Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT European business cycle steams ahead Industrial production grows The euro's impact Higher costs, tighter supplies A rising tide lifts profits Looking ahead INDUSTRY PROFILE A complex, far-reaching industry European industrial machinery providers among global giants Five European leaders Exports are important INDUSTRY TRENDS Development in emerging markets spurs growth Maintenance and service operations boost profits "National champions" versus "European champions" Power surge Europe focuses on precise equipment HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Cyclical industry Corporate debt levels Selected industrial machinery segments Fixed and variable costs R&D crucial to maintaining supremacy Sales issues Impact of regulations KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISITICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS