Green marketing, regional regulations and educating staff were identified by respondents as key areas of sustainability practice to be implemented, or adhered to, going forward.
London – 24 November 2011 – Stringent global rail operation and safety regulations act as a driver for most rail industry buyers to integrate sustainability practices, such as the use of intelligent energy consumption and eco-innovative technologies. The key drivers of sustainability as identified by transport industry supplier respondents are ‘cost savings and operational efficiency’, ‘client demand’ and ‘strengthening competitive position’. Locomotives help to significantly reduce excessive fossil fuel emissions as well as significantly easing urban traffic congestion.
Rail industry buyer respondents plan to increase expenditure on ‘ETCS/ERTMS train control and safety systems’, ‘regenerative breaking systems’ and ‘noise, shock control and anti-vibration’ solutions
The need for fuel efficiency and safety systems is paramount within the transportation industry and is driven by rising fuel prices. Technologies such as European rail traffic management system (ERTMS), and communication based train control (CBTC) that automate train operations are increasing in demand.
The most important factors influencing supplier selection for rail industry buyers are ‘reduction of energy consumption’, ‘effective health and safety (EHS) management system’ and ‘certification and compliance with ISO 14001’, while that of road industry buyers are ‘effective health and safety (EHS) management system’, ‘reduction of energy consumption’ and ‘effective minimization of waste’. For example, in September 2011, SICK, a major provider of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, introduced its collision avoidance system that works on proximity detection technology.
‘Email and newsletters’, ‘online portals’ and ‘conferences and events’ to dominate future investment
Media channels such as ‘email and newsletters’, ‘online portals’ and ‘conferences and events’ are considered to be important for transport industry suppliers to market green credentials to their existing and perspective clients. Green marketing allows companies to communicate with customers, and use the latest technology on a more frequent basis. The use of electronic communication reduces paper, printing and postage costs, providing a higher return on investment (ROI) and greater market reach, making business’ more sustainable.
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Thursday, 24 November 2011
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Argentine Packaging Industry Forecast Until 2015
Despite competition from Italian, Canadian and Russian packaging markets, Argentina has maintained its top global market position as the 13th largest packaging industry in the world.
London – 10 November 2011 – The industry recently experienced a period of steady growth due to developments in the country’s agriculture, food processing and retail sectors, and factors such as an above average growth rate in the retail industry, and a growing export market have encouraged FDI (foreign direct investment) in the market. ICD Research anticipates that further growth in the country’s organized retail sector will continue to drive Argentine packaging industry growth, despite factors such as inadequate recycling law.
During the review period (2006–10), the Argentine packaging industry registered a steady CAGR (compound annual growth rate) and throughout the forecast period the industry’s CAGR is expected to improve, to reach approximately US$5 billion in 2015. Key packaging end markets, such as the retail and processed food and drinks industries, have steadily increased throughout the review period, focusing on both domestic demand and export to global markets.
Growth in organized retail to drive packaging industry growth
In 2009, organized retail stores, such as hypermarkets, supermarkets and warehouse stores, accounted for approximately 30% of the country’s food and drinks market. Hypermarkets and supermarkets have begun to expand their presence in the country’s retail market through the purchase of smaller chains and the opening of new stores. Of total imported food and drink products, more than two-thirds are sold through large retail outlets, and the increased penetration of such retail forms coupled with higher sales volumes has enhanced demand for packaging materials in the country.
Domestic demand and proximity to Brazil and the US
Argentina, the second largest country in South America and the eighth largest country in the world, is known for its vast resources of arable and developed agro-industrial capacity. As a result, the country is one of the largest producers of vegetable oil, including soybean oil, sunflower oil and peanut oil, in the world. In addition, Argentina’s proximity to countries such as the US and Brazil provides a key export opportunity for Argentine products.
Packaging machinery demand largely driven by growth in agriculture and food processing industry
The Argentine packaging industry has evolved in accordance with the expansion of the country’s agriculture, food processing and retail sectors, and investment in technology, combined with the growth strategy adopted by large retail companies, will further stimulate the packaging machinery market throughout the course of the forecast period (2010–15). Large food processing companies and food exporters are the major and largest consumers of Argentine packaging machinery, and primarily rely on the import of packaging equipment in order to ensure technologically advanced equipment to package their products. Other sectors such as household consumer goods and cosmetics continue to follow the trend set by food processing companies.
