World Wiper Systems Market

World Wiper Systems Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wiper Systems in Millions of US$. The major End-Use segments analyzed are OEM, and Aftermarket. 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 115 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as CARDONE Industries, Inc., Denso Corporation, Federal-Mogul Corporation, Robert Bosch GmBH, Trico Products Corporation, and Valeo SA. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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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

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1
Market Highlights II-1
Market Trends & Issues II-1
Rise in Demand for Quieter, Lighter and Cleaner Windshield
Systems II-1
Intelligent Wiper Systems to Drive Growth in North America
and Europe II-1
Growing Preference for Integrated Systems II-2
Wiper Suppliers Invest in R&D to Develop Superior Products II-2
Universal Fit Equipment - Growing Popularity in Aftermarket
Segment II-2
Introduction of Different Vehicle Models Benefit OE Wiper Makers II-2
Educating Consumer - The Key to Wiper Blades Growth in
Aftermarket II-2
Market Leaders II-3
Table 1: Leading Manufacturers of Complete Wiper Systems
Worldwide (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Sales for Valeo SA, Denso International, Tomkins/ rico
Products Corp., Robert Bosch Corp., Federal-Mogul, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3

Table 2: Leading Manufacturers of Wiper Blades Worldwide
(2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown by Volume Sales for
Valeo SA,, Trico Products Corp. Denso, Federal Mogul, Robert
Bosch Corp., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3
Factors Influencing the Wiper Systems Market II-4
Global Automotive Production Levels II-4
Replacement Intervals II-4
Tariffs II-5
Automotive Import Tariffs in Select Countries: 2002 II-5
Weather Conditions II-5
Other Favorable Vehicle Demographics II-6
Factors Affecting the Wiper Systems Market - On a Scale of 1-5 II-6
Current and Future Analysis II-6
Wiper Systems - Critical Safety Equipment for Automobiles II-6
Aftermarket Wiper Sales Continue to Fare Better II-7
Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe to be Chief Growth Markets II-7

2. Product Overview II-8
Product Definition II-8
When Were the First Wipers Made? II-8
Product Segments II-8
Continuous Wiper Systems II-8
Intermittent Wiper Systems II-8
Intelligent Wiper Systems (Sensor-based) II-8
Components II-9
Wiper System Motors II-9
Wiper System Arms II-9
Wiper System Blades II-9
Precautions to be Taken II-9
Installation Hurdles Aggravate the Problem II-9
Wiper Pulse Board II-9
Wiper System Blade Refills II-9
Wiper System Linkages II-10
Replacement of Wiper Blades/Refills II-10
Bent Refill Vertebra II-10
Bent Wiper Frame II-10
Chattering II-10
Split Rubber II-10
Streaking II-10
Worn Rubber II-10

3. Market Environment II-11
Global Automotive Market II-11
Automobile Industry Hit by the Economic Slowdown in the US II-11
Global Automobile Production Trends II-11
Vehicle Affordability II-11
Fluctuating Oil Prices II-11
Global Automotive Components Market II-11
Strategies Adopted by Component Suppliers II-11
Automotive Electronic Components - Main Growth Drivers II-12
Hectic M&A Activity II-12
Major M&A Activity Among Automotive Component Manufacturers
(2000-2001) II-12

4. End-Use Market Analysis II-13
OEM II-13
Focus More on Cost Cutting II-13
Wiper Manufacturers in Developing Countries at an Advantage II-13
Internet - Transforming the Supply Chain Management Process II-13
Platform Rationalization on Rise II-13
Consolidation - Beneficial for OEMs II-13
Major M&A Activity in Global Automotive OEM Market (2000-2001) II-14
Aftermarket II-14
Growing Number of Vehicles to Boost Aftermarket II-14
Performance and Price - Two Key Factors Affecting Wipers
Demand in Aftermarket II-14
Factors Affecting Wipers Purchase in Aftermarket - On a
Scale of 1 to 10 II-14
Wiper Blades/Refills - Main Replacement Component II-15
Enhancements in Wiper Blade Market II-15
Trends in the DIY Segment II-15
Performance and Worn Out - Key Factors Affecting Wipers
Replacement II-15
Price - Major Influencing Factor II-15

5. Distribution II-16
Major Outlets II-16
Auto Parts & Accessory Stores II-16
Discount Chain Stores II-16
Dealers II-16
Service Stations II-16

