Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Pistons and Piston Pins
• Piston Rings
• Engine Valves

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Automotive Industry

• Automotive Industry - An Introduction
• Automobile Industry: An Economic Indicator
• A Review of Key Developments That Shaped the Industry
• US Manufacturers Make a Foray into European Soil
• European Automobile Companies Enter the US
• Japan Storms the Market with Fuel-Efficient Compact Cars
• Manufacturers Restructure Operations in the 1990s
• Globalization of the Automobile Industry

2. Overview

• Regional Perspective
• Product Segment Perspective
• Pistons & Piston Pins
• Leading Players
• Table 1: Leading Players in Worldwide Pistons Market (2006E): Market Shares by Company - Mahle, Kolbenschmidt, Federal- Mogul and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Piston Rings
• Trends in Piston Ring Materials, Designs, and Coatings
• Cast Iron Rings Vie with Moly-Faced Ring Set in Late Model Engines
• Ring Sets Moves Higher Up
• Rings Get Thinner and Smaller
• Piston Rings Turn Smoother, Flatter
• Piston Rings Coating: A Solution to Microwelding and Groove Pound-out
• Engine Valves

3. Introduction to the Auto Components Industry

• Growing Internally
• Mergers and Acquisitions High on the Agenda

4. Growth Drivers

• New Engine Launches Trigger Demand
• Replacement of Automotive Components Boosts Sales
• Transition to Steel Fillips the Piston' s Performance
• 4-Stroke Two-Wheeler Vehicles Increase Demand for Piston Rings

5. Product Overview

• Pistons
• Types of Pistons
• Bonded Piston Seal: A Technology in Itself
• Hybrid Vehicles Pose Competition to Piston-Engine Vehicles
• Techniques to Determine Various Loads Exerted on Pistons
• Piston Pins
• Piston Rings
• Valves
• Valves, A Rarely Noticed Product
• A Creation of Past
• Valve Train
• Rotary Valves
• Advantages of Rotary Valves
• Piezoelectric Valves
• Titanium Aluminide Alloy Engine Valves
• Needle Rolling Technology Used in Valve Trains
• Overhead-Valve Engines

6. Applications of Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves

• In Injection Molding Technology
• In Blow Molding Machines
• In Robots
• In Mining Hammers
• In Computer Flight Simulation
• In Pressure Indicators
• In Pump Controls
• In Grippers
• In Viscosity Measurement Systems
• In Cryogenic Superconductor Equipment
• In Generators
• In Solar Electric Generators
• In Pneumatic Cylinders
• In Hand Held Vacuums
• In Rockets and Missiles
• In Industrial Pumps/Compressors
• In Internal Combustion Engines
• In Paper Converting Material handling Equipment
• In Vacuum Pumps
• In Drilling Rigs
• In Process Actuators
• In Paint Guns
• In DDTs

7. Factors Influencing Sale of the Components

• Ranking of the Factors Affecting Sale of Pistons, Piston Rings and Valves
• Price
• Quality
• Delivery
• Service
• Innovation

8. Technological Breakthroughs

• Combined Piston Engine
• Salient Features
• High-Precision Crank and Piston Pins
• Sonex Combustion System
• Michigan Scientist Invents Engine Valve Control System
• Michigan Inventor Devices Engine Valve Actuation Method, Assembly
• Arkansas Inventor Comes Up with Ornamental Design for Engine Cylinder Valve Compressor Tool
• Illinois Inventor Devises Engine Valve Actuator
• Michigan Based Scientist Invents Valve Control System
• Japanese Inventor Acquire Patent for Engine Valve Controller
• Michigan based Inventors Obtain Patent for New Engine Valve Controlling Method
• France based Inventors Devise Electromechanical Operator For Engine Valve
• Japanese Inventors Introduce Engine Valve Actuating Mechanism
• Japan based Inventors Formulate Engine Valves Control Device
• US Inventors Develop Roller Finger Follower Assembly for Engine Valve
• Colorado Scientist Invents Combustion Engine Valve System
• Massachusetts Based Developer Purport Engine Valve Lift Controlling System
• French Scientist Develops Engine Valves Control Process
• German Developers Design Piston Ring
• German Developers Invent Piston-Pin Bearing
• German Developer Creates Wear Protection Layer for Piston Rings

9. Product Launches

• Hastings Launches Hastings Racing Rings Brand
• Trace Engines to Re-Launch V8 piston Aeroengines
• Federal-Mogul Launches Thermoshield(tm) Coated Pistons
• Shriram Pistons and Rings Develops GT Piston
• Dana Corporation Launches Piston-Ring Coating Technology
• Delphi Unveils a New Polyamide Brake Piston

10. Recent Industry Activity

• Hoerbiger Establishes New Production Unit in China
• Riken to Set Up New Manufacturing Facility in India
• Burgess Norton and Xinyang Enter into JV Agreement
• MAHLE and India Pistons Establish New JV
• SAMKRG to Expand Production Capacity
• Riken Corp. to Consolidate US-Based Production Facilities
• Nippon and KS Kolbenschmidt Ink Cooperation Agreement
• Riken to Diversify Piston Ring Production Operations
• Dana Divests Engine Hard Parts Division to Mahle
• Seal & Design Acquires Piston Seals Maker, Able O Rings & Seals, Inc
• Nippon Piston Opens Piston Facility in Kentucky
• Eaton Corp to Shut Plants in Spain, US
• Parker Hannifin Bags Piston Rings Contract
• Rotoblock, OBVIO! Ink Development and Licensing Agreement
• Magellan Aerospace Bags Airbus Contract
• Dana Corp, Desc Dissolves Mexican JV
• KS Acquires Piston Plant in Mexico
• Teikoku Piston Ring Opens Production Unit in Vietnam
• Nippon Piston Ring Launches Auto Parts Facility in China
• Federal-Mogul Increases Stake in Goetze India
• Atlas Copco Acquires Piston Compressor Firms
• Usha International, MPL Sign Marketing Deal
• Rotoblock Corp Shifts Domicile
• Mitsubishi Heavy Grabs Engine Valves Supply Contract from DaimlerChrysler
• MSI Offers TRW' s Engine Valves to Aftermarket Customers
• Rane Engine Valves Gets €2.2M Contract from

8. Technological Breakthroughs

• Combined Piston Engine
• Salient Features
• High-Precision Crank and Piston Pins
• Sonex Combustion System
• Michigan Scientist Invents Engine Valve Control System
• Michigan Inventor Devices Engine Valve Actuation Method, Assembly
• Arkansas Inventor Comes Up with Ornamental Design for Engine Cylinder Valve Compressor Tool
• Illinois Inventor Devises Engine Valve Actuator
• Michigan Based Scientist Invents Valve Control System
• Japanese Inventor Acquire Patent for Engine Valve Controller
• Michigan based Inventors Obtain Patent for New Engine Valve Controlling Method
• France based Inventors Devise Electromechanical Operator For Engine Valve
• Japanese Inventors Introduce Engine Valve Actuating Mechanism
• Japan based Inventors Formulate Engine Valves Control Device
• US Inventors Develop Roller Finger Follower Assembly for Engine Valve
• Colorado Scientist Invents Combustion Engine Valve System
• Massachusetts Based Developer Purport Engine Valve Lift Controlling System
• French Scientist Develops Engine Valves Control Process
• German Developers Design Piston Ring
• German Developers Invent Piston-Pin Bearing
• German Developer Creates Wear Protection Layer for Piston Rings

9. Product Launches

• Hastings Launches Hastings Racing Rings Brand
• Trace Engines to Re-Launch V8 piston Aeroengines
• Federal-Mogul Launches Thermoshield(tm) Coated Pistons
• Shriram Pistons and Rings Develops GT Piston
• Dana Corporation Launches Piston-Ring Coating Technology
• Delphi Unveils a New Polyamide Brake Piston

10. Recent Industry Activity

• Hoerbiger Establishes New Production Unit in China
• Riken to Set Up New Manufacturing Facility in India
• Burgess Norton and Xinyang Enter into JV Agreement
• MAHLE and India Pistons Establish New JV
• SAMKRG to Expand Production Capacity
• Riken Corp. to Consolidate US-Based Production Facilities
• Nippon and KS Kolbenschmidt Ink Cooperation Agreement
• Riken to Diversify Piston Ring Production Operations
• Dana Divests Engine Hard Parts Division to Mahle
• Seal & Design Acquires Piston Seals Maker, Able O Rings & Seals, Inc
• Nippon Piston Opens Piston Facility in Kentucky
• Eaton Corp to Shut Plants in Spain, US
• Parker Hannifin Bags Piston Rings Contract
• Rotoblock, OBVIO! Ink Development and Licensing Agreement
• Magellan Aerospace Bags Airbus Contract
• Dana Corp, Desc Dissolves Mexican JV
• KS Acquires Piston Plant in Mexico
• Teikoku Piston Ring Opens Production Unit in Vietnam
• Nippon Piston Ring Launches Auto Parts Facility in China
• Federal-Mogul Increases Stake in Goetze India
• Atlas Copco Acquires Piston Compressor Firms
• Usha International, MPL Sign Marketing Deal
• Rotoblock Corp Shifts Domicile
• Mitsubishi Heavy Grabs Engine Valves Supply Contract from DaimlerChrysler
• MSI Offers TRW' s Engine Valves to Aftermarket Customers
• Rane Engine Valves Gets €2.2M Contract from Volkswagen
• Samkrg Chalks Up Rs15 crore Expansion Plans
• Nippon Piston Ring Establishes Chinese Unit
• MAHLE Increases Stakes in Thai Plant
• Nippon Piston Ring Collaborates with Asimco Over Manufacturing Plant
• Teikoku Piston Ring Associates with Yoosung Enterprise
• Nippon Piston Ring Embarks on an Expansion Program
• Rane Announces Consolidation Plans
• MAHLE Acquires Schmiedewerk Roβwein GmbH
• MAHLE Acquires Majority Stake in Brockhaus
• MAHLE Acquires ACL to Expand Manufacturing Unit
• Riken Sets Up Piston Ring Plant in China
• Nippon Piston Ring Establishes Valve Seat Manufacturing Company
• Nippon Piston Ring Establishes Production Unit in China
• Dana Corporation Divests Automotive Aftermarket Businesses
• Dana Corporation Formulates Piston-Ring Coating Technology

