Strategic Analysis of the European Mechanical Testing and Handling Equipment Markets

Frost & Sullivan, November 2006, Pages: 530

This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Strategic Analysis of the European Mechanical Testing and Handling Equipment Market covers key market trends and characteristics, by countries and regions as well as for the whole of Western Europe. It also analyses demand and price patterns for the different garage equipment products, and includes profiles of leading suppliers for each product type together with the estimated market shares of key participants. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: brake testers, wheel aligners, wheel balancers, tyre changers and vehicle lifts.

Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
-Brake testers
-Wheel aligners
-Wheel balancers
-Tyre changers
-Vehicle lifts

Market Overview

Market Sees Shift from Manually-operated Testing Equipment to Advanced, Automated Versions

In recent years, the European mechanical testing and handling equipment market has undergone various functional and structural changes. These have sparked off certain key trends such as the move towards integration, as several manufacturers attempt to combine all garage-related services such as brake testing, wheel balancing and wheel alignment under one umbrella. There is also a distinct preference for automated equipment in garage workshops, as it is more sophisticated and better-suited to deal with increasingly complex automobile support and maintenance. Accordingly, garage equipment manufacturers are moving away from manually-operated traditional testing equipment to more modern automated versions, and this has gone a long way in offering end users the benefits of quick, easy, accurate diagnosis and repair of vehicles.
"End users are willing to pay more for automatic solutions that can help them reduce heavy labour costs, as well as address factors such as queuing and long repair and diagnosis times," remarks the analyst of this research service. "With countries such as the United Kingdom heading towards computerised and fully automatic testing equipment, Frost & Sullivan estimates that the European mechanical testing and handling equipment market will grow at a healthy rate." However, these developments are likely to create a strong need for more stringent legislation to ensure adherence to safety standards.

Replacement Programmes a Strong Driver of Market Growth

Increasing replacement opportunities are one of the key drivers of the European mechanical testing and handling equipment market, as end users substitute old and ageing equipment. Customers are showing a strong inclination to stay updated with the latest technologies. Many end consumers are expressing interest in signing contracts with manufacturers that have these competencies, and this is likely to generate fresh demand for garage equipment. One of the key trends observed in this market is the series of mergers and acquisitions that have been taking place, particularly in the wheel aligners product category. However, this appears to be happening more on a global scale, with many North American manufacturers acquiring smaller and financially sick companies.
Another major trend observed among the big manufacturers is their efforts to vertically integrate expertise in various product categories through key investments in capital manufacturing equipment such as lifts, tyre changers, wheel balancers and roller brake testers. "Vertical integration helps big manufacturers gain expertise in distribution channels, master every related business segment, and understand end users’ needs and demands," says the analyst. "Specialised focus on key domain areas alone is slowly losing interest and focus."

1. Executive Summary
-1. Introduction - General Market Overview
--1. Introduction
-2. Market Research Findings
--1. Market Opportunities and Forecasts
--2. Competitive Analysis
--3. Competitive Structure
--4. End-user Analysis
--5. Strategic Recommendations
--6. Highlights of the Mechanical Testing and Handling Equipment Study

2. Total European Mechanical Handling and Testing Equipment Market
-1. Market Overview
--1. Introduction- General Market Overview
-2. Research Methodology
--1. Adopted Methodology
-3. Market Structure
--1. Industry- Distribution Structure and End-user Analysis
-4. Market Drivers and Restraints
--1. Market Drivers
--2. Market Restraints
-5. Market Measurements
--1. Total Garage Equipment Market
--2. Unit Shipment Breakdown by Region
-6. Market and Legislative Trends
--1. Market Trends
--2. Legislative Trends
-7. Geographical Analysis
--1. Germany
--2. France
--3. Italy
--4. United Kingdom
--5. Spain
--6. Eastern Europe
-8. Strategic Analysis
--1. Market Entry Strategy

3. Strategic Analysis of European Brake Tester Market
-1. Introduction and Market Overview
--1. General Market Overview
--2. Market Specifications
--3. European Market Structure
--4. Technology
--5. Product Differentiation
-2. Market Structure
--1. Product Analysis
--2. Distribution Structure Analysis
--3. Technology Trends
--4. Factors Affecting Design of Brake Testers in Europe
-3. Industry Challenges, Market Drivers and Restraints
--1. Industry Challenges
--2. Market Drivers
--3. Market Restraints
-4. Market Measurements
--1. Forecasts for Total Unit Shipment and Revenues
--2. Forecasts for Unit Shipment- Breakdown by Region
--3. Pricing Trends and Analysis
-5. Competitive Structure
--1. Analysis - Market Country Strategy and Presence
--2. Re-branding Trends and Analysis
--3. Market Share Analysis
-6. Geographical Analysis
--1. Germany
--2. France
--3. Italy
--4. United Kingdom
--5. Spain
--6. Eastern Europe

