WRAPUP 1-UBS outshines rivals in Q2, DB holds ground

July 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

ZURICH/FRANKFURT, July 27 (Reuters) – UBS (UBSN.VX) outdid rivals thanks to strong investment banking revenues and shrinking client outflows, while Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) held ground after a drop in loan loss provisions.

Driven by strong equities and currency revenues, UBS’s (UBS.N) improved investment banking performance stood out against weak results at several U.S. rivals in the face of sovereign debt concerns, suggesting Chief Executive Oswald Gruebel’s tough restructuring strategy is working.

Clients drained a total of about 5 billion francs at the Swiss bank’s wealth and asset management divisions, the lowest quarterly withdrawal UBS has experienced since it started to bleed assets at the start of 2008, increasing the chance UBS will stop the asset bleeding by year end.

“The results are rather good. The rebuilding of the business is working successfully,” said Helvea analyst Peter Thorne as UBS shares were indicated to open up 5 percent.

“We may start to see inflows at the end of this year, beginning of next.”

UBS turned in a net profit of 2 billion Swiss francs ($1.90 billion), its third quarterly profit in a row after a string of losses following the financial crisis and a tax row. It was well above forecasts for 1.34 billion francs. [ID:nLDE66M0KQ]

Germany’s top lender Deutsche posted second-quarter pretax profit in line with expectations, helped by lower loan loss provisions amid weaker industry trends in investment banking.

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Its corporate banking and securities division, run by 47-year old Anshu Jain, posted 779 million euros in pretax profit. These accounted for the lion’s share of 1.52 billion euros ($1.96 billion) in group pretax earnings.

Deutsche performed less strongly than in the first quarter, but 16 percent stronger than during the year-earlier period, mirroring a trend among U.S. peers like Goldman Sachs (GS.N) and Morgan Stanley (MS.N). [ID:nN19193014] [ID:nN21197777] [ID:nSGE66K0EM]

Deutsche Bank shares were indicated 1.2 percent lower in premarket trade, on concerns over the bank’s outlook, and on news the bank’s trading income, traditionally a strong point, was weak.

Deutsche Bank reiterated it expects to reach its 2011 target of 10 billion euros from its core businesses but added a note of caution.

“While some of the environmental variables are in line with or ahead of our assumptions, others have not yet reached the expected levels, particularly with respect to the normalisation of interest rates,” the bank said in its quarterly report.

On Thursday, Credit Suisse posted second-quarter profit of 1.6 billion francs, helped by tax and accounting gains. [ID:nLDE66M0KQ] (Writing by Lisa Jucca, Additional reporting by Katie Reid in Zurich; Editing by Louise Heavens)

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Research and Markets: In The First Two Months Of 2010, China’s Bags & Travel Goods Made Of Fabric, Leather and Plastic Showed A 36 Percent Year-On-Year Improvement To $871.7 Million

June 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/76c508/china_sourcing_rep)
has announced the addition of the “China Sourcing Report: Bags & Travel Goods”
report to their offering.

Suppliers of bags and travel goods in China are optimistic that export sales
will improve greatly in the year ahead, but growing production outlay is putting
pressure on profitability. In the first two months of 2010, Chinas shipment’s of
bags, luggage and wallets made of fabric, leather and plastic showed a 36
percent year-on-year improvement to $871.7 million.

In the same span, the quantity of bags increased 21 percent to 85.3 million
kilograms. Luggage volume also jumped 32 percent to almost 18 million kilograms.

Overseas revenue for all three categories in 2009 amounted to $4.9 billion.
Sales fell 10 percent. Although the resurgence may be driven by restocking, the
majority of suppliers expect revenue to increase more than 20 percent. Others
anticipate sales to climb at least 10 percent.

This report focuses on wallets, luggage, travel accessories, and business,
special-purpose, fashion and travel bags.

What you’ll get

* In-depth profiles of 37 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their
manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more this
information is not available anywhere else
* 163 full-color images that depict popular bag and travel goods export models,
complete with product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements and
delivery times
* Verified supplier contact details of an additional 47 exporters, including
names, e-mails, telephone numbers and websites
* Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare companies at a
glance
* Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry
trends for the next 12 months
* An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing
suppliers
* An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics
of different types of companies
* Details of the primary production centers
* An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
* A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end,
midrange and high-end products
* Comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges

Who should read this report

* CEOs, Directors, Presidents, Business Owners
* Export/ Import Managers, Sourcing Representatives, Sourcing Engineers, Supply
Chain Directors, Procurement Managers, Agents
* Sales Executives & Managers, Marketing Executives & Managers, International
Buyers
* Business Consultants, Investment Managers
* Anyone who needs to understand the China supply market

The following are some of the key developments we see in China’s bags and
wallets industry:

* Cost controls and efficiency measures remain in place to counter the rise in
material and labor expenses. These are helping companies maintain stable prices
under efforts to bolster sales. An example is maximizing the use of larger
leather cuts.
* Businesses that are unable to absorb higher expenses will increase prices by
at least 5 percent.
* Suppliers are adopting the CPSIA lead limit as buyers become more concerned
about the harmful substances in their purchases. Some manufacturers are
substituting PU leather for PVC, as the latter is processed with stabilizers
containing the heavy metal. Other exporters are exploring destinations where the
substance is not regulated.
* Reforms in the tanning industry are expected to improve material options for
midrange and high-end releases, thereby facilitating the upmarket shift for
makers of bags and travel goods.

The new guidelines encompass livestock development, hazardous waste disposal,
and recycling water. Clusters with shared resources will be established.

China suppliers produce wallets, luggage, travel accessories, and business,
special-purpose, fashion and travel bags. These are also the scope of this
report.

Each product category has its own section with details on the features and
prices of low-end, midrange and highend models.

The manufacturing and QC processes are discussed as well. Further, the section
elaborates on the industry composition, highlighting key characteristics of the
different types of companies.

The Industry Overview explains how suppliers are responding to the sudden surge
in orders from overseas markets amid a persistent shortage of labor and rising
material costs. Moreover, it illustrates the steps companies and the government
are taking to improve the quality of manufacturing inputs.

Roughly 80 percent of the bags and travel goods export manufacturing industry in
China is comprised of small and midsize companies.

Approximately 80 percent of all suppliers are private locally owned companies,
and the rest have outside participation.

The provinces of Guangdong, Zhejiang and Fujian are the main production centers.
Reflecting this structure, 75 percent of suppliers profiled in this report are
private local businesses.

Nearly 46 percent of featured companies come from Fujian. About one-fourth are
based in Guangdong. Exporters from Zhejiang account for 11 percent of profiled
suppliers.

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/76c508/china_sourcing_rep.

Research and Markets
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press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

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Research and Markets: Raising Capital Expenditure Up To 50 Percent Is Part of the Agenda of Many Interviewed Companies in the Report China Sourcing: Health & Personal Care 2010

June 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/469ba5/china_sourcing_rep)
has announced the addition of the “China Sourcing Report: Health & Personal Care
2010″ report to their offering.

Suppliers of health and personal care in China are setting sights on overall
business growth throughout the rest of 2010. With economic conditions pointing
to recovery, makers are looking forward to higher export sales as well as
carrying out aggressive production upgrades.

In fact, raising capital expenditure up to 50 percent is part of the agenda of
many interviewed companies in this report. In most cases, the additional budget
is spent on automating manufacturing steps to boost output as orders rise again.

Further, prices are likely to remain stable, contrary to the trend in previous
months when suppliers were either imposing cuts to stay competitive or mark-ups
to recoup margin losses. This is also partly because of stabilizing material
costs.

This report covers five major product lines of China’s health and personal care
industry, namely massagers, health monitors, hair-removing and styling
appliances, and toothbrushes.

What you’ll get

* In-depth profiles of 30 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their
manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more this
information is not available anywhere else
* 132 full-color images that depict popular health and personal care export
models, complete with product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements
and delivery times
* Verified supplier contact details of an additional 14 exporters, including
names, e-mails, telephone numbers and websites
* Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare companies at a
glance
* Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry
trends for the next 12 months
* An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing
suppliers
* An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics
of different types of companies
* Details of the primary production centers
* An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
* A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end,
midrange and high-end products
* Comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges

Who should read this report

* CEOs, Directors, Presidents, Business Owners
* Export/ Import Managers, Sourcing Representatives, Sourcing Engineers, Supply
Chain Directors, Procurement Managers, Agents
* Sales Executives & Managers, Marketing Executives & Managers, International
Buyers
* Business Consultants, Investment Managers
* Anyone who needs to understand the China supply market

The following are some of the trends we see in China’s health and personal care
industry:

* Designs with multiple functions and improved user comfort will be the R&D
highlights of personal grooming appliance makers. Accuracy and response speed,
meanwhile, top the product development efforts of health monitor specialists.
* While many companies are going back to traditional export markets such as the
US and Europe, some continue to explore opportunities in South America and
Africa to shore up overseas revenue.
* Regardless of operation size, more China manufacturers are utilizing imported
and automated machines to increase capacity while lessening reliance on manual
labor. Examples of these are surface-mount equipment from South Korea and CNC
bristle implant machines purchased in Germany.
* Small and midsize enterprises offering low-end and midrange designs continue
to dominate China’s health and personal care supplier base. In the massage
chairs and health monitors segments, such makers comprise 90 percent of the
total number of companies.
* The majority of industry players are still OEM- and ODM-driven. An increasing
number of manufacturers, however, are venturing into the OBM line, including
tier 1 specialists of electric toothbrushes and massage chairs.

This updated report covers five major product lines of China’s health and
personal care industry, namely massagers, health monitors, hair removing and
styling appliances, and toothbrushes.

For each category, the latest design trends, functions and features are
provided. The report also highlights key factors that differentiate the export
price and performance of low-end, midrange and high-end releases. The industry
demographics and export hubs per product segment are likewise discussed here.

Projections for the next six to 12 months on overseas sales, capacity expansion
plans and R&D focus are detailed in the Supplier Survey.

The Industry Overview section underscores the overall export sales and growth
projections now that the global economy is entering the post-recession phase. It
also provides information on the strengths of Guangdong, Fujian and Zhejiang
provinces, the key sourcing centers. Reflecting the industry structure, 97
percent of makers interviewed for this report are located in these provinces.

The majority of these companies are manufacturers with direct export rights.

Further, more than 90 percent of the featured suppliers are mainland China
owned, and the others are Taiwan- or foreign-invested. The majority has been
offering health and personal care products for more than 10 years.

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/469ba5/china_sourcing_rep.

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager,
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

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Research and Markets: Smartcards Application Report: Market Factors – Future Development Prospects – Regional Trends – Market Players

June 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b80a52/smartcards_applica) has
announced the addition of the “Smartcards Application Report” report to their
offering.

Fully revised and completely updated, the Future Horizons Smartcards Application
Report (a section of the Semiconductor Applications Market Report) analyses in
detail the global key market drivers covering historical data for the previous
five years, together with a five year forecast to 2014 .

The report analyses in detail the technology and market factors driving the
application, their future development prospects, regional trends and market
players, together with estimates for the anticipated semiconductor revenue, unit
volume and ASP trends. This report is available to buy on a stand alone basis or
as part of the full Semiconductor Applications Market Report.

Key Topics Covered:

Smartcards

* Description
* Industry Trends
* Multi-Application Cards
* Technology Trends
* 32-Bit Processor Technology
* Production And Semiconductor Forecast
* Geographical Smartcard Sales
* Market Drivers And Assumptions

List Of Figures

Figure 4.1 – Smartcard Used For Financial Services And Identity

Figure 4.2 – Typical Smartcard Electrical Contacts

Figure 4.3 – Worldwide Smartcard Applications, 2009

Figure 4.4 – WW Smartcard Applications, 2014

Figure 4.5 – WW Smartcard Shipments By Type, 2004-2014

Figure 4.6 – WW Smartcard Shipments, 2004-2014

Figure 4.7 – WW Smartcard IC Shipments, 2004-2014

Figure 4.8 – WW Smartcard Semiconductor Market, 2004-2014

Figure 4.9 – 2009 Smartcard Market By Region

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b80a52/smartcards_applica

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press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
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Webcasts for Marketing and Sales Professionals to Demonstrate the Revenue-Generating Power of Strategic Customer and Market Intelligence Using the Web as Your Database

June 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Register to Hear FirstRain CEO Penny Herscher
June 15 and June 17, 2010
SAN MATEO, Calif.–(Business Wire)–
FirstRain Inc., a technology leader in intelligent business search, announced
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The webcast for marketing professionals is scheduled for June 15 at 12:30 p.m.
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Top marketing teams build successful strategies on a superior understanding of
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In the webcast, marketing professionals will learn how to:

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Every company has “rainmakers” who sell more to major accounts than the rest of
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FirstRain`s intelligent business search applications provide invaluable sales
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In the webcast, sales professionals will learn how to:

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Research and Markets: Spain Concreting Equipment Market Data & Forecast to 2013

June 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6a3ab5/spain_concreting_e) has
announced the addition of the “Spain Concreting Equipment Market Data & Forecast
to 2013″ report to their offering.

WMIs Spain Concreting Equipment Market Data & Forecast to 2013 market profile is
the essential source for top-level construction industry data and analysis
covering Spain.

The report provides historical data and forecasts for the Spain Concreting
Equipment industry in the period 2004-2013, analysis of the competitive
landscape and profiles of the major market players, plus top-level analysis of
the key factors driving the industry.

Scope of the report:

* Historic market, channel and category data for the period 2004-2009 (estimated
for 2009)
* Market, channel and category forecasts for the period 2010-2013
* Analysis of the industry’s performance since 2004 and future outlook to 2013
* Overview of the competitive landscape

Profiles of major market players including

* Key company information
* Business description
* Financial comparison

Reasons to buy:

* Gain a strong understanding of the country’s construction market.
* Facilitate market analysis and forecasting of future industry trends
* Benchmark the performance of each channel and category against the industry
average
* Understand the competitive positioning of the leading market players
* Develop strategies based on strong historic and forecast market, channel &
product category data
* Save time and effort conducting entry-level research
* Strengthen your presentations & pitches

Key Topics Covered:

Market Analysis

* Overview
* Market Value
* Market Segmentation by Project Type

Competitive Landscape

Top 5 Company Profiles

* Sales & Earnings Comparison

Market Forecast

* Forecast Statement
* Market Value Forecast
* Future Market Segmentation by Project Type

Appendix

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6a3ab5/spain_concreting_e

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U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
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Research and Markets: China Sourcing Report: Industrial Computers 2010 – Several Accessory Specialists See A 15 To 20 Percent Increase

April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and
Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d50205/china_sourcing_rep)
has announced the addition of the “China Sourcing Report: Industrial Computers -
2010″ report to their offering.

Report Overview

China’s industrial computer industry will continue to expand steadily as
suppliers match widening applications in the retail, gaming and banking sectors.
Rising adoption in other segments, including telecom, medical and education, is
likewise creating opportunities for makers to broaden reach and boost export
sales.

Overseas shipments are projected to increase, especially in the kiosk and POS
product lines, where orders are starting to rebound.

In addition to the positive outlook spurred by stabilizing economies worldwide,
potential growth in emerging markets is generating momentum.

The renewed confidence is reflected in the growing number of companies that are
shifting focus from domestic to international business.

This report covers the major types of industrial computers, POS products and
accessories manufactured in China.

What you’ll get

* In-depth profiles of 17 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their
manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more – this
information is not available anywhere else
* 74 full-color images that depict popular industrial computer export models,
complete with product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements and
delivery times
* Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare companies at a
glance
* Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry
trends for the next 12 months
* An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing
suppliers
* An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics
of different types of companies
* Details of the primary production centers
* An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
* A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end,
midrange and high-end products
* Comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges

China’s industrial computer industry will continue to expand steadily as
suppliers match widening applications in the retail, gaming and banking sectors.
Rising adoption in other segments, including telecom, medical and education, is
likewise creating opportunities for makers to broaden reach and boost export
sales.

Overseas shipments are projected to increase, especially in the kiosk and POS
product lines, where orders are starting to rebound. In addition to the positive
outlook spurred by stabilizing economies worldwide, potential growth in emerging
markets is generating momentum. The renewed confidence is reflected in the
growing number of companies that are shifting focus from domestic to
international business.

But even with export ratios climbing, most suppliers have moderate production
targets. This is because many expect demand growth to slow down due to a
sluggish replacement sector. Industrial computers are designed to last longer
than PCs and withstand harsh environments, so orders for upgrades and
substitutes will not likely be high.

Still, some makers, particularly in the POS system and accessories industry, are
looking to raise output this year. Several accessory specialists see a 15 to 20
percent increase.

The following are some of the key trends in China’s industrial computer
industry:

* Prices have largely remained steady in recent months. In some product
categories, climbing costs have compelled makers to raise quotes.
* Increasing emphasis on overseas business is prompting companies to improve
production efficiency. Toward this end, a number of players are setting up new
factories or manufacturing lines.
* Suppliers are broadening selections under efforts to widen both application
and user base. Manufacturers specializing in industrial computers, for example,
are offering models for expressway, medical, telecom, financial, computer
telephony integration, network control, and even IPTV and HDTV setups.
* Strengthening customization capability continues to top makers agenda but
boosting R&D on feature upgrades independent of buyer specifications will be
given attention as well. Most innovations will revolve around enhancing display
quality and security functions. Some will focus on developing new cosmetic
designs.
* Companies riding the green trend are highlighting low power consumption in
their latest releases.
* The EU remains the primary export destination. Many makers will also be
expanding their reach in North America and non-EU countries.
* Price competition, strict overseas standards and fluctuating exchange rates
are the biggest hurdles for suppliers in China.

This report covers the major types of industrial computers, POS products and
accessories manufactured in China. The products are discussed in separate
sections that detail common features and functions found in mainstream models.
Price and R&D trends are also included.

The Industry Overview discusses developments in this line in China, including
growth opportunities in coming months. It identifies the factors shaping the
segment.

The majority of China’s more than 200 manufacturers are based in Guangdong
province, where makers leverage an established supply chain for components,
materials and thirdparty service providers. Smaller concentrations of companies
can be found in the provinces of Jiangsu, Hubei and Zhejiang, and Beijing and
Shanghai.

Key Topics Covered:

* INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
* Supplier summary
* Global Sources online metrics
* Production & exports
* Main production center
* Supplier demographics
* Industrial computer systems & accessories
* POS products & accessories
* Supplier survey
* Export prices, price increase, export sales, target markets, capital
expenditure, challenges, export capability, R&D focus
* SUPPLIER PROFILES
* Supplier locations
* Industry composition
* Exporter ranking
* Supplier matrix
* In-house processes
* Supplier profiles
* PRODUCT GALLERY
* Top-selling export products

Methodology:

To produce this report, Global Sources surveyed a wide range of suppliers.
Rather than focus simply on high-profile makers, we compiled a representative
sample of large, midsize and emerging manufacturers. All profiled companies are
export-oriented professional suppliers that may or may not be clients of Global
Sources.

The selection of suppliers is designed to reflect the composition of the
industry in China in terms of geographic spread, business type and company
ownership.

For in-depth company profiles, our research teams interviewed senior executives
and export managers who discussed their recent performance and provided price,
R&D, production and export forecasts for the next 12 months. The interviews were
done in person, by phone or e-mail.

In each case, companies were required to answer specific questions designed to
verify their manufacturing and export credentials, including their production
and export statistics, and a breakdown of exports by product type and market.
Our production checklist details the product-specific manufacturing capability
of each supplier.

All profiled suppliers participated in a survey designed to provide insight into
product and price trends, and challenges facing the industry. All survey
questions are single choice. Results were calculated based on the actual number
of valid responses to each question.

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d50205/china_sourcing_rep

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Research and Markets: China Sourcing Report: Computer Accessories 2010 – The Country’s Production Base Has An Aggregate 2,200 Companies

April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/aabfc2/china_sourcing_rep) has
announced the addition of the “China Sourcing Report: Computer Accessories -
2010″ report to their offering.

China remains the biggest supplier of computer accessories worldwide, producing
keyboards, mice, portable storage devices, speakers, headsets, microphones,
cameras and peripherals. Output is expected to continue rising this year as
demand picks up pace after dropping slightly in 2009 following the economic
recession.

To sharpen their competitive edge amid export recovery, makers are turning out
more models that meet buyers’ design and performance requirements. The laptop
segment, in particular, is a major growth driver, especially for miniature PC
speakers and locks.

This report covers the major types of computer accessories produced in China,
which include input devices, portable storage, speakers, USB peripherals,
headsets and microphones.

What you’ll get

* In-depth profiles of 43 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their
manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more – this
information is not available anywhere else
* 198 full-color images that depict popular computer accessories export models,
complete with product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements and
delivery times
* Verified supplier contact details of an additional 67 exporters, including
names, e-mails, telephone numbers and websites
* Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare companies at a
glance
* Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry
trends for the next 12 months
* An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing
suppliers
* An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics
of different types of companies
* Details of the primary production centers
* An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
* A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end,
midrange and high-end products
* Comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges

Who should read this report

* CEOs, Directors, Presidents, Business Owners
* Export/ Import Managers, Sourcing Representatives, Sourcing Engineers, Supply
Chain Directors, Procurement Managers, Agents
* Sales Executives & Managers, Marketing Executives & Managers, International
Buyers
* Business Consultants, Investment Managers
* Anyone who needs to understand the China supply market

China remains the biggest supplier of computer accessories worldwide, producing
keyboards, mice, portable storage devices, speakers, headsets, microphones,
cameras and peripherals. Output is expected to continue rising this year as
demand picks up pace after dropping slightly in 2009 following the economic
recession.

To sharpen their competitive edge amid export recovery, makers are turning out
more models that meet buyers design and performance requirements. The laptop
segment, in particular, is a major growth driver, especially for miniature PC
speakers and locks.

Mice and keyboards utilize mature and emerging technologies. Among wireless
standards, 27MHz and 2.4GHz RF and Bluetooth are adopted. The first two are
mainstream, while the last is considered for the high end. Suppliers plan to
release more non-corded units under efforts to broaden range and boost
competitiveness. Wired versions, however, will continue to dominate output due
to lower manufacturing costs and price. Adoption of the USB 3.0 specification,
meanwhile, is not expected to rise for a few more years pending wider market
acceptance.

Despite the generally positive outlook, some segments are still feeling the
negative effects of the global downturn, and experiencing stiff competition and
declining sales. To stay viable, these makers are focusing on models with higher
performance-to-price ratio or shifting to more lucrative products.

The following are some of the key trends in Chinas computer accessories
industry:

* Prices rose slightly in past months as suppliers offset lower order volume and
improved profit margins.
* Fierce competition remains the biggest challenge confronting manufacturers,
especially as some segments increasingly become saturated.
* With the anticipated surge in overseas demand, export sales are expected to
climb 10 to 20 percent.
* The EU and North America are still the most important markets. Makers,
however, will also be exploring alternative destinations such as South America.
* Many companies will improve operating efficiency to boost export capability in
months ahead.
* Integrating value-added features tops R&D plans. Cosmetic design enhancements
will also be a major focus as suppliers introduce more products with ergonomic,
sleek and innovative form factors.

This report covers the major types of computer accessories produced in China,
which include input devices, portable storage, speakers, USB peripherals,
headsets and microphones. The products are discussed in separate sections that
detail common features and functions found in mainstream units. Prices, R&D
trends and component sourcing are also included.

The Industry Overview section positions China in the worldwide market and
discusses growth opportunities in coming months. It identifies the factors
shaping the segment, including challenges faced by makers and steps taken to
overcome these hurdles and boost competitiveness further.

The country’s production base has an aggregate 2,200 companies. Guangdong
province is the center of all manufacturing and sourcing activities. It has a
complete supply chain covering solutions, components and services. A significant
number of enterprises are also located in the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang,
while a small percentage can be found in Hubei and Hunan provinces, and Beijing.

Key Topics Covered:

* INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
* Supplier summary
* Major customers
* Production & exports
* Main production center
* Supplier demographics
* Computer input devices
* Portable storage
* USB peripherals
* Computer speakers
* Other accessories
* Supplier survey
* Export prices, price increase, export sales, target markets, capital
expenditure, challenges, export capability, R&D focus
* SUPPLIER PROFILES
* Supplier locations
* Industry composition
* Exporter ranking
* Supplier matrix
* In-house processes
* Supplier profiles
* PRODUCT GALLERY
* Top-selling export products
* ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS
* Key products, contact details

Methodology:

To produce this report, Global Sources surveyed a wide range of suppliers.
Rather than focus simply on high-profile makers, we compiled a representative
sample of large, midsize and emerging manufacturers. All profiled companies are
export-oriented professional suppliers that may or may not be clients of Global
Sources.

The selection of suppliers is designed to reflect the composition of the
industry in China in terms of geographic spread, business type and company
ownership.

For in-depth company profiles, our research teams interviewed senior executives
and export managers who discussed their recent performance and provided, R&D,
production and export forecasts for the next 12 months. The interviews were done
in person, by phone or e-mail.

In each case, companies were required to answer specific questions designed to
verify their manufacturing and export credentials, including their production
and export statistics, and a breakdown of exports by product type and market.
Our production checklist details the product-specific manufacturing capability
of each supplier.

All profiled suppliers participated in a survey designed to provide insight into
product and price trends, and challenges facing the industry. All survey
questions are single choice. Results were calculated based on the actual number
of valid responses to each question.

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/aabfc2/china_sourcing_rep

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager,
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

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Research and Markets: China Sourcing Report: Tools 2010 – A Number of Suppliers Believe That Exports Will Not Revert To Precrisis Levels until the Next Two To Three Years

April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DUBLIN–(Business Wire)–
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/950eba/china_sourcing_rep) has
announced the addition of the “China Sourcing Report: Tools – 2010″ report to
their offering.

Report Overview

China’s tools industry is gearing itself to face an uncertain business
environment. While suppliers generally expect 2010 to yield better results than
2009, a number believe that exports will not revert to precrisis levels until
the next two to three years.

With this outlook, manufacturers and trading companies alike remain keen on
keeping their price advantage over foreign counterparts. The strategy is
becoming harder to sustain, however, since the outlay for stainless steel and
other key raw materials are again on the rise.

To mitigate the effects of cost increases on prices, companies will continue to
move the sales mix toward differentiated, higher-value models. Most will focus
on the DIY segment, but a number are also expanding their selections of
professional tools.

The report covers the major products of the industry, namely hand and powered
implements, garden tools and water-distribution devices, and tool storage
systems.

What you’ll get

* In-depth profiles of 26 major suppliers with a comprehensive look at their
manufacturing and export capability, verified contact details, and more this
information is not available anywhere else
* 81 full-color images that depict popular tool export models, complete with
product descriptions, prices, minimum order requirements and delivery times
* Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare companies at a
glance
* Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry
trends for the next 12 months
* An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing
suppliers
* An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics
of different types of companies
* Details of the primary production centers
* An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
* A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end,
midrange and high-end products
* Comprehensive pricing tables featuring export price ranges

Who should read this report

* CEOs, Directors, Presidents, Business Owners
* Export/ Import Managers, Sourcing Representatives, Sourcing Engineers, Supply
Chain Directors, Procurement Managers, Agents
* Sales Executives & Managers, Marketing Executives & Managers, International
Buyers
* Business Consultants, Investment Managers
* Anyone who needs to understand the China supply market

Chinas tools industry is gearing itself to face an uncertain business
environment. While suppliers generally expect 2010 to yield better results than
2009, a number believe that exports will not revert to precrisis levels until
the next two to three years.