Argentine recycling law remains unapproved by government
The lack of implementation of waste management and recycling law remains a major challenge for the Argentine government. Despite the existence of the National Packaging Law since 2005, in 2009 the law, which consists of environmental legislation and recycling initiatives, was yet to be debated in Congress. The bill was drafted with the participation of the government and industry representatives and focuses on the reduction of solid waste and toxins in the environment.
Throughout the world countries are currently attempting to implement and improve waste management and recycling law, and any further delay in the implementation of such law in Argentina may have a negative impact on the growth of the country’s packaging industry.
Market concentration
Argentina’s packaging industry is diversified and competitive, and the landscape of the industry varies depending on the specific industry category. The paper and board and rigid plastic packaging categories are moderately consolidated with between five and ten companies commanding more than 50% of total market share. The flexible plastic category is less fragmented and is dominated a small number of large manufacturing companies, and glass packaging is highly concentrated, with only five large companies commanding of the majority of the market share.
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London – 10 November 2011 – The industry recently experienced a period of steady growth due to developments in the country’s agriculture, food processing and retail sectors, and factors such as an above average growth rate in the retail industry, and a growing export market have encouraged FDI (foreign direct investment) in the market. ICD Research anticipates that further growth in the country’s organized retail sector will continue to drive Argentine packaging industry growth, despite factors such as inadequate recycling law.
During the review period (2006–10), the Argentine packaging industry registered a steady CAGR (compound annual growth rate) and throughout the forecast period the industry’s CAGR is expected to improve, to reach approximately US$5 billion in 2015. Key packaging end markets, such as the retail and processed food and drinks industries, have steadily increased throughout the review period, focusing on both domestic demand and export to global markets.
Growth in organized retail to drive packaging industry growth
In 2009, organized retail stores, such as hypermarkets, supermarkets and warehouse stores, accounted for approximately 30% of the country’s food and drinks market. Hypermarkets and supermarkets have begun to expand their presence in the country’s retail market through the purchase of smaller chains and the opening of new stores. Of total imported food and drink products, more than two-thirds are sold through large retail outlets, and the increased penetration of such retail forms coupled with higher sales volumes has enhanced demand for packaging materials in the country.
Domestic demand and proximity to Brazil and the US
Argentina, the second largest country in South America and the eighth largest country in the world, is known for its vast resources of arable and developed agro-industrial capacity. As a result, the country is one of the largest producers of vegetable oil, including soybean oil, sunflower oil and peanut oil, in the world. In addition, Argentina’s proximity to countries such as the US and Brazil provides a key export opportunity for Argentine products.
Packaging machinery demand largely driven by growth in agriculture and food processing industry
The Argentine packaging industry has evolved in accordance with the expansion of the country’s agriculture, food processing and retail sectors, and investment in technology, combined with the growth strategy adopted by large retail companies, will further stimulate the packaging machinery market throughout the course of the forecast period (2010–15). Large food processing companies and food exporters are the major and largest consumers of Argentine packaging machinery, and primarily rely on the import of packaging equipment in order to ensure technologically advanced equipment to package their products. Other sectors such as household consumer goods and cosmetics continue to follow the trend set by food processing companies.
Argentine recycling law remains unapproved by government
The lack of implementation of waste management and recycling law remains a major challenge for the Argentine government. Despite the existence of the National Packaging Law since 2005, in 2009 the law, which consists of environmental legislation and recycling initiatives, was yet to be debated in Congress. The bill was drafted with the participation of the government and industry representatives and focuses on the reduction of solid waste and toxins in the environment.
Throughout the world countries are currently attempting to implement and improve waste management and recycling law, and any further delay in the implementation of such law in Argentina may have a negative impact on the growth of the country’s packaging industry.
Market concentration
Argentina’s packaging industry is diversified and competitive, and the landscape of the industry varies depending on the specific industry category. The paper and board and rigid plastic packaging categories are moderately consolidated with between five and ten companies commanding more than 50% of total market share. The flexible plastic category is less fragmented and is dominated a small number of large manufacturing companies, and glass packaging is highly concentrated, with only five large companies commanding of the majority of the market share.
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Friday, 4 November 2011
The Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Market 2009-2019
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are widely viewed as a critical component of the defence strategies of the future. Although technological advances are broadening their functional capabilities, restrictions on government spending may slow their development and deployment.
London – November 4, 2011 – Following their successful deployment in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, UAVs are widely seen as the next generation of aerial platforms to be deployed by defence ministries around the world. These unmanned platforms are used as force multipliers, performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, target recognition, damage assessment and electronic warfare. Defence ministries around the world are investing in them to reduce troop casualties and capital expenditure, and to replace some older, obsolete manned aircraft. Specifically, mini and VTOL UAVs are affordable and capable of performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and demand for these cost-effective UAVs is rising in countries with low spending power. According to a detailed marketed study by IDC Research, the global market for UAVs in 2011 is estimated at just over US$7 billion, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.08% to reach in excess of US$10 billion by 2021.
The US to continue to dominate UAV expenditure
Demand for UAVs is expected to be driven by both internal and external security threats, territorial disputes and defence modernization initiatives. Cumulatively, the market for UAVs during the 2011–2021 forecast period is expected to value in excess of US$90 billion. Significant UAV spenders include countries in the North American and European regions, with the global UAV market likely to be dominated by the US. Europe’s share of the global UAV market is projected to increase, largely due to the efforts of various European countries to enhance their UAV capabilities. Asia-Pacific is also expected to invest considerably in UAVs, primarily due to a tense security environment within the region.
Medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAVs are likely to account for the highest proportion of spending in the global UAV market, largely due to their superior ISR capabilities. The next two most popular UAV categories are expected to be high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) and tactical UAVs (TUAV).
Demand for advanced-technology UAVs forecast to rise
In order to increase the capabilities of modern UAVs, the global defence industry is investing significantly in research and development, which has led to the development of technologies to enhance the endurance and survivability of UAVs. Demand for solar-powered UAVs has increased as they offer improved endurance and reduced maintenance costs; solar-powered UAVs are able to remain airborne for longer, making them better suited to provide high-quality surveillance data over wide areas.
Another area of interest for manufacturers is improving overall UAV survivability. Defence equipment manufacturers are, therefore, looking to develop UAVs capable of operating in high-risk areas such as battlefields, urban canyons or dense forests. UAVs’ roles are also evolving from deployment on ISR missions to a wide range of capabilities such as electronic attack (EA), strike missions, suppression/destruction of enemy air defences (SEAD/DEAD), network nodes, communications relays, and combat search and rescue (CSAR).
Acquisitions and joint research and development programs to increase
The global economic slowdown has reduced military expenditure worldwide, as a consequence of which a significant number of countries are establishing joint projects in order to share R&D costs. Partnerships between defence firms have also increased, as a significant number of countries are investing in the development of their domestic UAV industries by establishing strategic alliances and technology-transfer agreements with global UAV manufacturers.
The global UAV industry is highly fragmented, due to the presence of a large number of established manufacturers and a significant number of small and medium-scale enterprises. Many of these established firms are, however, expected to acquire smaller UAV manufacturers with niche capabilities in order to enhance their own technological capabilities and broaden their product portfolios. In 2011, for instance, Selex Galileo, a part of Italy-based Finmeccanica, acquired the Unmanned Technology Research Institute (UTRI), an Italian developer of mini UAVs for defence and homeland security.
Defence budget cuts and high accident rates impede the growth of the global UAV industry
Cuts in military expenditure worldwide have led to the cancellation or indefinite delay of various UAV projects, and are having a detrimental impact on the growth of the UAV industry. For example, in 2010 the US Army indefinitely postponed the upgrade of its Shadow RQ-7B aircraft to the new RQ-7C model in order to reduce costs. The French government may also scrap the Talarion UAV development project to save development costs.
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London – November 4, 2011 – Following their successful deployment in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, UAVs are widely seen as the next generation of aerial platforms to be deployed by defence ministries around the world. These unmanned platforms are used as force multipliers, performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, target recognition, damage assessment and electronic warfare. Defence ministries around the world are investing in them to reduce troop casualties and capital expenditure, and to replace some older, obsolete manned aircraft. Specifically, mini and VTOL UAVs are affordable and capable of performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and demand for these cost-effective UAVs is rising in countries with low spending power. According to a detailed marketed study by IDC Research, the global market for UAVs in 2011 is estimated at just over US$7 billion, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.08% to reach in excess of US$10 billion by 2021.
The US to continue to dominate UAV expenditure
Demand for UAVs is expected to be driven by both internal and external security threats, territorial disputes and defence modernization initiatives. Cumulatively, the market for UAVs during the 2011–2021 forecast period is expected to value in excess of US$90 billion. Significant UAV spenders include countries in the North American and European regions, with the global UAV market likely to be dominated by the US. Europe’s share of the global UAV market is projected to increase, largely due to the efforts of various European countries to enhance their UAV capabilities. Asia-Pacific is also expected to invest considerably in UAVs, primarily due to a tense security environment within the region.
Medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAVs are likely to account for the highest proportion of spending in the global UAV market, largely due to their superior ISR capabilities. The next two most popular UAV categories are expected to be high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) and tactical UAVs (TUAV).
Demand for advanced-technology UAVs forecast to rise
In order to increase the capabilities of modern UAVs, the global defence industry is investing significantly in research and development, which has led to the development of technologies to enhance the endurance and survivability of UAVs. Demand for solar-powered UAVs has increased as they offer improved endurance and reduced maintenance costs; solar-powered UAVs are able to remain airborne for longer, making them better suited to provide high-quality surveillance data over wide areas.
Another area of interest for manufacturers is improving overall UAV survivability. Defence equipment manufacturers are, therefore, looking to develop UAVs capable of operating in high-risk areas such as battlefields, urban canyons or dense forests. UAVs’ roles are also evolving from deployment on ISR missions to a wide range of capabilities such as electronic attack (EA), strike missions, suppression/destruction of enemy air defences (SEAD/DEAD), network nodes, communications relays, and combat search and rescue (CSAR).
Acquisitions and joint research and development programs to increase
The global economic slowdown has reduced military expenditure worldwide, as a consequence of which a significant number of countries are establishing joint projects in order to share R&D costs. Partnerships between defence firms have also increased, as a significant number of countries are investing in the development of their domestic UAV industries by establishing strategic alliances and technology-transfer agreements with global UAV manufacturers.
The global UAV industry is highly fragmented, due to the presence of a large number of established manufacturers and a significant number of small and medium-scale enterprises. Many of these established firms are, however, expected to acquire smaller UAV manufacturers with niche capabilities in order to enhance their own technological capabilities and broaden their product portfolios. In 2011, for instance, Selex Galileo, a part of Italy-based Finmeccanica, acquired the Unmanned Technology Research Institute (UTRI), an Italian developer of mini UAVs for defence and homeland security.
Defence budget cuts and high accident rates impede the growth of the global UAV industry
Cuts in military expenditure worldwide have led to the cancellation or indefinite delay of various UAV projects, and are having a detrimental impact on the growth of the UAV industry. For example, in 2010 the US Army indefinitely postponed the upgrade of its Shadow RQ-7B aircraft to the new RQ-7C model in order to reduce costs. The French government may also scrap the Talarion UAV development project to save development costs.
To purchase the full version of The Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market 2011–2021, please click here.
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We provide access to the latest data on global and local markets, key industries, top companies, M&A activity, new product launches and trends so you can make faster and better informed business decisions.
The reports in our store draw on robust primary and secondary research, proprietary databases, industry surveys and insightful analysis from our own expert teams and from carefully selected third-party publishers.
With access to over 400 in-house analysts and journalists, and a global media presence in over 30 industries, Industry Review delivers in-depth knowledge of local markets worldwide.
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