1. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. North American Hydraulic Pumps Market North American Manufacturers Gear up to Face Competition from Cheaper Imports Power Transmission Group “Escalating imports of low-cost, low-specification pumps from Asia and East Europe have made price a significant competitive factor in the North American hydraulic pumps market. Manufacturers will have to provide substantial value addition through enhanced service and support as well as technological improvements, or risk losing market share.”

2. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Expanding mobile applications boost demand Smart pumps with intelligent controls cultivate end users Increasing energy prices boost demand for vane pumps Integrated system solutions sustain demand Production in North America helps manufacturer importers avail of free trade zone Growing agricultural production inspires mobile market growth Overseas competition and high incidence of imports slow growth and create price competition

3. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Drivers, restraints, challenges, and strategic recommendations Analyst insights on applications in the hydraulic pumps market Market sizing and competitive analysis Market forecasts and opportunity analysis Quarterly assessments End-user market analysis within each product line

4. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Regional Coverage: North America Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Winning strategies to help you create precise business plans

5. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants Find out how they compare to the competition Assess current and future drivers and restraints Determine and exploit new market share opportunities New Entrants Analyze challenges associated with the industry Calculate time scales for strategy implementation Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Investment Community Analyze long-term strategies of hydraulic pump companies Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in the hydraulic pumps market

6. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Hydraulic pumps by type Forecast by pump type in dollar and unit terms End-user application market growth potential for aerospace, mobile, and industrial uses Potential growth of various geographic markets in North America Product and technological improvements

7. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved.  Bosch Rexroth  Bondioli & Pavesi  Caterpillar, Inc.  Dana Corp.  Denison Hydraulics, Inc.  Eaton Corp.  Hercules Hydraulics, Inc.  Linde Hydraulics Corp. Key Market Participants  Miller Fluid Power Corp.  Oilgear  Parker Anderson  Parker Hannifin Corp.  Rineer Hydraulics, Inc.  Sauer-Danfoss Fluid Power  Standard Linear Accelerator Centre

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