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  ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electric Household Appliances in Thousands of Units. The specific product segments analyzed are Major Electric Household Appliances (Compactors, Dishwashers, Disposers, Dryers, Freezers, Microwave Ovens, Range Hoods, Electric Ranges, Refrigerators, Vacuum Cleaners, Washing Machines, Water Heater (Electric), Room ACs, & Other Major Electric Household Appliances), and Small Electric Household Appliances (Blenders, Bread Makers, Broilers, Can Openers (electric), Coffee Makers, Electric Knives, Food Choppers, Food Processors, Irons, Mixers, Toaster Ovens, Toasters, Waffle Irons, & Miscellaneous Small Electric Household Appliances). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 542 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as AB Electrolux, Applica, Inc., Applica Consumer Products, Inc., BSH Bosch-Siemens Hausgerate GmbH, GE Consumer & Industrial, Groupe SEB, Haier Group, Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Hitachi Ltd, Indesit Company SpA, LG Electronics Inc., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Miele & CIE, KG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Royal Philips Electronics NV, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Sanyo Electric Co Ltd, Sunbeam Products, Inc., Whirlpool Corporation, Maytag Corporation, and Hoover. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2255  PAGES:    1267
PRICE:    $4450  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  424  MARKET DATA TABLES:   370
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES (Complete Report) Pages : 1267   | $4450
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   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
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY197$2350
  1. Industry Overview and Outlook.....II-14 $400  
   Outlook .....II-11$100
   Economy Review - Gazing into the Crystal Ball.....II-2
Past Vs Present.....II-2
1$100
   Strategic Evaluation of Major Appliances Producers.....II-31$100
   Strategic Evaluation of Major Small Appliances Producers.....II-4
1$100
  2. A Global Perspective.....II-54 $700  
   Production Statistics.....II-5
Vacuum Cleaners Lead Appliance Production.....II-5
Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific Dominate Production Levels.....II-5
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Market for Refrigerators for 2005, 2006 and 2007 (E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Whirlpool, Haier Group, Electrolux, GE Appliances, Kenmore and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
1$400
   Demand Variables.....II-6
Leading Appliance Brands.....II-6
Consumers’ Perception of Product Quality.....II-6
US and European Markets Flourish by Replacement Demands.....II-6
US and European Appliance Markets: A Comparison.....II-6
1$100
   Eastern Europe and Russia Witness Mixed Growth.....II-7
Asian Players Pose Threat to Western Majors.....II-7
Asia – The Region of Dynamic Local Markets.....II-7
1$100
   Factors Triggering Growth.....II-8
Replacement Sales.....II-8
Housing Starts.....II-8
Saturation Levels.....II-8
Specific Product Demand.....II-8
1$100
  3. Major Trends.....II-94 $400  
   Changing Definition of a Home.....II-9
A Shift Towards Easy-Operable Appliances.....II-9
Consumer Rating of Product Features.....II-9
Ergonomical – Yet Trendy.....II-9
Innovation – Name of the Game.....II-9
1$100
   Global Household Electrical Appliances Market – Highly Competitive.....II-10
Trade Policies Affect Household Appliances Export Market.....II-10
Appliance Manufacturers – Spreading Wings Globally.....II-10
Manufacturers’ Changing Priorities: The Inevitable Factor .....II-10
1$100
   Consumer Preferences Rule the Industry.....II-11
Factors Influencing Purchase Decision.....II-11
Preference for Premium-Priced Products.....II-11
Usage Habits.....II-11
Demand for Larger Capacity Water Heaters.....II-11
Safety: Top Priority.....II-11
Consumers Prefer Colorful Appliances.....II-11
1$100
   Lightweight and Practical Cleaners – The Growth Components.....II-12
Trendy Appliances in Vogue.....II-12
Minimal Effort Combined with Improved Performance.....II-12
Houseware Market – Plagued by Problems.....II-12
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-1312 $900  
   What is an Appliance?.....II-13
Need for Appliances.....II-13
Electric Home Appliances – A Historical Background.....II-13
Product Classification.....II-13
Electric Home Appliances: Major Segments.....II-13
1$100
   Major Electric Appliances.....II-14
Dishwashers.....II-14
Moving from a Luxury to a Necessity.....II-14
Features of Dishwasher.....II-14
Built-in Dishwashers.....II-14
1$100
   Booster Heater.....II-15
Wash Cycles.....II-15
Filtering System.....II-15
Internal Food Disposer.....II-15
Rinse Aid Dispenser.....II-15
Sound Dampening.....II-15
Food Waste Disposers.....II-15
Microwave Ovens.....II-15
1$100
   Types of Microwave Ovens Based on Contemporary Functions.....II-16
Microwaving: Prevents Leaching of Vitamins.....II-16
Microwaving: Does Not Pose Risk of Radiation.....II-16
Uneven Heating Leads to Survival of Microorganisms.....II-16
1$100
   Microwave Cooks Frozen Food Safely.....II-17
Electric Ranges.....II-17
Types of Cooking Ranges.....II-17
Types of Surface Cooking Appliances.....II-17
Types of High-End Cooking Appliances Based on Design and Style.....II-17
Refrigerators.....II-17
1$100
   Market for Refrigerators in Key Global Regions.....II-18
Refrigerator Demand - Mainly from Second Time Purchases.....II-18
Washers.....II-18
‘On’ with the New Automatic Machine.....II-18
1$100
   Horizontal-Axis Washing Machines – Gaining Popularity.....II-19
Horizontal-Axis Vs Vertical-Axis Washers.....II-19
Advantages of Horizontal-Axis Washing Machines.....II-19
1$100
   Front Load Vs. Top Load Washing Machines.....II-20
Vacuum Cleaners.....II-20
Cyclonic Action Vacuum Cleaner.....II-20
Upright Vacuum Cleaners.....II-20
Backpack Vacuums for Surface Cleaning.....II-20
1$100
   Robotic Floor Care Equipment.....II-21
Small Electric Appliances.....II-21
Coffee Makers.....II-21
Quest for a Perfect Cup of Coffee.....II-21
1$100
   Automatic Drip Coffee Makers Result in Declining Profits.....II-22
Specialty Brew Machines.....II-22
Mixers.....II-22
1$100
   Electric Irons.....II-23
Offer High Growth Potential.....II-23
Low-Priced Irons Favored by Consumers.....II-23
Top Companies in the Iron Market.....II-23
1$100
   Vulnerable to Price Changes.....II-24
1$100
  5. Advancements in Technology.....II-252 $200  
   Market Giants Taking Advantage of Technology.....II-25
Impact of Technology on Home Appliances.....II-25
Washing Machine that Cleans without Detergent.....II-25
Plastics Replace Metals in Appliances.....II-25
1$100
   Quest for the Sound of Silence.....II-26
Development of User-Friendly, Time Saving Washers.....II-26
Manufacturers Strive to Minimize Energy Consumption.....II-26
Ergonomically Designed Floor-Care Appliances.....II-26
1$100
  6. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-2729 $1200  
   Toshiba Unveils New Series of Refrigerators In India.....II-27
Miele Rolls Out a Novel Vacuum Cleaner.....II-27
Fedders Lloyd Launches New Microwave Ovens.....II-27
ZAC Introduces Chillers and Packaged Roof Top Air Conditioners.....II-27
1$100
   Samsung Introduces New VRT Front Loading Washing Machines.....II-28
Haier Rolls Out New Range of Refrigerators.....II-28
LG Electronics Introduces New Model of French-Door Refrigerator.....II-28
LG Electronics Launches High-Definition TV Refrigerator.....II-28
1$100
   Haier Group Introduces Detergent-free Washers-dryers.....II-29
LG Introduces Novel Vacuum Cleaner.....II-29
Whirlpool Launches New Microwave Oven.....II-29
Samsung Introduces Powerful and Quiet Vacuum Cleaner.....II-29
1$100
   Consul Introduces New Washing Machines.....II-30
Miele Australia Launches New Laundering Machines.....II-30
Miele Launches New Range of Laundering Machines.....II-30
Miele Launches New Series of Washing Machines and Dryers.....II-30
1$100
   Miele Introduces New Series of Washing Machines.....II-31
Arçelik Launches Side-by-Side Refrigerator.....II-31
Consul Launches Watercolor.....II-31
1$100
   Godrej Launches EON Range of Air Conditioners (India).....II-32
Haier Launches Short Message Alarm System Powered Refrigerator.....II-32
LG India Launches Premium Direct Cool Refrigerator Model .....II-32
LG Unveils India’s First Air Conditioners with Star Rating.....II-32
Lincoln Foodservice Launches Fast Bake™ Impinger Ovens .....II-32
1$100
   Samsung India Launches Nine New Refrigerator Models.....II-33
TCL Launches Color Air Conditioners.....II-33
Winterhalter Introduces Energy-Saving Dishwasher Models.....II-33
1$100
   Haier Launches New Refrigerators in French Style.....II-34
Samsung Electronics Launches New-Generation Refrigerators.....II-34
Samsung Offers Innovative Kitchen Solutions.....II-34
Danfoss Launches New Refrigeration Facility in China.....II-34
1$100
   Carrier India Introduces GenX Split Air-Conditioners.....II-35
Eureka Forbes Launches Portable Mini-Vacuum Cleaner.....II-35
Gorenje Introduces Luxury Fridge-Freezer.....II-35
Haier Launches New Air Conditioner with Digital DC Inverter Technology.....II-35
1$100
   LG Introduces New Washing Machines and Microwave Ovens .....II-36
LG Introduces New Line of Washing Machines.....II-36
Nespresso/Krups Introduces Le Cube.....II-36
Samsung Launches POPCON Refrigerator.....II-36
1$100
   SANYO Introduces Frost-Free Advanced Refrigerators.....II-37
Siemens Introduces Three New Laundry Machines.....II-37
Godrej Introduces New Microsteam Technology.....II-37
Nilfisk Launches New Vacuum Cleaner.....II-37
Krups Unveils Breadmaker.....II-37
Nescafé and Krups Join Hands to Introduce Multi- Beverage Coffee Machine.....II-37
1$100
   Tefal to Unveil Portable Induction Plate.....II-38
Moulinex Introduces XXL Model Breadmaker.....II-38
Godrej & Boyce Introduces Refrigerators in Lucknow.....II-38
Rowenta Introduces Home Pressing Steam Generator.....II-38
Electrolux Launches New Range of Microwaves and Washing Machines.....II-38
Godrej & Boyce Unveils Frost-Free ‘EON' Refrigerators.....II-38
Haier Launches HDW300SS Dishwasher in New Zealand.....II-38
1$100
   SANYO Launches Washing Machines.....II-39
Godrej & Boyce Unveils Advanced Washing Machines.....II-39
Samsung Electronics Introduces SilverCare Washing Machine.....II-39
Merrychef Introduces Latest Technology Oven.....II-39
LG Electronics Unveils Innovative ACs to Thwart Bacterial Infections.....II-39
1$100
   Krups Introduces Freshmix Blender.....II-40
Maharaja Introduces New Rice Cooker, ‘Cook n Carry'.....II-40
Samsung Unveils New Air Conditioners with Advanced Features.....II-40
Frigidaire Unveils Colorful Front Load Washers.....II-40
Samsung Introduces Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers.....II-40
Gorenje Launches New and Upgraded Range of Home Appliances.....II-40
1$100
   Gorenje Launches Series of Kitchen Equipment.....II-41
Haier Launches Air Conditioners in Australian Market.....II-41
1$100
   Beko Dishwasher Brand Debuts in China.....II-42
Godrej Introduces Top Loading Turbobrush Washing Machine.....II-42
Samsung Introduces Pioneering Domestic Equipment.....II-42
Indesit Co. Launches Innovative Washing Machine, Aqualtis.....II-42
Hitachi Launches Mini Wall Mounted AC Units.....II-42
1$100
   Panasonic Launches Auto-Clean Air Conditioners.....II-43
Gorenje Rolls Out First Combination Microwave Oven in UK .....II-43
Nilfisk Unveils Nilfisk Extreme Vacuum Cleaner.....II-43
Panasonic Rolls Out New Model Washing Machine.....II-43
1$100
   Eureka Forbes Unveils Euroclean Ace.....II-44
Frymaster Launches H55-2 and H55 High Efficiency Line of Gas Fryers.....II-44
Frymaster Launches Application Series Fryer System.....II-44
ICE-O-Matic Launches Undercounter Cube Ice Maker- ICEU 300.....II-44
Gorenje Introduces Latest Fridge Freezers.....II-44
1$100
   Vestfrost Unveils a New Series of Upright Freezers and Refrigerators.....II-45
Daka Designs Introduces One Touch Can Opener.....II-45
Toshiba Debuts into Indian Market for Home Appliances.....II-45
Fujitsu Unveils 32-bit Microcontrollers.....II-45
GDHA to Reinstate Lec Brand.....II-45
1$100
   Sanyo Plans to Release Low-priced Products in Indian Home Appliances Market.....II-46
Wal-Mart Presents SELECT Edition® Series of GE Small Appliances.....II-46
Empire Home Appliances Unveils Gem Brand of Consumer Appliances.....II-46
RBS Home Appliances to Set Foot in the Super-premium Segment of Home
  Appliances.....II-46
Kingtec Unveils Bus Air Conditioners in India.....II-46
Samsung Rolls Out Prestige Range of Air Conditioners in the Middle East.....II-46
1$100
   Siemens Rolls Out Refrigerator and Washing Machine.....II-47
LG Unveils Front Loading Washing Machine in Tunisian Market.....II-47
Panasonic Unveils Mega-Capacity Washing Machine.....II-47
Haier to Unveil Low End Electronic Home Appliances.....II-47
Eros Launches Air Conditioners and Refrigerators from Hitachi in UAE.....II-47
Mitsubishi Launches New Series of Refrigerators.....II-47
SKYE Commences Production of FORTIS™ Line of Tankless Water Heaters.....II-47
1$100
   Hitachi Presents High-end Home Appliances to the Indian Market.....II-48
Samsung Introduces FQ159ST Speed Cook Oven and Quatro Freedom Four-door Convertible
  Refrigerator.....II-48
Inalsa Home Appliances Launches a Range of Microwave Ovens .....II-48
Tefal Launches Ultra-Compact Filter Coffee Machine.....II-48
Samsung Rolls Out New Models of Household Appliances.....II-48
Godrej Introduces New Models of Microwave Ovens.....II-48
Demirdokum Unveils New Range of Air-Conditioners.....II-48
1$100
   Aztec Develops Can and Bottle Opener.....II-49
Hamilton Beach Launches New BrewStation Deluxe Coffeemaker.....II-49
Krups Introduces Expert Soft Pod & Ground Coffee Maker.....II-49
Capresso Launches Impressa Z5 Coffee Maker.....II-49
Kraft Launches Tassimo Hot Beverage System.....II-49
Ufesa to Enter UAE.....II-49
1$100
   Neff Household Appliances to Enter Russian Market.....II-50
Electrolux Romania Rolls Out Ultra Silencer Z 3366 PM Silent Vacuum Cleaner.....II-50
Electrolux Romania Unveils Ergorapido Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaner.....II-50
DYSON Introduces DC12 Vacuum Cleaner Range in the European Market.....II-50
Eureka Forbes Rolls Out Euroclean Ace.....II-50
Eros Group Introduces Hitachi’s Nano Titanium Series of Vacuum Cleaners and
  Refrigerators.....II-50
LG Introduced MPS Series of Air-Conditioners.....II-50
Lennox Launches XC21 Series of Air-Conditioners.....II-50
1$100
   Samsung Unveils Washing Machine with Silver Nano Technology.....II-51
Thermador Launches Modular Refrigerators.....II-51
Tokyokoki Seizosho Introduces New Placom Cooking Appliances in Japan.....II-51
Matsushita Launches Innovative Washing System.....II-51
Siemens Expands Product Range in India.....II-51
1$100
   LG Electronics Releases a New "2-in-1 Plus" Air Conditioner.....II-52
New Products Throng UK Market.....II-52
New Home Appliance Products from Haier for Indian Market.....II-52
New Microwave Owen from Samsung for Middle East Market.....II-52
1$100
   Whirlpool Introduces New Refrigerators and Washing Machines.....II-53
LG Launches New Eco-Friendly Refrigerators in Iran.....II-53
Talking and E-Mailing Vacuum Cleaners on the Anvil from US Firm.....II-53
Kitchen Range Hoods from Nutone.....II-53
Chimney Range Hoods from Rangemaster.....II-53
GE Trivection - Time Savings for a High Price.....II-53
Ceramic Top Electric Range Launched.....II-53
1$100
   A Dryer with a Difference.....II-54
Innovative Breakthrough from Motan.....II-54
RBS Home Appliances Launches Siemens Premium Refrigerator Range.....II-54
Birla Electricals Launches Home Appliances in Tamil Nadu.....II-54
1$100
   Maytag Launches New Line of Ranges.....II-55
1$100
  7. Product Innovations/Introductions in the Recent Past.....II-5611 $600  
   Stainless Steel Range Hoods From Frigidaire.....II-56
Vacuum Cleaner with Enhanced Sanitation Features.....II-56
LG Mass Produces ‘Side by Side’ Refrigerators.....II-56
Sanyo Launches New Three in One Microwave Oven.....II-56
1$100
   Toshiba and Changling Sign Agreement to Co-Produce Refrigerators.....II-57
LG Launches a New Washing Machine in the Semi Automatic Category.....II-57
Fujitsu Launches Hydrocarbon Refrigerators.....II-57
Whirlpool® Launches The Duet® Washer in North America.....II-57
Sears Introduces Innovative Refrigerators.....II-57
1$100
   TableCraft Introduces Rowlett Toasters in the US Market.....II-58
Morphy Richards Unveils the UK’s First Digital Irons.....II-58
Samsung Electronics Introduces New Toast & Bake Microwave Oven and Refrigerator
  Line.....II-58
T-Fal Unveils Evolutive Coffeemaker.....II-58
Samsung India Launches New Model Washing Machines and Refrigerators.....II-58
Sumeet Rolls Out Novel Household Appliances.....II-58
1$100
   Hamilton Beach Commercial Introduces Two Hotel Amenity Irons.....II-59
Amana Launches Messenger Refrigerator.....II-59
Toshiba Unveils Acchi Kochi DWS-32BX.....II-59
Whirlpool Introduces Tall Tub Dishwasher.....II-59
1$100
   Gaggia Launches Espresso Coffee Machine.....II-60
Miele Introduces Range of Dishwashers, Ranges, Vacuum Cleaners and Washing
  Machines.....II-60
GE Appliances Introduces Energy Efficient Side-By-Side Refrigerator.....II-60
GE Appliances Develops Web-Enabled Refrigerator.....II-60
LG Electronics Introduces Complete Range of LG Branded Home Appliances in US
  Market.....II-60
1$100
   Sears, Roebuck Launches New Washing Machine Kenmore Elite HE3t.....II-61
Maytag’s Amana Division Launches Range of Feature-Laden Next Generation
  Refrigerator.....II-61
Sharp Launches Half Pint Brand of Microwaves in Lower End Market.....II-61
Sanyo Electric Launches New Washing Machine.....II-61
Hitachi Launches New Washing Machine With Inbuilt Dryer .....II-61
1$100
   Toshiba Launches Ginga 21 TW-G70, a Washing Machine With Inbuilt Dryer.....II-62
Matsushita Electric Industrial Launches Vertical-Axis Integrated Washer-Dryer.....II-62
Electrolux Develops Telematics Solution.....II-62
Fisher & Paykel Launches Intuitive Eco Washer in Australia.....II-62
Samsung India Electronics Introduces Bio Cool Range of Refrigerators.....II-62
Whirlpool Introduces Direct Cool, Frost-Free Range of Refrigerators in India.....II-62
1$100
   Electrolux India Introduces Allwyn Sensor Range of Refrigerators in India.....II-63
Intelligent Smartcool India Introduces Wide Range of White Goods in India.....II-63
Godrej Appliances Launches Pentacool Range of Refrigerators in India.....II-63
Kelvinator Introduces Millennium Silverline Range of Refrigerators in India.....II-63
LG Electronics Launches Microwaves.....II-63
1$100
   Rowenta Rolls Out Enhanced Irons.....II-64
Fisher & Paykel Launches Ecosmart Washing Machine in US.....II-64
Whirlpool Launches Catalyst, a Stain-Fighting Washing Machine.....II-64
Sharp Launches Refrigerator Featuring Five Doors and LCD System.....II-64
Sharp Electronics Develops an Internet Connected Microwave Oven.....II-64
Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group Launches SE23200 Dishwasher.....II-64
Bosch Siemens Home Appliances Launches Front Loading Washing Machine, WM 2020.....II-64
1$100
   Hotpoint Launches Wide Range of Electric Household Appliances in UK Market.....II-65
Godrej-GE Appliances Introduces Range of Designer Refrigerators.....II-65
Godrej-GE Appliances Launches New Look Ultra With Enhanced Features.....II-65
Whirlpool Launches Ice Magic, a Direct Cool Refrigerator.....II-65
LG Electronics India Introduces Front Door Cooling Range of Refrigerators.....II-65
Whirlpool of India Launches Whitemagic Hotwash Brand of Washing Machine.....II-65
1$100
   Miele Upgrades Ranges of Dishwashers, Tumble Dryers and Ovens.....II-66
Whirlpool of India Launches Two New Models of Europa Range of Washing Machine.....II-66
BPL Launches Refrigerator Featuring ‘Converti Technology’.....II-66
LG Electronics Launches Digital Network Refrigerator.....II-66
LG Electronics Launches Internet Digital Dios Refrigerator in South Korea.....II-66
LG Electronics Launches Internet LG Turbo Drum, an Internet-Enabled Washing
  Machine.....II-66
1$100
  8. Recent Industry Activity.....II-6726 $1200  
   BSH Bosch Inaugurates St. Petersburg Factory.....II-67
Daikin Establishes Daikin Airconditioning Netherlands B.V.....II-67
LG and LG-Shaker Commence Construction of Air Conditioner Facility.....II-67
1$100
   Bosch Acquires Energy-Efficient Equipment Maker, FHP Manufacturing.....II-68
Whirlpool Divests Hoover Floor-Care Business.....II-68
Taiwanese Tatung Inaugurates Home Appliances Factory in Vietnam.....II-68
Gregg Appliances Acquires Builder Appliance Supply.....II-68
Enodis Acquires Fabristeel.....II-68
1$100
   Nilfisk Takes Over Viper Group.....II-69
Whirlpool Divests Maytag Facilities.....II-69
Gorizont and Midea Group to Enter into a Joint Venture.....II-69
1$100
   Darty to Establish Stores in Turkey.....II-70
Whirlpool to Restructure Production Facilities.....II-70
SANYO Electric and Haier to Liquidate SANYO Haier.....II-70
Salton Signs Merger Agreement with Applica.....II-70
1$100
   Group Welkin Introduces Maple Brand Kitchen Appliances.....II-71
Samsung India Establishes Production Facility in Chennai.....II-71
Applica Merges with Harbinger Capital Partners.....II-71
Konka Enhances Production Capacity.....II-71
1$100
   Global Resource Options Acquires Energy Outfitters.....II-72
Videocon and Ripplewood Jointly Acquire Daewoo Electronics.....II-72
Guangdong Midea Acquires Additional Stake in Hefei Royalstar.....II-72
BSH Bosch to Set Up a Modern Washing Machine Production Line.....II-72
Bosihua Electric (Jiangsu) Commences Production.....II-72
1$100
   Gorenje Commissions New Plant for Refrigerators and Freezers.....II-73
Arçelik Acquires Stake in Beko Elektronik.....II-73
Rexel Acquires GE Supply.....II-73
Sharp and Electrolux Form Alliance for Innovative Frost-free Refrigerators.....II-73
1$100
   Whirlpool to Expand Refrigerator Production Capacity in Amana.....II-74
Arçelik A.S. Launches Side-by-Side Refrigerator Facilities in Turkey.....II-74
LG Builds Production Plant in Russia.....II-74
Viking Sets up New Dishwasher Plant in Leflore County.....II-74
1$100
   BSH Opens Sixth Office in Malaysia.....II-75
LSY Companies BVBA Acquires GE’s European Business Operations.....II-75
Taiwan Kolin Acquires Minority Stake in Syntax-Brillian.....II-75
Hitachi Air Conditioning and Hitachi Home and Life Solutions Merge .....II-75
1$100
   Merloni Progetti, Litintern and Vneshekonombank Join Forces.....II-76
Bosh-Siemens Household Electric Appliance Park Goes Onstream.....II-76
Whirlpool to Expand Capacity of Laundry Appliances Plants .....II-76
Rexel Acquires Elektro-Material.....II-76
1$100
   Daewoo Electronics Partners with Bosch-Siemens.....II-77
The Kitchen Collection Acquires Le Gourmet Chef.....II-77
Godrej to Establish New Refrigerator Plant.....II-77
Best Buy to Acquire Jiangsu Five Star Appliance in China .....II-77
Electrolux to Scale down Manufacturing Operations in Australia.....II-77
1$100
   Sanyo to Dismantle Household Appliance Division.....II-78
Gome Acquires China Paradise in the Home Appliances Sector .....II-78
Changhong to Set Up Air Conditioner & Digital TV Base.....II-78
Videocon to Establish an Electronics Unit.....II-78
1$100
   SANYO and Haier to Establish Joint Venture for Refrigerators Business.....II-79
Toshiba Forays into Indian Market.....II-79
Haier Expands in Sri Lanka.....II-79
SANYO Reorganizes Operations.....II-79
1$100
   Haier Freezer Wins Major Contract.....II-80
The First Authorized Haier Stores Open in Australia.....II-80
Toshiba Corporation Establishes New Company.....II-80
Whirlpool Pockets Maytag.....II-80
1$100
   Daikin to Take Over O.Y.L Industries.....II-81
Candy Group to Bag Lion’s-Share in Jinling Electrical.....II-81
Videocon to Acquire 70% Stake in MWMIL.....II-81
Maharaja Acquires Gem Brand from Kelvinator.....II-81
LG Enters into a Joint Venture with H. G. Ibrahim Shaker Company.....II-81
Home Appliances Joint Venture in Bangladesh.....II-81
1$100
   Daewoo Partners with Bosch-Siemens Hausgerate.....II-82
Suning Signs Procurement Agreement with Galanz.....II-82
BSH Extends Distribution Contract with Echelon.....II-82
Godrej Expands Refrigerator Production Capacity.....II-82
Whirlpool to Sell Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Division.....II-82
LG to Start a Unit for New Line of Washing Machines.....II-82
BSH to Launch Dishwasher Factory in Turkey.....II-82
Sharp to Shift Washing Machine Manufacturing Base to the Philippines.....II-82
1$100
   Samsung to Augment Production of Microwave Ovens.....II-83
Garbarino to Debut into Retail Appliances Market.....II-83
Galanz Stops Supply of Microwave Ovens.....II-83
Suning to Increase Supply of Air-Conditioners.....II-83
Panasonic to Halt the Manufacture of Convenience Products.....II-83
EKL Plans Exports to SAARC Nations.....II-83
Black and Decker Replaces Coffee Makers.....II-83
1$100
   Eusonic Hair Dryers Recalled.....II-84
Bombay High Court Approves Videocon’s Merger with EKL.....II-84
BSH Accredited with ISO 14001.....II-84
Gorenje Acquires Stake in Surovina, d.d......II-84
ACC Signs Agreement to Increase Investment in Zanussi.....II-84
Standex Acquires Kool Star.....II-84
1$100
   Videocon Acquires Electrolux Kelvinator.....II-85
Jarden Acquires The Holmes Group.....II-85
Indesit and Merloni Together Form Wuxi Indesit Home Appliance.....II-85
1$100
   Controladora Mabe Acquires Camco Household Appliances Plant .....II-86
Candy Group Acquires Vesta.....II-86
Indesit Augments Stake in Hotpoint.....II-86
Hisense Obtains SAST Air-Conditioner.....II-86
DENSO Attains 25 Percent of SMITHS.....II-86
Jarden Acquires American Household.....II-86
1$100
   Hitachi Home & Life Solutions Combines AC Compressor Companies.....II-87
Haier and Sampo Enter into a Joint Venture.....II-87
Toyota Forms Joint Venture for Air Conditioner Compressors.....II-87
Two Major Home Appliances Retailers Form Alliance.....II-87
Toshiba Partners with TCL.....II-87
Samsung Inks Supply Contract with Guomei Electronics.....II-87
1$100
   Sharp Enters Distribution Agreement with Foxtrot-Home.....II-88
LG Enters Strategic Alliance with Home Depot®.....II-88
Midea Divests Midea Daily to Midea Group.....II-88
BSH Realigns Corporate Structure.....II-88
Kelon Increases Small Home Appliances Production Capacity.....II-88
Fisher and Paykel Sets Up New Facility in Ohio.....II-88
Lifan Starts Lifan Bulgaria Levee Company.....II-88
1$100
   Hitachi Recalls Washer Dryer.....II-89
Samsung Exports Home Appliances.....II-89
TISI and Egat to Co-develop Energy Use Standards for Electric Appliances.....II-89
Changhong Sets Up Exporting and Supplying Bases for Air-Conditioners.....II-89
LG Argentina Sets Up New Business Unit.....II-89
Electrolux Moves Washing Machine Manufacturing Line to Thailand.....II-89
Matsushita Relocates Production Line from Malaysia.....II-89
1$100
   Gree Electric Appliances Takes Majority Stake in Zhuhai Gree.....II-90
Aeroglide Acquires National Drying Machinery.....II-90
Tadiran-Ampa and Tadiran Appliances Merge Refrigerator Factories.....II-90
Toshiba Ties up with TCL for Home Appliance Products for Chinese Market.....II-90
Technology Research Enters into Alliance with Danam Communications.....II-90
Metalfrio Gets Minet Ice Freezer Contract.....II-90
Daewoo and Audinac Sign Agreement.....II-90
1$100
   Grupo Elektra Plans Expansion.....II-91
Mitsubishi to Raise Hand Dryer Output.....II-91
Maytag Opens New Concept Stores.....II-91
BSH Plans Refrigerator Plant in St. Petersburg.....II-91
MTS Establishes Electrical Water Heater Assembling Plant in Russia.....II-91
1$100
   Energy Labels to be used in Home Appliance in China.....II-92
GE Consumer Products Merges with GE Industrial System.....II-92
1$100
  9. Industry Activity in the Recent Past.....II-938 $600  
   Whirlpool Corporation’s Alliance with Fisher & Paykel Appliances.....II-93
Whirlpool Inks Agreement with Aon Warranty Group.....II-93
Electrolux Divests its Shares in Vestfrost A/S.....II-93
Electrolux Divests its Compressor Business.....II-93
Whirlpool Acquires Polar SA.....II-93
Arcelik Takes Over Arctic.....II-93
1$100
   Whirlpool Gains Full Control of Vitromatic; Renames it as Whirlpool Mexico.....II-94
Green Mountain Coffee Increases Stake in Keurig.....II-94
Capresso and Jura in a Joint Venture.....II-94
Panasonic Inks Licensing Agreement with P&G for Hair Dryers.....II-94
Fisher & Paykel Strikes Marketing Agreement with Whirlpool.....II-94
Merloni Acquires 50% Stake in GDA.....II-94
1$100
   Amalgamated Appliances Bags a Contract from Salton Europe.....II-95
Sunbeam Emerges Out of Bankruptcy; Becomes American Household.....II-95
BSH Home Appliances Goes Ahead with Factory Expansion Plans .....II-95
LG Sets Up New Microwave Oven Factory in China.....II-95
Maytag Acquires Amana Appliances’ Major Appliance Businesses.....II-95
1$100
   Groupe SEB Takes Over Moulinex.....II-96
Franke Holding Buys Out Kama.....II-96
Haier Group Acquires Meneghetti’s Refrigerator Plant.....II-96
Thor Appliance Enters into Agreement with Specialized Appliance.....II-96
Whirlpool and Procter & Gamble Jointly Test Market, Presiva Personal Valet.....II-96
Matsushita Electric Opens a New Plant in Mexico.....II-96
1$100
   Videocon International Sets-Up a New Manufacturing Plant .....II-97
Maytag Establishes a New Facility in Mexico.....II-97
GE Divests Stake in Godrej-GE Appliances.....II-97
Whirlpool Closes Refrigerator Plant in Sao Bernardo, Brazil .....II-97
McLean Discontinues Production at Manufacturing Plant in Haedo, Argentina.....II-97
Esswein Retrenches 700 Employees.....II-97
1$100
   Merloni Elettrodomestici Starts Production of Indesit Refrigerators in Russia.....II-98
Berisford Acquires Merrychef Holdings.....II-98
Merloni Elettrodomestici Acquires Stinol.....II-98
BPL Refrigeration Merges with BPL Sanyo Utilities & Appliances.....II-98
Viking Purchases Exclusive Marketing Rights for Refrigerator Line from Amana.....II-98
Sanyo Electric Enters Into a Sales and Distribution Agreement with Maytag.....II-98
Chimayo Chains Ties Up with La Pavoni.....II-98
1$100
   LG Electronics India Enters into Agreement with Voltas.....II-99
Merloni Enters into Agreement with Overseas Connexions.....II-99
Whirlpool and Moulinex Group Agree to Jointly Develop Microwave Ovens.....II-99
Rongshida and Maytag Jointly Set-Up Research Institute in China.....II-99
Qingdao Haier Refrigerator Establishes Refrigerator Factory in South Carolina.....II-99
Shenzhen Konka Electronic Group Sets-Up Color TV Manufacturing Plant in India.....II-99
1$100
   Hotpoint Establishes New Production Facility.....II-100
Electrolux Establishes New Production Line in Fuenmayor, Spain .....II-100
LG Electronics Establishes Refrigerator and Air-Conditioner Manufacturing
  Plant.....II-100
Electrolux Invests R$30 Million to Modernize a Manufacturing Plant.....II-100
Sanyo Discontinues Microwave Ovens Production in Brazil .....II-100
1$100
  10. Focus on Select Players.....II-1017 $700  
   AB Electrolux (Sweden).....II-101
Applica, Inc. (USA).....II-101
Applica Consumer Products, Inc. (USA).....II-101
BSH Bosch-Siemens Hausgerate GmbH (Germany).....II-101
1$100
   GE Consumer & Industrial (USA).....II-102
Groupe SEB (France).....II-102
Haier Group (China).....II-102
1$100
   Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex (USA).....II-103
Hitachi Ltd (Japan).....II-103
Indesit Company SpA (Italy).....II-103
1$100
   LG Electronics Inc (Korea).....II-104
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-104
Miele & CIE, KG (Germany).....II-104
1$100
   Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan).....II-105
Royal Philips Electronics NV (The Netherlands).....II-105
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (Korea).....II-105
1$100
   Sanyo Electric Co Ltd (Japan).....II-106
Sunbeam Products, Inc. (USA).....II-106
Whirlpool Corporation (USA).....II-106
1$100
   Maytag Corporation (USA).....II-107
Hoover (USA) – A Division of Maytag.....II-107
1$100
  11. Global Market Perspective.....II-108   
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Major Electric Household Appliances by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$400
   Table 3: World Long-Term Projections for Major Electric Household Appliances by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$400
   Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Major Electric Household Appliances by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1101$400
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Compactors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$400
   Table 6: World Long-Term Projections for Compactors by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$400
   Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Compactors by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1131$400
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dishwashers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1141$400
   Table 9: World Long-Term Projections for Dishwashers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$400
   Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Dishwashers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$400
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Disposers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1171$400
   Table 12: World Long-Term Projections for Disposers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$400
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Disposers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$400
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dryers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/ Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$400
   Table 15: World Long-Term Projections for Dryers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$400
   Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Dryers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$400
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Freezers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1231$400
   Table 18: World Long-Term Projections for Freezers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1241$400
   Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Freezers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1251$400
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Microwave Ovens by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1261$400
   Table 21: World Long-Term Projections for Microwave Ovens by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1271$400
   Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Microwave Ovens by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1281$400
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Range Hoods by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1291$400
   Table 24: World Long-Term Projections for Range Hoods by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1301$400
   Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Range Hoods by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1311$400
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Ranges by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1321$400
   Table 27: World Long-Term Projections for Electric Ranges by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1331$400
   Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for Electric Ranges by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1341$400
   Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refrigerators by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1351$400
   Table 30: World Long-Term Projections for Refrigerators by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1361$400
   Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for Refrigerators by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1371$400
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Vacuum Cleaners by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1381$400
   Table 33: World Long-Term Projections for Vacuum Cleaners by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1391$400
   Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Vacuum Cleaners by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1401$400
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Washing Machines by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1411$400
   Table 36: World Long-Term Projections for Washing Machines by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1421$400
   Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for Washing Machines by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1431$400
   Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Water Heaters (Electric) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1441$400
   Table 39: World Long-Term Projections for Water Heaters (Electric) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1451$400
   Table 40: World 10-Year Perspective for Water Heaters (Electric) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1461$400
   Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Room ACs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1471$400
   Table 42: World Long-Term Projections for Room ACs by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1481$400
   Table 43: World 10-Year Perspective for Room ACs by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1491$400
   Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Major Electric Household Appliances by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1501$400
   Table 45: World Long-Term Projections for Other Major Electric Household Appliances by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Thousand Units for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1511$400
   Table 46: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Major Electric Household Appliances by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for the Years 2000, 2007 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1521$400
   Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Electric Household Appliances by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and La