1. © Copyright 2002 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. North American Pneumatic Component Markets: End-User Survey and Analysis End Users Demand High Quality Products “As manufacturers of pneumatic components struggle to retain profit margins in an atmosphere of intense price competition, end users are demanding valves, cylinders, filters, regulators, and lubricators that last longer.” Power Transmission Analyst Team Frost & Sullivan

2. © Copyright 2002 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Frost & Sullivan provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Drivers, restraints, challenges, and strategic recommendations Analyst insights on ‘hot topics’ and emerging applications in the pneumatic component market Market sizing and competitive analysis Market forecasts and opportunity analysis Quarterly assessments End-user analysis Key Features

3. © Copyright 2002 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. 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 analyses highlighting industry dynamics Winning strategies to help you create precise business plans What We Offer

4. © Copyright 2002 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Current Market Participants Find out where you stand in comparison with competitors 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 companies Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in the market Who Will Benefit?

5. © Copyright 2002 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. ASCO (Automatic Switch Co.) Bimba Manufacturing Bosch Rexroth Festo Key Market Participants MAC Valves Norgren Numatics, Inc. Parker Hannifin SMC Corp. of America

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