World Steering and Suspension Parts Market

World Steering and Suspension Parts Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Steering and Suspension Parts in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps, and Other Steering and Suspension Parts. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-years historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 212 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cardone Industries, Inc., Dana Holding Corporation., Delphi Corp., Denso Corp., Federal-Mogul Corporation, Fenwick Automotive Products, JTEKT Corporation, SKD Automotive Group, SOGEFI S.p.A., Tenneco, Inc., TA Delaware, Inc., TRW Automotive, Inc., and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. 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-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Rack and Pinion Steering Gears I-4
Ball Joints I-4
Tie Rod Assemblies I-4
Steering Pumps I-5
Other Steering and Suspension Parts I-5


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Electric Power Steering Systems - A New Dimension II-1
Electric Power Steering Systems - A Major Technological
Breakthrough II-1
Replacement Parts Spur the Market II-1
Enhanced Suspension Parts - Key to Market Growth II-1
Present Scenario II-2
Positive Prospects II-2
Market Share Statistics II-2
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Steering Systems
Market (2004 & 2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales
for TRW, Delphi, Koyo Seiko, Visteon, ZF, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2

Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Suspension Parts
Market (2004 & 2005)- Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for
Visteon, Tower, Zf Lemforder, TRW, Delphi and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3

2. Issues and Trends II-4
Rising Safety Considerations II-4
EAPS Market Poised for Big Leap II-4
Electronic Steering Content Per Vehicle on Rise II-4
Shift in Demand From HPS to EPS II-4
Rack Electric Power Steering (REPS) - A Key Product Segment II-5
Innovative Steering Technology for Tractors II-5
Air Suspension Systems on the Rise II-5
Technological Developments: A Major Factor Restraining Growth II-5

3. Product Overview II-6
Introduction II-6
Rack and Pinion Steering Gears II-6
Ball Joints II-7
Tie Rod Assemblies II-7
Steering Pumps II-7
Other Steering and Suspension Parts II-8

4. Auto Components Industry - An Overview II-9
Introduction II-9
Supplier Industry Structure - Role Shift Results in New
Configuration II-9
A Strategic Insight II-9
Tier-1 Suppliers II-9
Tier-2 and Tier-3 Suppliers II-10
General Trends II-10
Growing Consolidation II-10
Emergence of Automotive Electronics II-11
Modernization ushers in “Just in Time” Approach II-11
“Road vs. Rail” - The Proverbial Decision II-11
Manufacturing Base - Proximity to Local Market II-12
Supplier Industry Concerns II-12
Operational Cost Control - Key to Growth II-12
R&D Shift - Proving to be a Double-Edged Sword II-12
Trade Barriers II-12
Quality Becomes Paramount II-12
Impact of E-Commerce on Suppliers II-12

5. Product Launches/Developments II-14
TRW Automotive Unveils Electrically Powered Steering (EPS)
Belt Drive system II-14
JTEKT Develops RC EPS System for Full-Sized Vehicles II-14
ArvinMeritor to Launch Smart Systems Chassis Solutions II-14
ArvinMeritor Introduces a New Remanufactured Component II-15
Dana Corp. Demonstrates its New Spicer® Axle Product Line at
AGRITECHNICA 2007 II-15
Delphi to Introduce New Electric Power Steering Systems II-15
Raven Industries Releases QuickTrax Steering System II-15
ArvinMeritor Launches New Meritor RideSentry Trailer Air
Suspension Series II-16
ArvinMeritor Releases New Suspension Axle Family II-16
Siemens VDO to Develop “Drive-by-Wire” Cars II-16
TRW Automotive Components to Manufacture Steering and Occupant
Safety Systems II-16
Delphi Rolls Out Active Front Steering (AFS) II-17
Rane Rolls Out Hydrostatic Steering Gear II-17
Researchers Develop Steering Column Linkage Tilt Lever II-17
Tenneco Automotive Offers Continuously Controlled Electronic
Suspension II-17
ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems Group to Develop Different
Suspension Modules II-17
ArvinMeritor Launches DuraSlide™ Trailer Air Suspension II-17
Cardone Industries Upgrades OE Lexus Power Steering Pumps II-18
Dana Engineers New Products II-18
Akio Yasuda Manufactures Power Steering System II-18
Visteon Develops Cadillac XLR for Steering Vehicle II-18
Continental AG Automotive Systems Division Rolls Out Multilink
Rear Axle Steering System II-19
Dana Displays a Range of New Wheel-Drives II-19
Dana Broadens Trailer Suspension and Axle Portfolio II-19
Dana Introduces New Axle Lines and Suspension Upgrades II-19
CSI Launches Automatic Steering System for Tractors II-20
TRW Introduces Next Generation Steering Systems II-20
ZF Friedrichshafen AG Uses Independent Front Suspensions (IFS)
to Design Bus and Coach Axle II-20