11. Focus on Select Players

• Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company (US)
• Elgin Industries (US)
• Federal-Mogul Corporation (US)
• Hastings Manufacturing Company (US)
• Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG (Germany)
• Mahle International GmbH (Germany)
• Nippon Piston Ring Co, Ltd. (Japan)
• TRW Automotive (US)

12. Global Market Perspective

• Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons and Piston Pins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-Term Projections for Pistons and Piston Pins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Historic Review for Pistons and Piston Pins by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Pistons and Piston Pins by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Piston Rings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-Term Projections for Piston Rings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Historic Review for Piston Rings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Piston Rings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engine Valves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Long-Term Projections for Engine Valves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Historic Review for Engine Valves by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Engine Valves by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • US Auto Components Market - An Overview
  • Distribution Network: In Top Gear
  • Engine Parts Specialist (EPS)
  • Engine Parts Distributors
  • Private Label Repackager/Manufacturers
  • Performance Tied to General and Market-SpecificFactors
  • Auto Aftermarket - A Major Market
  • Aftermarket Suppliers - Hoping to Cash-in on anAging Fleet
  • US Auto Parts Suppliers - Going International
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Focus on Select Players
  • Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company
  • Eaton Corporation
  • Elgin Industries
  • Federal-Mogul Corporation
  • Federal Screw Works
  • Hastings Manufacturing Company
  • TRW Automotive
  • United Engine & Machine Company
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 19: US Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 20: US Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 21: US 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • A Prelude to Auto Parts and Accessories Market
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 22: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 23: Canadian Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 24: Canadian Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 25: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Market
  • Japanese Auto Components Market
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Focus on Select Players
  • Nippon Piston Ring Co, Ltd.
  • Teikoku Piston Ring Co, Ltd.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 26: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 28: Japanese Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Market
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 30: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: European Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: European Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 34: European Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: European Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: European 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: European 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• Table 38: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 39: French Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 40: French Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: French 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves
  • Automotive Industry in Germany
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Focus on Select Players
  • Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG
  • Mahle GmbH
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 42: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: German Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: German Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: German 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• A. Market Analysis
  • Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Market
  • Automobile Industry - A Glance
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: Italian Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: Italian Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Automotive Industry in the United Kingdom
  • Auto Parts and Components Industry -An Overview
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: UK Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: UK Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: UK 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Turkey
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 54: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons, Piston Ring and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Rest of Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Market
  • Automotive Parts and Accessories Industry-AnOverview
  • Limitations of the Automotive Parts and AccessoriesIndustry
  • China
  • Automotive Ancillary Market
  • India
  • Auto Component Industry
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Focus on Select Players
  • Agra Engineering Company (India)
  • Rane Engine Valve Limited (India)
  • Federal-Mogul Goetze Ltd (India)
  • IP Rings Limited (India)
  • Samkrg Pistons and Rings Ltd (India)
  • Super Circle Auto Limited (India)
  • Usha International (India)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 58: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons, Piston Ring and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. The Middle East

• Market Analysis
• Table 62: Middle Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons, Piston Ring and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 63: Middle East Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 64: Middle East Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 20000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Market
  • Auto Parts and Accessories Industry - An Overview
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 66: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pistons, Piston Ring and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 67: Latin America Long-Term Projections for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 68: Latin America Historic Review for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 69: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Pistons, Piston Rings and Engine Valves by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Pistons and Piston Pins, Piston Rings and Engine Valves Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE