Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals - 2015 Global Strategic Business Report: Easy-to-Use Products Gain Popularity

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(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7jmff3/automotive) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals in US$ Thousands by the following Segments: Waxes/Polishes, Protectants, Wheel and Tire Cleaners, and Windshield Washer Fluids. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 60 companies including many key and niche players such as:

  • 3M Company (USA)
  • 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division (USA)
  • Meguiar's, Inc. (USA)
  • Armored AutoGroup, Inc. (USA)
  • Blue Ribbon Products, Inc. (USA)
  • Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (USA)
  • Auto Wax Company (USA)
  • Permatex, Inc. (USA)
  • Northern Labs, Inc. (USA)
  • Protect All, Inc. (USA)
  • Turtle Wax, Inc. (USA)
  • The Valvoline Company (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

  • Automotive Appearance Chemicals Market - A Prelude
  • Impact of 2007-2009 Economic Recession in Retrospect
  • Market Once Again Tested In 2012, 2013 & 2014
  • Economic Problems in Europe & the United States Slow Down Market Growth During the Period
  • Market Outlook

2. NOTEWORTHY GROWTH DRIVERS, TRENDS & ISSUES

  • Large Global Base of Vehicle Fleet & Projected Rise in New Auto Sales Offers Potential for Growth
  • Demand for Aftermarket Automotive Appearance Chemicals Grows Rapidly as Vehicle Owners Retain their Vehicles Longer
  • Non-BRIC Emerging Markets to Supplement Declining Growth in BRICs in the Coming Decade
  • Need for Product Differentiation Drives Innovations in Specialty Automotive Coating Chemicals
  • Growing Awareness on Importance of Vehicle Maintenance
  • A Major Growth Factor
  • Making Most of Opportunities in the DIY Segment
  • Growing Demand for DIFM Services Turn Service Providers' into Target Customers for Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals
  • Pre-Owned Cars & Auto Leasing Drives Growth
  • Luxury Car Owners - A Premier Market Segment
  • Growing Investments on Vintage & Classic Cars Augurs Well for the Market
  • Environmental Friendly Products Top Priority Charts of Manufacturers
  • Solvent Based Coatings Make Way for Water Based Formulations
  • Volatile Silicones Emerge as an Alternative to Hydrocarbon Based Solvents
  • Easy-to-Use Products Gain Popularity
  • Introduction of Silicone Waxes in Automotive Polishes Gains Prominence
  • Plastic Dipping Trend Gains Traction for Protecting Vehicular Appearance
  • Advancing Material Technology - Boon or Bane?
  • Internet Retailing - A Major Growth Avenue
  • Soaring Costs of Raw Materials for Automotive Refinish Coatings - A Key Challenge

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

  • Automotive Appearance Chemicals - An Introduction
  • Waxes/Polishes
  • Protectants
  • Wheel and Tire Cleaners
  • Windshield Washer Fluids

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

  • ICM Products Closes Acquisition of Amber Chemical Company
  • Imperial Wax Unveils New Car Care Products
  • Turtle Wax® Launches Reflectie Wax
  • Rougaroo Introduces Eco-Friendly Line of Automotive Care Products
  • LOWRIDER Detailing Introduces New line of Car Care Products
  • Carkhana Introduces New Car Care Products Range
  • Turtle Wax Introduces Turtle Wax in Philippines
  • Prolong Super Lubricants Launches Improved Super Protectant
  • ITW Global Brands Launches Automotive Care and Maintenance Products
  • Turtle Wax Launches New Tire Care Products

5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 60 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 67)

  • The United States (32)
  • Canada (3)
  • Japan (1)
  • Europe (25)
  • - Germany (1)
  • - The United Kingdom (14)
  • - Italy (2)
  • - Spain (3)
  • - Rest of Europe (5)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (6)

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