1. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. North American Hydraulic Cylinders and Accessories Market Competition Fuels Growth of New Plants in Countries Outside North America Power Transmission “Despite difficult economic conditions, the market is expected to grow.”

2. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Growing presence of overseas manufacture leads to price competition Ease of use and low cost continues to favor hydraulics Continuous product improvements sustain demand Electronic activation a preferred product attribute Large and multinational manufacturers register uninterrupted growth Mergers and acquisitions help large companies to spearhead product lines

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 hydraulics 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 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 cylinders and accessories companies  Determine which participants will outperform the competition  Assess attractiveness of investing in hydraulics cylinders and accessories market

6. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Hydraulic cylinders and actuators Hydraulic connectors and filters End-user application market growth potential for both mobile and industrial uses Potential growth of various geographic markets in North America

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

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