6. Recent Industry Activity II-21
Tenneco to Purchase Major Portion of Delphi Assets II-21
TRW Acquires Certain Braking Machining and Module Assembly
Assets from Delphi II-21
ArvinMeritor Acquires Mascot Truck Parts Ltd II-21
Visteon Quits From Global Suspension and Steering Systems
Product Line II-21
Steering Solutions to Take Over Halfshaft and Steering
Business of Delphi II-21
The 2008 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Integrates Kinetic Suspension
Technology of Tenneco II-22
ArvinMeritor Bags a Multi-Million-Dollar Contract from
Navistar Parts II-22
ArvinMeritor Shuts Down Arden Facility II-22
ArvinMeritor’s Planned Developments in Mexico II-22
Visteon Sells Facilities to Centrum Equities II-22
Fox Factory Acquired by Private Investment Firm II-23
Ixetic to Set up Plant in Bulgaria II-23
Abhishek Auto Announces JV with KSS II-23
Sona Koyo to Expand Capacity II-23
Cerberus Capital Management Acquires Tower Automotive II-23
TRW Automotive Holdings Inaugurates a New Facility in Slovakia II-23
The New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Equips Tenneco’s Electronic
Suspension System II-24
Hayes Lemmerz Divests its Suspension Business Operations II-24
Brembo Acquires Brakes Business of Hayes International II-24
TRW and Sun Vacuum to Float a Joint Venture II-24
TRW to Form a Joint Venture with ArvinMeritor II-24
ArvinMeritor and Chery to Set Up a JV II-25
ArvinMeritor Bags a Major Supply Contract from Armor Holdings II-25
JTEKT Corporation and SKSS Establishes a New Joint Venture
Company II-25
American Standard Cos to Spin off Vehicle Control Systems
Business II-25
Wanxiang Pockets North American Coupled Products Business II-25
Crestview Partners Acquires Key Safety Systems II-26
ROL Manufacturing to Acquire Traditional Aftermarket Business II-26
Dayton Parts Pockets S&G Enterprises II-26
Lippert Components Acquires Affiliates II-26
JTEKT-Sona JV to Set up Production Facility II-26
Jinzhou Wanyou to Supply Products to European Auto Parts Maker II-26
Dana Corp. to Deliver Spicer® Rear Beam Axles to Renault II-27
Holland Group Merges with SAF II-27
Visteon Signs an Agreement with SSVP II II-27
Rane Madras Establishes Production Facility Near Chennai II-27
China Automotive Systems Establishes First Overseas Office II-27
Delphi to Shut Down the Puerto Real Steering System Plant II-28
Ford to Shut Down the Indianapolis Steering Plant II-28
TRW Automotive Acquires DEAS II-28
Koyo Seiko Merges with Toyoda Machine Works II-28
Martinrea International Acquires ThyssenKrupp Budd’s North
American Chassis & Body Operations II-28
Investcorp Acquires FleetPride Corporation II-29
DriveSol Acquires Automotive Steering Business from Timken II-29
Alcoa Forms an Alliance with SMW Hong Kong II-29
GM Signs Contracts with Two Korean Companies for Equipment and
Springs II-29
Worthington Precision Metals to Shut Down Tennessee Plant II-30
Tower Sells Michigan Factory to Woodbridge Group II-30
TRW Automotive Holdings Establishes New Facility in China II-30
ArvinMeritor to Establish New Production Facility in China II-30
Yorozu to Expand Suspension Parts Production in China II-30
Mando to Provide Automotive Components to GM II-31
China Automotive, Hong Kong Tongda JV to Produce EPS Systems II-31
Freightliner Trucks Announces Rack & Pinion Steering System
Provision in Class 8 Trucks II-31
Illston and Robson Extend Ball Joint Product Range II-31
American Remanufacturers Sells Selected Assets II-32
Zf Lemforder Sets Up New Production Facility II-32
ArvinMeritor Obtains Patent for Hydraulically coupled Electric
Power Steering Systems Technology II-32
Hayes Lemmerz Divests its Cadillac Unit II-32
TRW Automotive Acquires Major Stake in Dalphimetal Espana II-32
ZF Friedrichshafen Teams Up With Lviv Car Works (LAZ) for
Steering Systems II-33
ZF Friedrichshafen and Volvo Bus to Join Hands for Driveline
and Chassis Technology II-33
Continental Bags Order for ContiCrossContact UHP and
Conti4x4Contact Tires Using EAS From Audi II-33
Sona Koyo Steering Systems Obtain 21% Stake in Fuji Autotech
France S.A.S II-33
Tower Automotive Acquires Stake in Seojin II-33
APM Obtains License to Produce Auto Suspension Parts in Vietnam II-34
Delphi Bags Order to Supply New Steering Columns for Ford II-34
ArvinMeritor Wins Contract for Suspension Module II-34
Delphi Bags Order to Supply New Steering Columns for Ford II-34
China Automotive Systems to be Exclusive Distributor of
Steering Pumps for GM Joint Venture II-34

