The Houlihan Lokey European Supplier Report 2007 provides a comprehensive overview of Europe's supply base. The report looks at the outlook for European vehicle production and recent trends affecting the European automotive supplier industry - including an overview of sectoral developments in 2006 and 2007 and a review of recent takeovers and acquisitions. In addition the report contains two major sections. These are:
Who Supplies Whom which provides a unique insight into the supply base of the major carmakers and brands in Europe. The data is extracted from the SupplierBusiness Who Supplies Whom Databases, which contain details of who supplies which component to over 200 European vehicle models. The data is organized into the five major areas of the car. These include:
- Interior - Exterior - Chassis - Powertrain - Electrical/Electronic - see below for more details
Each area includes around 150 component categories. Subscription includes a print copy and access to a searchable online version which is available at the SupplierBusiness website.
Company Profiles The second major section of the report includes company profiles of Europe's leading suppliers. Each profile concisely details management, products, plants and sales as well as providing analysis on strategy, product development, and offering an evaluation of the company's prospects. A full list of profiles is given below.
