Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts - Global Strategic Business Report 2015

DUBLIN, Mar. 04, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7tppk/automotive) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Brake Pads, and Brake Shoes. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 131 companies including many key and niche players such as:

- ABS Friction Inc.
- Advics Co. Ltd.
- Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd.
- Continental AG
- Delphi Automotive PLC

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• Brake Friction Parts
• A Rudimentary Overview
• Aftermarket
• A Key Revenue Contributor to Brake Friction Parts Market
• Impact of Economic Upheavals in the Recent Past: A Retrospective Review
• 2007-2009 World Economic Recession Forces Temporary Slowdown in Sales
• Market Stages Quick Recovery in Growth Momentum in 2010
• Growth in the Market Once Again Tested Between 2012 & 2013: A Recent Past Perspective
• Eurozone' Debt Crisis Tempers Economic Activity in the Region in 2012 & 2013, Drags Down Demand for Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts
• US GDP Slips Once Again in 2013, Slows Down Demand for Automotive Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts
• Years 2012 & 2013: Uneven Growth Seen in Emerging Markets As Structural Slowdown Becomes the New Normal
• Encouraging Growth in 2014 & Cautiously Optimistic Global Economic Outlook to Help Drive Steady Gains in Brake Friction Parts Market
• US Market in 2014 & Beyond: Mostly Positive Outlook Sprinkled With Yet Lingering Fears
• Developing Countries Continue to be Growth Engines
• Non-BRIC Emerging Markets to Supplement Declining Growth in BRICs in the Coming Decade
• Outlook

2. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES

• Large Global Base of Vehicle Fleet Offers Potential for Replacements
• Rising Average Vehicle Life Drive Demand for Aftermarket Brake Friction Parts
• Opportunity Indicators
• Outsourcing
• A Key Manufacturer Cost Rationalization Strategy
• Asian Countries Gaining Importance for Outsourced Production of Brake Friction Products
• Remanufactured Brake Friction Parts Grow in Prominence
• Remanufacturing with Secondary Material, New Production with Secondary Material, Remanufacturing with Primary Material and New Production with Primary Material (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Remanufacturing and New Product Manufacturing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Remanufacturing and New Product Manufacturing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Disc Brakes to Rise Above Drum Brakes Over the Next Few Years
• Augurs Well for Brake Pads Market
• Manufacturers to Focus on Technology Developments to Produce High-Quality Products
• Growing Integration of Electronic Assistance with Disc & Drum Brakes
• Sealed Brakes: The Future of Wet Friction Brakes
• Manufacturers Focus on Customized Brake Pads
• Product Material Sees Drastic Changes Over the Years
• Auto Industry's Focus On Fuel Efficient & Low Emission Vehicles Drive Demand for Light-Weight & Non-Toxic Material for Brake Friction Parts
• Regulatory Guidelines too Dictate Choice of Material Used for Production of Brake Friction Products
• Ceramic Brake Pads Continues to Grow in Prominence
• Manufacturers Disguise Organic Brake Pads as Ceramic Variants
• Semi-Metallic Brake Market Pads Holds Ground
• Carbon-Carbon Composite to Gain Popularity for Reinforced Automobile Brake Friction parts
• Asbestos: The Iconic Friction Material on Verge of Complete Phase Out
• Key Challenges
• Durable Original Equipment Products Hamper Growth
• Extended Vehicle Warranties: A Challenge to Reckon With
• Customers' Casual Attitude Towards Replacement of Parts
• Eddy Current Brake Systems
• An Emerging Challenge?
• Counterfeit Parts: A Growing Concern for OEMs
• Competitive Scenario
• Manufacturers in Emerging Markets Intensify Competition
• Private Label Brands Establish a Stronghold on the Aftermarket
• Efficient Customer Service
• A Key Competitive Variable
• Internet Retailing
• A Major Growth Avenue