4. Strategic Analysis of European Wheel Aligners Market
-1. Introduction and Market Overview
--1. General Market Overview
--2. Market Specifications
--3. Technology
--4. Product Differentiation
-2. Market Structure
--1. Product Analysis
--2. Distribution Structure Analysis
--3. Installation Costs
--4. Factors Affecting Design of the Wheel Aligners in Europe
-3. Industry Challenges, Market Drivers and Restraints
--1. Industry Challenges
--2. Market Drivers
--3. Market Restraints
-4. Market Measurements
--1. Forecasts for Total Unit Shipment and Revenues
--2. Forecasts for Unit Shipment- Breakdown by Region
--3. Pricing Trends and Analysis
-5. Competitive Structure
--1. Analysis
--2. Product Analysis
--3. Market Share Analysis
-6. Geographical Analysis
--1. Germany
--2. France
--3. Italy
--4. United Kingdom
--5. Eastern Europe

5. Strategic Analysis of Wheel Balancers Market- Europe
-1. Introduction and Market Overview
--1. General Market Overview
--2. Market Specifications
--3. European Market Structure
--4. Technology
--5. Product Differentiation
-2. Market Structure
--1. Product Analysis
--2. Distribution Structure Analysis
--3. Installation Costs
--4. Factors Affecting Design of the Wheel Balancers in Europe
-3. Industry Challenges, Market Drivers and Restraints
--1. Industry Challenges
--2. Market Drivers
--3. Market Restraints
-4. Market Measurements
--1. Forecasts for Total Unit Shipment and Revenues
--2. Forecasts for Unit Shipment- Breakdown by Region
--3. Pricing Trends and Analysis
-5. Competitive Structure
--1. Analysis
--2. Market Share Analysis
-6. Geographical Analysis
--1. Germany
--2. France
--3. Italy
--4. United Kingdom
--5. Eastern Europe

6. Strategic Analysis of Tyre Changers Market- Europe
-1. Introduction and Market Overview
--1. General Market Overview
-2. Market Structure
--1. Product Analysis
-3. Market Measurements
--1. Forecasts for Total Unit Shipment and Revenues
--2. Forecasts for Unit Shipment- Breakdown by Region
--3. Pricing Trends and Analysis
-4. Competitive Structure
--1. Analysis
--2. Market Share Analysis
-5. Geographical Analysis
--1. Germany
--2. France
--3. Italy
--4. United Kingdom
--5. Eastern Europe

7. Strategic Analysis of Vehicle Lift Market- Europe
-1. Introduction and Market Overview
--1. General Market Overview
--2. Market Specifications
--3. European Market Structure
--4. Technology
--5. Product Differentiation
-2. Market Structure
--1. Product Analysis
--2. Distribution Structure Analysis
--3. Installation Costs
--4. Technology Trends
-3. Market Drivers and Restraints
--1. Market Drivers
--2. Market Restraints
-4. Market Measurements
--1. Forecasts for Total Unit Shipment and Revenues
--2. Forecasts for Unit Shipment- Breakdown by Region
--3. Pricing Trends and Analysis
-5. Competitive Structure
--1. Analysis
-2. Product Analysis
--3. Major Suppliers and Product Analysis
--4. Market Share Analysis
-6. Geographical Analysis
--1. Germany
--2. France
--3. Italy
--4. United Kingdom
--5. Spain
--6. Eastern Europe

8. Supplier Profiles
-1. Ravaglioli
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for Ravaglioli Lift Manufacturers
--3. Export Destination
-2. Rotary
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for Rotary Lift Manufacturers
--3. Export Destination
-3. Simpes Faip
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for Simpes Faip Lift Manufacturers
-4. Cascos
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for Cascos Lift Manufacturers
-5. Hoffmann
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for Hofmann Lift Manufacturers
--3. Export Destination
-6. MAHA
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for MAHA Lift Manufacturers
--3. Export Destination
-7. OMER
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for OMER Lift Manufacturers
--3. Export Destination
-8. Nussbaum
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weakness for Nussbaum Lift Manufacturers
-9. Stenhoj
--1. History and Brand Image
--2. Strengths and Weaknesses of Stenhoj as Vehicle Lift Manufacturers

