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Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings - Global Strategic Business Report

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GIA-MCP2770
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Summary

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings in US$ Million by the following Product Segments - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel, & Miscellaneous), and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings, & Other Fittings). Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. The report profiles 685 companies including many key and niche players such as Aristovolos G. Petzetakis S.A, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Advanced Technology Products, Aliaxis SA, Amanco Brasil Ltda, American Ductile Iron Pipe, Ameron International Corporation, Arcelor Mittal, Arkema SA, Aronkasei Co., Ltd., Bambanani Pipes & Fittings, Brugg Pipe Systems, CertainTeed Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Couplamatic Systems, Inc., Eaton Hydraulics Group, Europipe GmbH, Evraz , Inc., Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd., Hancor, Inc., Hanson Pipe and Precast, Inc., Hobas Pipe, Ipex, Inc., JM Eagle Company, Inc., KWH Pipe, Lamson & Sessions, Marley Deutschland GmbH, National Pipe and Plastics, Inc., Nibco, Inc., Nippon Steel Corp., North American Pipe Corp., Pipelife International GmbH, Polypipe Group, REHAU AG + Co., Royal Pipe Systems, Stupp Corp., Sumitomo Metal Industries, Tenaris Group, Confab Industrial s.a, Dalmine SpA, Tenaris Siderca, TenarisTamsa, Tessenderlo Group, Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes, Uponor Corp., US Steel Corp., U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., and Wavin N.V. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PIPES AND PIPE/HOSE FITTINGS							MCP-2770
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                            CONTENTS



  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS                        1
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                           1
      Disclaimers                                                           2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                                 2
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                                  3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                                3
       Pipes                                                                4
        Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes                                     4
        Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes                   4
       Pipe & Hose Fittings                                                 4
        Metal Flanges and Unions                                            4
        Hydraulic Couplings                                                 5
        Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps                                  5

  2. MARKET OVERVIEW                                                        6
      Global Plastic Pipes Industry - A Perspective                         6
      Current Market Conditions                                             6
       The Cause & Effect of Recession in the Pipe Industry                 6
       Impact of Recession on Steel Pipes                                   7
       The World Beyond Recession                                           8
       Emerging Nations Remain Key For Recovery In Demand                   8
       New Oil &Gas Projects Will Boost Future Market Growth                9
        Worldwide Pipeline Investment to Surge                              9
       Economic Stimulus Plan Will Revive Pipe Industry                     10
       Outlook                                                              10
      Key Statistics                                                        11
       Table 1: Global Largest Diameter Steel Pipe Manufacturers
       (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Compan
       y (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                               11
      Trends and Issues                                                     11
     Plastic Pipes Industry Foresees Promising Demand in Developing
      Countries                                                             11
       Plastic Pipes Replacing Traditional Materials                        11
       Product Innovation Drives Plastic Pipes Market                       12
        A Peek Into What the Manufacturers Are Upto                         12
       PVC Pipes Dominate Global Pipes Market                               13
       Polyethylene (PE) Pipes: A Growing Market                            13
       HDPE Finds Favor over PVC among Plastic Pipes                        13
       Multilayer Pipes Growing in Usage                                    13
       Saturation in Major Application Sectors                              14
      Competitive Factors                                                   14
      Regulatory Environment                                                14
       ISO Technical Committees                                             14
        ISO/TC 138                                                          14
        ISO/TC 5                                                            15

  3. PRODUCT SEGMENTATION                                                   16
      Pipes                                                                 16
       Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes                                      16
        Different Types of Plastics Pipes and Applications                  16
       PVC Vs PE Pipes: A Comparative Study                                 17
       Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes                    17
       Clay and Concrete Pipes                                              17
       Plastic Pipes in Detail                                              17
        Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)                                            17
         Physical Characteristics & Properties                              18
         Advantages of PVC                                                  18
          Resistance from Corrosion                                         18
          Tight Joints                                                      18
          Improved Hydraulics                                               18
         PVC Pipes                                                          18
          Advantages of PVC Pipes                                           18
        Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)                               19
         Advantages of CPVC Pipes                                           19
         Standards and Code Compliance                                      20
        Polyethylene (PE)                                                   20
         End Use Applications for PE Pipes                                  21
         Polyethylene Corrugated Pipes                                      21
         Polyethylene Marine Pipes                                          21
         PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene)                                    21
         Polypropylene (PP)                                                 22
         Others                                                             22
          Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)                             22
          Polybutylene (PB)                                                 23
         Metal Plastic Composite Pipes                                      23
          PEX-AL-PEX                                                        23
        End-Use Applications                                                23
         Municipal Water Supply/Distribution/Irrigation                     23
         Municipal Drainage/Sewer Pipes                                     24
         Oil/Natural Gas Pipes                                              24
         Pipes for Telecommunications Cables                                24
         Other Piping Applications                                          24
      Pipe & Hose Fittings                                                  24
       Metal Flanges and Unions                                             24
       Hydraulic Couplings                                                  24
       Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps                                   25

  4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS                                      26
      Charlotte Pipe Unveils RePVC™                                         26
      DRIVETRAIN Launches NRP Jones Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings            26
      Misumi Group Launches Polycarbonate Pipes                             26
      Caplugs Launches New Pipe Cap Series                                  26
      Bete Launches Variacor Coupling for Pneumatic and Hydraulic Hoses     26
      Easyfit Launches ADA Series of Pipefittings                           27
      Hozelock Introduces Premium Fittings Range                            27
      JM Eagle Launches Eagle Corr PE                                       27
      Spaldings Launches Geka Style Hose Fittings                           28
      CertainTeed Launches 10" and 12" Diameter CertaFlo GreenLine
       PVC Sewer Pipes                                                      28
      Finolex Industries to Unveil Lead-Free Plumbing Systems               28
      CONTECH Construction Products Launches DuroMaxx™                      28
      Advanced Drainage Systems Introduces N-12 HP Pipes                    29
      Wavin Plastics Unveils New Fittings for TwinWall Drainage System      29
      Advanced Drainage Systems Introduces SaniTite Sanitary Sewer Pipe     29
      ADS Launches N-12®, a Low Head Pipe                                   30
      Harvel Unveils HydroKing CPVC Plumbing Pipe                           30
      JMM Launches EverHold™ Pipe System                                    30
      IPEX Unveils the First Uncoated PVC DWV Piping System, System
       XFR(R) 15-50                                                         30
      Sumitomo Develops New Welded Steel Pipes                              31
      Easyfit Introduces EF42 Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting               31
      Easyfit Introduces EF43G Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting              31
      NIBCO Unveils NEXT-Pure PEX Piping Systems                            31
      BETE Releases Novel Pipe Fittings Range                               31
      IPEX Introduces TerraBrute™ Pipe System                               32

