Steering and Suspension Parts

As the market recovers poise, factors such as the growing trend towards electric power steering systems, and rising emphasis on fuel efficiency and safety, are expected to drive future gains. Market dynamics largely depend upon vehicle production as well as replacement demand. The auto industry is experiencing a transformation in terms of use of power steering technology. Hydraulic systems, the predominantly used type, face a decline as electronic versions make significant inroads into the market. Greater fuel efficiency and safety continue to drive uptake of electrical systems and away from conventional steering systems.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Steering and Suspension Parts: A World Market Review" by BizAcumen LLC. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

• 1.Methodology
  • Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
  • Disclaimers
  • Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
• 2.Global Market Overview and Outlook
  • Electric Power Steering Systems - A New Dimension
  • Electric Power Steering Systems (Eps) - A Major Technological Breakthrough
  • Replacement Parts Spur The Market
  • Enhanced Suspension Parts - Key to Market Growth
  • Present Scenario
  • Positive Prospects
  • Market Share Statistics
• 3.Issues and Trends
  • Rising Safety Considerations
  • Eaps Market Poised for Big Leap
  • Electronic Steering Content per Vehicle Onrise
  • Shift in Demand from Hps to Eps
  • Rack Electric Power Steering (Reps) - A Key Product Segment
  • Innovative Steering Technology for Tractors
  • Air Suspension Systems on The Rise
  • Technological Developments: A Major Factor Restraining Growth
• 4.Product Facts
  • Rack and Pinion Steering Gears
  • Ball Joints
  • Tie Rod Assemblies
  • Steering Pumps
  • Other Steering and Suspension Parts
• 5.Corporate Developments
  • Tenneco to Purchase Major Portion of Delphi Assets
  • Trw Acquires Certain Braking Machining and Module Assembly Assets from Delphi
  • Arvinmeritor Acquires Mascot Truck Parts Ltd
  • Visteon Quits from Global Suspension and Steering Systems Product Line
  • Steering Solutions to Take over Halfshaft and Steering Business of Delphi
  • The 2008 Toyota Landcruiser 200 Integrates Kinetic Suspension Technology of Tenneco
  • Arvinmeritor Bags A Multi-Million-Dollar Contract from Navistar Parts
  • Arvinmeritor Shuts down Arden Facility
  • Arvinmeritor's Planned Developments in Mexico
  • Visteon Sells Facilities to Centrum Equities
  • Fox Factory Acquired by Private Investment Firm
  • Ixetic to Set up Plant in Bulgaria
  • Abhishek Auto Announces Jv with Kss
  • Sona Koyo to Expand Capacity
  • Trw Automotive Unveils Electrically Powered Steering (Eps) Belt Drive System
  • Cerberus Capital Management Acquires Tower Automotive
  • Trw Automotive Holdings Inaugurates A New Facility in Slovakia
  • The New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Equips Tenneco's Electronic Suspension System
  • Hayes Lemmerz Divests Its Suspension Business Operations
  • Brembo Acquires Brakes Business of Hayes International
  • Trw and Sun Vacuum to Float A Joint Venture
  • Trw to Form A Joint Venture with Arvin Meritor
  • Arvinmeritor and Chery to Set up A Jv
  • Arvinmeritor Bags A Major Supply Contract from Armor Holdings
  • Jtekt Corporation and Skss Establishes A New Joint Venture Company
  • American Standard Cos to Spin off Vehicle Control Systems Business
  • Wanxiang Pockets North American Coupled Products Business
  • Crestview Partners Acquires Key Safety Systems
  • Rol Manufacturing to Acquire Traditional Aftermarket Business
  • Dayton Parts Pockets S&g Enterprises
  • Lippert Components Acquires Affiliates
  • Jtekt-Sona Jv to Set up Production Facility
  • Jinzhou Wanyou to Supply Products to European Auto Parts Maker
  • Dana Corp. to Deliver Spicer® Rear Beam Axles to Renault
  • Holland Group Merges with Saf
  • Visteon Signs An Agreement with Ssvp Ii
  • Rane Madras Establishes Production Facility near Chennai
  • China Automotive Systems Establishes First Overseas Office
  • Delphi to Shut down The Puerto Real Steering System Plant
  • Ford to Shut down The Indianapolis Steering Plant
  • Jtekt Develops Rc Eps System for Full-Sized Vehicles
  • Arvinmeritor to Launch Smart Systems Chassis Solutions
  • Arvinmeritor Introduces A New Remanufactured Component
  • Dana Corp. Demonstrates Its New Spicer® Axle Product Line at Agritechnica 2007
  • Delphi to Introduce New Electric Power Steering Systems
  • Raven Industries Releases Quicktrax Steering System
• 6.Major Players
  • Arvinmeritor, Inc. (USA)
  • Cardone Industries, Inc. (USA)
  • Dana Holding Corporation (USA)
  • Delphi Corp. (USA)
  • Denso Corp. (Japan)
  • Federal-Mogul Corp. (USA)
  • Fenwick Automotive Products (Canada)
  • Jtekt Corporation (Japan)
  • Sogefi S.P.A. (Italy)
  • Tenneco Inc. (USA)
  • Ta Delaware, Inc (USA)
  • Trw Automotive Inc. (USA)
  • Zf Friedrichshafen Ag (Germany)
• 7.Global Market Analytics
• 8.The United States
  • Steering and Suspension Parts Aftermarket: An Overview
  • Impact of Remanufactured Parts
  • Issues and Trends
  • Incorporation of Advanced Technologies in Vehicles Discourages Diyers
  • Programmed Distribution Channel Tending towards Consolidation...
  • Retailers Play A Major Role
  • Dealers- Emerging Revenue Contributors to The Market
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Market Structure
  • Major Players
  • Market Drivers
  • Surging Number of Vehicles
  • Expanding Vehicle Lifespan
  • Safety Concerns
  • Rise in Vehicle Usage Rates
  • Testing Weather and Road Conditions
  • Front-Wheel-Drive Technology
  • High-Priced Import Applications
  • Do-IT-Yourself Sector
  • Market Restraints
  • Surging Vendor Competition
  • Consolidation among Distributors Affects Manufacturer's Margins
  • Surging Imports
  • Rapid Rise in Short-Line Producers
• 9.Canada
  • Drivers of Change
  • Retail Sector - A Vital End-User
• 10.Japan
  • An Insight into Steering and Suspension Parts Market
  • Electric Power Steering Systems Drive Market Growth
  • Factors Restraining Aftermarket Growth
• 11.Europe
  • A.France
  • B.Germany
  • C.Italy
  • D.The United Kingdom
  • E.Spain
  • F.Russia
  • G.Rest of Europe
• 12.Asia-Pacific
  • Regional Overview
  • India
  • Steering and Suspension Parts - An Overview
• 13.Latin America
  • Overview
• 14.Rest of World
• List of Exhibits
  • Exhibits
• List of Tables
  • Table 1: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in The Global Steering Systems Market -
  • Table 2: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in The Global Suspension Parts Market -
  • Table 3: Global Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 5: Global Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 7: Global Ball Joints Market by Region for The Period 2007- 2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Ball Joints Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 9: Global Tie Rod Assemblies Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global Tie Rod Assemblies Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 11: Global Steering Pumps Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global Steering Pumps Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 13: Global Other Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Global Other Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 15: Percentage Breakdown of The US Steering and Suspension Parts Aftermarket by Distribution Channel -
  • Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in The US Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Aftermarket -
  • Table 17: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in The US Ball Joints Aftermarket -
  • Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in The US Tie Rod Assemblies Aftermarket -
  • Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in The US Steering Pumps Aftermarket -
  • Table 20: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in The US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 21: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in The US for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Canadian Auto Parts and Accessories Firms by Province -
  • Table 23: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 24: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Canada for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 25: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Japan for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 27: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Region in Europe for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 29: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Europe for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 31: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in France for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 33: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Germany for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 35: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Italy for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 37: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in The UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in The UK for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 39: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Spain for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 41: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Russia for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 43: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 45: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 46: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Asia-Pacific for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 47: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 48: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Latin America for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 49: Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
  • Table 50: Percentage Breakdown of Steering and Suspension Parts Market by Product Segment in Rest of World for The Years 2008 &
• Companies Profiled