7. Industry Activity in Recent Past II-35
Blackstone Group Acquires TRW’s Auto Parts Unit II-35
Metaldyne in Joint Venture with Chrysler II-35
Koyo Seiko in Deal with BMW AG II-35
Koyo Seiko in Deal with DaimlerChrysler II-35
SPX Contech Inks an Agreement with DaimlerChrysler II-35
TRW Accord with Exel II-35
SKSSL Inks a Supply Deal with Koyo Seiko II-36
CSI Wireless Supplies eDrive® System to RHS II-36
TRW Divests Stake in Toyoda TRW Automotive II-36
CNH Adopts Trimble GPS Technology for Tractor Steering System II-36
Hayes Opens a New Sales and Customer Support Office in Germany II-36
Koyo Seiko, Denso, Toyota Motor, Toyoda Machine Works Teams UP
to Establish FAVESS II-36
Toyota Establishes Joint Venture with Three Affiliate Companies II-37
Dana Divests Part of its Leasing unit II-37
Delphi Diversifies into Consumer Products II-37
ZFLS and Jincheng Group Establish a Joint Venture II-37
Dana Wraps Up WIX Filtration Manufacturing and Distribution
Operations II-37
Dana Closes Middlesex Township Distribution Center II-37

8. Focus on Select Players II-38
Arvinmeritor, Inc. (USA) II-38
Cardone Industries, Inc. (USA) II-38
Dana Holding Corporation (USA) II-38
Delphi Corp. (USA) II-39
Denso Corp. (Japan) II-39
Federal-Mogul Corp. (USA) II-39
Fenwick Automotive Products (Canada) II-40
JTEKT Corporation (Japan) II-40
SKD Automotive Group (USA) II-40
SOGEFI S.p.A. (Italy) II-41
Tenneco Inc. (USA) II-41
TA Delaware, Inc (USA) II-41
TRW Automotive Inc. (USA) II-42
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany) II-42

9. Global Market Perspective II-43
Table 3: World Recent, Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for the years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Steering & Suspension
Parts by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 5: World Historic Review for Steering and Suspension
parts by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for the years 1994 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Steering and Suspension
Parts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for the Years
1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 7: World Recent, Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Rack and Pinion Steering Gears by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for the years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 9: World Historic Review for Rack and Pinion Steering
Gears by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for the years 1994 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
the Years 1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 11: World Recent, Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Ball Joints by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for the years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Ball Joints by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
the years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 13: World Historic Review for Ball Joints by Geographic
Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the
years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Ball Joints by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for the Years 1998,
2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 15: World Recent, Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Tie Rod Assemblies by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Tie Rod Assemblies
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
the years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 17: World Historic Review for Tie Rod Assemblies by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the years 1994 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Tie Rod Assemblies by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for the Years 1998,
2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 19: World Recent, Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering Pumps by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Steering Pumps by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
the years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 21: World Historic Review for Steering Pumps by
Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the years 1994 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Steering Pumps by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for the Years 1998,
2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 23: World Recent, Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Steering and Suspension Parts by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for the years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Other Steering and
Suspension Parts by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 25: World Historic Review for Other Steering and
Suspension parts by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for the years 1994 through 2000
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Steering and
Suspension Parts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
the Years 1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-66


