Dublin, Oct. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q5nhs8/hand_tools_and)
has announced the addition of the "Hand
Tools And Accessories - Global Strategic Business Report"
report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Hand Tools and
Accessories in US$ Million by the following Product Segments:
Mechanics Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws, and Miscellaneous
Hand Tools & Accessories. The report provides separate
comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. Annual
estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through
2018.
Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these
markets. The report profiles 273 companies including many key and
niche players such as Akar Tools Ltd., Apex Tool Group, Delta Power
Equipment Corp., Emerson Electric Co., Facom Tools Group, J.K.
Files & Tools Limited, Jore Corporation, Kennametal Inc.,
Kennametal Industrial Product Group, Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.,
Pilana Tools, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Snap-On Incorporated,
and Stanley Black & Decker. Market data and analytics are
derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are
primarily based upon search engine sources in the public
domain.
Key Topics Covered:
I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
- Disclaimers I-2
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
- Mechanics' Service Tools I-4
- Edge Tools I-4
- Hand Saws I-4
- Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Accessories I-4
II. Executive Summary
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
- A Quick Primer II-1
- Hand Tools and Accessories Market - An Insight II-1
- Hand Tools Market Feels the Heat of Euro Debt Crisis II-4
- Mechanics Service Tools Segment Continues to Dominate II-4
- Export Scenario II-4
- Professionals Continue to be the Major Users of Hand Tools II-4
- Competition II-5
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-6
- Industry Background II-6
- Evolution of the Industry II-6
- Hand Tools Consumer Profile II-7
- Product Profile II-7
- Mechanics' Service Tools II-8
- Pliers II-8
- Hammers II-8
- Ball Peen Hammers II-9
- Wrenches II-9
- Screwdrivers II-9
- Edge Tools II-9
- Axe II-9
- Adze II-10
- Hatchets II-10
- Chisels II-10
- Paint & Masonry Tools II-10
- Hand Saws II-10
- Circular Saws II-10
- Rip Saws II-11
- Crosscut Saws II-11
- Back Saws II-11
- Dove Tail Saws II-11
- Other Saws II-11
- Saw Blades II-11
- Chain Saws II-11
- Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Accessories II-12
- Miscellaneous Hand Tools II-12
- Shovel II-12
- Spades II-12
- Hoes II-12
- Rakes II-12
- Accessories II-12
- Sandpaper II-12
3. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-13
- Facom Unveils New Line of Torque Wrenches II-13
- Facom Introduces 603F Hacksaw II-13
- DEWALT® Rolls Out New Adjustable Wrenches II-13
- RIDGID Launches Cutter and Instrument Tubing Bender II-13
- IRWIN TOOLS Launches Chisel Line II-14
- DEWALT Launches Pry Bars II-14
- Count On Tools Launches Tools from PB Swiss Tools II-15
- Garden Toolbox Introduces Range of Spear & Jackson Tools II-15
- Link Tools International Introduces Premium Range of Hand Tools II-15
- Facom Introduces D.48 Drain Oil Wrench Kit and Magnetic Sump Plug Bits II-15
- IDEAL INDUSTRIES Launches New SKUs of Industrial-Grade Screwdriver Bits II-16
- DEWALT Launches New Screwdriver Line II-16
- DEWALT Unveils 5-in-1 Hacksaw II-16
- Klein Tools Introduces Interchangeable Multi-Bit Nut Drivers/Screwdriver II-17
- DEWALT Unveils New Range of Hand Tools II-17
4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-18
- Ingersoll-Rand Introduces Qi Series Air Impact Screw Drivers II-18
- Kamasa Launches New Range of Screwdrivers II-18
- Snap-On Launches New Cutters-Pliers Set II-18
- Channel Lock Introduces New Range of Pliers II-18
- Ridge Tool Launches RIDGID® Model 65S Stainless Steel Tubing Cutter II-19
- Express Assembly Rolls Out Oil Pulse Torque Screw Drivers II-19
- Stanley Proto Launches Spline Combination Wrenches and Spline Box Wrenches II-20
- Tata Agrico Introduces Range of General Purpose Hand Tools II-20
- Vermont American Introduces New Range of Blades II-20
- Weidmuller Unveils Precision-Crafted Bits and Screw Drivers II-20
- Knipex Tools Unveils Cobra® Water Pump pliers II-20
- Stanley Proto Launches New Screwdriver Line II-21
- Express Assembly Introduces New Range of Screwdrivers II-21
- Lenox Launches New Line of Hand Tools II-21
- Channel Lock Expands Code Blue line Nut and Screw Drivers II-21
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-22
- Bench Dog Tools Signs Agreement with Toolstream II-22
- Invention Services Partners with Hangzhou Great Star Industrial II-22
- Hilti Takes Over EuroFox II-22
- Greenlee Acquires Stake in Shanghai Endura Tools II-22
- Ideal Industries Inks Definitive Agreement with SK Hand Tools II-22
- Machine Tool Supply Acquires Cutting Edge Tool & Supply II-23
- Hillenbrand Takes Over K-Tron International II-23
- Ideal Industries Takes Over Pratt-Read Tools II-23
- Alliance Manufacturing Acquires Kelly Co II-23
- Ideal Industries to Acquire Western Forge II-24
- Stanley and Black & Decker Merge to Form 'Stanley Black & Decker' II-24
- Danaher Corp and Cooper Industries Form a Joint Venture II-24
- Taparia Tools to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat II-24
- Klein Chooses IT Asset Management Software for Simplifying Data Management II-25
6. CORPORATE INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-26
- Bellota Group Takes Over Ready Products Ready Tools® Business II-26
- Blish-Mize and House-Hasson Hardware Acquire Hardware House Products II-26
- Motion Industries Snaps Up General Tool and Supply and Subsidiary II-26
- Millipore Corporation Acquires Millipore India II-26
- Midwest Tool Acquires Assets of Retterer Manufacturing II-27
7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-28
- Akar Tools Ltd. (India) II-28
- Apex Tool Group (US) II-28
- Delta Power Equipment Corp. (US) II-28
- Emerson Electric Co. (US) II-28
- Facom Tools Group (UK) II-29
- J.K. Files & Tools Limited (India) II-29
- Jore Corporation (US) II-29
- Kennametal Inc. (US) II-29
- Kennametal Industrial Product Group (US) II-30
- Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (US) II-30
- Pilana Tools (Czech Republic) II-30
- Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (US) II-30
- Snap-On Incorporated (US) II-31
- Stanley Black & Decker (US) II-31
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-32
III. Market
1. THE UNITED STATES
2. CANADA
3. JAPAN
4. EUROPE
4a. FRANCE
4b. GERMANY
4c. ITALY
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM
4e. SPAIN
4f. RUSSIA
4g. REST OF EUROPE
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
6. THE MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA
7. LATIN AMERICA
IV. Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
A & E, Inc. - Kastar Hand Tools (USA)
Arnott Tools, Inc. (USA)
Black & Decker Corporation, The (USA)
C. & E. Fein GmbH (Germany)
Doall Co. (USA)
Footprint Tools Ltd. (UK)
Grip-On-Tools SA (Spain)
Holger Clasen GmbH + Co. (Germany)
Kennametal Industrial Product Group (USA)
Leitz Tooling Systems Pty., Ltd. (Australia)
Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (USA)
OSG Corporation (Japan)
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (USA)
Raymond Ltd. (India)
Seatek Co., Inc. (USA)
Seco Tools Australia Pty., Ltd. (Australia)
Stihl Holding (Germany)
Stride Tool, Inc. (USA)
VSK Kentavar Ltd. (Bulgaria)
Wolfcraft GmbH (Germany)
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