II-6
Mechanics’ Service Tools II-7
Pliers II-7
Hammers II-7
Ball Peen Hammers II-7
Wrenches II-8
Screwdrivers II-8
Edge Tools II-8
Axe II-8
Adze II-8
Hatchets II-9
Chisels II-9
Paint & Masonry Tools II-9
Hand Saws II-9
Circular Saws II-9
Rip Saws II-10
Crosscut Saws II-10
Back Saws II-10
Dove Tail Saws II-10
Other Saws II-10
Saw Blades II-10
Chain Saws II-10
Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Accessories II-11
Miscellaneous Hand Tools II-11
Shovel II-11
Spades II-11
Hoes II-11
Rakes II-11
Accessories II-11
Sandpaper II-11

4. Factors Impacting the Market II-12
Level of Economic Activity II-12
High Cost of Labor II-12
Fragmented Nature of Market II-12
Emission Standards Established by the EPA II-12

5. Research and Technology II-13
Technological Breakthroughs II-13
Technology for Rapid Manufacture of Tools II-13
Process for Cutting Straight-Sided Geometric Shapes II-13
Titanium Torque Wrench Mass Production Process II-13

6. Product Innovations/Introductions II-14
Irwin Unveils VISE-GRIP" Quick Adjusting Wrench II-14
Greenlee Introduces New Hand Tools II-14
Greenlee Rolls-Out Five New Pliers II-14
GearWrench® Introduces New Wrench II-15
SK Hand Tool Launches New Model of G-Pro Wrenches II-15
US-based Inventor Develops a New Hand Tool II-15
Cooper Launches New Wiss® Brand of Cutting Tools II-15
Irwin to Release Revolutionary Marathon Circular Saw Blade II-16
Bosch Introduces New Precision Dado Blade Sets II-16
Bosch Introduces T-Shank, 7" Jig Saw Blades II-16
Delta Machinery Introduces New Line of Saw Blades II-17
Irwin Industrial Tools Introduces Hand Saw with M2 Tooth
Technology II-17
Leatherman to Introduce New Hunting Knives II-17
Leatherman Introduces Vista™ Hunting Pruner Multi-Tool II-18
Leatherman Unveils Folding Knives II-18
Leatherman Launches Gardening Tools II-19
GearWrench Launches New Wrench Handle Design II-19
Greenlee Launches New Wire Cutter II-19
SK Unveils New Range of Flexible Pliers II-19
Leatherman Introduces Larger Multi-Tools II-20
Lowe's, Oxo International Rolls Out Exclusive Hand Tools II-20
JK Files and Tools Unveils Hand Tools II-20
Lenox Unleashes Longer Lasting Utility Blade II-20
JK Files and Tools Unveils Hand Tools II-20
Hyde Tools Launches Range of Hand Tools II-21
Great Neck Saw Mfrs Rolls Out Heritage Hand Tool Products II-21
Bahco Designs Ergo® Side Cutter for Professionals II-21
Lenox Introduces Pipe Wrenches II-21
Marshalltown Develops Mud Masher with D Grip Design II-21
Johnson Level & Tool Unveils Vibration Resistant Hammers II-21
Cooper Hand Tools Designs High Tension Hacksaw II-21
Irwin Introduces Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers II-21
Ben Tool Unleashes Bullet Groover II-22
Arnott Tools Launches Miter Divider Tool II-22
Seatek Designs Folding Hacksaw II-22
L.S. Starrett Designs Roofing Tape Measure II-22
Great Neck Saw Manufacturers Launches 16-ft Tape Measure II-22
Stanley Tool Introduces Demolition Tools II-22
Lee Valley Unveils Mini Saw Guide System II-22
Irwin Extends Soft-Sided Tool Organizers Product Line II-22
Wood-Mizer Resurface SilverTip Blades II-23

7. Product Introductions in Recent Past II-24
Edge Tools Rolls Out New Diamond Blades II-24
Edge Tool’s Alligator Storms the Market II-24
Irwin Upgrades Irwin Jack 880 Handsaw II-24
Tyco Electronics Launches Micro-Pneumatic Crimping Tool II-24
Ridge Tool Introduces Novel Pipe Wrench II-24
Stanley Works Unveils New Line of Concrete Hand Tools II-24
S-K Hand Tool Corp Launches New Tools II-25
Sturtevant Richmont Introduces New Line of Torque Wrench Tool
Systems II-25
Record Hand Tools Launches Portable Quick-Vise II-25
SK Hand Tool Corp Launches Facom Four-Piece Stud Extractor Set II-25
SK Hand Tool Introduces Facom-Brand Ball Hex T-handle Sets II-25
Extasia Launches Leather Cuffs Having Hand-Tooled Floral Motifs II-26
Xuron Corp Unveils Specialty Hand Tools Line II-26

8. Recent Industry Activity II-27
Kennametal Acquires Outstanding Stake in KENCI II-27
Kyocera Enters into Agreement with Kennametal II-27
Kennametal Takes Over Remaining Stake in Kennametal Turkey A.S. II-27
Home Depot Acquires Hughes Supply II-28
Hyde Takes Over Goodell II-28
White Cap to Take Over Western Fasteners II-28
Atlantic Group Acquires Eliza Tinsley II-28
Sun Capital Partners, Inc Acquires Major Stake in Olympia Group II-29
Ajanta Auto Industries Merges with Akar Tools II-29
Stride Forges Business Partnership with Dorian Drake
International II-29
Irwin Proposes New Brand Strategy II-29

9. Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past II-30
Jet Equipment Acquires Hand Tools Equipment from Hastings II-30
Newell Rubbermaid Purchases American Tool Companies Inc II-30
Everhard Acquires Klenk II-30
W.A. Whitney Co Divests Hand Tools Product Line II-30
Wal-Mart Stores Inc Signs Alliance Deal with Stanley Works II-31
Kennametal Inc Buys JLK Direct Distribution Inc II-31
Cooper Industries Consolidates Hand Tool & Power Tool Division II-31

10. Focus on Select Global Players II-32
Akaki Spare Parts & Hand Tools S.C. (Ethiopia) II-32
Akar Tools Ltd. (India) II-32
Black and Decker Inc. (US) II-32
Delta Machinery (US) II-32
Cooper Industries Inc. (US) II-33
Danaher Corp. (US) II-33
Emerson Electric Co. (US) II-33
Facom Tools Group (UK) II-33
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US) II-34
J.K. Files & Tools Limited (India) II-34
Jore Corporation (US) II-34
Kennametal Inc. (US) II-35
Kennametal Industrial Product Group (US) II-35
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (US) II-35
Pilana Tools (Czech Republic) II-35
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (US) II-36
Sandvik (Sweden) II-36
Shiloh Industries (US) II-36
Snap-On Incorporated (US) II-36
Stihl Holding (Germany) II-37
The Stanley Works (US) II-37
Uni-Select Pacific Inc. (Canada) II-37

11. Global Market Perspective II-38
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hand
Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa
and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-38

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39

Table 5: World Historic Review for Hand Tools & Accessories by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 6: World 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for
Years 1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Mechanics’ Service Tools by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/
Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Mechanics’ Service
Tools by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-
Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 9: World Historic Review for Mechanics’ Service Tools by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 10: World 20-Year Perspective for Mechanics’ Service
Tools by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for Years 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Edge Tools by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Edge Tools by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 13: World Historic Review for Edge Tools by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 14: World 20-Year Perspective for Edge Tools by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East/Africa and Latin America for Years 1991,1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Hand Saws by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Hand Saws by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 17: World Historic Review for Hand Saws by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 18: World 20-Year Perspective for Hand Saws by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East/Africa and Latin America for Years 1991,1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East/Africa and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and
Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 21: World Historic Review for Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 22: World 20-Year Perspective for Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
America for Years 1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Industry Outlook III-1
Hand & Power Tools Market III-1
Factors Impeding Growth III-2
General Tools Outpace the Demand for Professional Tools III-2
Factors Impacting the Market III-2
Branded Hand Tools Influence on Private-Label Lines III-3
Table 23: US Hand Tools Market (2003 - 2005): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales through Leading Outlets - Home Depot,
Wal-Mart, Sears, Lowe’s and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4
Factors Influencing Buyer Decision III-4
Table 24: Major Influencers in Hand & Power Tools Market III-4
Demand for Cordless Power Tools III-5
Power Products Immune to Price Competition III-5
Demand for Hand Tools III-5
Technology Trends III-5
Building in Value III-6
Table 25: US Market for Hand Tools (2003 - 2005): Market
Shares of Leading Players - Stanley Works, Danaher,
Snap-On, Cooper Industries and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6
Exports & Imports III-7
Table 26: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
by Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 27: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 28: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/ Country (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 29: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by Region/Country
(In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 30: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
by Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 31: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 32: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/Country (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 33: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by Region/Country
(In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Product Innovations/Introductions III-11
Strategic Corporate Developments III-21
Focus on Select Players III-24
Black and Decker Inc III-24
Delta Machinery III-25
Cooper Industries Inc. III-25
Danaher Corp III-25
Emerson Electric Co. III-25
Illinois Tool Works Inc. III-26
IRWIN Industrial Tools Company III-26
Jore Corporation III-26
Kennametal Inc. III-26
Kennametal Industrial Product Group III-27
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. III-27
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation III-27
Shiloh Industries III-27
Snap-On Incorporated III-28
The Stanley Works III-28
B.Market Analytics III-29
Table 34: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 35: US Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 36: US Historic Review for Hand Tools & Accessories by
Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 37: US 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

2. Canada III-32
A.Market Analysis III-32
Uni-Select Pacific Inc. - A Major Player III-32
Exports & Imports Scenario III-32
Table 38: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports by Region/Country (In US$ Thousand) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 39: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Thousand) III-33

