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<description>Automotive/Transportation market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>Tire Wholesalers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US tire wholesalers industry includes about 1,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $20 billion. Major companies include American Tire Distributors and TBC Corporation. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends on consumer income and driving volume. The profitability of individual companies is linked to merchandising and marketing. Large wholesalers have economies of scale in distribution, support of national accounts, and advertising and promotion. Small companies can compete by specializing in types of tires or applications (such as for farm equipment or motorcycles) or by offering superior service and support. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is close to $600,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Tire wholesalers sell new replacement automobile tires (50 percent of revenue); new replacement truck, bus, and industrial tires (40 percent); and used or retreaded tires (less than 10 percent). (Original tires for new cars are ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tire Dealers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US tire dealers industry includes about 11,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $22 billion. Large companies include Discount Tire, Les Schwab Tire Centers, TBC Corporation, and retail units of manufacturers Bridgestone and Goodyear. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 45 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for replacement tires is tied to vehicle usage, which in turn depends on economic activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on marketing, since the product is largely a commodity. Large companies benefit from economies of scale in purchasing and advertising. Small firms can compete effectively by specializing (such as in tires for high-end cars or farm equipment) or by joining purchasing/distribution networks. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $140,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Dealers sell replacement tires for passenger cars (55 percent of the market) and commercial vehicles (25 percent). The industry includes tire-specific stores, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Marinas</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[About 4,300 commercial marinas, excluding private yacht clubs, operate in the US, with combined annual revenue of $4 billion. Large companies include Westrec Marinas, Flagship Marinas, and California Yacht Marina. Only about 50 operators own more than one marina. Most marinas are privately owned, but some are operated by municipalities or state agencies.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Sales and ownership of power- and sailboats create demand for marina services. The profitability of an individual marina depends on location and good marketing. Large and multi-location marinas have the resources to advertise and negotiate better prices with suppliers, builders, and maintenance firms. Small marinas can compete by offering customized services or preferred locations. The industry is labor-intensive: annual average revenue per worker is about $100,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  The main business of marinas is renting slips (dockside spaces) and moorings (anchored buoys). Marinas also sell fuel and other items, provide maintenance services, sell food, and provide winter ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots Netherlands Commercial Vehicles 2009</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots Netherlands Commercial Vehicles 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Dutch commercial vehicle market and covers light, medium and heavy commerical vehicles. It does not include used commercial vehicles or commercial vehicle stock. Market volume is based on new registrations. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Netherlands Commercial Vehicles 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Automotive industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Snapshots US Commercial Vehicles 2009</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Snapdata's Snapshots US Commercial Vehicles 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the US commercial vehicle market and covers LCV, MCV and HCV. It does not include the used vehicles or vehicle stocks. Market volume is based on new registrations. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots US Commercial Vehicles 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Automotive industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Truck and Bus Manufacturing</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US heavy truck and bus manufacturing industry includes about 80 companies with combined annual revenue of about $25 billion. Major companies include PACCAR (Peterbilt and Kenworth); Navistar International; Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner); Volvo Trucks North America; and Blue Bird. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 20 companies account for about 95 percent of revenue.  The industry includes companies that manufacture and assemble complete vehicles and companies that supply vehicle chassis to assembly plants.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Heavy truck demand is driven by growth in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail sectors. Bus demand is driven by growth in the number of school-aged children and investment in public transportation systems. The profitability of individual companies depends on volume and sales of high-margin options. Small manufacturers compete by supplying parts to other assemblers or by offering highly customized products. The industry is capital-intensive: annual sales per employee are about $750,000.  The industry competes with ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>2009 Automotive Replacement Parts Preferences Among U.S. Automotive Technicians - Brands and Distribution Channels</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The primary objective of this research is to measure the preferences of automotive replacement parts and purchase channels among U.S. automotive technicians in the United States (U.S.). In addition to the primary objective, we have also measured the automotive aftermarket distribution channels as perceived by U.S. automotive technicians. Lastly, we have also attempted to determine what factors influence U.S. automotive technicians&rsquo; decisions as to where or how they purchase automotive aftermarket replacement parts.
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Deep Sea Shipping</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The deep sea shipping industry in the US includes about 500 companies with combined annual revenue of nearly $9 billion. Major carriers include Crowley, Horizon Lines, APL, and Overseas Shipholding Group. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for nearly 95 percent of industry revenue.   Deep sea shipping is the transport of cargo to and from foreign ports. US coastal and Great Lakes shipping and cruise ship operations are covered in separate industry profiles.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by macroeconomic trends in global imports and exports. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and a good safety record. Large companies have advantages in fleet size and port access. Small companies can compete effectively by chartering services out of smaller ports and transporting unusual cargo. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is nearly $500,000.  The global shipping industry transports over 90 percent of the world's ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Auto Part Manufacturers Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11437.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Auto Part Manufacturers Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the global Auto Part Manufacturers Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 600 Global Auto Part Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Analyzing Automotive Telematics</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3456-369.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The advent of any technology always brings with itself an equally strong supporting wave of academic study on the safety, ease of usage and enhancement of convenience of that technology in human usage arena. The application of this approach to automotive usage is known as Automotive Telematics (AT). AT is an integrated platform of mobile, in-vehicle computing and wireless technologies which provide the foundation for safety, asset management, information, convenience and entertainment, to consumers who have increasingly diverse and mobile lifestyles. 
