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ARCELORMITTAL, the world’s largest steel maker, said it may cut as many as 9,000 jobs, or 3 percent of its global workforce after reducing output as demand slumped.

The job cuts, in sales and administration, are part of the company’s bid to cut expenditure by US$1 billion, the Luxembourg-based company said yesterday.

ArcelorMittal, founded by Chief Executive Officer Lakshmi Mittal, 58, said on November 5 it was cutting output of steel by more than 30 percent as an economic slowdown erodes demand from builders and car makers. The company forecast earnings will slide as much as 48 percent to US$2.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

“This has been a difficult decision to take,” Executive Vice President Bernard Fontana said. “The global economic reality means that it is only sensible to adopt such measures.”

ArcelorMittal rose as much as 85 cents, or 4.5 percent, to 19.645 euros (US$25.315) on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. The stock has lost 63 percent this year.

With all the gloom flying around it can be difficult to find anything encouraging to report, but it’s there if you look for it.

For example, with much of the valve industry tied to the oil patch, it’s a bit discouraging to see that the Baker Hughes U.S. rig count was 1,941 on Nov. 14, down by 51 rigs (2.5%) from the week before and down 2% from the previous month. Yet it’s not all bad. We can take some comfort that it is still 8% above year-ago levels. And API numbers back that up, at least partially. The API 2008 Quarterly Well Completion Report: Third Quarter estimated that 16,379 oil wells, natural gas wells and dry holes were completed in the third quarter of 2008, a 16% increase over last year’s third quarter.

Yet on Nov. 6 Oil & Gas Journal reported that Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips had agreed to halt bidding for construction of a planned 400,000 bpd export refinery at Yanbu, citing uncertainties in financial and contracting markets.

And T. Boone Pickens has put his wind-farm plans on hold, mostly, he says, because of the price of oil. Pickens’s plan called for shifting the use of natural gas to powering vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, and using renewables to generate electricity, but the low prices of oil and gas have made that less attractive for the moment. He predicts, however, that oil will be back to $100/bbl within a year, and that the setback is only temporary.

And while the price of oil doesn’t help the oil producers and those tied to them, it does act as a massive tax reduction for the rest of the economy, which could mitigate some of the worst effects of the downturn.

It’s also worth noting that the pace of drilling for gas shale is increasing rapidly. By Sept. 12 Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Resources had issued 445 permits for drilling the Marcellus gas shale and 277 wells had been drilled, and on Sept. 15 DEP issued 73 more. The Marcellus gas shale formation holds natural gas in quantities estimated at anywhere from 1500 to 500 trillion cubic feet.

One unknowable factor is the effect of possible greater emphasis on environmental protection under the incoming administration. Offshore drilling and other oil activities may or may not be curtailed. There are complaints that the Pennsylvania DEP is impeding exploitation of the Marcellus shale because it can’t issue permits quickly enough, but this may be due more to staffing limitations than to ideology.

Also unknown is whether there will a new push for control of fugitive emissions. If there is, it could lead to more retrofit activity.

Another factor to consider: Some companies may want to consider upgrading their control valves. Several people I interviewed for my article on ways to save money during tough times, scheduled for the winter 2009 edition of Valve Magazine, pointed out that plants can improve quality and reduce maintenance expenses by installing digital valve controllers. Data from smart controllers can make it possible to concentrate repair efforts on the valves that really need attention and not tear down ones that are working properly, as well as allowing tighter process control.

What about market forecasts? The cover story of the fall 2008 issue of Valve Magazine contains analysis and predictions from a number of experts; there are also reports available from market research firms. As recently as July 2008 the ARC Advisory Group study “Control Valve Worldwide Outlook” predicted that the worldwide control valve market would increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% over the next five years, from $4.8 billion in 2007 to more than $6.4 billion in 2012.

An earlier study from Frost & Sullivan entitled “World Industrial Valves and Actuators Markets” and published in May 2008 said that the North American market holds the largest share of the total, at nearly 35%, followed by Asia Pacific at nearly 28%, and Europe at 16.1%.

The accuracy of these predictions will be tested over the next year or so; note that they extend to 2012, by which time we should be well into the next up cycle.

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previously served as senior technical editor with Instrumentation & Control Systems (which later changed its name to Control Solutions) from 1982 to 2002. Since then he’s written for Chemical Processing,Control Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Manufacturing,Industrial Maintenance and Plant Operation, Pharmaceutical Processing and others. Before embarking on a writing career, Pete was an engineer in defense electronics and later in industrial (CNC) control manufacturing.