6. Technological Developments II-17
Bosch Develops A Twin Motor Windscreen Wiper System II-17
Bracketless Wiper Blades - The Latest Technology in Wiper Blades II-17
Innovative Wiper Blades Make their Mark II-17
OEDES Develops Rain Sensing Windshield Wiper II-17
Microheat’s State of the Art Heated Wiper Fluid Technology II-18
Valeo Offers Ultimateâ„¢ Wiper Blade Technology II-18
Valeo Introduces Flat Blade Wiper Technology for Aftermarket II-18
Valeo Develops Dual Reversing Front Wiper System II-18
Other Significant Technological Developments in the Wipers Market II-19
Electronically Controlled Rear Wiper Motor from Valeo II-19
Rain/Light Sensor Developed by Valeo II-19
Bosch Develops Rain Sensing Wipers II-19
Bosch Develops Two-Motor Wiper System II-19

7. Product Introductions/Innovations II-20
Trico Rolls Out NeoFormâ„¢ Line Blades II-20
Trico Extends Innovision® Line II-20
Trico Launches Exact Fit® Wiper Blades II-20
Trico UK Unveils Oktane Tuner Blades II-20
Trico Debuts Novel Innovisionâ„¢ Blade Range II-20
Trico Introduces New Oktane Wiper Blades II-21
Trico Launches 25 Inch Exact Fit® Wiper Blade II-21
Trico Introduces Novel Packaging for ExactFit® Wiper Blade
Systems II-21
Valeo Launches New Wiper Motor System II-21
Michelin Introduces Wiper Blades II-21
Valeo Unveils New Wiper Blade Series II-21
Mercedes to Introduce New Windscreen Wiper System II-22
Bosch Releases Tropical Wiper Blades II-22
Valeo Unveils Flat Blade Windshield Wipers in the Aftermarket II-22
Trico Unveils RV Wiper Blade Starter Kits II-22
Harmon’s Introduces Windshield Wiper Systems for '55-57 Chevys II-22
Tomkins Launches Innovative Teflon Blade Design II-23
Tomkins Unveils the Vision Module II-23
Micronas Launches Hall Sensor ICs that Monitor Wipers II-23
Valeo Introduces Flat Blade II-23
Tridon Unveils New Wiper Models II-23
Trico Introduces Wiper Products for Recreational Vehicles II-23
Shin-Etsu Polymer Unveils Silicon Rubber Wiper Blade II-23
Bosch Launches Quick-Clip Universal Adapter II-24
Valeo Launches Smartblade II-24
Other Significant Product Introductions/Innovations in the
Wipers Market II-24
Bosch Introduces Aerotwin Wiper Blade II-24
Microheat Launches HotShot II-24
Rostra Unveils Safety Blade II-24
Saver Launches WinterSpoiler and XTREME II-24

8. Recent Industry Activity II-25
Sandhar Acquires Spanish Auto component Maker II-25
PMP Acquires Bakony Wiper Systems II-25
DiMora Selects VSP’s HeatFlexx Wiper System II-25 Kachi
Partners Acquires Photo Stencil II-25
Kohlberg & Company Acquires Trico Products Corp from Tomkins II-25
Baird Capital, Baird's Equity Affiliate & Thayer Capital
Acquire Qualitor II-26
Tomkins Contemplates to Build Wiper Blade System Plant in China II-26
Valeo Shuts Down the Rochester Wiper Facility II-26
Federal Mogul Sealing Systems Relocates Windscreen Wiper Facility II-26
Valeo to Shutter its Wiper Systems Facility in Portugal II-26
Wynn Marine Merges with Hepworth Marine II-26
Wynn Marine Gets an Order to Supply Wiper Systems II-27
Windshield Products Group Receives Two Awards II-27
Valeo Increases Stake in Valeo Shanghai Automotive Electrical
Motors and Wipers Systems II-27
Valeo North America Bags Contract from General Motors II-27
General Motors Increases Truck Windshield Wiper Recall II-27
Tomkins Shuts Down Production Unit II-27
Summit Rubber Increases Compression Molding Capacity II-28
Specialty Silicone Selects Keystone Automotive for Wiper
Distribution II-28
Trico Products Bags Contracts from Six RV OEMs II-28
Federal-Mogul Signs an Agreement with PAL Praha A.S. II-28
Tomkins Acquires ACD Tridon II-28

9. Focus on Select Global Players II-29
CARDONE Industries, Inc. (USA) II-29
Denso Corporation (Japan) II-29
Federal-Mogul Corporation (USA) II-29
Robert Bosch GmBH (Germany) II-29
Trico Products Corporation (USA) II-30
Valeo SA (France) II-30

10. Global Market Perspective II-31
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - USA, 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-31

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems by
Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-32