  5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                               33
      Surya Roshni to Establish Steel Pipe Plant and Lighting Facility      33
      Radius Systems Enters into Joint Venture with Senaat Group            33
      BLÜCHER North America Merges with Watts Water Technologies            33
      TMK IPSCO Establishes Manufacturing Unit in Ohio                      33
      Aqua America Enters into Contract with Atlantic States Cast
       Iron Pipe                                                            34
      Vallourec to Acquire Serimax Group                                    34
      EnerMech Takes over Norson Power                                      34
      Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohren to Take Over Majority Stake in
       Aziz Pipe Company                                                    34
      Advanced Drainage Systems Takes over Foltz Concrete Pipe Company      35
      Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohren Acquires Significant Majority
       Stake in MSK Projects                                                35
      SIGMA Corporation Acquires Unique Fittings and Flanges                35
      Nittetsu Steel Pipe Acquires Wuxi TSD                                 35
      Precision Castparts Acquires Minority Share in Yangzhou
       Chengde Steel Tube                                                   36
      Cretex Companies Take Over Assets of Concrete Products of Wyoming     36
      Advanced Drainage Systems Takes Over Inserta Fittings                 36
      All-American Holdings Purchases Hose Division from Snap-tite Hose     37
      Infiltrator Systems Takes Over Blue Diamond Corrugated                37
      Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Piedmont Concrete                  37
      CONTECH Construction Products Takes Over Plastream Pipe
       Technologies                                                         37
      Pipelife International Takes Over Westpipe                            38
      McJunkin Red Man Signs Agreement with Dresser Oil Tools & Supply      38
      Wienerberger to Acquire Steinzeug Abwassersysteme                     38
      APL Apollo Tubes to Take Over Lloyds Line Pipes                       38
      JFE Steel to Take Over Minority Stake in Pancheng Yihong Pipe         38
      Vietnam Steel to Enter into Joint Venture with Japanese Firms         39
      Watts Water Technologies Acquires Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme      39
      Nippon Steel to Acquire Majority Stake in Subsidiary of
       Toshida Industry                                                     39
      Advanced Drainage Systems and Tigre Sign Joint Venture Agreement      39
      Prinsco to Establish New Plant                                        40
      American Piping Products Elaborates Houston Center                    40
      United Spiral Pipe Establishes New Spiral Welded Pipe
       Manufacturing Unit                                                   40
      Synalloy Takes Over Carbon Pipe Fabrication Business of Ram-Fab       41
      Welspun to Merge Krishiraj Trading, Welspun Trading and
       Welspun Finance                                                      41
      Fluid Routing Solutions Takes over Europower                          41
      MiTek Acquires Heat Pipe Technology                                   41
      SUTOR Group Acquires Ningbo, Zhejiang China Heavy Steel Pipe
       Manufacturing                                                        42
      G & L Beijer Takes over Slang-Pac                                     42
      Anvil International Inks Agreement to Divest Assets to John
       Maneely Company                                                      42
      McJunkin Red Man to Acquire Transmark Fcx Group                       42
      Integrated Pipeline Services Acquires Sheehan Pipe Line
       Construction                                                         43
      O-tek Internacional Acquires Newsan                                   43
      Tenaris Acquires Seamless Pipe Indonesia Jaya                         43
      North American Pipe Takes over Majority Assets of Wisconsin
       PVC Pipe Plant                                                       43
      Logstor Takes over Sales Activities and Net Assets of Star Pipe       44
      Sioux Chief Acquires Fittings Business of REHAU                       44
      Bore Flex Industries Acquires Three Pipe Plants from Lamson &
       Sessions                                                             44
      LT Connections and Jones Stephens Corporation Merge                   44
      Al Rajhi Steel to Invest for Increase in Capacity                     45
      Sumitomo Metal Industries and Nippon Steel Ink Agreement              45
      Tianjin Pipe Group and Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group to
       Establish Steel Welded Pipe Facility                                 45
      Sekisui Chemical to Enter into Joint Venture with Libyan Firm         45
      OOO Onninen to Establish Plastic Pipe Production Facility             45
      Xinyu Iron and Steel to Acquire Jiangxi Hongdu Steelworks             45
      Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais Acquires Zamprogna                46
      Independent Pipe Products Purchases Facility                          46
      Hanson Pipe & Precast Sells Corrugated Metal Pipe Assets to
       Contech Construction                                                 46
      StatoilHydro Signs Frame Agreements with Multiple Companies           46
      Sumitomo Metal Industries Expands Production Capacity                 46
      Star Pipe Products to Stop PB Flexible Pipe Production                47
      Thomas & Betts to Divest Plastic Pipe Business                        47
      Hawkeye Group Merges with Concrete Technologies Worldwide             47
      HG Metal Manufacturing and AIM Sign Joint Venture Agreement           47
      Sumitomo, Sekisui Chemical and ZAO Vodokanalstroy Enter into
       Joint Venture                                                        48
      Fairmont Supply Takes Over North Penn Pipe & Supply                   48
      Precision Castparts to Take Over Hackney Ladish                       48
      Alphacan to Sell Sanitary and Heating Pipes business to Comap         48
      Tubos Reunidos to Merge with Conduccionesy Derivados                  49
      Rocla Takes Over Pipe and Stormwater Detention Business of
       Caliber Australia                                                    49
      General Steel Holdings Signs Letter of Intent with Yantai
       Steel Pipe                                                           49
      Precision Castparts to Take Over Airdrome Holdings                    49
      Xinxing Steel Pipe International Signs Agreement with Hubei
       Xinye Steel                                                          50
      YLI Holdings to Take Over Majority Stake in Laksana Wibawa            50
      Hanson Pipe & Precast Acquires Tullos                                 50
      Spears Manufacturing Takes Over Assets of Coastline Plastics          50
      Pipelife International Acquires Instaplast Praha                      50
      Novolipetsk Steel to Take Over John Maneely from The Carlyle
       Group                                                                51
      Watts Water Technologies Acquires Blucher Metal                       51
