Global Industrial Castings Markets 2016-2024: Annual Estimates and Forecasts by Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Castings

Dublin, Sept. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Industrial Castings - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Industrial Castings in Thousand Metric Tons by the following Product Segments:

• Ferrous Castings
  • Gray Iron Castings
  • Ductile Iron Castings
  • Malleable Iron Castings
  • Steel Castings
• Nonferrous Castings
  • Aluminum Castings
  • Copper Castings
  • Magnesium Castings
  • Other Nonferrous Castings

The report profiles 576 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Alcoa Corporation (USA)
• Avalon Precision Metalsmiths (USA)
• AvioCast Inc. (Taiwan)
• Bradken Limited (Australia)
• Doncasters Group (UK)
• Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction (South Korea)
• Esco Corporation (USA)
• Georg Fischer Ltd. (Switzerland)
• GIW Industries, Inc. (USA)
• Great Lakes Castings LLC (USA)
• Intercast & Forge Pty. Ltd. (Australia)
• Kubota Corporation (Japan)
• Meridian Lightweight Technologies (USA)
• Pace Industries (USA)
• Precision Castparts Corp. (USA)
• Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) (USA)
• Ryobi Limited (Japan)
• Shiloh Industries Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Ferrous Castings
Gray Iron Castings
Ductile Iron Castings
Malleable Iron Castings
Steel Castings
Nonferrous Castings
Aluminum

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Global Industrial Castings Market: Fast Facts
Improving Economy Buoys General Market Optimism
Steady Acceleration in Global PMI Benefits Market Growth
Developing Countries Continue to be Growth Engines
Off-Shoring of Manufacturing Activity Boosts Demand for Industrial castings in Developing Asian Countries
Non-BRIC Emerging Markets to Supplement Declining Growth in BRICs in the Coming Decade
Outlook

3. GROWTH DRIVERS, MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
Ferrous Metal Castings Continue to Rule the Roost
Nonferrous Metal Castings: Steadily Gaining Ground
Aluminum Castings Sets Pace for Initial Growth in Non-Ferrous Metal Castings Segment
Magnesium Die-Castings Set to Find Great Demand
Transportation Sector Drives Demand for NF Castings
Automotive Industry: The Major End-Use Sector
Shift Towards Light Metal Cast Parts
Ductile Iron Preferred Over Gray Iron in Automotive
Strong Preference for Aluminum Castings in Automotive Segment
Metallic Foams Gain Popularity
Heavy Transportation Segments Add to the Demand
Heavy Industrial Equipment/Machinery Manufacturing Industry Promises Bright Prospects
Opportunity Indicators
Power Industry Adds to the Demand
Opportunity Indicators
Mechanization of Agriculture Adds to the Demand
Production of Plumbing Pipes & Fittings - A Lucrative Market Opportunity for Castings
Opportunity Indicator
Demand for Industrial Valves Aids in Market Growth
Production Scenario
Foundry Industry - A Review
Die Casting
Continuous Casting
Permanent Molds
High Costs Push Foundry Facilities in Developed World to Developing Regions
China - The Global Castings Hub
Manufacturing Trends
Focus on Efficiency and Sustainable Production on the Rise
Product Developments & Technology Innovations Drive the Market
Developments in Testing Techniques - An Insight
Noteworthy Innovations over the Years
3D Technology Facilitates Quicker Development of Prototypes
CAD Used with Casting Simulation and 3D Printing to Create Lightweight and Efficient Castings
3D Printers Aim to Raise the Bar in Investment Casting
A New Approach to Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) Casting
Brush-based Active Robotic Deburring (BARD)
Direct Shell Production Casting (DSPC)
Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI)
New Technology from Georg Fischer
New Casting-Cleaning System from Seghers Keppel
Lost Foam Casting - No Longer Ignored
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Key Issues & Challenges
Emergence of Plastics as a Fast Growing Substitute Bothers the Market - A Major Challenge
Captive In-house Casting Operations of End-Customers Threatening Market Prospects for Dedicated Metal Casters
Growing Raw Material Prices & Supply Concerns Continue to Post Stiff Challenge

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Casting Processes
Sand Casting
Green Sand Casting
Skin Dried Casting
Floor and Pit Casting
Dry Sand Casting
Chemical Setting Systems
Precision Casting
Permanent Mold Casting
Cosworth Process
Investment Casting
Semi-Precision Casting
Shell Mold Casting
Plaster Mold Casting
Ceramic Mold Casting
Centrifugal Casting
The V-Process
Innovative Casting
Daimler-Benz Innovates New Casting Process
FM Process
Squeeze Casting
Rheocasting and Thixomolding
Steel
Iron
Die Casting
Benefits of Die-casting
Casting Process Characteristics
Casting Procedure
Product Segmentation
Ferrous Castings
Gray Iron Castings
Ductile Iron Castings
Malleable Iron Castings
Steel Castings
Nonferrous Castings
Aluminum
Use of Castings in Different End-Use Areas
Aerospace Equipment
Internal Combustion Engines
Construction Machinery/Equipment
Oil Field Equipment
Valves & Fittings
Special Industry Machinery
Instruments
Other Applications
Use of Casting Products in Different Application Areas by Industry: A Summary

5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

5.1 Focus on Select Global Players

5.2 RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Weir Group Acquires ESCO Corporation
CPP Acquires Selmet
Magna Opens an Aluminum Casting Facility in the UK
Shiloh Industries Opens Aluminum Casting Facility in China
Signicast to Acquire Hutchins
GIS Launches Draxton Brand
Shiloh Industries Acquires Brabant Alucast Italy and Brabant Alucast Netherlands
GF to Acquire Precicast Industrial Holding
Chassix to Acquire BENTELER Automotive Farsund's Casting Business
GF to Acquire Eucasting Ro SRL
Norican Acquires Majority Stake in LMCS
Dynacast to Acquire Signicast

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Industrial Castings Market by Product Group
Ferrous Castings Market by Product Segments
Non-Ferrous Castings Market by Product Segments

7. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

7.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Metal Casting: A Major Industry in the US
While Fiscal Cliff Concerns Recede to Background, Improving Economy Augurs Well for Industrial Castings Market
A Glance at the Opportunities in Major End-Use Markets
Increasing Usage of Aluminum Castings by the US Automobile Industry
Evolving Supply Chain for Aluminum Castings in Automotive Industry
Supply Chain for Casting End-Use in Automotive Market
Die Castings Market in the US - A Review
B. Market Analytics

7.2 Canada
Market Analysis

7.3 JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Automotive Industry - Major End-Use Market for Aluminum Castings
Key Statistical Findings
B. Market Analytics

7.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview
Escalating Demand for Magnesium Die-Castings
Production Scenario
Need to Cut Costs Encourages Shift of Production Facilities to Developing Markets
Eurozone Economic Perspective Favors Optimistic Outlook for Industrial Castings Market
B. Market Analytics

7.4.1 FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Metal Casting Production
B. Market Analytics

7.4.2 Germany
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Robust Industrial/Manufacturing & Automotive Sectors Make Germany a Market Laden with Potential
B. Market Analytics

7.4.3 Italy
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

7.4.4 The United Kingdom
Market Analysis

7.4.5 SPAIN
Market Analysis

7.4.6 RUSSIA
Market Analysis

7.4.7 REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Polish Market for Industrial Castings
Czech Republic
Hungary
Romania
B. Market Analytics

7.5 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Market Overview
Shifting of Markets
Outsourced Manufacturing Activity Spurs Demand in Developing Markets
Competition
B. Market Analytics

7.5.1 CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Huge Industrial/Manufacturing Base Makes China a Lucrative Market for Castings
China Marches Ahead on Production Front
B. Market Analytics

7.5.2 INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
India: The New Cast Metals Hub
Rising Demand for SG and Gray Iron Castings in India
Select Statistical Data
B. Market Analytics

7.5.3 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
South Korea - Key Statistics
B. Market Analytics

7.6 LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis

7.6.1 BRAZIL
Market Analysis

7.6.2 REST OF LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis

7.7 REST OF WORLD
Market Analysis

8. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 576 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 597)

• The United States (187)
• Canada (13)
• Japan (4)
• Europe (339)
  • France (28)
  • Germany (72)
  • The United Kingdom (81)
  • Italy (47)
  • Spain (15)
  • Rest of Europe (96)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (47)
• Middle East (1)
• Latin America (4)
• Africa (2)
  

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