Abstract
Filters are traditionally being used in various industry segments and with
increasing demand of vehicles, filter industry is also expanding. The
automobile industry is the biggest consumer of filters that are used in
mechanical engineering products. The utilities sector, which includes water
facilities and electric power plants, is the second largest consumer of
filters that comes after automobile.
Oil and air-filter are the two biggest revenue generating segments in
automotive filter industry, and their growth in terms of unit shipments as
well as revenues would drive the growth of the filters aftermarket.
Europe is the leading region in car filter segment. In 2007 France was the
largest market for car filters in Europe. Oil filter sales proved the most
lucrative segment of the German car filters market in 2007.
Vehicle emission law is one of the growth drivers of automotive filter
industry. The market is expecting to grow fast as vehicle emission regulations
have been implemented for all heavy duty diesel (HDD) vehicles in Europe in
2006 and in the US in 2007.
The current report offers an overview of the automotive filtration market. It
also analyzes the size and growth of the global filtration market by segments.
The report also studies the factors driving the growth of the industry and
major issues related with the industry. The competitive landscape of the
market has been assessed with focus on three leading players - Clarcor, Mann &
Hummel and Donaldson.
Table of Contents
1. Automotive Filter Market - An Introduction
- 1.1 Car Filter Market Segments
- 1.2 Air Filter
- 1.3 Fuel Filter
- 1.4 Cabin Filter
2. Market Overview
- 2.1 Worldwide Filtration Market
- 2.1.1 Worldwide Filtration Market by Segments
- 2.2 Car Filter Market in Europe
- 2.2.1 France
- 2.2.2 Germany
- 2.2.3 United Kingdom
- 2.3 Market Outlook
3. Growth Drivers
- 3.1 Changes in Emission Regulations
- 3.2 Merger and Acquisition Activity
4. Key Issues
- 4.1 Issues in Air Filter Products
- 4.2 Impact of Fuel Pollution on Global Environment
- 4.3 Impact of Automobile Sale on Filter Market
5. Competitive Landscape
- 5.1 Leading Players - Market Share
6. Company Profiles
- 6.1 Clarcor Inc.
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Key Financials
- 6.1.3 Business Strategies
- 6.1.4 Expanding Business through Acquisitions
- 6.1.5 Strong Distribution Channels
- 6.2 Mann Hummel
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Key Financials
- 6.2.3 Business Strategies
- 6.2.4 Extending the Product Portfolio
- 6.3 Donaldson Company
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Distribution Strategy
List of Tables
- Filter Replacement Interval
- HDD on Road Regulation Development
- Growth of US Retail Aftermarket - Automotive Filters (2000-06)
- US Retail Aftermarket Sales - Automotive Filters (2000-06)
List of Charts
- Worldwide Filtration Market by Segments (2006)
- Car Filter Market Share in Europe (2007)
- German Car Filter Market by Segments (2007)
- Global Filtration Market Forecast (2007-10E)
- US Automobile Market: Sales of Cars and Light Trucks (2005-06)
- Worldwide Filtration Market: Market Share of Leading Players (2006)
- Automotive Filters - US Private Brands vs. National Brands (2006)
- Clarcor - Revenue by Segments (FY07)
- Clarcor - Revenue by Region (FY07)
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