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WELDING MACHINERY - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Welding Machinery in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 279 companies including many key and niche players such as Acro Automation Systems, Inc., ARCON Welding LLC, Banner Welder, Inc., Boehler Thyssen Welding USA, Inc., British Federal Ltd, Carl Cloos Welding Engineering GmbH, Daihen Corporation, Datalogic Automation S.r.l, Denyo Co. Ltd., Dukane Corporation, ESAB Holdings Ltd., ESAB India Limited, Fronius International GmbH, GSI Group, Inc., Gf Welding S.p.A, Ideal-Werk C+E Jungeblodt GmbH & Co. KG, IGM Robotersysteme AG, Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Bernard, Hobart Brothers Company, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Orbitalum Tools GmbH, KUKA Aktiengesellschaft AG, KUKA Systems GmbH, Kemppi Oy, Kiefel GmbH, L' Air Liquide S.A., Oerlikon Welding, DUCTIL S.A, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., Miyachi Corporation, Motoman, Inc., Nelson Stud Welding, Inc., NIMAK GmbH, OBARA Group Inc., Packard, Inc., Panasonic Welding Systems Co., Ltd., PRIMA INDUSTRIE S.p.A., Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc., ROFIN-LASAG AG, Schlatter Holding AG, Schunk Sonosystems GmbH, Sonics & Materials, Inc., Soudronic AG, Svejsemaskinefabrikken Migatronic A/S, and Victor Technologies Group, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Code : MCP-2581
Price : $4950
Companies : 279
Pages : 616
Date : October, 2012
Market Data Tables : 143

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

  WELDING MACHINERY (Complete Report) Pages : 616   | $4950
 
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
   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
  
   Definition of Product Segments.....I-4
Arc Welding Machinery.....I-4
Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery.....I-4
Resistance Welding Machinery.....I-4
Laser Welding Machinery.....I-4
Ultrasonic Welding Machinery.....I-4
Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY116$2650
  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.....II-18 $595  
   A Prelude.....II-1
Growing Demand for Welding Equipment and Consumables from Pipeline Industry.....II-1
1$100
   Volatile Economy Affects Welding Machinery Market.....II-2
Uncertain Economy Slows Down Growth.....II-2
1$100
   Demand for Laser Welding Machinery Plummets During Recession.....II-3
Maintenance & Repair and Energy Sectors: Growth Despite Adversities.....II-3
Noteworthy Trends & Issues.....II-3
Steel Production and Consumption: Key Indicators of Welding Market Dynamics.....II-3
Maintenance and Repair Needs of End-Use Sectors: Growth Prospects for Welding
  Machinery Market.....II-3
1$100
   Operating Conditions Determine Welding Equipment Usage for Pipelines.....II-4
Innovations Lead the Industry.....II-4
1$100
   Narrower Joints Reduce Welding Material Consumption and Time.....II-5
Automation Drives Demand for SAW Equipment.....II-5
User Friendly Equipment: Order of the Day.....II-5
Rising Demand for Aluminum Welding Equipment.....II-5
1$100
   Increasing Preference for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process.....II-6
Plastic Welding Sidelines Metal Welding.....II-6
New Techniques Transform Welding Process.....II-6
1$100
   Automation of Welding Equipment Growing Popular.....II-7
Adhesives Reduce Need for Welding.....II-7
Impact of Quality Control.....II-7
South African Welding Machinery Market: An Insight.....II-7
1$100
   Competitive Landscape.....II-8
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Welding Equipment Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Lincoln Electric, ESAB, ITW and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-8
1$350
  2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.....II-911 $595  
   An Introduction to Welding.....II-9
Bonding Through Welding: A Permanent and Laborious Process.....II-9
Welding Machinery Industry: A Categorization.....II-9
1$100
   Types of Welding.....II-10
A. Solid State Welding.....II-10
Inertia Welding.....II-10
Ultrasonic Welding.....II-10
1$100
   The Process.....II-11
Advantages of Ultrasonic Bonding.....II-11
Overview of Advanced Ultrasonic Plastic Welding Machines.....II-11
B. Fusion Welding.....II-11
1$100
   Arc Welding.....II-12
Types of Arc Welding.....II-12
Shielded Metal Arc Welding.....II-12
Gas Metal Arc Welding.....II-12
Flux-Cored Arc Welding.....II-12
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.....II-12
Submerged Arc Welding.....II-12
1$100
   Plasma Arc Welding.....II-13
Percussive Arc Welding.....II-13
Tungsten Inert Gas Vs Metal Inert Gas – A Comparison.....II-13
Gas Welding and Cutting Machinery.....II-13
Resistance Welding Machinery.....II-13
C. Specialty Welding.....II-13
Power Beam Welding.....II-13
1$100
   Electron Beam Welding.....II-14
Laser Beam Welding.....II-14
Flash-Butt Welding.....II-14
Electroslag Welding.....II-14
Explosion Welding.....II-14
1$100
   Hot Plate Welding.....II-15
Vibration Welding.....II-15
Stud Welding.....II-15
1$100
   Spin Welding.....II-16
Spinning the Magic: Advantages of Spin Welding.....II-16
Induction Welding.....II-16
Dielectric Welding.....II-16
Robotic Welding.....II-16
A Step towards Automation.....II-16
1$100
   Robotic Arc Welding: Still in its Infancy.....II-17
Robotic Spot Welding: Taking Over Rapidly.....II-17
Robotic Welding Sensors.....II-17
Booming Demand for Welding Robots.....II-17
1$100
   Laser Welding.....II-18
An Insight.....II-18
Laser Welding Vs Other Welding Techniques.....II-18
Yttrium Aluminum Garnet and Carbon Dioxide Laser Welding.....II-18
1$100
   High Power Laser Welding.....II-19
Laser Spot Welding.....II-19
Robotic Laser Seam Welding.....II-19
Blank Welding.....II-19
Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories.....II-19
Welding Hazards: Environmental Issues.....II-19
1$100
  3. REVIEW OF SELECT PRODUCT SEGMENTS.....II-206 $1450  
   Arc Welding Machinery Market.....II-20
Table 2: World Arc Welding Machinery Market (2012E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Segment - Fabrication and Construction, Shipping and Offshore, Petroleum and Chemical, Mining and Earthmoving, Automotive and Transportation, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-20
1$350
   Manufacturers Lay Emphasis on R&D.....II-21
Arc Welding Equipment: Impact of Modern Electronics.....II-21
Competitive Landscape.....II-21
1$100
   Table 3: Leading Players in the Global Arc Welding Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Lincoln Electric, ITW, ESAB, Thermadyne, Schneider and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-22
Gas Welding and Cutting Machinery.....II-22
Table 4: World Market for Gas Welding and Cutting Machinery (2012E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Segment - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Automotive; Maintenance and Repair; and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-22
1$350
   Resistance Welding Machinery.....II-23
Table 5: World Market for Resistance Welding Machinery (2012E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Appliances, Construction, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-23
Laser Welding Machinery.....II-23
1$350
   Table 6: World Laser Welding Machinery Market (2012E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Fabrication and Job Shops, Appliances, Food and Beverage, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-24
Ultrasonic Welding.....II-24
1$350
   Table 7: World Market for Ultrasonic Plastic Welding Machinery (2012E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Toys, Appliances, Medical, Packaging, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-25
Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories.....II-25
Table 8: World Electrodes, Components, Apparatus and Accessories Market (2012E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Segment - Fabrication, Ship, Farm, Oil/Gas, Rail/Road, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-25
1$350
  4. FOCUS ON END-USE SECTORS.....II-2610 $1450  
   End-Use Market Trends Affecting Fortunes of the Welding Industry.....II-26
Table 9: World Welding Machinery Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Sector - General Industrial Applications, Energy, Infrastructure, Automobiles, Construction and Shipbuilding (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-26
Automotive: A Key End-Use Industry.....II-26
1$350
   Auto Industry Remains Upbeat Despite European Debt Fears.....II-27
Increased Emphasis on Improving Welding Process.....II-27
1$100
   Energy Sector: A Major End-Use Segment.....II-281$100
   Shift towards Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored Welding Process.....II-29
Oil & Gas Exploration.....II-29
Pipeline Construction.....II-29
1$100
   Table 10: Worldwide Pipeline Construction by Product (2012E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Pipeline Installed for Gas Pipelines, Crude Pipelines, and Product Pipelines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-30

Table 11: Worldwide Pipeline Construction by Geographic Region (2012E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Pipelines Installed for Asia-Pacific, US, Europe, Latin America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-30
1$350
   Table 12: Worldwide Planned and Under Construction Pipelines (As of 2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Pipeline Miles by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-31
Offshore Projects.....II-31
Power Generation.....II-31
1$350
   Nuclear Power Plants.....II-321$100
   Wind Energy Sector.....II-33
Construction Industry.....II-33
Volatile Economy Slows Down Recovery in Construction Industry.....II-33
1$100
   Pipe Industry.....II-34
Railroad Industry.....II-34
1$100
   Heavy Fabrication.....II-35
Shipbuilding Industry.....II-35
New Technologies Transform Shipbuilding.....II-35
1$100
  5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS.....II-367 $495  
   Wuhan Kaiqi Special Welding Equipment Unveils 5kW Fiber Laser Seam Welding
  Machine.....II-36
Multiplaz North America Unveils Multiplaz 3500 Welding Machine.....II-36
Lincoln Electric Unveils Pipeliner® 81M Wire.....II-36
Lincoln Electric Introduces Arc Tracker™ Portable Weld Performance Monitoring
  Module.....II-36
1$100
   Oerlikon Welding Launches CITORCH T NG Line of Welding Torches.....II-37
CRC-Evans Automatic Welding Unveils New Vision Welding System.....II-37
Nippon Avionics Launches NRW-PS300 Battery Tab Welding Machine.....II-37
Oerlikon Welding Unveils CITOTIG 240 AC/DC Welding Machine.....II-37
1$100
   Lincoln Electric Launches Statiflex® and Mobiflex® High Efficiency Systems.....II-38
Migatronic Introduces New Omega 400 Model.....II-38
Migatronic Introduces Pi 350 DC Machines in Water-Cooled and Air-Cooled
  Versions.....II-38
1$100
   Lincoln Electric Unveils Square Wave™ TIG 175 Welder.....II-39
Motoman Robotics Unveils MA1650T Master Arc Inverted Welding Robot.....II-39
Motoman Robotics Develops MS120 Master Spot Welding Robot.....II-39
1$100
   Motoman Robotics Introduces MA3100 Master Arc Welding Robot.....II-40
Sonics Unveils New Ultrasonic Metal Welding Systems.....II-40
1$100
   Migatronic Unveils Pi 350 DC Welding Machines.....II-41
CRC-Evans Introduces P600 External Welder.....II-41
Afrox Unveils MMA160 and MMA 140 Welding Machines.....II-41
Miyanchi Unitek Launches Advanced Data Analysis Monitor.....II-41
1$100
   Thompson Friction and Moog Develop E100 Linear Friction Welding Machine.....II-421$100
  6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS IN THE RECENT PAST – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.....II-4318 $1450  
   Kemppi Launches FitWeld 300 MIG/MAG Welder.....II-43
Migatronic Introduces Two New Delta Welding Machines.....II-43
Miller to Launch New Plasma Cutting and Welding Solutions.....II-43
1$100
   Hobart Brothers Adds Two Latest Welding Wires to McKay® Brand.....II-44
Hobart Brothers Launches Fabshield XLR-8™ - Self-Shielded Flux-cored Wire.....II-44
Hobart Brothers Develops Hobart® Boilermaker™ Stick Electrodes Range.....II-44
1$100
   Lincoln Adds Three New Electrodes to Low Hydrogen Electrodes Range.....II-45
Hobart Brothers Launches Two Metal-Cored Welding Wires .....II-45
Motoman Launches ArcWorld V-1000 - Robotic Arc Welding Machine.....II-45
1$100
   Northwest RF Launches Weldpro 4.0-RF Plastics Welding Systems.....II-46
Capability Resources to Launch zRID Welding Safety System.....II-46
TRUMPF Unveils TruLaser Station 5004 Laser Welding Systems.....II-46
ESAB Introduces Origo Mig 4001i Welding System.....II-46
1$100
   ESAB Rolls Out MTS 3500i Multipurpose Welder.....II-47
ESAB Launches Multiple Option Welding Machine Line.....II-47
Miller Electric Unveils Water-cooled TIG Welding Systems.....II-47
1$100
   Lincoln Electric Rolls Out Magnum®PRO Semi-automatic Welding Guns.....II-48
Miller Electric Launches AlumaFeed Synergic - Aluminum Welding System.....II-48
Laserdyne Introduces LASERDYNE 795 Laser Welding System.....II-48
Lincoln Electric Rolls Out VRTEX™ 360 Welding Simulator.....II-48
1$100
   Miller Electric Unveils PipeWorx™ Welding System.....II-49
bielomatik Launches New Welding Unit.....II-49
GYS Unveils Gysmi 196 FV and Gysmi 146 DV Welding Machines.....II-49
1$100
   ESAB Unveils Caddy™ Arc 201i and 151i Welding Power Supplies.....II-50
BOC Launches Smootharc DC 185 TIG Welding Machine.....II-50
Rofin-Baasel Launches Laser Welding-Wires Range.....II-50
BOC Introduces MIG 170P Portable Welding Unit.....II-50
1$100
   Jackson Introduces Three New Electrode Holders.....II-51
Kuka Robotics Launches Three New Welding Products.....II-51
GSI Lasers Introduces New Laser Scanning Systems.....II-51
Hobart Brothers Launches Hobart® Fabshield X80 Welding Wire.....II-51
1$100
   Hobart Brothers Introduces Hobart® Fabshield® 23 Welding Wire.....II-52
Hobart Brothers Introduces Hobart® Deckmaster™ 1139 Stick Electrode.....II-52
Hobart Brothers Launches Hobart®419 Stick Electrode.....II-52
Hobart Brothers Unveils X-Pak for Metal-cored Welding Wires.....II-52
1$100
   PRIMA INDUSTRIE Launches OPTIMO-Vivida – 3D Machine.....II-53
Sonics Unveils Handheld Ultrasonic Welding Systems.....II-53
Sonics Launches Ultrasonic Welding System.....II-53
1$100
   Kemppi Launches MasterTig MLS™ 3000/3003- ACDC Welding Solutions.....II-54
Motoman Introduces ArcWorld C-50 Series Welding Solutions.....II-54
Hobart Brothers Launches Advanced Fabshield XLR-8 Wire.....II-54
GSI Group to Introduce Fiber Laser Collection.....II-54
1$100
   Hobart Brothers Introduces Advanced Mild Steel Rocket 7024 Stick Electrode.....II-55
Hobart Brothers Introduces Hobart Fabshield 21B.....II-55
Hobart Brothers Introduces Metalloy Vantage D2.....II-55
1$100
   Kemppi Introduces Latest MSF 57 and MF 29 Wire Feed Units.....II-56
Air Liquide Welding and OTC-Daihen Introduces Power Source Welding.....II-56
Miller Electric Introduces New Syncrowave 250 DX and 350 LX Welders.....II-56
Miller Electric Launches Millermatics MIG Welders.....II-56
1$100
   Miller Electric Introduces Pipe Pro 304 with Weather Proofing Option.....II-57
Miller Electric Unveils Weather Proofing Option for Miller PRO 300.....II-57
Miller Electric Launches New Maxstar 350.....II-57
1$100
   Miller Electric Introduces New Dynasty 350 AC/DC TIG Inverter.....II-58
Miller Electric Launches Millermatic 180 with Smooth-Start Technology.....II-58
FANUC Robotics Launches ARC Mate 100iC Robot.....II-58
1$100
   Butters AMT Launches Multi-Process Fusor Welding Machines.....II-59
Kemppi Australia Introduces DC TIG Portable Welders.....II-59
Kemppi Introduces Heavy Industrial Welding Machine.....II-59
ESAB Welding & Cutting Launches HLx Range of Laser-Welding Controls.....II-59
LASAG Introduces SLS 200 CL8 Welding Laser System.....II-59
1$100
   ROFIN-SINAR Introduces New DQ Series of Lasers.....II-60
Kemppi Launches KempGouge™ ARC 800 Power Source.....II-60
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Launches GT-510 Toolbox Outfits.....II-60
1$100
  7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.....II-613 $295  
   Colfax Takes Over ESAB.....II-61
Climax Portable Machine Tools Establishes New Depot in South Manchester.....II-61
Air Liquide Welding Sets Up Online Learning Platform.....II-61
NIMAK Receives Order from Daimler for Resistance Welding Machines.....II-61
West Coast Customs Selects Welding Equipment of Lincoln Electric.....II-61
1$100
   Panasonic to Construct New Plant in India.....II-62
Rofin-Sinar Takes Over LASAG.....II-62
IPG Photonics Snaps Up Cosytronic.....II-62
Motoman Merges with Yaskawa Electric America.....II-62
1$100
   Alanod-Solar Establishes Laser Welding Centre in US.....II-63
Audi Selects Migatronic’s Welding Machines.....II-63
TPSNL to Build New Welding Plant.....II-63
1$100
  8. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.....II-6417 $1450  
   Lincoln Electric Holdings Acquires Jinzhou Jin Tai Welding and Metal.....II-64
Antec Takes Over Epitech Products' Stud Welding Business Operation.....II-64
Kimberly-Clark Takes Over Jackson Products.....II-64
Airgas Snaps Up Great Lakes Oxygen.....II-64
1$100
   Praxair Distribution Takes Over Three Gas Manufacturing Companies.....II-65
The Lincoln Electric Inks Agreement to Acquire Jinzhou Jin Tai.....II-65
Matheson Tri-Gas to Acquire Valley National Gases.....II-65
1$100
   BTH Tech GmbH Merges with AS Schöler + Bolte GmbH.....II-66
Yamabiko to Merge Subsidiaries Kioritz with Shindaiwa.....II-66
Lincoln Electric Opens New Welding Equipment Facility in India.....II-66
Lincoln Electric Inks Lease Agreement for Property in Paris.....II-66
1$100
   Murex Welding Inks Distribution Agreement with Pan Gulf Welding Solutions.....II-67
S.J. Smith Bags U.S. Army Order to Supply Electric Arc Welding Equipment.....II-67
Linde Canada Acquires P&B Industrial Sales.....II-67
The Schlatter Group Acquires NSE Machinery.....II-67
1$100
   Lincoln Electric Holdings Takes Over Electro-Arco.....II-68
Longview Capital Snaps Up Hi-Tech Manufacturing.....II-68
The Coghlin Companies Takes Over KEF, Inc.....II-68
Clearview Capital Acquires Mayo Welding Services.....II-68
1$100
   Valley National Gases Acquires Beaver Valley Welding Supply.....II-69
Airgas Takes Over Gordon Woods, Accu Air Gases and Summit Gas & Gear.....II-69
Praxair Distribution Acquires Kirk Welding Supply.....II-69
Hypertherm Snaps Up ESSE A.....II-69
Matheson Tri-Gas Acquires Cedar Rapids Welding Supply.....II-69
1$100
   Jackson Products Acquires Changzhou Shine Science and Technology.....II-70
Airgas Snaps Up A&N Plant.....II-70
Matheson Tri-Gas Acquires Five Star Gas & Gear.....II-70
1$100
   Airgas Takes Over TexAir Welding Supply.....II-71
Red Ball Oxygen Acquries WiN Welding Supply.....II-71
Valley National Gases Acquires Wolfenden.....II-71
Valley National Gases Acquires Portland Welding Supply.....II-71
1$100
   Valley National Gases Takes Over Welding Division of N. H. Bragg & Son's.....II-72
Airgas Snaps Up Pima Welding Supply.....II-72
Airgas Takes Over Smith Welding and Bayer Welding Supply.....II-72
Sorge's Welding Acquries Lemax Machine & Welding.....II-72
1$100
   Arc Machines Acquires Assets and IP of Exel Orbital Systems.....II-73
Lincoln Electric Holdings Acquires Majority Stake in Brastak.....II-73
Marwitt Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Arc Machines.....II-73
Norco Acquires Majority Stake in Gases Plus.....II-73
1$100
   Valley National Gases to Acquire L.P. Gas and General Welding Supply.....II-74
Global Tech International and Weldmation to Establish Joint Venture.....II-74
1$100
   Lincoln Electric Holdings to Establish New Facility in Nanjing, China.....II-75
Kobe Steel to Establish New Facility in China.....II-75
Sparky to Establish New Facility in Bulgaria.....II-75
Kemppi Group to Establish New Facilities in China.....II-75
1$100
   ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Inks Agreement with MegaStir®.....II-76
BHEL to Expand Plant Capacity and Purchase New Welding Machines.....II-76
Nippon Steel to Provide Overlay Welding Technology to Tata Steel.....II-76
1$100
   WEC Welding and Machining Bags a Major Contract from CalEnergy.....II-77
ARO Undergoes Rebranding to ARO Welding Technologies.....II-77
Praxair Distribution Acquires Mills Welding.....II-77
Airgas Takes Over Lehner & Martin.....II-77
1$100
   OMRON Takes Over Majority Stake in Laserfront Technologies.....II-78
Thermadyne Divests South African Units to Destiny.....II-78
Praxair Distribution Takes Over Wilson Welding.....II-78
Lincoln Electric Acquires SPAWMET.....II-78
1$100
   ESAB Inks Agreement with ABB’s Robotic Division.....II-79
Praxair Acquires Mittler Supply.....II-79
Illinois Tool Works Takes Over Tregaskiss Welding Products.....II-79
Lincoln Electric Acquires Nanjing Kuang Tai Welding.....II-79
1$100
   IWKA AG Changes Name to KUKA AG.....II-801$100
  9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS.....II-8112 $950  
   ACRO Automation Systems, Inc. (USA).....II-81
ARCON Welding, LLC (USA).....II-81
Banner Welder, Inc. (USA).....II-81
Bohler Thyssen Welding USA, Inc. (USA).....II-81
British Federal Ltd. (UK).....II-81
1$100
   Carl Cloos Welding Engineering GmbH (Germany).....II-82
Daihen Corporation (Japan).....II-82
Datalogic Automation S.r.l (Italy).....II-82
1$100
   Denyo Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-83
Dukane Corporation (USA).....II-83
ESAB Holdings Ltd. (UK).....II-83
ESAB India Limited (India).....II-83
1$100
   Fronius International GmbH (Austria).....II-84
GSI Group, Inc. (USA).....II-84
Gf Welding S.p.A (Italy).....II-84
Ideal-Werk C+E Jungeblodt GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).....II-84
IGM Robotersysteme AG (Austria).....II-84
1$100
   Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (USA).....II-85
Bernard (USA).....II-85
Hobart Brothers Company (USA).....II-85
1$100
   Miller Electric Mfg. Co. (USA).....II-86
Orbitalum Tools GmbH (Germany).....II-86
KUKA Aktiengesellschaft AG (Germany).....II-86
KUKA Systems GmbH (Germany).....II-86
1$100
   Kemppi Oy (Finland).....II-87
Kiefel GmbH (Germany).....II-87
L’ Air Liquide S.A. (France).....II-87
Oerlikon Welding (France).....II-87
1$100
   DUCTIL S.A. (Romania).....II-88
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (USA).....II-88
Miyachi Corporation (Japan).....II-88
Motoman, Inc. (USA).....II-88
1$100
   Nelson Stud Welding, Inc. (USA).....II-89
NIMAK GmbH (Germany).....II-89
OBARA Group Inc. (Japan).....II-89
1$100
   Packard, Inc. (USA).....II-90
Panasonic Welding Systems Co., Ltd (Japan).....II-90
PRIMA INDUSTRIE S.p.A. (Italy).....II-90
Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc. (USA).....II-90
1$100
   ROFIN-LASAG AG (Switzerland).....II-91
Schlatter Holding AG (Switzerland).....II-91
Schunk Sonosystems GmbH (Germany).....II-91
Sonics & Materials, Inc. (USA).....II-91
Soudronic AG (Switzerland).....II-91
1$100
   Svejsemaskinefabrikken Migatronic A/S (Denmark).....II-92
Victor Technologies Group, Inc. (US).....II-92
1$100
  10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.....II-93   
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$350
   Table 14: World Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$350
   Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$350
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Arc Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$350
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Arc Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$350
   Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Arc Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$350
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$350
   Table 20: World Historic Review for Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$350
   Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$350
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Resistance Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$350
   Table 23: World Historic Review for Resistance Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$350
   Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Resistance Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$350
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laser Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$350
   Table 26: World Historic Review for Laser Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$350
   Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Laser Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1071$350
   Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultrasonic Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$350
   Table 29: World Historic Review for Ultrasonic Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$350
   Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Ultrasonic Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1101$350
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$350
   Table 32: World Historic Review for Other Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$350
   Table 33: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1131$350
   Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1141$350
   Table 35: World Historic Review for Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$350
   Table 36: World 15-Year Perspective for Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$350
III. MARKET87$2350
  1. THE UNITED STATES.....III-114 $1950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Welding Equipment Market – An Overview.....III-1
Product Segment Analysis.....III-1
1$75
   Major End Users of Welding Machinery.....III-2
Table 37: US Market for Welding Equipment and Consumables (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Values Sales by End-Use Market (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Competitive Landscape.....III-2
Table 38: Leading Players in the US Welding Machinery Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Lincoln Electric, ITW, Thermadyne, ESAB, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
1$200
   Trade Statistics.....III-3
Table 39: US Market for Soldering, Brazing or Welding and Gas-Operated Surface Tempering Equipment (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3

Table 40: US Market for Soldering, Brazing or Welding and Gas-Operated Surface Tempering Machines (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-3
4$800
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-7
Key Players.....III-7
5$375
   B. Market Analytics.....III-12
Table 41: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$200
   Table 42: US Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-131$200
   Table 43: US 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-141$200
  2. CANADA.....III-155 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-15
Outlook.....III-15
Major End-Use Markets.....III-15
Industrial Lasers for Cutting/Drilling/Welding.....III-15
1$75
   Trade Statistics.....III-16
Table 44: Canadian Market for Soldering, Brazing or Welding and Gas-Operated Surface Tempering Equipment (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

Table 45: Canadian Market for Soldering, Brazing or Welding and Gas-Operated Surface Tempering Equipment (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$200