List of Figures
Total Market for MTHE: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Drivers (Europe), 2006-2012
Total Market for MTHE: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Restraints (Europe), 2006-2012
Total Market for MTHE: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Drivers (Europe), 2002-2012
Total Market for MTHE: Unit Shipment by Region (Europe), 2002-2012
Total Market for MTHE: Unit Shipment by Product Type (Europe), 2002-2012
Total Market for MTHE: Perr cent of Revenues by Product Type (Europe), 2002-2012
Total Market for MTHE: Macro-economic Analysis by Geographic Region (Europe), 2005
Total Market for MTHE: Market Analysis of Vehicles by Geographic Region (Europe), 2005
Total Market for MTHE: Market Analysis of Vehicles (Germany), 2004-2005
Total Market for MTHE: Market Analysis of Vehicles (France), 2004-2005
Total Market for MTHE: Market Analysis of Vehicles (Italy), 2004-2005
Total Market for MTHE: Market Analysis of Vehicles (UK), 2004-2005
Total Market for MTHE: Market Analysis of Vehicles (Spain), 2004-2005
Brake Testers Market: Time Test Comparison Between Different Types of Brake Testing Procedure (Europe), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Tester Product Type (Europe), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Drivers for Brake Testers (Europe), 2006-2012
Brake Testers Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Restraints for Brake Testers (Europe), 2006-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment Breakdown by Region (Europe), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Average Price for Various Types of Brake Testers (Europe), 2005-2012
Brake Testers Market: Major Suppliers and Region of Presence (Europe), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Major Suppliers and Their Product Portfolio (Europe), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment for Brake Testers in (Germany), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Testers Type (Germany), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Tester Manufacturers (Germany), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment for Brake Testers (France), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Testers Type (France), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Tester Manufacturers (France), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment for Brake Testers (Italy), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Testers Type (Italy), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Tester Manufacturers (Italy), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (UK), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Testers Type (UK), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Tester Manufacturers (UK), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Spain), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Testers Type (Spain), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Tester Manufacturers (Spain), 2005
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Eastern Europe), 2002-2012
Brake Testers Market: Unit Shipment by Brake Testers Type (Eastern Europe), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Wheel Aligner Product Mix Split In terms of Unit Shipment (Europe), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Drivers (Europe), 2006 –2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Drivers for Wheel Aligners (Europe), 2006-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment Breakdown by Geographical Region (Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Major Suppliers and Region of Presence (Europe), 2005-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Major Suppliers and their Product Portfolio (Europe), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment for Wheel Aligner (Germany) 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipments by Wheel Aligner Type (Germany), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligner Manufacturers (Germany), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (France), 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligner Type (France), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligner Manufacturers (France), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment for Wheel Aligners (Italy), 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligner Type (Italy), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligner Manufacturers (Italy), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (UK), 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligner Type (UK), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligner Manufacturers (UK), 2005
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Eastern Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Aligners Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Aligners Type (Eastern Europe), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Wheel Balancer Product Mix Split In terms of Unit Shipment (Europe), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Drivers (Europe), 2006-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Restraints for Wheel Balancer (Europe), 2006 -2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment Breakdown by Geographical Region (Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Germany), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Balancer Type (Germany), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Balancer Manufacturers (Germany), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment for Wheel Balancers (France), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Balancers Type (France), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipments by Wheel Balancer Manufacturers (France), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Italy), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Balancers Type (Italy), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Balancer Manufacturers (Italy), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (UK), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Balancers Type (UK), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipments by Wheel Balancer Manufacturers (UK), 2005
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Eastern Europe), 2002-2012
Wheel Balancers Market: Unit Shipment by Wheel Balancers Type (Eastern Europe), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment by Product Type (Europe), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast (Europe), 2002-2012
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment Breakdown by Geographical Region (Europe), 2002-2012
Tyre Changers Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Germany), 2002-2012
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment by Tyre Changer Type (Germany), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment by Tyre Changer Manufacturers (Germany), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (France), 2002-2012
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment by Tyre Changer Type (France), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment by Tyre Changer Manufacturers (France), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Italy), 2002-2012
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipments by Type of Tyre Changer (Italy), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipments by Tyre Changer Manufacturers (Italy), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (UK), 2002-2012
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment by Tyre Changer Type (UK), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment by Tyre Changer Manufacturers (UK), 2005
Tyre Changers Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Eastern Europe), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Lifting Capacity By Lifts Type (Europe), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Installation Cost for Different Types of Lifts (Europe), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Drivers for Vehicle Lifts (Europe), 2006-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Impact Probability Analysis of Market Restraints (Europe), 2006-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Breakdown by Country (Europe), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Market Share Analysis by Type of Vehicle Lifts for Top 5 Countries (Europe), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Average Price Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Average Price for Different Types of Vehicle Lifts (Europe), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Major Suppliers and Market of Presence (Europe), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Major Suppliers and their Product Portfolio (Europe), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Germany), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Market by Product Type (Germany), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (France), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Market by Product Type (France), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Market Share by Product Type (France), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Italy), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Market by Product Type (Italy), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (UK), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Market by Product Type (UK), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Spain), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Spain), 2002-2012
Vehicle Lifts Market: Market by Product Type (Spain), 2005
Vehicle Lifts Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Eastern Europe), 2002-2012

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