Automotive Sunroofs and Other Roof Systems: Key Market Drivers, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013.LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the world wide automotive market is now available to its catalogue. Global market review of automotive roof systems - forecasts to 2013 http://www.reportlinker.com/p046130/automotive-roof-systems.html Vehiclemakers now use sunroofs and other roof systems to help differentiate product offerings to customers. In other words Adv. 1. in other words - otherwise stated; "in other words, we are broke" put differently , roof systems are fast becoming part of a car's identity. The small, rectangular roof window is being outshone by more eye-catching designs. Panoramic pan·o·ram·a n. 1. An unbroken view of an entire surrounding area. 2. A comprehensive presentation; a survey: a panorama of American literature. 3. sunroofs stretching the length and breadth of a vehicle are becoming increasingly popular on both sides of the Atlantic, and manufacturers are reporting an "unbelievable" amount of interest in large sunroofs. The sunroof has subsequently emerged as a key styling feature and can, in some cases, replace the majority of the roof panel. But, while novel panoramic glass roofs flood more light into the cabin, they can also introduce more weight, noise, solar control and cost issues. This report reviews the key market drivers for vehicle roof systems, and updates market analysis. It provides an overview of the vehicle industry, and includes top level market fitment fitment Noun 1. an accessory attached to a machine 2. Chiefly Brit a detachable part of the furnishings of a room Noun 1. , volume and value forecasts through to 2013. Chapter 1: Introduction - With the convertible segment expanding across all vehicle segments, it is no longer a preserve of the luxury class. Roof makers say that growing consumer acceptance, plus all-weather convertible top concepts will contribute to the market's expansion. Chapter 2: The market - As glazing Glazing The application of finely ground glass, or glass-forming materials, or a mixture of both, to a ceramic body and heating (firing) to a temperature where the material or materials melt, forming a coating of glass on the surface of the ware. plays an increasing role in the overall design of a vehicle, manufacturers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to use glass on other areas of the body. An auto executive told us: "We're seeing a lot of larger roofs these days in Europe. It is really being led by the French OEMs, in particular the PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. Peugeot Citro[R]n group.' This chapter provides market shares and forecasts, plus a look at the main market players. Q&A's with Walter Pecho, managing director of Edscha and Brett Healy, vice president of business development with Webasto Roof Systems are also included. Chapter 3: Technical review - Six years and 300,000 units after bringing folding tin-top convertible motoring to the masses with the 206CC coupe-cabriolet, Peugeot has launched a fully redesigned 207CC replacement with a completely automated in-house roof and new engines developed with BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. . Learn more about roof trends, recent convertible innovations, roof modules and 'tomorrow's roof'. Chapter 4: Manufacturers - This chapter provides brief profiles of the major roof system manufacturers, namely: Arvin Merritor, ASC ASC Ambulatory surgery center, see there Inc, Edscha, Heuliez, Karmann, Pininfarina, Webasto and Inalfa Roof Systems BV, USA, Europe and Brazil, and Asia. Appendix: A statement from Karmann - Statement from Rolf-Peter Baule, head of Karmann's roof systems business. Table of content Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The market Market trends Market players ASC Bertone Edscha Q&A with Edscha Heuliez Inalfa Karmann Magna Pininfarina Webasto Market shares Market forecasts Sunroof market Convertible roof market Chapter 3 Technical review Roof trends Convertibles - recent innovations Roof modules Tomorrow's roof Chapter 4 Manufacturers ArvinMeritor ASC Inc Edscha Heuliez Inalfa Roof Systems BV Inalfa Roof Systems USA Inalfa Roof Systems Europe and Brazil Inalfa Roof Systems Asia Karmann Pininfarina Webasto Appendix: A statement from Karmann List of figures Figure 1: Global market shares for vehicle sunroofs (passenger cars and light trucks), 2006 (% of volume) Figure 2: Western European market shares for vehicle sunroofs (passenger cars and light trucks), 2006 (% of volume) Figure 3: North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market shares for vehicle sunroofs (passenger cars and light trucks), 2006 (% of volume) Figure 4: ArvinMeritor's panoramic roof module Figure 5: ArvinMeritor's twin spoiler spoiler: see airplane. 1. spoiler - A remark which reveals important plot elements from books or movies, thus denying the reader (of the article) the proper suspense when reading the book or watching the movie. 2. roof system (open with sunshade closed) Figure 6: BMW 6 Series BMW 6 Series refers to two generations of automobile from BMW. The first was the E24, launched in 1976 to replace the 3.0CS & 3.0CSi (E9). In 2003, BMW released the all new E63/E64 which was available as a coupé and convertible. convertible roof system by Edscha List of tables Table 1: Production of conventional-size sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). , Japan and North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , 2003-20131, 2 (Units 000s) Table 2: Market value of conventional-size sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2003-2013 (EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 000s) Table 3: Production of large sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s) Table 4: Market value of large sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2003-2013 (EUR 000s) Table 5: Production of retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. hard-top roof systems for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Asia and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s) Table 6: Production of retractable soft-top roof systems for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Asia and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s) Table 7: Production of retractable hard-top and soft-top roof systems for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Asia, and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s) More market research reports? Go to http://www.reportlinker.com |
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