   B. Market Analytics.....III-17
Table 46: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$200
   Table 47: Canadian Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-181$200
   Table 48: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191$200
  3. JAPAN.....III-205 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-20
Outlook.....III-20
Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-20
Key Players.....III-20
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-22
Table 49: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$200
   Table 50: Japanese Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-231$200
   Table 51: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-241$200
  4. EUROPE.....III-2511 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-25
Outlook.....III-25
Market Overview.....III-25
Energy Sector Continues to Spur Demand for Welding Equipment and
  Consumables.....III-25
1$75
   Automation Trends Bodes Well for Equipment Makers.....III-26
Major End-Use Markets.....III-26
Energy Sector Boosts Demand for Welding Consumables in Europe.....III-26
1$75
   Demand for Welding Consumables Set to Further Grow.....III-27
Customer Relation – Key to Manufacturer’s Existence and Success.....III-27
Rising Raw Material Costs and Competition from Asia - Major Challenges.....III-27
1$75
   Market Players – Challenges.....III-28
Laser Welding Equipment Market.....III-28
1$75
   Table 52: Laser Welding Machinery Market in the European Union (2012E): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Light Industrial Manufacturing, Electronics and Medical Equipment, Heavy Industry and Aerospace, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-291$200
   B. Market Analytics.....III-30
Table 53: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$200
   Table 54: European Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-311$200
   Table 55: European 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$200
   Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-331$200
   Table 57: European Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-341$200
   Table 58: European 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-351$200
  4a. FRANCE.....III-365 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-36
Outlook.....III-36
Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-36
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-37
Key Players.....III-37
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-38
Table 59: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$200
   Table 60: French Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-391$200
   Table 61: French 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-401$200
  4b. GERMANY.....III-417 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-41
Outlook.....III-41
Laser Welding Equipment Market: An Insight.....III-41
Automobile Sector – Unexplored Potential.....III-41
Advanced Research Aiding Market Growth.....III-41
1$75
   End-Use Sector Analysis.....III-42
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-42
Key Players.....III-42
3$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-45
Table 62: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$200
   Table 63: German Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-461$200
   Table 64: German 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-471$200
  4c. ITALY.....III-484 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-48
Outlook.....III-48
Key Players.....III-48
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-49
Table 65: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$200
   Table 66: Italian Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-501$200
   Table 67: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-511$200
  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM.....III-526 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-52
Outlook.....III-52
Market Trends.....III-52
Growing Demand for Laser Welding Equipment Market.....III-52
High Potential for Laser Welding in Automotive and Aerospace Industries.....III-52
1$75
   Future Prospects of Growth.....III-53
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-53
Key Players.....III-53
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-55
Table 68: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$200
   Table 69: UK Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-561$200
   Table 70: UK 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-571$200