Table 5: World Historic Review for Wiper Systems by Geographic
Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 &
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems (OEM Applications) by Geographic Region - USA,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millionfor Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems (OEM
Applications) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-36

Table 9: World Historic Review for Wiper Systems (OEM
Applications) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems (OEM
Applications) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for
Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-38

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems (Aftermarket Applications) by Geographic Region
- USA, 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-39

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems
(Aftermarket Applications) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 13: World Historic Review for Wiper Systems (Aftermarket
Applications) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems
(Aftermarket Applications) by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America
Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-42

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Outlook III-1
Market Primer III-1
A Brief Insight into the US Automotive Aftermarket III-1
Aging Vehicle Population - Holds Good Prospects for Aftermarket III-2
Competitive Scenario III-2
Table 15: Leading Manufacturers of OEM Wiper Motors in the
US (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Valeo Inc., Trico Products Corp., Denso, Robert Bosch
Corp., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2

Table 16: Leading Players in the US Wiper Motors
Aftermarket (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenue
for Cardone Industries, Inc., Genuine Parts Company (Rayloc
Division), Valeo Wiper Systems, Canadian Starter Drive,
Inc. and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 17: US Wiper Arms Aftermarket (2005 & 2006) -
Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Original Equipment
Suppliers, Dorman Products Inc and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3

Table 18: Leading Manufacturers of OEM WiperArms in the US
(2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Trico Products Corp., Valeo Inc., Denso International
America, Robert Bosch Corp., and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 19: Leading Players in the US Wiper Refills
Aftermarket (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenue
for Trico Products Corporation, Federal-Mogul Corporation,
Pylon Manufacturing, Robert Bosch Corporation and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 20: Leading Players in the US Wiper Blades
Aftermarket (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenue
for Trico Products Corporation, Federal-Mogul Corporation,
Robert Bosch Corporation and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 21: Leading Manufacturers of OEM Wiper Blades in the
US (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Valeo Inc., Trico Products Corp., Denso International
America, Robert Bosch Corp., and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Distribution Channels III-6
Table 22: Wiper Systems Aftermarket by Distribution Channel
in the US (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenue Share
for Traditional, Auto Parts Retailers, Private Label,
Original Equipment Service and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 23: Wiper Motors Aftermarket by Distribution Channel
in the US (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenue Share
for Traditional, Private Label, Original Equipment Service,
Automotive Retailers and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 24: Wiper Arms Aftermarket by Distribution Channel in
the US (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenue Share for
Original Equipment Service, Automotive Retailers,
Traditional, and Private Label (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 25: Wiper Refills Aftermarket by Distribution Channel
in the US (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Revenue Share
for Traditional, Automotive Retailers, Original Equipment
Service and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7
Analysis at Consumer Level III-7
Poor Performance/Worn Out - Primary Reason for Buying Wipers III-7
Table 26: Wiper Systems Market in the US: Top Reasons
Cited for Buying a Wiper (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7
Price - Number One Factor influencing Purchase of Wiper Brands III-7
Table 27: Wiper Systems Market in the US: Factors
Influencing the Purchase of Wiper Brands (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7
Do-It-Yourself Trend III-8
Technological Development III-8
Product Launches/Developments III-8
Strategic Corporate Developments III-10
Key Players III-13
CARDONE Industries, Inc. III-13
Federal-Mogul Corporation III-13
JAMAK Global Wipers III-13
Trico Products Corporation III-13
B.Market Analytics III-14
Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 29: US Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 30: US Historic Review for Wiper Systems by End-Use
Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 31: US 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-15

2. Canada III-16
A.Market Analysis III-16
Outlook III-16
Strategic Corporate Development III-16
B.Market Analytics III-16
Table 32: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-16

Table 33: Canadian Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems
by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 34: Canadian Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 35: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-18

3. Japan III-19
A.Market Analysis III-19
Outlook III-19
An Overview of the Automobile Industry in Japan III-19
Distribution Channels III-19
Auto Makers III-19
Auto Parts Makers III-19
Wholesalers and Jobbers III-19
Licensed Repair Facilities III-19
Mass Merchandisers III-20
Product Launch/Development III-20
Denso Corporation - A Key Player III-20
B.Market Analytics III-21
Table 36: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 37: Japanese Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems
by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 38: Japanese Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 39: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-22

