This study analyzes the global power tool industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 1998, 2003 and 2008, and forecasts for 2013 and 2018 by product (e.g., electric drills, electric saws, pneumatic, engine-driven), market (professional, consumer), world region (e.g., North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific) and major national market. The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry participants.

Global window and door demand will grow 4.3 percent annually through 2013. China will claim over half of gains based on rapid growth in nonresidential building construction, and will surpass the US as the largest market. India and Indonesia will also grow at above average rates. Plastic windows and doors will grow the fastest.

This study analyzes the world siding industry. It presents historical demand data for 1998, 2003 and 2008 and forecasts to 2013 and 2018 by siding product (e.g., brick and tile, stucco and EIFS, concrete and stone, fiber cement, vinyl, metal, wood), market (e.g., residential buildings, nonresidential buildings, new construction, improvement and repair), world region and major country. The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry players.

World drug packaging demand will grow 6.3 percent annually through 2013. Developed countries will continue to dominate demand while China, India and Brazil are among the fastest growing. Prefillable inhalers and syringes offer the best growth opportunities, while plastic bottles will remain the largest segment.

Global volume demand for labels will grow 4.3 percent annually through 2013. The dominant pressure sensitive segment will continue to see above-average gains. Other presently less significant technologies with favorable outlooks include shrink sleeve, wrap-around film and in-mold labels. The Asia/Pacific region will expand market share, driven by China and India. The US will remain strong among developed markets.

Global demand for dyes and organic pigments is forecast to grow 3.9 percent annually through 2013. Textiles will remain the largest market, while faster growth will occur in other segments such as printing inks, paint and coatings, and plastics. The Asia/Pacific region will lead gains and increase its market share to one-half of world demand by 2013.

Global commercial fuel cell demand will triple through 2013 in dollar terms. Portable fuel cell systems will remain the dominant application by unit, while electric power generation will continue as the top use in value terms. PEM chemistry fuel cells will strengthen their dominant position over the next decade.

Global demand for materials used in the manufacture of batteries will rise 3.9 percent annually through 2012. Gains will be driven by strong growth in the production of Li-Ion and Ni-MH batteries. Metals will remain the leading battery material while chemical materials grow the fastest.

Global demand for membranes is projected to grow 8.6 percent annually through 2012. Concerns about water quality and waste stream disposal, as well as food and beverage safety regulations, will propel sales. Large, developing countries with stressed local water resources will be the fastest growing markets. North America will remain the largest outlet and post strong advances.

Global diesel engine demand is forecast to rise 3.5 percent annually through 2012. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest market while North America will be among the fastest growing based on increased heavy vehicle output and use of diesel engines in light vehicles. Stationary power will be the fastest growing end use segment.