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A. Market Analysis III-1
Steering and Suspension Parts Aftermarket: An Overview III-1
Impact of Remanufactured Parts III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Issues and Trends III-1
Incorporation of Advanced Technologies in Vehicles
Discourages DIYers III-1
Programmed Distribution Channel Tending Towards Consolidation III-2
Retailers Play a Major Role III-2
Dealers- Emerging Revenue Contributors to the Market III-2
Table 27: Steering and Suspension Parts Aftermarket in
the US (2004 &2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales
by Distribution Channel (Programmed Distributors,
Retailers, New-Car Dealers, and Others) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Competitive Scenario III-3
Market Structure III-3
Major Players III-4
Table 28: US Aftermarket for Rack and Pinion Steering
Gears by Leading Players (2004 & 2005) - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for Cardone Industries, American
Remanufacturers, Inc., Federal-Mogul, Fenwick Automotive
Products and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 29: US Aftermarket for Ball Joints by Leading
Players (2004 & 2005) - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Federal-Mogul, Dana Corporation and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 30: US Aftermarket for Tie Rod Assemblies by Leading
Players (2004 & 2005) - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Federal-Mogul, Dana Corporation and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 31: US Aftermarket for Steering Pumps by Leading
Players (2004 & 2005) - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Cardone Industries, American Remanufacturers,
Fenwick Automotive Products and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Market Drivers III-6
Surging Number of Vehicles III-6
Expanding Vehicle Lifespan III-6
Safety Concerns III-6
Rise in Vehicle Usage Rates III-6
Testing Weather and Road Conditions III-6
Front-Wheel-Drive technology III-7
High-Priced Import Applications III-7
Do-it-Yourself Sector III-7
Market Restraints III-7
Surging Vendor Competition III-7
Consolidation among Distributors Affects Manufacturer’s
Margins III-7
Surging Imports III-8
Rapid Rise in Short-Line Producers III-8
Automotive Market Trends III-8
Automakers Hive Off Parts Subsidiaries III-8
Guided by Technology III-8
Women - ‘Target Customers’ for Auto Parts Stores III-8
Customer Service Reigns Supreme III-9
Additives- The Harbinger of Performance III-9
Product Launches/Developments III-9
Strategic Corporate Developments III-14
Focus on Select Players III-22
B. Market Analytics III-26
Table 32: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and
Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 33: US Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 34: US Historic Review for Steering and Suspension
Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion Steering Gears,
Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

Table 35: US 15-Year Perspective for Steering and Suspension
Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie
Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other Steering and
Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27

2. Canada III-28
A. Market Analysis III-28
Current and Future Analysis III-28
Drivers of Change III-28
Retail Sector - A Vital End-User III-28
Table 36: Regional Distribution of Auto Parts and
Accessories Firms in Canada (2003)- Percentage Breakdown by
Concentration (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29
Strategic Developments//Product Launches III-29
Fenwick Automotive Products Ltd - A Major Player III-30
B. Market Analytics III-30
Table 37: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack
and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 38: Canadian Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 39: Canadian Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 40: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

3. Japan III-33
A. Market Analysis III-33
An Insight into Steering and Suspension Parts Market III-33
Electric Power Steering Systems Drive Market Growth III-33
Current and Future Analysis III-33
Factors Restraining Aftermarket Growth III-33
Average Vehicle Life Cycle III-33
Quality of Vehicle III-33
Automotive Market Trends III-33
World’s Second Largest Automobile Market III-33
A Production Shift into the Dragon’s Land III-34
Module based Production System III-34
Premium Placed on Quality III-34
Product Launches III-34
Strategic Corporate Developments III-35
Focus on Select Players III-36
B. Market Analytics III-37
Table 41: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack
and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 42: Japanese Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 43: Japanese Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 44: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

4. Europe III-40
A. Market Analysis III-40
Current and Future Analysis III-40
Issues and Trends III-40
Focus on Enhancement of Suspension Systems III-40
It pays to be an Expert in European Suspension Market III-40
Electronic Steering Systems - On the Rise III-40
Auto Components Industry III-41
The Issue of Design Protection III-41
Product Launches III-41
Strategic Corporate Developments III-41
Focus on Select Players III-43
B. Market Analytics III-44
Table 45: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Steering and Suspension Parts 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-44