 

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The global outlook series on Industrial Machinery provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report provides an in-depth insight into the industry, highlights noteworthy trends currently in vogue in the industry’s myriad market segments/categories, and tracks potential opportunities. Brief, and summarized overviews, and discussions cover Agricultural Implements & Machinery, Construction and Mining Machinery/Equipment, Food Processing Machinery and Equipment, Packaging Machinery, Turbines & Turbine Generator Sets, Hydraulic Equipment, Welding Machinery, Industrial Robotics, Machine Tools, Printing Machinery & Supplies, Compressors and Vacuum Pumps, and Transformers, among numerous others. The global market discussion is laced with 56 information laden market data tables, and unbiased research commentaries. The reader also stands to gain a macro level understanding of the scenario prevalent in regional markets. Annotated with 26 tables, which enumerate key research findings, the regional markets abstracted, and researched include the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Europe, Asia, Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. The report offers a compilation of all the recent spate of mergers, acquisitions, and high profile strategic corporate developments, in addition to an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1,133 companies worldwide.

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CONTENTS

1. Industry Overview 1 Agricultural Implements & Machinery - A Global Overview 1 Developments in Agri Technology 2 State-of-the-Art Technology for Tractors 2 Global Trends 2 Market Structure 3 Development and Progress 3 Economics of Agricultural Machinery 3 Market Players and Structure 4

Table 1: Global Market for Agricultural Implements & Machinery by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 4

Table 2: Global Agricultural Implements & Machinery Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America 5

Table 3: Global Market for Agricultural Implements & Machinery by Product Segment - Farm Tractors, Harvesting Machinery, Planting & Fertilizing Machinery, Plowing & Cultivating Machinery, Haying Machinery, and Auxiliary Equipment & Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 5

Table 4: Global Agricultural Implements & Machinery Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Farm Tractors, Harvesting Machinery, Planting & Fertilizing Machinery, Plowing & Cultivating Machinery, Haying Machinery, and Auxiliary Equipment & Others 6 Construction and Mining Machinery/Equipment 6 Trends and Issues 6 Construction Industry 6 Construction Equipment Industry 7 Infrastructure Development, Maintenance and Mining Activity Impact Demand 7 Construction Equipment - Capital Intensive and Cyclical 7 Demand and Supply of Construction Equipment 7 Shift in Construction Equipment Manufacturing Bases 7 Technological Innovations and Security Issues - Prime Concern 8 Leasing and Equipment Rental - An Alternative to Buying 8 Product Enhancements - Point of Focus 8 Residential Building Spurs General Construction Equipment Growth 8 End-Use Market Conditions Impact Construction Equipment Sales 9 Equipment Purchase Based on What the Total Package Offers 9 Sophisticated Construction Equipment to Ride High 9 Mining Equipment Industry 9 A Review of the Mining Industry 9 Developments in End-Use Segments 10 Food Processing Machinery and Equipment - A Global Overview 10 An Introduction 10 Processing Adds Value to Food 10 Food Processing - An Industry in Transition 11 Food Processing Machinery Industry - Highly Fragmented 11 Demand Drivers 11 Product Overview 11 Heterogeneous Market 11 Segmentation 12 Market Characteristics 12 Products Based on Simple Technology 12 Capital Investment by Food Processors Drives Demand 12 Cyclical Demand Pattern 12 Key Factors Determining Success 12 Ability to Respond to Rapid Changes in Technology 12 Product Development - Critical for Success 13 Growth Opportunities 13 Growing Consumer Awareness Shifts Focus of Equipment Makers 13 Trend Towards Strategic Alliances 13

Table 5: Global Market for Food Processing Machinery and Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 14

Table 6: Global Food Processing Machinery and Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World 14

Table 7: Global Market for Food Processing Machinery and Equipment by Product Segment -Meat/Poultry, Fish/Sea Food, Dry Food, Beverage, Pre-Prepared Foods, Dairy Products, Fruits/Vegetables, Grain Mill Products, Fats/Oils, and Multi-Product/General Purpose Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 15

Table 8: Global Food Processing Machinery and Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Meat/Poultry, Fish/Sea Food, Dry Foods, Beverages, Pre-Prepared Foods, Dairy Products, Fruits/Vegetables, Grain Mill Products, Fats/Oils, and Multi-Product/General Purpose Packaging Machinery 15 Packaging Machinery 16 Packaging: The Inevitable Part of the Package 16 Packaging Machinery - An Evolving Outlook for the Decade 16 Factors Influencing the Packaging Machinery Market 17 Demand for Consumer Goods 17 Packaging Demand 18 Trend Towards Healthy Eating: A Drive for Processed Food Packaging Machinery 18 Consumer Has the Final Say 18 Market Trends 18 Integration, Automation and Standardization: A Move Towards Efficiency 18 Servo: Primed for Rapid Growth 18 Packaging Machinery Gets Global: The Automation Panacea 19 Rebuilt Machinery: Fortunes Built Up Again 19 Internet: Bracing Up to ‘Net’ Profits for the Industry? 20 Towards Shorter Innovation Cycles 20 Technological Developments Improve Productivity 20 Increasing Number of Consulting Agencies 20 Machinery for Specific End-Use Applications 20 Focus on Select End-Use Segments 21 Food Processing 21 Confectionery 21 Chemicals and Cosmetics 22 Pharmaceutical Products 22 Technical Consumer Durables 22 Leading Trends 23 Pharmaceuticals: Leading the Industry’s Growth 23 Longer Shelf-Life Packages: Fueling Demand for Vacuum Packaging Machinery 23 Trends in Packaging 23 Transport Packaging: A New Role 23 Aseptic Packaging: In Full Bloom 23 Smart Packaging: An Emerging Trend 23 Recyclable Packaging: Optimum Resource Management 23 Versatility in Form-Fill-Seal Packaging Machinery 24 Environmentally Compatible Packaging: A Growing Concern 24 Packaging: Inroads into Visual Merchandising 24 PET Packaging: Designing Bottles without Bottlenecks 24 Flexible Packaging: Exotic Prospects 24 Standup Pouches: Smooth Standing 25 Retortable Pouches: Appeasing the Appetite, Health and the Eye 25 Re-Closable Zippers: Zipping the Growth 25 Reusable Plastics: Reiterating Success 26 Flow Wrapping: In High Flow 26 Thermoforming: Regaining the Drink Cup and Dairy Container Markets 26 Flexible Pouches: Scouting New Vistas 26 Turbines & Turbine Generator Sets - A Global Overview 26 Industry Snapshots 26 Industry Overview 27 Trends and Issues 27 Gas Turbines to Pick Up Pace 27 Steam Turbines on the Brink of Saturation 27 Smooth Sailing for Wind Turbines 28 Rising Demand for Large Wind Turbines 28 Hybrid Power Wind Turbines On a Rise 28 Rising Oil Prices Fuel Demand for Wind Turbines 29 Table 9: Global Market for Turbines and Turbine Generator Sets by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with New Capacity Additions in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 30

Table 10: Global Turbines and Turbine Generator Sets Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of New Capacity Additions by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 30

Table 11: Global Market for Turbines and Turbine Generator Sets by Product Segment -Hydraulic Turbines, Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines, Wind Turbines, and Other Turbines Independently Analyzed with New Capacity Additions in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 31

Table 12: Global Turbines and Turbine Generator Sets Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of New Capacity Additions by Product Segment - Hydraulic Turbines, Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines, Wind Turbines, and Other Turbines 31 Hydraulic Equipment - A Global Overview 32 Industry Overview 32 Market Scenario 32 Select Few Set the Tone of the Market 32 Region-Centric Products Govern the Industry 32 Targeted Marketing: Upcoming Trend in Profit Reaping 32 Virtual Markets: Shifting Platforms for Industrial Marketing 32 Pricing Trends: The Trade-Off Between Costs and Volumes 33 Major Trends 33 Replacements and Upgrades Keep the Ball Moving 33 Consolidation Frenzy Rides the Industry 33 Mature Markets: Great Time for Mergers 33 Construction Machinery Continues to be the Single Largest End-Use Segment 33 Use of Electronics Raises the Bar of Hydraulic Equipment 34 Digit-All Revolution Catches Up with Hydraulics 34 Table 13: Global Market for Hydraulic Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Annual Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 35

Table 14: Global Hydraulic Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 35

Table 15: Global Market for Hydraulic Equipment by Product Segment - Accumulators & Filters, Cylinders, Power Packs, Pumps & Motors, Valves, and Other Hydraulic Equipment Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 36

Table 16: Global Hydraulic Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Accumulators & Filters, Cylinders, Power Packs, Pumps & Motors, Valves, and Other Hydraulic Equipment 36 Welding Machinery - A Global Overview 37 Industry Overview 37 Market Trends 37 Catching up with Times 37 Plastic Welding Sidelines Metal Welding 37 Boom in Demand for Ultrasonic Welding 37 User Friendly Equipment: Order of the Day 37 Laser Welding Growing Above Other Techniques 37 Innovations Lead the Industry 37 Rising Demand for Laser Technology in Automotive Industry 38 Fragmentation Marking the Industry 38 Factors Impacting the Industry 38 Impact of Modern Electronics 38 Impact of New Welding Techniques 39 Impact of Adhesives 39 Impact of Quality Control 39

Table 17: Global Market for Welding Machinery by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 40

Table 18: Global Welding Machinery Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 40

Table 19: Global Welding Machinery Market 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 Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 41

Table 20: Global Welding Machinery Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales 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 41 Textile Machinery - A Global Overview 42 Global Trends 42 Indian Textile Machinery: Rising from Recession 42 Italian Textile Machinery Industry: Competitive Despite Turbulent Times 42 Factors Influencing the Market 42 Nature of the Industry 42 Product Overview 42 Shift from Cotton to Synthetics 43 Man-Made Fiber Machines 43 Significance of Specialty Machines 43 Categories of Textile Machinery 43 A. Fiber-to-Fabric Machinery 43 B. Fabric Machinery 43 C. Other Textile Machinery 43