Table 40: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/Country (In
US$ Thousand) III-33

Table 41: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by
Region/Country (In US$ Thousand) III-33

Table 42: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports by Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 43: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 44: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/Country (In
US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 45: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 46: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories byproduct Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 47: Canadian Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 48: Canadian Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 49: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

3. Japan III-39
A.Market Analysis III-39
Industry Outlook III-39
Southeast Asia, A Potential Market III-39
Future Prospects III-39
Trends in the Japanese Hand Tools Industry III-40
Distribution Channels III-40
Export/Import Scenario - Historical Data III-40
Table 50: Major Export Destinations in the Japanese Hand
Tools Market for 2001: Percentage Breakdown of Exports to
USA, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 51: Major Import Sources in the Japanese Hand Tools
Market in 2001: Percentage Breakdown of Imports from USA,
Taiwan, Europe, China and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-41
B.Market Analytics III-41
Table 52: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 53: Japanese Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 54: Japanese Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 55: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for
1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

4. Europe III-44
A.Market Analysis III-44
Product Launches III-44
Strategic Corporate Developments III-45
Focus on Select Players III-46
Facom Tools Group (UK) III-46
Pilana Tools (Czech Republic) III-46
Sandvik (Sweden) III-46
Stihl Holding (Germany) III-46
B.Market Analytics III-47
Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region -
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 57: European Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 58: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 59: European Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 60: European Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 61: European Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 62: European 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe for 1991,1997, 2007 &
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 63: European 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

4a. France III-54
Market Analysis III-54
Table 64: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 65: French Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 66: French Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 67: French 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

4b. Germany III-57
Market Analysis III-57
Table 68: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 69: German Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 70: German Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 71: German 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

4c. Italy III-60
Market Analysis III-60
Table 72: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 73: Italian Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 74: Italian Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 75: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

4d. The United Kingdom III-63
Market Analysis III-63
Table 76: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’
Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

Table 77: UK Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 78: UK Historic Review for Hand Tools & Accessories by
Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 79: UK 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

4e. Spain III-66
Market Analysis III-66
Table 80: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 81: Spanish Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 82: Spanish Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 83: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

4f. Russia III-69
Market Analysis III-69
Table 84: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 85: Russian Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 86: Russian Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 87: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

4g. Rest of Europe III-72
Market Analysis III-72
Table 88: Rest of Europe Market for Hand Tools & Accessories
- Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis by Product
Segment for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws
and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 89: Rest of Europe Market for Hand Tools & Accessories
- Long-term Projections by Product Segment for Mechanics’
Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 90: Rest of Europe Market for Hand Tools & Accessories
- Historic Review by Product Segment for Mechanics’ Service
Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 91: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools
& Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments for
1991, 1997, 2007 &2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

5. Asia-Pacific III-76
A.Market Analysis III-76
Key Markets III-76
Taiwan III-76
Gaining Strength III-76
Market Incompetence Whittles Down Number of Players III-76
Market Overview III-76
Table 92: A Brief Sketch of Hand and Power Tools Market
in Taiwan for 2006: Percentage Split by Application
Areas III-76
China III-77
Market Scenario - A Brief Overview III-77
Hong Kong III-77
Integration of Professional and DIY Tool Features III-78
Table 93: A Sectional View of Hand and Power Tools
Market in Hong Kong for 2006: Percentage Split by
Application Areas III-78
Rising Popularity of Cordless Tools III-78
Indonesia III-78
End-Use Applications III-79
Import Scenario III-79
Focus on Select Players III-80
Akar Tools Ltd. (India) III-80
J.K. Files & Tools Limited (India) III-80
B.Market Analytics III-81
Table 94: Asia-Pacific Market for Hand Tools & Accessories -
Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis by Product
Segment for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws
and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 95: Asia-Pacific Market for Hand Tools & Accessories -
Long-term Projections by Product Segment for Mechanics’
Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

Table 96: Asia-Pacific Market for Hand Tools & Accessories -
Historic Review by Product Segment for Mechanics’ Service
Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

Table 97: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-84

6. The Middle East/Africa III-85
A.Market Analysis III-85
Akaki Spare Parts & Hand Tools S.C. (Ethiopia) - A Key Player III-85
B.Market Analytics III-85
Table 98: Middle East/African Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
by Product Segment for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge
Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories
Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-85

Table 99: Middle East/African Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Long-term Projections by Product Segment for
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86

Table 100: Middle East/African Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Historic Review by Product Segment for
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87

Table 101: Middle East/African 20-Year Perspective for Hand
Tools & Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge
Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories
Segments for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-88

7. Latin America III-89
Market Analysis III-89
Table 102: Latin American Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
by Product Segment for Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools,
Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories
Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-89

Table 103: Latin American Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Long-term Projections by Product Segment for
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90

Table 104: Latin American Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Historic Review by Product Segment for
Mechanics’ Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-91

Table 105: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Hand
Tools & Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanics’ Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE