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  MAGNETIC MATERIALS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Magnetic Materials in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite, and Electrical Steel), and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets, and NdFeB Magnets). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2010. The report profiles 267 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd, AMR Technologies Inc, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp, Beijing Jingci Magnetism Technology Co, Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan Hi-Tech Co., Ltd, BGRIMM Magnetic Materials & Technology Co. Ltd, DMEGC Magnetics Co, Ltd., Electron Energy Corporation, Hitachi Metals Ltd, Neomax, Ltd, Hitachi Metals America, Ltd, Hoosier Magnetics Inc, Jiashan Pengcheng Magnets Co., Ltd, JFE Steel Corporation, Magnetics Inc, Master Magnetics, Inc, Ningbo Permanent Magnetics Co., Ltd, Ningbo Vastsky Magnetic & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd, Ningbo Ketian Magnet Co., Ltd, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, Ltd, Shin-Etsu Magnetics Inc, TDK Corp, Thomas & Skinner, Inc, ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel, Tridus Magnetics and Assemblies, Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG, and Yunsheng Hi-Tech Magnetics Co. 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-1488  PAGES:    446
PRICE:    $3850  DATE:       June 2006
COMPANIES:  267  MARKET DATA TABLES:   99
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  
  MAGNETIC MATERIALS (Complete Report) Pages : 446   | $3850
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY60$2150
  1. Market Overview .....II-15 $500  
   Outlook.....II-1
By Product Segment.....II-1
Regional Perspective.....II-1
1$100
   Industry Dynamics.....II-2
Past, Present & Future.....II-2
The year 2001 .....II-2
1$100
   The Present Era of Reformation .....II-3
In Future .....II-3
Factors Influencing Demand.....II-3
1$100
   Competitive Scenario .....II-4
Trends & Issues.....II-4
New Technologies and Niche Markets Ensure Growth.....II-4
China Gains High on the Investment Charts.....II-4
Competitive Market Pricing Squeeze Profit Margins.....II-4
1$100
   E-commerce to Become Magnetic Industry Norm .....II-5
Smaller Magnet Suppliers Will Continue to Consolidate.....II-5
1$100
  2. Magnetism – An Introduction.....II-63 $300  
   Characteristics of Magnets .....II-6
A Glance at Developmental History.....II-6
1$100
   Magnetism.....II-7
Various Types of Magnetism.....II-7
Diamagnetism.....II-7
Paramagnetism.....II-7
Ferromagnetism.....II-7
1$100
   Antiferromagnetism.....II-8
Ferrimagnetism.....II-8
1$100
  3. Overview Of Magnetic Materials.....II-916 $1375  
   Magnetic Materials.....II-9
Fundamentals of Magnetic Materials .....II-9
Classification of Magnetic Materials.....II-9
1$100
   A. Soft Magnetic Materials .....II-10
General Applications of Soft Magnetic Materials.....II-10
Table 1: Worldwide Production Share of Soft Magnetic Materials (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Major Regions - US, Japan, European Union, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-10
1$350
   Classification of Soft Magnetic Materials.....II-11
Crystalline Material: Soft Ferrite .....II-11
Manufacturing Process.....II-11
Classification of Soft Ferrites .....II-11
1$100
   Manganese-Zinc Ferrites .....II-12
Nickel-Zinc Ferrites .....II-12
Properties of Soft Ferrites .....II-12
Advantages of Soft Ferrites.....II-12
Limitations.....II-12
1$100
   Applications of Soft Ferrites.....II-13
Crystalline Material: Electrical Steel.....II-13
Classification of Electrical Steels.....II-13
The Soft Iron.....II-13
Fe-Si Alloys.....II-13
Structure of Electrical Steels.....II-13
Grain-oriented Electrical Steels .....II-13
Non-oriented Electrical Steels .....II-13
1$100
   Applications.....II-14
Fe-Al alloys.....II-14
Nanocrystalline Material: Amorphous Magnetic Alloys.....II-14
Manufacturing Process.....II-14
Bulk Amorphous Alloys.....II-14
1$100
   Types of Bulk Amorphous Alloys: .....II-15
Advantages of Amorphous Alloys.....II-15
Limitations of Amorphous Alloys.....II-15
Applications of Amorphous Alloys.....II-15
Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Alloy.....II-15
Manufacturing Process.....II-15
1$100
   Advantages.....II-16
Limitations .....II-16
Applications of Nanocrystalline Alloy.....II-16
B. Permanent Magnetic Materials.....II-16
General Applications of Permanent Magnetic Materials.....II-16
1$100
   Table 2: Worldwide Permanent Magnet Production (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Product Segments – Alnico, Ferrites, SmCo, and NdFeB (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17
Classification of Permanent Magnetic Materials.....II-17
Alnico Magnets.....II-17
1$350
   Table 3: Properties of Alnico Magnets.....II-18
Types of Alnico Magnets .....II-18
Cast Alnico Magnet .....II-18
Sintered Alnico Magnet .....II-18
Advantages .....II-18
1$350
   Limitations .....II-19
Applications of Alnico Magnets.....II-19
Hard Ferrite.....II-19
Characteristics of Ferrites:.....II-19
Manufacturing Process .....II-19
1$100
   Properties of Ceramic Ferrite:.....II-20
Sintered Hard Ferrite Magnets .....II-20
Advantages of Hard Ferrites.....II-20
1$100
   Limitations of Hard Ferrites .....II-21
Applications of Hard Ferrites .....II-21
Rare Earth Permanent Magnets .....II-21
Samarium Cobalt Magnets.....II-21
Types of Smco.....II-21
1$100
   Properties of SmCo.....II-22
Sintered SmCo.....II-22
Advantages of Smco.....II-22
Limitations of Smco.....II-22
Applications of Samarium Cobalt Magnets .....II-22
Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Magnets.....II-22
1$100
   Properties of NdFeB.....II-23
Advantages of NdFeB Magnets.....II-23
Disadvantages of NdFeB Magnets.....II-23
General Applications of NdFeB Magnets.....II-23
Types of NdFeB Magnets .....II-23
Sintered NdFeB Magnets .....II-23
1$100
   Applications of Sintered NdFeB .....II-24
Bonded NdFeB Magnet .....II-24
Applications of Bonded NdFeB.....II-24
1$100
  4. End-Use Applications .....II-258 $800  
   Automotive Industry.....II-25
In Hybrid Vehicles .....II-25
1$100
   Data Storage .....II-26
As Magnetic Tapes .....II-26
As Magnetic Disks .....II-26
Medical Technology/Industry.....II-26
Magnetic Nanomaterials in Biomedical Community.....II-26
1$100
   Aerospace.....II-271$100
   Electronic, Electrical and Instrumentation.....II-28
In Generators, Transformers, and Motors .....II-28
As Electric Motors .....II-28
As Sensors .....II-28
1$100
   Industrial Machinery .....II-29
As Lifting Frames .....II-29
As Mechanical Tools .....II-29
As Magnetic Sweepers .....II-29
1$100
   As Brakes and Clutches .....II-30
In Separation and Sorting Process .....II-30
In SwitchMode DC-DC converters .....II-30
Power Generation Systems .....II-30
Security Devices .....II-30
1$100
   Others.....II-31
As Magnetic Signboard .....II-31
As Nano-magnetic Materials .....II-31
1$100
   Recent and Potential Applications.....II-32
Maglev Trains.....II-32
Magnetic Braking System.....II-32
Missiles With Magnetic Forces.....II-32
Shoes With Magnetic Control Systems.....II-32
Ferrite-Bead Inductor.....II-32
1$100
  5. Technological Advancements .....II-332 $200  
   Nanomagnetics – A Blockbuster in Development .....II-33
MRAM Technology – The Future of Memory Devices .....II-33
1$100
   Microwave Electronic Technology - A New Method for Magnetic Thin-Film
  Characterization.....II-34
Magnetic Stainless Steel Stimulates Bone Growth In Prosthetic implants.....II-34
Soft Magnetic Composite Materials: A New Facet in Soft Magnetics.....II-34
1$100
  6. Product Innovations/Introductions .....II-354 $400  
   The Electrodyne Co Unveils Flexible High Energy Magnet.....II-35
Hitachi Metals Develops New Amorphous Magnetic Alloy for Low-Loss Transformers.....II-35
Eriez Expands Permanent Lifting Magnet Product Line.....II-35
Master Magnetics Introduces Magnetic Products for P.O.P. Applications.....II-35
Daido Electric Develops Advanced NdFeB Bonded Magnet.....II-35
1$100
   Matsushita Electric Designs Flexible Bonded Magnet.....II-36
Neomax Develops Hilop-55 Series of NdFeB Magnets.....II-36
Hitachi Maxell Rolls Out “NanoCAP” - the Spherical- shaped Super Fine Magnetic
  Particle.....II-36
Magswitch Co Unveils Switchable Permanent Magnet.....II-36
Despatch Industries, Japan Superconductor Technology Develop Magnetic Annealing
  Tool.....II-36
1$100
   Rare Earth Materials Help Servomotors Achieve High Torque Density.....II-37
Eriez Manufacturing Introduces CP 20-80 Suspended Permanent Magnets.....II-37
Magnequench Unleashes Spherical Isotropic Powder.....II-37
Anchor Magnets Develops a Thin Magnetic Material with High Strength.....II-37
1$100
   Honeywell International Rolls Out Microlite XP Toroidal Cores.....II-38
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity .....II-394 $400  
   POSCO to Establish Electrical Steel Processing Center in India.....II-39
AMR Technologies Concludes Magnequench Acquisition.....II-39
Audax Concludes Acquisition of Arnold Magnetic Technologies.....II-39
Kane Magnetics Merges With Energy Conversion Systems.....II-39
Morgan Crucible Sells Vacuumschmelze GmbH to Private Equity Firm.....II-39
Hitachi Metals Forms New Soft Magnetic Materials Company.....II-39
1$100
   Advanced Material and General Research Institute Plans to Form Joint Venture.....II-40
Magnetic Specialty to Close Business.....II-40
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Shuts Down Bonded Magnet Facility.....II-40
Hitachi Magnetics Corp Annuls Michigan Facility.....II-40
Carbone Lorraine Divests Magnet Division.....II-40
AT&M Acquires Nanocrystalline Magnetic Material Patents from Hitachi.....II-40
Lynas Acquires AMR Shares from Whiterock.....II-40
1$100
   Zhongke San Huan Acquires Stake in Nanjing Jinning San Huan FDK.....II-41
Sumitomo Special Metals Concludes Merger with Hitachi Metals .....II-41
VAC to Form Joint Entity with Beijing Zhongke San Huan .....II-41
Magnetics Shifts Operation to Low-cost China.....II-41
FDK Corp to Form Chinese JV together with JSM.....II-41
Mate Co Sets Up Sales Subsidiary in China.....II-41
Kane Magnetics Acquires Bonded Magnet Facilities of Magnequench .....II-41
1$100
   NMDC forms Technical Tie-up with Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloy.....II-42
ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel Increases Stake in EBG India.....II-42
Cabot Corp Sets Up Advanced Magnetic Materials Facility.....II-42
Hitachi Metals Acquires Amorphous Metals Business of Honeywell International
  Inc.....II-42
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Players.....II-437 $700  
   Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. (China).....II-43
AMR Technologies Inc (Canada).....II-43
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp (US).....II-43
Beijing Jingci Magnetism Technology Co (China).....II-43
1$100
   Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan Hi-Tech Co., Ltd (China).....II-44
BGRIMM Magnetic Materials & Technology Co. Ltd (China).....II-44
DMEGC Magnetics Co, Ltd., (China).....II-44
1$100
   Electron Energy Corporation (US).....II-45
Hitachi Metals Ltd (Japan).....II-45
Neomax, Ltd.....II-45
1$100
   Hitachi Metals America, Ltd.....II-46
Hoosier Magnetics Inc (US).....II-46
Jiashan Pengcheng Magnets Co., Ltd (China).....II-46
JFE Steel Corporation (Japan).....II-46
Magnetics Inc (US).....II-46
1$100
   Master Magnetics, Inc (US).....II-47
Ningbo Permanent Magnetics Co., Ltd. (China).....II-47
Ningbo Vastsky Magnetic & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd (China).....II-47
Ningbo Ketian Magnet Co., Ltd (China).....II-47
1$100
   Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, Ltd (Japan).....II-48
Shin-Etsu Magnetics Inc. (US).....II-48
TDK Corp (Japan).....II-48
Thomas & Skinner, Inc (US).....II-48
1$100
   ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel (Germany).....II-49
Tridus Magnetics and Assemblies (US).....II-49
Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).....II-49
Yunsheng Hi-Tech Magnetics Co., (China).....II-49
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective .....II-50   
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50
1$350
   Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-51

Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Soft Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-51
1$350
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-52

Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Soft Magnetic Materials by Product Segment– Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010.....II-52
1$350
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Ferrite by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53

Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Soft Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53
1$350
   Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrical Steel by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54

Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrical Steel by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54
1$350
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55

Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55
1$350
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Permanent Magnetic Materials by Product Segment - Alnico Magnets, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt Magnets and NdFeB Magnets Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56
1$350
   Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alnico Magnets by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57

Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Alnico Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57
1$350
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hard Ferrite by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58

Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Hard Ferrite by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58
1$350
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Samarium Cobalt Magnets by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-59

Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Samarium Cobalt Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-59
1$350
   Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for NdFeB Magnets by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60

Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for NdFeB Magnets by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for 2000, 2005, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60
1$350
III. MARKET70$1850
  1. The United States.....III-113 $975  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
US Magnetics Industry Takes a Flight Down.....III-1
The Rationale Behind .....III-1
1$75
   Outcome .....III-21$75
   Strategies to Hit Back on China.....III-31$75
   Research and Development Activities.....III-42$150
   Product Launches.....III-61$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-72$150
   Select US Players.....III-93$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-12
Table 26: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$200
   Table 27: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$200
  2. Canada.....III-143 $325  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-14
Outlook.....III-14
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-14
1$75
   AMR Technologies Inc -- A Key Canadian Player.....III-15
B. Market Analytics.....III-15
Table 28: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$200
   Table 29: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$200
  3. Japan.....III-177 $600  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-17
Outlook.....III-17
Japan: A Major Producer of Neodymium Magnets.....III-17
Table 30: Japanese Market for Sintered NdFeB (2005): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Applications – Voice Coil Motors, Generators/Motors, MRI Systems, Communications, Acoustics and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$200
   Japan Losing Ground on Soft Ferrites.....III-18
Research and Development Activity.....III-18
Product Launches .....III-18
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-193$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-22
Table 31: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$200
   Table 32: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$200
  4. Europe.....III-245 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-24
Outlook.....III-24
Research and Development Activity.....III-24
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-25
Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$200
   Table 34: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-261$200
   Table 35: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Regions – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-271$200
   Table 36: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$200
  4a. France.....III-293 $350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Outlook.....III-29
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-29
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-30
Table 37: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$200
   Table 38: French 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$200
  4b. Germany.....III-324 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-32
Outlook.....III-32
Research and Development Activity .....III-32
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-32
1$75
   Select German Players.....III-331$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-34
Table 39: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$200
   Table 40: German 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$200
  4c. Italy.....III-362 $250  
   Market Analysis.....III-36
Table 41: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$200
   Table 42: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000,2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$200
  4d. The UK .....III-386 $500  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-38
Outlook.....III-38
The UK Magnetic Industry.....III-38
Present Situation.....III-38
1$75
   Limitations.....III-39
Opportunities.....III-39
Research and Development Activities.....III-39
2$150
   Product Launch.....III-41
MMG MagDev Ltd – A Major UK Player.....III-41
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-42
Table 43: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$200
   Table 44: UK 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$200
  4e. Rest of Europe.....III-442 $250  
   Market Analysis.....III-44
Table 45: Rest of Europe Market for Magnetic Materials - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$200
   Table 46: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$200
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-465 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-46
Outlook.....III-46
Asia Pacific – A High Growth Market.....III-46
Product Launch.....III-46
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-47
Select Asian Players.....III-47
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-48
Table 47: Asia-Pacific Market for Magnetic Materials - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Geographic Region– China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$200
   Table 48: Asia-Pacific Market for Magnetic Materials - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

Table 49: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010.....III-49
1$200
   Table 50: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$200
  5a. China .....III-5112 $850  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-51
Outlook.....III-51
China—An Eternal Hub for Magnetic Materials.....III-51
Market Drivers.....III-51
1$75
   Market Inhibitors.....III-52
Basic Methods to Source Supplies from China.....III-52
1$75
   Demand For Magnetic Materials in China.....III-53
Production Figures of Major Magnetic Materials in China - A Historic
  Review.....III-53
Soft Ferrite.....III-53
Nanocrystalline Materials.....III-53
1$75
   Alnico.....III-54
Hard Ferrite.....III-54
NdFeB.....III-54
Table 51: China’s Contribution to the Worldwide Permanent Magnet Production (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
China – A Major Steel Producing Country .....III-54
1$200
   Mainland China – A Promising Magnetic Material Market.....III-551$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-561$75
   Select Chinese Players.....III-574$300
   B. Market Analytics.....III-61
Table 52: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$200
   Table 53: Chinese 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$200
  5b. Rest of Asia-Pacific.....III-633 $325  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-63
Outlook.....III-63
Ferrite Industry in India.....III-63
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-64
Table 54: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Magnetic Materials - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
1$200
   Table 55: Rest of Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$200
  6. Latin America.....III-662 $250  
   Market Analysis.....III-66
Table 56: Latin American Market for Magnetic Materials - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$200
   Table 57: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$200
  7. Rest of World.....III-683 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-68
Outlook.....III-68
Research and Development Activity.....III-68
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-69
Table 58: Rest of World Market for Magnetic Materials - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segments – Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite, Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$200
   Table 59: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Materials by Product Segments – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soft Magnetic Materials (Soft Ferrite and Electrical Steel) and Permanent Magnetic Materials (Alnico, Hard Ferrite,Samarium Cobalt and NdFeB) for Years 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-701$200
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE300$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 267 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 295)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                 60
Canada                             2 
Japan                             16 
Europe                            60
     France                        5
     Germany                      15
     The United Kingdom           15
     Italy                         4
     Spain                         2
     Rest of Europe               19
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)   157
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