With this outlook, manufacturers and trading companies alike remain keen on
keeping their price advantage over foreign counterparts. The strategy is
becoming harder to sustain, however, since the outlay for stainless steel and
other key raw materials are again on the rise. In fact, for many companies,
reductions are unlikely in the months ahead should these and other cost drivers
climb. Per-unit margins are already down to less than 10 percent due to price
cuts implemented in early 2009.

Besides rising expenses, makers are preparing to face continued appreciation of
the yuan against the US dollar and other currencies, which will similarly put
pressure on prices. Moreover, this will raise the quotes of China-made tools
overseas, even with companies not implementing any adjustments.

Suppliers capability to offer stable prices is also in jeopardy. When there is
little or no fluctuation in the exchange rate, the validity of quotas can be
longer than two months. Otherwise, quotes can only be fixed for 30 days or less.

Facing these challenges, the following are some of the key trends we see in
Chinas tools industry as suppliers aim for better margins and overall
competitiveness.

* To mitigate the effects of cost increases and the exchange rate on prices,
companies will continue to move the sales mix toward differentiated,
higher-value models. Most will focus on the DIY segment, but a number are also
expanding their selections of professional tools.
* Upcoming releases are expected to come in more colors, particularly with
regard to handles. Upgrades in ergonomics, environmental friendliness and
durability are also anticipated.
* Some makers will be offering more models under in-house brands to
differentiate themselves further. The strategy, however, is limited mainly to
those operating on a large scale.
* Eastern Europe, Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East and the
Asia-Pacific region will become important export destinations for many
companies. Even so, the EU and North America are projected to remain key
markets.
* For additional savings that will insulate them against cost fluctuation
suppliers are adjusting operations to achieve greater efficiency and reduce
defects. Further, a number are using forward contracts and other instruments to
mitigate foreign exchange risk.

The report covers the major products of the industry, namely hand and powered
implements, garden tools and water-distribution devices, and tool storage
systems.

The categories are discussed in separate sections. For each, details on the
different types offered line, their common features and key price determinants
are provided.

The latest trends in materials and designs are also discussed. Information on
the supplier base and key hubs can likewise be found.

The Industry Overview elaborates on issues affecting production and exports. It
also identifies the common strategies manufacturers are employing to cope with
challenges and enhance overall competitiveness.

To reflect the industry structure, the majority of the suppliers featured in
this report are local, privately owned enterprises. Fifty percent are based in
Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, which are the primary sources of
tools in China.

Key Topics Covered:

* INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
* Supplier summary
* Main production centers
* Supplier demographics
* Production & exports
* Hand tools
* Power tools
* Garden tools
* Water-distribution systems
* Tool storage
* Supplier survey
* Export prices, export sales, target markets, capital expenditure, challenges,
capability, R&D focus
* SUPPLIER PROFILES
* Supplier locations
* Industry composition
* Top 20 exporters
* Supplier matrix
* Production checklist
* Supplier profiles
* PRODUCT GALLERY
* Top-selling export products

Methodology:

To produce this report, Global Sources surveyed a wide range of suppliers.
Rather than focus simply on high-profile makers, we compiled a representative
sample of large, midsize and emerging manufacturers. All profiled companies are
export-oriented professional suppliers that may or may not be clients of Global
Sources.

The selection of suppliers is designed to reflect the composition of the
industry in China in terms of geographic spread, business type and company
ownership.

For in-depth company profiles, our research teams interviewed senior executives
and export managers who discussed their recent performance and provided R&D,
production and export forecasts for the next 12 months. The interviews were done
in person, by phone or e-mail.

In each case, companies were required to answer specific questions designed to
verify their manufacturing and export credentials, including their production
and export statistics, and a breakdown of exports by product type and market.
Our production checklist details the product-specific manufacturing capability
of each supplier.

All profiled suppliers participated in a survey designed to provide insight into
product and price trends, and challenges facing the industry. All survey
questions are single choice. Results were calculated based on the actual number
of valid responses to each question.

For more information visit

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/950eba/china_sourcing_rep

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager,
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716

Copyright Business Wire 2010

Filed Under: International News Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,