  4e. SPAIN.....III-583 $595  
   Market Analysis.....III-58
Table 71: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$200
   Table 72: Spanish Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-591$200
   Table 73: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-601$200
  4f. RUSSIA.....III-614 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-61
Overview.....III-61
Growing Competition from Low-Cost Imports.....III-61
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-62
Table 74: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$200
   Table 75: Russian Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-631$200
   Table 76: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-641$200
  4g. REST OF EUROPE.....III-657 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-65
Outlook.....III-65
Focus on Select Markets.....III-65
Poland.....III-65
Turkey.....III-65
Product Innovations/Introductions.....III-65
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-661$75
   Key Players.....III-672$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-69
Table 77: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$200
   Table 78: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-701$200
   Table 79: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-711$200
  5. ASIA-PACIFIC.....III-7210 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-72
Outlook.....III-72
Market for Resistance Welding Equipment Poised to Grow.....III-72
Focus on Select Markets.....III-72
China.....III-72
Demand for Welding Equipment to Grow in China.....III-72
1$75
   Recession Affects Welding Equipment Market.....III-73
Exports Adversely Hit Due to Global Crisis.....III-73
Market Faces Decline in Demand from Shipbuilding.....III-73
Increasing Automation in Welding Equipment.....III-73
Competitive Landscape.....III-73
1$75
   Domestic Manufacturers Lag Behind Despite Potential Demand.....III-74
India.....III-74
Overview.....III-74
Key Growth Drivers.....III-74
1$75
   Growing Steel Usage.....III-75
Expanding Construction Industry.....III-75
Energy Sector.....III-75
Government Policies.....III-75
Market Restraints.....III-75
1$75
   Manufacturers’ Challenges.....III-76
Malaysia.....III-76
New Zealand.....III-76
South Korea.....III-76
Welding Equipment Market.....III-76
Welding Robots: Finding Myriad Applications.....III-76
1$75
   Heavy Industrial Welding Equipment.....III-77
Indonesia.....III-77
Welding Equipment Industry.....III-77
Imports from China – A Major Threat.....III-77
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-77
1$75
   Key Player.....III-781$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-79
Table 80: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-79
1$200
   Table 81: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-801$200
   Table 82: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-811$200
  6. THE MIDDLE EAST.....III-823 $595  
   Market Analysis.....III-82
Table 83: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
1$200
   Table 84: Middle East Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-831$200
   Table 85: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-841$200
  7. LATIN AMERICA.....III-853 $595  
   Market Analysis.....III-85
Table 86: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85
1$200
   Table 87: Latin American Historic Review for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-861$200
   Table 88: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Welding Machinery by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Arc Welding Machinery, Gas Welding & Cutting Machinery, Resistance Welding Machinery, Laser Welding Machinery, Ultrasonic Welding Machinery, Other Welding Machinery, and Electrodes, Components, Apparatus & Accessories Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-871$200
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 391$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 279 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 332)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                 63   
Canada                             6
Japan                             11
Europe                           215
     France                       11
     Germany                      59
     The United Kingdom           32
     Italy                        38 
     Spain                        18 
     Rest of Europe               57
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    36
Africa                             1
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