Lanterna Rally

Author: R. Reidy

Publisher: Elsevier Advanced Technology

Published: 2000-12-01

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 9781856173735

This second edition of Profile of the International Valve Industry reviews the markets, technological trends and major manufacturers of valves on a worldwide basis. The report considers the international valve industry, looking at flow control valves for industrial applications. Valves for internal combustion engines and domestic plumbing and central heating applications have been excluded. Profile of the International Valve Industry - Market Prospects to 2005 has been researched using a combination of personal and telephone interviews with key manufacturers on a worldwide basis, scientific and technical literature searches and detailed analysis of international production and trade statistics. Chapter 1 of the Profile contains an executive summary. Chapter 2 includes an industry overview looking at the structure of the industry and future trends. Market figures and forecasts to the year 2005 are given by main value type and geographical region. Chapter 3 is a market analysis by end-user industries, and highlighting future trends. Chapter 4 contains a technology review outlining basic technology and highlighting major developments. Chapter 5 contains profiles of 30 leading valve manufacturers with company history, products, markets, manufacturing facilities, mergers and acquisitions and financial information where available. Chapter 6 is a directory of more than 600 valve manufacturing companies. Chapter 7 contains a listing of industry associations, an exchange rate table and listings of related publications and abbreviations. For a PDF version of the report please call Steve Kimber on +44 (0) 1865 843666 for price details.