Table 21: Global Market for Textile Machinery by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 44

Table 22: Global Textile Machinery Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World 44

Table 23: Global Market for Textile Machinery by Product Segment - Fiber-to-Fabric Machinery, Fabric Machinery, Other Textile Machinery, and Parts & Accessories Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 45

Table 24: Global Textile Machinery Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Fiber-to-Fabric Machinery, Fabric Machinery, Other Textile Machinery, and Parts & Accessories 45 Printing Machinery & Supplies - A Global Overview 46 Outlook 46 Growing at a Slower Pace 46 The Printing Industry: On the Road to Next Millennium 46 A Rapidly Consolidating Industry 46 A More Customer Friendly Approach 46 Advertising & Direct Mailing Projected to Grow Swiftly 46 The Small/Medium Format Presses - Meeting Industry Requirements 46 Newspaper Press Segment: Expected to Grow at a Slower Pace 47 Future of Printing Technology is Digital 47 Speed - A Prime Criterion in Today’s Light Age 47 Digital Technology - Making Life a Simpler Process 47 Distribution Network: Lifeline of the Business 47 Printech Printing Machinery - Heidelberg’s Able Ally 47 Distribution Agreements - An Increasing Trend 47 Trends in the Market 48 Digitalization and Customization 48 Computer-to-Plate (CTP) Technology: Registering Healthy Growth 48 Integration of Processes 48 Shaftless Printing 48 Decline of the Letterpress 49 Maintenance of Existing Customers 49 Printing Industry - A Categorization 49 Commercial Printing: A High Growth Sector 49 Publications: Focus on Pre-Press and Printing Speeds 49 Packaging Printing 49 Digital Printing is ‘In’ 50 Digitization - The Phenomenon that’s Arrived to Stay 50 The Big and the Better Will Survive 50 Printing Industry Heading for Automation 50 Going Green 50 The Net: Opening New Avenues 51 Manifold Benefits 51 Printing Service Providers: Aiming to Become One-Stop Shops 51 Table 25: Global Market for Printing Machinery & Supplies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 52

Table 26: Global Printing Machinery & Supplies Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World 52

Table 27: Global Market for Printing Machinery & Supplies by Product Group / Segment - Pre-Press Systems, Printing Presses (Offset Printing Presses, Flexoprinting and Other Presses), Post-Press Machinery & Equipment, and Other Printing Related Equipment Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 53

Table 28: Global Printing Machinery & Supplies Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Group/Segment - Pre-Press Systems, Printing Presses (Offset Printing Presses, Flexoprinting and Other Presses), Post- Press Machinery & Equipment, and Other Printing Related Equipment 53 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps - A Global Overview 54 Overview and Outlook 54 Market Trends and Historic Perspective 54 Overseas Sales ‘De-Compressing’ Profits 54 Critical Market Drivers 55

Table 29: Global Market for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 56

Table 30: Global Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 56

Table 31: Global Market for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps by Product Group/Segment -Compressors (Positive Displacement Compressors and Dynamic Compressors), and Vacuum Pumps (Rotary Vacuum Pumps, Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps, and Diaphragm Vacuum Pumps) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 57

Table 32: Global Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Group/Segment - Compressors (Positive Displacement Compressors and Dynamic Compressors), and Vacuum Pumps (Rotary Vacuum Pumps, Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps, and Diaphragm Vacuum Pumps) 57 Boilers - A Global Overview 58 Industry Overview 58 Power Generation - A Key Driving Force 58 Fuel Diversification Spurs Growth 58 Asian Power Market Focuses On Supercritical Technology 58 CFB Boilers Witness Growing Demand 58 End-Use Markets 59 Paper Industry 59 High Costs of Recovery Boilers 59 Heat Losses Generated by Heat Recovery Boilers 59 Options for Recovery Boiler Replacement 59 Application of Bio-Waste 59 Increased Capacity on Addition of an Overfire Air System 60 Power Consumption of Paper Mills 60 New Recovery Boiler Alternatives for Pulp and Paper Mills 61 Bubbling Fluidized Bed (BFB) Combustion Technology 61 Black Liquor Gasification 61 Use of CFD in Solving “Carryover” Problem 62 Boilers and Electric Power Generation 62 Importance of Operating Point 62

Table 33: Global Market for Power/Utility Boilers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Capacity Additions in Megawatts for Years 2003 through 2008 63

Table 34: Global Power/Utility Boilers Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Capacity Additions by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 63

Table 35: Global Market for Industrial Boilers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Capacity Additions in Thousand Tons of Steam Per Hour for Years 2003 through 2008 64

Table 36: Global Industrial Boilers Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Capacity Additions by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 64