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Friction and Friction Products
• How does a Brake Function?
• Friction and Braking
• Brake Failure
• Brake System
• Disc Brakes
• Components of a Disc Brake System
• Brake Pad: The Friction Component of a Disc Brake System
• Factors Affecting the Demand for Brake Pads Aftermarket
• Technological Trends in the Development of Disc Brakes
• Drum Brakes
• Alternative braking Systems
• Power Brakes
• Hand Brakes
• Hydraulic Brakes
• Brake Friction Products
• Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
• Non-asbestos Organic (NAO) Brake Pads
• Low-Metallic NAO Brake Pads
• Ceramic Brake Pads
• Akebono's Superior Ceramic Technology
• NAO Ceramic Brake Friction Material: An Overview
• Major Brake Friction Material Advantages and Disadvantages
• Ceramic, Semi-metallic, Metallic and Non-asbestos Organic ( NAO) Material

4. FRICTION MATERIAL

• Dry Friction Material
• Classification of Friction Materials
• Reinforcing Fibers
• Glass
• Metallic
• Aramid
• Potassium Titanate (A Type of Ceramic Material)
• Sepiolite
• Ceramic
• Binders
• Phenolic Resins
• COPNA (Condensed Polynuclear Aromatic) Resins
• Silicon Modified Resins
• Cyanate Ester Resins
• Epoxy-modified Phenolic Resins
• Thermoplastic Polyimide Resins
• Major Binders and their Advantages & Disadvantages: Silicon-Modified Phenolic Resin, Epoxy-Modified Phenolic Resin, Phenolic Resin, COPNA Resin, Thermoplastic Polyimide Resin, and Cyanate Ester Resin
• Fillers
• Inorganic Fillers
• Barium sulphate:
• Calcium carbonate:
• Mica:
• Vermiculite:
• Molybdenum trioxide:
• Organic Fillers
• Friction Additives
• Lubricants (Graphite, Metal Sulphides)
• Graphite
• Metal Sulphides
• Abrasives (Metal oxides/silicates)
• Wet Friction Materials
• Paper Type
• Sintered Type
• Fabric Type

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Federal-Mogul Takes Over Honeywell's Friction Materials Business
• Torque Capital Group Acquires Brake Parts
• StemcoTakes Over Motor Wheel
• AMS Automotive Takes Over Inwood Automotive Products
• TMD Friction Enters into Agreement with Hella

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES

• Federal-Mogul Launches New CeramicNXT Brake Pads
• TRW Releases High-Performance Brake Pads
• Honeywell Launches New Range of Brake Components
• Federal-Mogul Introduces Ferodo Brake Linings for Commercial Vehicles
• Power Friction Introduces New Rear Ceramic Brake Pads
• Federal-Mogul Launches Brake Pads for Ford, Dodge 2013 Models
• ACDelco Releases New Brake Disc Line
• Bremskerl Introduces New Eco-friendly Air Disc Brake Pads
• Track Day Launches Carbotech
• TRP Introduces Spyre, RG957 and HyRd Road Disc Brakes
• NAPA Unveils Premium Disc Brake Pads Range
• TMD Friction Introduces Textar T3080 Friction Material
• Hardex Introduces Premium Low Metallic Brake Pads Series
• Bendix Introduces New Aftermarket Friction Lines
• Federal-Mogul Launches CeramicNXT Brake Pads
• Federal-Mogul Introduces Updated Digital Catalog
• Federal-Mogul Unveils New Eco-Friction Brake Pads
• Winmax Launches High Quality Brake Pads
• Federal Mogul Launches New Improved Replacement Brake Pads
• Brake Parts Introduces New Enhanced Hybrid Brake Pads

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

• ABS Friction Inc. (Canada)
• Advics Co. Ltd. (JAPAN)
• Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Continental AG (Germany)
• Delphi Automotive PLC (USA)
• Dongying Xinyi Automobile Fitting Co Ltd (China)
• Federal-Mogul Corporation (USA)
• Fras Le (Brazil)
• Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Meritor, Inc. (USA)
• Nan Hoang Traffic Instrument Co., Ltd (Taiwan)
• Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. (Japan)
• Nisshinbo Brake Inc. (Japan)
• TMD Friction Holding GmbH (Germany)
• Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany)
• TRW Automotive (USA)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 131 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries -145)

• The United States (34)
• Canada (4)
• Japan (9)
• Europe (44)
• France (3)
• Germany (14)
• The United Kingdom (6)
• Italy (9)
• Spain (4)
• Rest of Europe (8)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (48)
• Latin America (1)
• Africa (3)
• Middle East (2)

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