Table 46: European Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts 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-45

Table 47: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack
and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 48: European Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 49: European Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts 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-48

Table 50: European Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 51: European 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Geographic Region- France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for
1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 52: European 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

4a. France III-50
Market Analysis III-50
Current and Future Analysis III-50
Table 53: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and
Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 54: French Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 55: French Historic Review for Steering and Suspension
Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion Steering Gears,
Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 56: French 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

4b. Germany III-53
A. Market Analysis III-53
Current and Future Analysis III-53
Auto Parts and Component Market - An Overview III-53
Europe’s Numero Uno Passenger Car Manufacturer III-53
Outsourcing - A Preferred Cost-cutting Tool III-53
Product Launch III-53
Strategic Corporate Developments III-54
B. Market Analytics III-54
Table 57: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and
Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 58: German Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 59: German Historic Review for Steering and Suspension
Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion Steering Gears,
Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 60: German 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

4c. Italy III-57
A. Market Analysis III-57
Current and Future Analysis III-57
Automotive Industry Overview III-57
B. Market Analytics III-57
Table 61: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and
Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 62: Italian Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 63: Italian Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 64: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

4d. The United Kingdom III-60
A. Market Analysis III-60
Current and Future Analysis III-60
Automotive Industry Overview III-60
OEM Parts Segment - Entry of Japanese Players Proves
Immensely Beneficial III-60
Strategic Corporate Development III-60
B. Market Analytics III-61
Table 65: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and
Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 66: UK Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 67: UK Historic Review for Steering and Suspension
Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion Steering Gears,
Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 68: UK 15-Year Perspective for Steering and Suspension
Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie
Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other Steering and
Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

4e. Spain III-64
A. Market Analysis III-64
Current and Future Analysis III-64
Market Drivers for Auto Parts and Accessories III-64
Large Base of OEM III-64
Repair and Maintenance III-64
Ageing Fleet of Vehicles III-64
‘Prever Plan’ III-64
New Distribution Frontiers III-64
Strategic Corporate Development III-64
B. Market Analytics III-65
Table 69: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and
Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 70: Spanish Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 71: Spanish Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 72: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

4f. Russia III-68
Market Analysis III-68
Current and Future Analysis III-68
Table 73: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Steering and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and
Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies,
Steering Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 74: Russian Long-term Projections for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 75: Russian Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 76: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball
Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

4g. Rest of Europe III-71
A. Market Analysis III-71
Current and Future Analysis III-71
Strategic Corporate Developments III-71
B. Market Analytics III-72
Table 77: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Steering and Suspension Parts by Product
Segment - Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie
Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other Steering and
Suspension Parts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 78: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Steering
and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 79: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Steering and
Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Rack and Pinion
Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering
Pumps and Other Steering and Suspension Parts Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 80: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Steering
and Suspension Parts by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for Rack and Pinion Steering Gears,
Ball Joints, Tie Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other
Steering and Suspension Parts Markets for 1998, 2008 and
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

5. Asia-Pacific III-75
A. Market Analysis III-75
Current and Future Analysis III-75
Regional Overview III-75
Australia III-75
China III-75
Overview III-75
Limitations of the Auto Parts and Accessories Industry III-75
Fragmentation III-75
Low Investment III-75
OEM Structure III-76
Limited Product Lines III-76
Competitive Analysis III-76
Future Prospects III-76
India III-76
Steering and Suspension Parts - An Overview III-76
Automotive Industry - An Overview III-76
Extensive Product Line III-76
Foreign Collaboration III-77
Large Aftermarket III-77
Counterfeit Products III-77
Local Content Requirements III-77
Auto Part Quality - Conforming to Global Standards III-77
Increased Competition Ensures High Quality III-77
Spurious Parts Eat into Players’ Profits III-78
South Korea III-78
Product Launches/Developments III-78
Strategic Corporate Developments III-78
B. Market Analytics III-83
Table 81: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Steering and Suspension Parts by Product
Segment - Rack and Pinion Steering Gears, Ball Joints, Tie
Rod Assemblies, Steering Pumps and Other Steering and
Suspension Parts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

Table 82: A