Table 37: Global Market for Industrial Boilers by End-Use Industry: Oil & Gas, Chemical, Food & Beverages, Building & Construction, and Other Industries Independently Analyzed with Annual Capacity Additions in Thousand Tons of Steam Per Hour for Years 2003 through 2008 65

Table 38: Global Industrial Boilers Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Capacity Additions by End-Use Industry - Oil & Gas, Chemical, Food & Beverages, Building & Construction, and Other Industries 65 Transformers (Electricity) - A Global Overview 66 Transformers in an Electricity Supply System 66 Market Scenario and Outlook 66 Growth Prospects 66 Web-Enabled Monitoring: An Emerging Trend 67 Emergence of HTS Transformers 67 Major Producers 68 Competitive Scenario 68 Factors Affecting Demand 68 Replacement Cycle 68 Expansion and Maintenance 69 Maturity of Markets 69 Reliability of Transformers 69 Transformers - Major Preference Factors 69 Major Issues 69 Environmental Issues 69 Transformer Failure - A Major Issue 69 Reasons for Transformer Failures 69 Contaminants 69 Fault Currents 70 Usage Beyond Stipulated Thermal Limits 70 Corrosion 70 Electromagnetic Disturbances 70 Energy Losses 71

Table 39: Global Market for Transformers (Electricity) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 71

Table 40: Global Transformers (Electricity) Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World 72

Table 41: Global Market for Transformers (Electricity) by Product Segment - Power Transformers and Distribution Transformers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 72

Table 42: Global Transformers (Electricity) Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Power Transformers and Distribution Transformers 72

Table 43: Global Market for Transformers (Electricity) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2003 through 2008 73

Table 44: Global Transformers (Electricity) Market: Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World 73

Table 45: Global Market for Transformers (Electricity) by Power Rating - 500-10000 KVA, 10001-30000 KVA, 30001-100000 KVA, and >100001 KVA Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2003 through 2008 74

Table 46: Global Transformers (Electricity) Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Power Rating - 500-10000 KVA, 10001-30000 KVA, 30001-100000 KVA, and > 100001 KVA 74 Industrial Robotics - A Global Overview 75 Outlook 75 New Technologies and New Markets Ensure Growth 75 Demand Drivers 76 Design for Disassembly 76 Machine Loading and Material Handling 76 Machine Vision Technology 76 Distributed Motion Control 76 Electro-Optical Product Assembly 76 Commercial Robots to Drive Future Industrial Applications 77 Robot Strategies Diversify 77 Automation - Order of the Day 78 Robot Selection - A Key Factor in Automation 78 Automation in Molding Business 78 Falling Prices and Improving Technology 78 Businesses Facing Intense Competition 78 Impact of Robots on Business 78 Application Areas 79 Rationale Behind Massive Investments in Robots 79 VCs Still Cynical on Robotics 79 Industrial Robots Evolve as Thinkers with Advancements in AI 79 End-User Markets 80 Automotive Industry 80 Robotic Industry Gets New Lease of Life from Resurging Automotive Industry 80 Electronics Industry 80 Life Sciences 80 Machine Tools - A Global Overview 81 Industry Supply Chain 81 ‘Capital Equipment Accelerator’ Effect 81 ‘Bullwhip’ Effect 81 Why Machine Tools Industry? 82 Major Trends 82 Bar Fed Machining Centers Gain Rapid Acceptance 82 Two Offset Numbers Become Norm in Machining Center Programs 83 Silicon Carbide (SiC) Cutting Tools become a Rage 83 Factors Affecting the Machine Tool Market 84 Micro Economic Factors 84 Product Quality… 84 Product Reliability. 84 Product Capability… 84 Product Customization 84 Internal Sourcing 84 From Tooling… 84 To Pooling 85 Funds Crunch 85 Price 85 Consumer Awareness 85 Developing Products Together with their Users… 85 Customer Service and Support 86 Macro Economic Factors 86 Technological Competence 86 Rapid Changes in Technology 86 HSK - The New Tooling Standard 87 Performance of End-User Industries 87 Targeting End-Users 87 Short Lead times 87 New Age Materials 87 Replacement: An Added Cost 88 Economic Conditions 88

Table 47: Global Market for Machine Tools by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific ( excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 89

Table 48: Global Machine Tools Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 89

Table 49: Global Market for Machine Tools by Product Segment - Metal Cutting Tools, Metal Forming Tools, and Special Machine Tools Independently Analyzed Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 90

Table 50: Global Machine Tools Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Metal Cutting Tools, Metal Forming Tools, and Special Machine Tools 90

Table 51: Global Market for Machine Tools by End-Use Application - Automobile, Aerospace/Defense, Non-Electric Machinery & Equipment, Electronics / Electrical Machinery & Equipment, and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 91

Table 52: Global Machine Tools Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by End-Use Application - Automobile, Aerospace/Defense, Non-Electric Machinery & Equipment, Electronics/Electrical Machinery & Equipment, and Other Applications 91 Industrial Brakes and Clutches - A Global Overview 92 Outlook 92 Developing Economies - Prime Growth Drivers 92 Major Issues & Trends 92 Air Gap - Major Disadvantage in Permanent Magnet Brakes and Clutches 92 Uncertain Economic Conditions Hamper Growth of Electromagnetic Brakes and Clutches 93 Stagnant Technological Growth - A Prime Concern 93 Overrunning Clutches Witness Shift in Product Choice 93 Consolidation - It’s Happening in the Industry 93 Safety Requirements Drive Industrial Brakes Market 93 Price Reductions Result in Increase of Unit Shipments 94 Tough Time for Overrunning Clutches 94 One-Stop Shopping - An Emerging Trend 94 Brand Name - Key to Customer Loyalty 94 Static Loads Ensure Consistent Traditional Brake Demand 95 Integrated Packages - Order of the Day in Motor Market 95 Increasing Demands from OEM Manufacturers 95 Customer Awareness of Competing Technologies - A Potential Threat 95 Low Replacement Rates Hamper Growth for Traditional Brakes and Clutches 95 Hysteresis - A Fading Technology 95 Acquisitions - A Viable Strategy for Major Companies 96 Consortiums and Partnerships - Effective Strategies for Medium and Small Companies 96 Outsourcing - Gaining Prominence 96 Need for Better Manufacturing Process 96

Table 53: Global Market for Industrial Brakes and Clutches by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 97

Table 54: Global Industrial Brakes and Clutches Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America 97

Table 55: Global Market for Industrial Brakes and Clutches by Product Segment - Overrunning Clutches, Electromagnetic Brakes & Clutches, and Permanent Magnet Brakes & Clutches Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 98

Table 56: Global Industrial Brakes and Clutches Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Overrunning Clutches, Electromagnetic Brakes & Clutches, and Permanent Magnet Brakes & Clutches 98

2. Mergers and Acquisitions 99

3. Strategic Corporate Developments 110

4. Product Launches 112

5. A North American Perspective 114

5a.United States 114 Agricultural Implements & Machinery Market 114 Industry Trends 114 Farm Population and Labor 115 Productivity 115 Marco Economic Factors Support Growth 115 Government Support for Agriculture 115 Major Factors Influencing Farm Equipment Purchases 116 Construction Equipment Market 116

Table 57: US Market for Construction Equipment by Product Segment - Pavers, Compactors, Cranes, Crawler Loaders, Crawler Tractors, Hydraulic Excavators, Backhoe Loaders, Graders, Haulers/Dump Trucks, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Scrapers, Skid Steer Loaders, Wheeled Loaders and Mini Excavators Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Year 2003 through 2008 117

Table 58: US Construction Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Product Segment - Pavers, Compactors, Cranes, Crawler Loaders, Crawler Tractors, Hydraulic Excavators, Backhoe Loaders, Graders, Haulers/Dump Trucks, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Scrapers, Skid Steer Loaders, Wheeled Loaders, and Mini Excavators 118 Food Processing Machinery & Equipment Market 118 Trends in the Food Market 118 Developments in Food Equipment Market 119 Tightening Regulations Impact the Market 119 DuPont Develops System for Identifying Bacteria Contaminated Meat 119 Home Meal Replacement: A New Concept in Prepared Meals 119 Combination of Factors Determine Success in the Market 119 Equipment Manufacturers Develop New Technologies 120 Packaging Machinery Market 120 Factors Affecting the Packaging Machinery Market 120 A Near Saturation Market 120 Other Factors 121 Key Demand Drivers 121 Key Demand Restraints 121 End-Use Segments 121 Foods 121 Chemical Products 121 Personal Care Products 121 Pharmaceuticals 122 Beverages 122 Consumer Durables 122 Hardware, Automotive and Industrial Sectors 122 Major Trends 122 Retrofitting - A Better Option 122 Internet: An Emerging Trade Platform 122 Contract Packaging - A New Alternative 122 Consolidation: A Key Trend 122 Flexible Packaging Machinery: Growing the Chameleon Way 123 Packaging Machinery Gets Global: The Automation Panacea 123 Turbines & Turbine Generator Sets Market 123 Rising Demand for Electricity Generation Equipment 123 Market Drivers 123 Power Quality and Supply Issues 123 End-User Demand 124 Low Environmental Pollution Issues 124 Hydraulic Equipment Market 124 Low Costs Make Greater Profits in a Declining Price Regime 124 Single Supplier Relationships: A Boon or Bane? 124 Managing Relations: Best Recipe for Success 124 Technological Advancements and Transition Towards Electronic Equipment 125 Push and Pull: The Driving Forces 125 Major Market Restraints 125 Hydraulic Valve Market 126

Table 59: US Market for Hydraulic Equipment by Product Segment - Accumulators & Filters, Cylinders, Power Packs, Pumps & Motors, Valves, and Other Hydraulic Equipment Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 126

Table 60: US Hydraulic Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Accumulators & Filters, Cylinders, Power Packs, Pumps & Motors, Valves, and Other Hydraulic Equipment 127 Industrial Robotics Market 127 A Key Market 127 Textile Machinery Market 128 Boilers Market 128 Perceptive Changes in Use of Coal 128 Boilers Market to Experience an Upsurge 128 Machine Tools Market 128 Factors Affecting the Machine Tool Industry 129 Growth in End-User Industries 129 Packaging Machinery - Key Statistics 129 Packaging Equipment Shipments 129 Market Trends and Factors 129 Table 61: Packaging Machinery Ordering in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Reason - Replacing Machinery to Gain Efficiency, Flexibility, Productivity; Expanding Production Capacity for Existing Products; Adding Machinery to Automate, Reduce Labor Costs; Adding New Products; To Reduce Maintenance; Adding to Plant; Change in Packaging; and Ergonomics Safety 130

Table 62: Packaging Machinery Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments by Category - Food, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Paper/Consumer/Non-Durables, Household/Agricultural Chemicals, Hardware/Auto/Industrial, Personal Care/Toiletries/Cosmetics, Converters/Printers, and Others 131 Heating Equipment 131 Table 63: US Heating Equipment Market Analyzed with Annual Demand in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 131

Table 64: US Heating Equipment Market by Type - Oil and Gas Burning, Electric, Water Heating, and Other Comfort Heating Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipments in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 132

Table 65: US Heating Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments by Type - Oil and Gas Burning, Electric, Water Heating, and Other Comfort Heating 132 5b. Canada 133 Agricultural Implements & Machinery Market 133 Facts about Canada 133 Factors Affecting Agriculture 133 Industry Trends 133

Table 66: Canadian Market for Agricultural Implements and Machinery by Product Segment - Farm Tractors, Harvesting Machinery, Planting & Fertilizing Machinery, Plowing & Cultivating Machinery, Haying Machinery, and Auxiliary Equipment & Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales figures in US$ Million for Year 2003 through 2008 134

Table 67: Canadian Agricultural Implements and Machinery Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Farm Tractors, Harvesting Machinery, Planting & Fertilizing Machinery, Plowing & Cultivating Machinery, Haying Machinery, and Auxiliary Equipment & Others 134 Construction and Mining Equipment Market 135 Food Processing Machinery & Equipment Market 135 Meat/Poultry Processing Equipment - Key Segment 135 Packaging Machinery Market 135 Industry Overview 135 A Glimpse of the Packaging Industry 136 Turbines & Turbine Generator Sets Market 136 Changing Market Scenario 136 Gas Turbines Market in Canada 137 Little Place Left for Large Gas Turbines in Canada 137 Microturbines Market in Canada - Peeping to Lease 137

5c. Mexico 137 Agricultural Implements & Machinery Market 137 Construction and Mining Equipment Market 137 Food Processing Machinery & Equipment Market 138 Packaging Machinery Market 138 End-User Analysis 138

6. A Japanese Market Perspective 139 Agricultural Implements & Machinery Market 139 Market Structure 139 Overview 139 Construction and Mining Equipment Market 139 Food Processing Machinery & Equipment Market 139 Strong Demand for Products Made Using Co-Extrusion Technology 139 Packaging Machinery Market 139 Recent Packaging and Packaging Machinery Trends 140 Hydraulic Equipment Market 140 Hydraulics in Construction Industry: Market Trends 140 Hydraulic Excavators Continue to Dominate the Construction Machines Sector 140 Lifestyle-Related Maintenance Product Category Offers Bright Prospects 140 Industrial Robotics Market 140 Japan - A Robot State 140 Labor Scarcity - Driving the Market 141 Manufacturing Accounts for a Large Pie 141 Transition from Big Assembly Lines to Small Assembly Lines 141 Principal Application Areas 141 Into the Future 141 Textile Machinery Market 142 Boilers Market 142

Table 68: General Machinery and Mechanical Tools Market in Japan (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Production by Machinery Type - Boilers & Generators; Machines for Civil Engineering & Mining; Chemical-Use Equipment & Storage Tanks; Pulp, Paper & Plastic Processing Machines; Printing, Prepress & Bookbinding Machines and Others 142

Table 69: Leading Players in the Japanese Excavators Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Komatsu, Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Kobelco Construction Machinery, Kato Works, Kubota, Ishikawajima Construction Machinery, and Others 143

Table 70: Leading Players in the Japanese Hydraulic Cylinders Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Kayaba Industry, Nabco, Yukon Kogyo, and Others 143

Table 71: Leading Players in the Japanese Hydraulic Pumps Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Kayaba Industry, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Daikin Industries, Uchida Oil Hydraulics Mfg., Nachi-Fujikoshi, Tokimec, Shimadzu, Toshiba Machine, Yuken Kogyo, Bosch Braking Systems, and Others 144

Table 72: Leading Players in the Japanese Industrial Robots Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Yaskawa Electric, Matsushita Electric Industrial, Fanuc, Fuji Machine Mfg., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nachi-Fujikoshi, Yamaha Motor, and Others 144

7. A European Perspective 145 Agricultural Implements & Machinery Market 145 CAP Reforms 145 Construction and Mining Equipment Market 145 Food Processing Machinery & Equipment Market 145 Highly Fragmented Industry 145 Changing Business Scene 145

Table 73: European Market for Food Processing Machinery and Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 146

Table 74: European Food Processing Machinery and Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe 146

Table 75: European Market for Food Processing Machinery and Equipment by Product Segment -Meat/Poultry, Fish/Seafood, Dry Foods, Beverages, Pre-Prepared Foods, Dairy Products, Fruit/Vegetable, Grain Mill, Fats/Oils, and Multi-Products/ General Purpose Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 147

Table 76: European Food Processing Machinery and Equipment Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment - Meat/Poultry, Fish/Seafood, Dry Foods, Beverages, Pre- Prepared Foods, Dairy Products, Fruit/Vegetable, Grain Mill, Fats & Oil, and Multi-Products/General Purpose 147 Packaging Machinery Market 148 A Ten-Year Outlook 148 Emerging Trends in the Packaging and Packaging Machinery Market 149 Shrink Sleeve Labeling Primed for Rapid Growth 149 Retortable Pouches: Appeasing the Appetite, Health and the Eye 149 Palletizers: Health and Safety Drive Growth 149 Creativity Rules 149 BS8404: Implications to the Pharmaceutical Packaging Markets 149 Turbines & Turbi

To order this report: World Industrial Machinery Market Brief

- Fiscal First Quarter 2009 Revenue Increased 39.2% to $9.2 Million
- Fiscal First Quarter 2009 Net Income Increased 51.1% to $3.1 Million
- Fiscal First Quarter 2009 Gross Margin Improved to 60.8% over First Quarter 2008
- $28.7 Million Cash and Cash Equivalents on September 30, 2008
- $3.2 Million of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities in Fiscal First Quarter 2009

TIANJIN, China, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Shengkai Innovations, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SKII - News; “Shengkai Innovations” or the “Company”), a market leader in the design, manufacturing and sales of ceramic valves, the manufacturing and sales of high-tech ceramic materials, technical consultation and services, and the import and export of ceramic valves and related technologies, announced first quarter 2009 financial results ended September 30, 2008.
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Revenue for first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008 increased 39.2% to $9,197,247, compared to $6,605,357 for the first quarter of 2007. The increase was partially attributable to the Company’s successful expansion in the petrochemical and chemical industry, our biggest potential market.

Gross profit for the first fiscal quarter increased 42.7% to $5,589,673, compared to $3,915,770 for the first quarter of 2007. The gross profit margin increased to 60.8% from 59.3% for the comparable period in 2007.

General and administrative expenses for the first fiscal quarter increased 62.8% to $596,486 compared to $366,377 for the comparable period in 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in research and development.

Net income for first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008 increased 51.5% to $3,126,317 compared to $2,069,056 for the first quarter of 2007.

The Company had $28.7 million in cash and cash equivalents on September 30, 2008. Shareholders’ equity was $45.0 million, with total assets of $48.4 million and total liabilities of $3.4 million. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, the Company generated $3.2 million in cash from operations.

“The demand for our portfolio of industrial ceramic valve products continues to be strong. We are pleased with the progress we’ve made this year in expanding in the petro-chemical industry, and we look forward to demand continuing to grow as the advantages of ceramic valve over metal valve become more widely accepted across industries,” Mr. Chen Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Shengkai Innovations, commented.

About Shengkai Innovations, Inc.

Shengkai Innovations is engaged in the design, manufacturing and sales of ceramic valves, the manufacturing and sales of high-tech ceramic materials, technical consultation and services, and the import and export of ceramic valves and related technologies. These industrial valve products are used by companies in the electric power, petrochemical, metallurgy, and environmental protection industries as high-performance, more durable alternatives to traditional metal valves.

Shengkai Innovations develops ceramic products with more than 700 types and specifications in 32 series, under nine categories. Of these, Chinese patents have been obtained for 12 products, and applications for nine more are pending. Shengkai Innovations’ products have won the title of “National Key New Product” in China four times from 1999-2003 and won a silver medal in the Shanghai International Industry Fair in 2002.

Shengkai Innovations’ products are distributed throughout China and are exported to North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Totaling over 300 customers, after a six-year application process, Shengkai Innovations became a supplier of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (”CPCC”) in 2005 and a member of the PetroChina supply network in 2006.