  
Some of the applications of AT such as collecting road tolls, intelligent road usage management systems, auto insurance price determinants, fleet vehicle location tracking, automatic collision notification, location driven driver assistance services and dedicated short range communications in vehicle early warning notification alerts are all applications which are setting new trends worldwide and taking the overall consumer experience to newer heights. 
  
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics is ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Aerospace Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11430.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Aerospace Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the global Aerospace Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 450 Global Aerospace Organisations is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily as it ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Superior Industries International Inc - SWOT Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-57046.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Datamonitor's Superior Industries International Inc - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Superior Industries International Inc - SWOT Analysis examines the company&rsquo;s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.   Superior Industries International (Superior Industries) is a manufacturer and supplier of aluminum road wheels for the automotive industry. The company has wheel manufacturing operations in the US, Mexico and Hungary. It is headquartered in Van Nuys, California and employs 3,700 people.  The company recorded revenues of $754.9 million during the financial year ended December 2008 (FY2008), a decrease of 21.1% compared to FY2007. The operating loss of the company was $37.7 million in FY2008, compared to an operating profit of $3.3 million in FY2007. Its net loss was $26.1 million in FY2008, compared to the net profit of $9.3 million ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Boat Building</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US boat building industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $10 billion. Major companies include Brunswick, Genmar, and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. The industry is concentrated: the largest 50 companies generate about 75 percent of revenue.  Companies in the industry make boats intended primarily for consumers' personal use. Construction of military vessels, cruise ships, and commercial freighters is covered in the Shipbuilding and Repair industry profile.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends on growth in consumer income. The profitability of individual companies is linked to manufacturing efficiencies. Large companies have advantages in marketing and distribution. Small companies can compete by specializing in niche markets.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major product segments are outboard motorboats (40 percent of revenues); inboard motorboats (35 percent); and inboard-outdrive boats (20 percent). Other product types include sailboats and canoes. Some boat builders also do repair work, operate marinas, and sell auxiliary equipment and supplies on premises. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Shipbuilding and Repair</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US shipbuilding and repair industry includes about 500 companies with combined revenue of about $15 billion. Major companies include the shipbuilding divisions of Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics, both of which are US military contractors. Other top companies are Todd Shipyards, Conrad Industries, Trinity Marine Products, and Jeffboat. The industry is highly concentrated: the largest 50 companies account for about 90 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for military shipbuilding is largely determined by the US military budget, and to a much lesser extent, the military spending of foreign governments allied with the US. Commercial shipbuilding demand is determined by international and domestic trade, the health of the global economy, and rate of fleet replacement due to age or obsolescence. Small companies usually specialize in building and repair of small commercial vessels. Large companies tend to offer a wide range of building and repair services for both commercial and military vessels, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Strategic Analysis of the North American Class 4-8 Truck Ride Handling Systems OE Market</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R1-7601.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This study focuses on steering systems and brake systems for Class 4-8 trucks in the United States and Canada. It covers the original equipment segment of the market, but not the aftermarket. Major metrics include unit shipment and revenue forecasts, pricing analyses, and market share analyses.
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Boat Dealers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US boat dealers industry includes about 5,000 retail dealers with combined annual revenue of about $12 billion. Major companies include MarineMax. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest dealers generate less than 30 percent of revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for boats is closely linked to personal income and the general economy. The profitability of individual companies depends on good marketing. Large companies may have economies of scale in advertising and purchasing. Small companies compete by specializing in a certain category of boats, such as fishing boats, or by focusing on a specific customer segment, such as sailing enthusiasts.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Dealers sell new and used boats, engines, parts, and a large variety of associated products. Dealers also provide maintenance and repair services, and may operate marinas and winter storage services; sell service contracts, especially for boats with expired warranties; and provide financing, insurance, and boat brokerage services.   Most dealers sell only ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>360 Degree Perspective of the North American Aftemarket</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R1-7561.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Research Service N551-18 is a 360 overview and analysis of the North American automotive aftermarket. The research service identifies the different industry segments within the aftermarket and analyzes the different industry segments by units in operation, analyzes the major participants, and investigates the impact of social, regulatory, legislative, political, and technology changes that influence the vehicle mix, product mix, product and service pricing, promotion, technician skill and training, repair information, service location types, service location choices, and distribution and logistics. Forecasts for units and revenues are provided through to 2015.
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Port Operators in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Port Operators in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry consists of operations mainly engaged in the maintenance and leasing of port facilities to facilitate ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Navigation, Towage and Other Services to Water Transport in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Navigation, Towage and Other Services to Water Transport in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry is comprised of operators who provide navigation services, towage ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Marine Equipment Retailing in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Marine Equipment Retailing in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Marine Equipment Retailers sell a broad range of boats, outboard motors, boat trailers and accessories.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Rail, Air and Sea Freight Forwarding in Australia - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30354.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Rail, Air and Sea Freight Forwarding in Australia industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry consists of units mainly engaged in contracting to transport goods for ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Engine, Turbine &amp; Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30726.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Engine, Turbine & Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This industry is part of the Manufacturing sector in the US. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Ship Building in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30764.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Ship Building in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This US industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating a shipyard. Shipyards are fixed facilities with ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Aircraft, Engine &amp; Parts Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30761.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Businesses in this industry do one or more of the following: manufacture complete ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>AC, Exhaust, Air Bag, Wheel &amp; Other Auto Parts Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-30760.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[  Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the AC, Exhaust, Air Bag, Wheel & Other Auto Parts Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   Companies in this industry manufacture and rebuild a ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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