Introduction
PLUNKETT'S ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH INDUSTRY ALMANAC, the second edition of our guide to the engineering and research field, is designed as a
general source for researchers of all types.
The data and areas of interest covered are intentionally broad, from the various types of businesses involved in engineering and research, to
advances in biotechnology, to an in-depth look at the 500 major firms (which we call "THE ENGINEERING 500") within the many sectors that
make up the engineering and research industry, including energy, infotech, transportation and much more.
This reference book is designed to be a general source for researchers. It is especially intended to assist with market research, strategic
planning, employment searches, contact or prospect list creation (be sure to see the export capabilities of the accompanying CD-ROM that is available
to book and eBook buyers) and financial research, and as a data resource for executives and students of all types.
PLUNKETT'S ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH INDUSTRY ALMANAC takes a rounded approach for the general reader. This book presents a complete overview of the
engineering and research field (see "How To Use This Book"). For example, advances in design automation are discussed, as well as changes in
research and development spending and patents.
THE ENGINEERING 500 (the actual count is 468 firms) is our unique grouping of the biggest, most successful corporations in all segments of the
engineering and research industry. Tens of thousands of pieces of information, gathered from a wide variety of sources, have been researched and are
presented in a unique form that can be easily understood. This section includes thorough indexes to THE ENGINEERING 500, by geography, industry,
sales, brand names, subsidiary names and many other topics. (See Chapter 4.)
Especially helpful is the way in which PLUNKETT'S ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH INDUSTRY ALMANAC enables readers who have no business background to
readily compare the financial records and growth plans of engineering companies and major industry groups. You'll see the mid-term financial record of
each firm, along with the impact of earnings, sales and strategic plans on each company's potential to fuel growth, create new technologies and
provide investment and employment opportunities.
No other source provides this book's easy-to-understand comparisons of growth, expenditures, technologies, imports/exports, corporations, research
and many other items of great importance. The information within is crucial to people of all types who may be studying this, one of the most important
industries in the world today.
By scanning the data groups and the unique indexes, you can find the best information to fit your personal research needs. The best major companies
are profiled and then ranked using several different groups of specific criteria. Which firms are the biggest employers? Which companies earn the most
profits? These things and much more are easy to find.
In addition to individual company profiles, an overview of global and domestic research and development and its trends is provided. This book's job
is to help you sort through easy-to-understand summaries of today's technologies and trends in a quick and effective manner.
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