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<description>Manufacturing 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>Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Management</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US commercial real estate brokerage and management industry includes about 25,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $30 billion. Major companies include CB Richard Ellis, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Cushman & Wakefield. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for one-third of industry revenue.  The industry includes sales and leasing brokers and agents for nonresidential property, as well as property managers. Many companies combine these functions. Owners of commercial property who perform their own leasing and property management aren't included in this industry. Commercial real estate financing is not included in this industry.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand, which is driven by the volume of commercial real estate transactions, is heavily influenced by real estate vacancy rates. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in performing a full range of services in multiple markets. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in local markets. Average ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Industrial Machinery Wholesalers</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The US industrial machinery wholesalers industry consists of 25,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $115 billion. Major companies include MSC Industrial Supply and the wholesale operations of manufacturers such as General Electric and NACCO Materials Handling Group. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 25 percent of industry revenue.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends heavily on US manufacturing activity. Profitability depends on product selection and efficient operations. Large companies have economies of scale in advertising and sales programs. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in particular industries, end-use applications, or geographical areas, and by offering special services. The industry is highly automated: average annual sales per employee is $350,000.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major products are general purpose machinery such as pumps and engines, manufacturing machinery, machine tools, materials handling equipment like forklifts, and oil field equipment. General purpose machinery accounts for 30 percent of industry revenue, ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 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>Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Part 3: HVAC &amp; Roofing</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Green building is no longer just a fad; in fact, energy-efficient remodeling and renovating is one of the few aspects of the U.S. construction business that still holds a positive outlook in the midst of the economic turmoil in 2009.   

The U.S. residential construction market was $363 billion in 2008, down 41% from its high of $620 billion in 2006.  The home renovations market was $188 billion in 2008, down 18% percent from 2007.  But SBI estimates that the home energy efficiency renovations market in the U.S. was $21 billion in 2008; down only 13% percent from 2007&rsquo;s $24 billion.   

Remodeling to improve a home&rsquo;s energy efficiency instead of buying a new home has become a preferred option in today&rsquo;s market.  In fact, the National Association of Home Builders found that 32% of home builders also provided remodeling services in 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Top 100 Constuction &amp; Civil Engineering Companies</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The Global Top 100 Construction & Engineering 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 Top 100 Construction & Engineering Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the Global Top 100 Construction & Engineering Companies 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 ($) for ease of use. These individual ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Top 100 Aerospace &amp; Defence Industry Analysis</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The Global Top 100 Aerospace & Defence Industry Report. Plimsoll Plublishing Ltd. This report looks at the top 100 Aerospace & Defence companies in the globe. A financial analysis of each company is provided, together with a market analysis based on the companies ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Cement Manufacturing Report - Worldwide</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11450.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Cement Manufacturing Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Global Cement Manufacturing Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 Global Cement Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily ]]></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 ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily as it ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Cement Manufacturing Report - Europe</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[The European Cement Manufacturing Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Cement Manufacturing Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 European Cement Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as easily ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 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>Freedonia Focus on Elevators</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1059.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses the US market for elevator equipment and services for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, product and market segmentation, legal and regulatory overview, technological developments, market environment, product and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Product segments include services, passenger/freight elevators, and other.  Market segments include nonresidential and residential.  This 19 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>United States Infrastructure Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8621.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Following decades of underinvestment, the federal stimulus plan and the pressing need for newinfrastructure facilities in transport, energy and utilities have revived the dormant infrastructure sector inthe United States, and the country is fast emerging as the new frontier market for public-privatepartnerships (PPPs), high-speed rail and renewable energy projects, to name but a few.  The proliferation of PPP schemes and infrastructure investments in the United States has undoubtedlyaccelerated in the past two years. This has prompted BMI&rsquo;s Infrastructure team to expand its coverage ofthe sector to capture aspects of the US infrastructure sector - such as the stimulus plan or state-specificregulations - that will provide a more thorough analysis of the industry.  New features include: a chapter examining the transport PPP market in three different states and oneregion through analysing existing legislation and case studies; a chapter on Federal Loan Guarantees forthe energy sector; and four new company profiles: Skanska US, Balfour ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Touchscreen ICs Market Outlook</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R1-7600.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This research service analyzes the global touchscreen ICs market and provides data on market dynamics, technology and pricing trends, and market forecasts. It also offers an insight into the value chain, application and geographical analysis, and competitive scenario of the global touchscreen ICs market. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3480-14503.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Global Ultracapacitors Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015   Summary   Global Markets Direct, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, &ldquo;Global Ultracapacitor Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015&rdquo; that provides key data, information and analysis on the global ultracapacitors market. The report provides market scenario, competitive landscape and market trends information for major end-users such as the renewable energy sector, the industrial sector, transportation, and consumer electronics. The report provides comprehensive information on key market trends with superior analytics. It also reviews revenue trends, cost analysis, technology analysis and the regulatory framework of the ultracapacitors market. The report provides a section for region-wise analysis, where it identifies the key growth regions of the world for ultracapacitors sales.  This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by Global Markets Direct&rsquo;s team of industry experts.  The global ultracapacitors market is expected to increase ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Bulgaria Construction/Real Estate  Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R337-2462.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Quarterly report on the Bulgarian Construction And Real Estate sector. Includes complete coverage of the latest developments as well as the latest corporate news accompanied by statistical ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Current Development of Leading Chinese IC Design Houses</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[In 2008 the output of the Chinese IC design industry reached 23.52 million RMB (approx. US$3.44 billion), growing 4.2% compared to 2007. This growth rate was significantly below the 21.2% growth rate in 2007. The top-10 ranking of IC design houses in China changed considerably in 2008. Hisilicon experienced large revenue increases and took over first place. Companies ranked second to tenth experienced different degrees of revenue decline. This report offers multi-faceted analysis of the leading IC design houses in China, including their revenue, product development, and cooperation with other ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 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>Company Financials: Hitachi, Ltd.</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56427.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.    Scope   Contains five years data on income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and other financials in the reported currency and its US Dollar translation  Provides key ratios  Includes information on revenue distribution by business segments and geographies   Highlights   Hitachi is engaged in the manufacturing of electrical and electronic products. It offers products ranging from industrial equipments to consumer electronic devices. The company primarily operates in Japan. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.   Reasons to Purchase   Access important financial information and analysis on the company in a single datapack  Understand the financial evolution of the company over the last five years  Build the periodic assessment of the company's performance for five year adjusted financial data along with key ratios and market ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Polish Transportation Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R337-2433.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[In-depth report on the Polish transportation sector. Includes complete coverage of the latest developments as well as the latest corporate news accompanied by statistical data. Updaed every 4 ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>UK Plastic Cards 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56387.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Published annually, UK Plastic Cards provides an overview of the key trends and issues facing the UK card market. Intense competition, rising write-offs, and a deteriorating economic situation have challenged issuers in 2008 and 2009. This report provides in depth coverage of these and other issues, along with full data for the credit, charge, debit, private label, and prepaid card markets   Scope   Includes comprehensive data coverage of the UK cards market from 2004 to 2013, including credit, debit, charge, private label and prepaid cards  Forecast overview including key market drivers and level of influence of these, under a neutral, optimistic, and pessimistic economic scenario  Analysis of the impact of the recession and its implications for the cards sector, including coverage of consumer card behaviour and attitudes  Case studies of new product development and strategies being employed globally by key card issuers as a reaction to the downturn   Highlights   The UK plastic card market has undergone a turbulent ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Company Financials: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56428.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   The Company Financials offers insights into the financial performance of the company over last five years for about 1000 leading global companies. The datapack covers wealth of financial information relating to income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.    Scope   Contains five years data on income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and other financials in the reported currency and its US Dollar translation  Provides key ratios  Includes information on revenue distribution by business segments and geographies   Highlights   Koninklijke Philips Electronics (Philips) is the holding company of the Philips Group. The company manufactures medical systems, consumer electronics, lighting products and semiconductors. The company operates in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. It is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.   Reasons to Purchase   Access important financial information and analysis on the company in a single datapack  Understand the financial evolution of the company over the last five years  Build the periodic assessment of the company's performance for five year adjusted financial data ]]></description>
<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>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>Roofing, Siding &amp; Insulation Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-31357.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Industry Market Research Synopsis   This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Roofing, Siding & Insulation Wholesaling in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling non-wood roofing and non-wood siding and insulation materials. Sales are typically direct to building contractors,&nbsp;to large retail hardware chains, and to small independent hardware stores.   Report Contents   The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.  The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Civil Aerospace Products Manufacturing</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-31252.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Industry Market Research Synopsis   This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Global Civil Aerospace Products Manufacturing industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.   Industry Definition   The Global Civil Aerospace Products Manufacturing consists of businesses manufacturing the following: civil complete aircraft; aerospace engines, propulsion units, auxiliary equipment or parts; prototypes of aerospace products; aircraft conversion (i.e. major modifications to systems); and complete aircraft or propulsion systems overhaul and rebuilding (i.e., periodic restoration of aircraft to original design specifications).    Report Contents   The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.  The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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