4. Europe III-23
A.Market Analysis III-23
Outlook III-23
Eastern Europe Witnessing Robust Growth III-23
Competitive Scenario III-23
Table 40: Leading Suppliers of Wiper Systems in Europe
(2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Valeo S.A., Robert Bosch, Trico, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 41: Leading Manufacturers of Wiper Motors in Europe
(2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
Valeo S.A., Robert Bosch, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 42: Leading Suppliers of Aftermarket Wiper Blades in
Europe (2005 & 2006) - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
for Valeo S.A., Robert Bosch, Champion, Trico, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24
A Glance at the European Automotive Distribution System III-24
Product Launches/Developments III-25
Strategic Corporate Development III-25
B.Market Analytics III-26
Table 43: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wiper Systems 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-26

Table 44: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 45: European Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems
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 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 46: European Historic Review for Wiper Systems 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 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 47: European Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems
by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 48: European Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 49: European 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of
Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 50: European 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-31

4a. France III-32
A.Market Analysis III-32
Outlook III-32
Aftermarket Distribution Channels of Auto Parts III-32
Technological Developments III-32
Product Launches/Developments III-33
Strategic Corporate Development III-34
Valeo S.A - A Key Player III-34
B.Market Analytics III-35
Table 51: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 52: French Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 53: French Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 54: French 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-37

4b. Germany III-38
A.Market Analysis III-38
Outlook III-38
A Brief Insight into German Automotive Market III-38
Automotive Parts and Components Market in Germany III-38
Distribution Channels III-38
Product Launches/Developments III-38
Robert Bosch GmbH - A Key Player III-39
B.Market Analytics III-39
Table 55: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 56: German Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 57: German Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 58: German 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-41

4c. Italy III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Outlook III-42
Market Primer III-42
B.Market Analytics III-43
Table 59: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 60: Italian Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 61: Italian Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 62: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-44

4d. The United Kingdom III-45
A.Market Analysis III-45
Outlook III-45
Automotive Parts and Components Market III-45
Product Launches/Developments III-45
Strategic Corporate Developments III-46
B.Market Analytics III-47
Table 63: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 64: UK Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 65: UK Historic Review for Wiper Systems by End-Use
Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 66: UK 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-48

4e. Spain III-49
A.Market Analysis III-49
Outlook III-49
Automobile Parts and Components Production in Spain III-49
B.Market Analytics III-49
Table 67: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 68: Spanish Long-term Projections for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015) III-50

Table 69: Spanish Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 70: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-51

4f. Russia III-52
A.Market Analysis III-52
Outlook III-52
Market Primer III-52
End User Analysis III-52
OEM III-52
Aftermarket III-52
B.Market Analytics III-53
Table 71: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 72: Russian Long-term Projections for Wiper ystems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 73: Russian Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 74: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-54

4g. Rest of Europe III-55
A.Market Analysis III-55
Outlook III-55
A Brief Insight into Automotive Components Market in Select
Countries III-55
Bulgaria III-55
Turkey III-55
B.Market Analytics III-56
Table 75: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and
Aftermarket Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 76: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Wiper
Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 77: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Wiper Systems
by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 78: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Wiper
Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 &
2012 III-57

5. Asia-Pacific III-58
A.Market Analysis III-58
Outlook III-58
Rising Income Levels to Propel Wiper Systems Market in China
and India III-58
An Overview of Automotive Parts Market in Select Asia-
Pacific Countries III-58
Australia III-58
Regulations III-58
China III-58
Valeo China- A Key Player III-59
India III-59
Joint Ventures on Rise III-59
Competitive Scenario III-60
Korea III-60
Auto Parts Market (OEM and Aftermarket) III-60
Thailand III-60
Product Launch/Development III-60
Strategic Corporate Developments III-60
B.Market Analytics III-61
Table 79: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and
Aftermarket Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 80: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Wiper
Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 81: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 82: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems
by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-63

6. Middle East III-64
A.Market Analysis III-64
Outlook III-64
Automobile Production in the Middle East - A Historic Review III-64
Table 83: Automobile Production in the Middle East:
2000-2001 (In ‘000 Units) III-64
Auto Parts Aftermarket in UAE III-64
Competitive Factors III-64
B.Market Analytics III-65
Table 84: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 85: Middle East Long-term Projections for Wiper
Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 86: Middle East Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 87: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems
by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 III-66

7. Latin America III-67
A.Market Analysis III-67
Outlook III-67
Automobile Industry in Latin America III-67
Brazil III-67
B.Market Analytics III-68
Table 88: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wiper Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and
Aftermarket Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 89: Latin America Long-term Projections for Wiper
Systems by End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 90: Latin America Historic Review for Wiper Systems by
End-Use Segment - OEM and Aftermarket Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 91: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Wiper
Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for OEM and Aftermarket Markets for Years 1998, 2008
& 2012 III-69

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE