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North American Heavy Duty Selected Filter Aftermarket
Frost & Sullivan, March 2006
Competition is driving competition on units and pricing that if left unchecked will contribute to the deterioration of the market.
The demand for filtration aftermarket products is on the rise however the industry’s production capacity is easily meeting that demand. Furthermore the end user is experiencing a profitability pinch that is exaggerated with every rise in fuel prices. This combination of ability to supply and demand for lower cost is a challenge that this industry faces. New emission regulations for HD trucks will be a significant factor to reducing the impact of the above challenge. As the percentage of new vehicles in use increases, operators are more likely to invest in maintenance products that will sustain the life of the vehicle.
Land transportation of goods is essential to the growth of the North American economy. The marketplace has started comprehending that fact and to the delight of operators, the marketplace is starting to take stock of the opportunity that lies within the heavy duty transportation industry.
As much as North American recognizes other forms of goods transport, it is unwilling to give up the convenience and timing that door to door land transport provides. This has allowed the land transportation industry to flourish over the past 10 years but operators have been unable to reap the benefits of the rise. Showcase rest stops that finally recognize the operator as a the business person they are were the first signs of this evolution. The secondary signs are in the maintenance service industry. We are starting to see the proliferation of maintenance products to support the cost, quality, and application specific needs of the ever expanding trucking population. We are also seeing the development the distribution channels that bring this broader array of products closer to the user at reduced prices. This study defines the market share positions of each and how those products are getting to market today and in the future. This study will assist the reader in evaluating competing positions and plot a path that will allow it to successfully capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors within this research:
- United States
- Canada
- Heavy Duty Air Filters
- Heavy Duty Fuel Filters
- Heavy Duty Fuel Water Separator Filters
- Heavy Duty Oil
- Heavy Duty Coolant
Technologies
This study is about the evolution of the heavy duty filtration aftermarket. Demand for the products has met a critical mass whereby manufacturers are maximizing their economies of scale utilizing current manufacturing technologies. Looking forward, we will see companies seeking new technologies in media materials and ways to return metal content as a means of improving life expectancy, performance, durability, and reducing weight.
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