      New Zealand Investment Holdings to Take Over RX Plastics              51
      HTI Takes Over Theysohn Group                                         51
      Champions Pipe & Supply Merges with Mitsui Tubular Products           51
      Tessenderlo Group to Acquire Nyloplast Europe BV                      52
      Georg Fischer to Takeover Central Plastics                            52
      SSAB to Divest IPSCO Tubular Operations                               52
      North American Pipe to Inaugurate New PVC Pipe Plant                  52
      United Spiral Pipe Constructs New Facility                            53
      Maruichi Steel Tube to Purchase Stake of Leavitt Tube                 53
      JFE Steel Receives Steel Pipe Order from TransCanada                  53
      Georg Fischer Purchases 50% Shares of Simona                          53
      Wavin Acquires Pilsa                                                  53
      TMK’s Volzhsky Division Mounts New Large-Diameter Pipe Mill           53
      Sumitomo Metals and Sumitomo Corporation Won Abu Dhabi Crude
       Oil Pipeline Project                                                 54
      Tigre Acquires Plastica                                               54
      Mexichem Acquires Major Share in Plastubos                            54
      ArcelorMittal to Acquire Unicon                                       54
      MSA a.s Enters JV with ALLPORT International                          54
      Carlyle Group Buys 49% Stake in Yangzhou Chengde                      55
      Maharashtra Seamless Secures US$ 40 Million Export Order              55
      JISL Coimbatore Facility to Commence Production                       55
      Xinxing Pipes Acquires 55% Stake in Sichuan Chuanjian Pipeline        55
      Crane Group to Takeover Kingston Bridge                               55
      UMW to Acquire Major Share in USTPL                                   56
      SVCP Gains Significant Supply Contract                                56
      Castle Harlan Divests Shares in Polypipe Group                        56
      MSL to Acquire SC Republica                                           56
      Commercial Metals Snaps Up Valjaonica Cijevi                          56
      CMC Acquires Sisak                                                    56
      Pipelife Takes Over Quality Plastics                                  56
      JFE Steel Receives New Long Term Agreement                            57
      Europipe Supplies Steel Pipe to Nord Stream                           57
      JSW Steel Acquires Three Companies                                    57
      Shaw Group Acquires Ezeflow Inc. Division                             57
      Mainline Supply Snaps Up Eagle Underground Utility                    57
      Northwest Pipe Takes Over Continental Pipe Manufacturing              57
      McJunkin Purchases Midway-Tristate                                    58
      CDC Capital Takes Over Groupe Genoyer                                 58
      ISCO Industries LLC Obtains Industrial Underground                    58
      Tenaris Takes Over Hydril                                             58
      Ferguson Buys Grif-Fab                                                58
      John Maneely to Acquire Sharon Tube                                   58
      Mueller Water Products Takes Over Fast Fabricators                    58
      Dura-line and Arnco are Merged and Acquired by Audax Group            58
      J-M Manufacturing Merges with PW Eagle                                59
      Thomas & Betts Acquires Lamson & Sessions Co.                         59
      NIBCO Inaugurates New Plant                                           59
      Welspun to Construct a New Plant in Little Rock                       59
      U. S. Steel Acquires Lone Star Technologies                           59
      Hanson Pipe & Precast Takes Over Johnson Bateman                      60
      Hanson Pipe & Precast Purchases Price Brothers                        60
      Hanson Pipe & Precast Takes Over W T Liston Co.                       60
      Hanson Pipe & Precast Purchases the Assets of Concrete Pipe           60
      Georgia Gulf Changes Royal Group Technologies Name to Royal Group     60
      Hanson Pipe & Precast Acquires Hyprescon and Miceli & Frčres
       in Canada                                                            60
      JFE Steel to Increase Production Capacity at Chita Works’ Mill        61
      Voestalpine Acquires Majority Stake in Meincol                        61
      Ameron Acquires Polyplaster                                           61
      Sumitomo and Vallourec to Set Up a JV Company in Brazil               61
      ArcelorMittal Takeovers CINTER                                        61
      Arkema to Merge with ALPHACAN Omniplast                               62
      NIBCO Takes Over PEX Tubing Manufacturer, CPI                         62
      Tenaris Acquires Welded Pipe Plants and Operations of Acindar         62
      Sanmar Group Takes Over PVC Businesses of Two Companies               62
      Parker Hannifin Takes Over Resistoflex Aerospace                      62
      Carlyle Group Purchases John Maneely Company                          63
      Tenaris Acquires Maverick Tube Corporation                            63
      Red Man Pipe Acquires Bear Tubular                                    63
      Oldcastle Materials Acquires Foothills                                63
      Cretex Cos Takes Over Pipe Products LLC                               63
      Ferguson Acquires Pipe Products Inc.                                  63
      Hallmark Tubulars Enters into Joint Venture with Two Canadian
       Players                                                              64
      Aliaxis and Durman Esquivel Join Forces to Establish Aliaxis
       Latinoamerica                                                        64
      J-M Manufacturing Company Partners with S&B to Launch New Pipe
       System                                                               64
      Welspun Gujarat Enters into MOU with Volzhsky Pipe Plant              64
      Petzetakis Divests Greek Pipe Business to Wavin                       64
      Maharashtra Seamless Secures Supply Order From ONGC                   65
      Jindal Saw Wins Supply Order from Gulf South                          65
      Tenaris Secures Order to Supply Steel Welded Pipes for Gas
       Pipeline Project                                                     65
      Northwest Pipe Receives Two Contracts for Supply of Welded Pipes      65
      Northwest Pipe Secures Order for Welded Steel Pipes                   65
      US Steel to Supply Pipes to BP                                        65
      JFE Steel and Metal One to Provide ERW Line Pipe for DBNGP            66
      Northwest Pipe Completes Mexico Project                               66
      Sumitomo Metals to Enhance Production Capacity                        66
      Hanson Pipe & Products Changes Name                                   66

  6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                                67
      Aristovolos G. Petzetakis S.A (Greece)                                67
      Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (USA)                                 67
      Advanced Technology Products (USA)                                    67
      Aliaxis SA (Belgium)                                                  68
      Amanco Brasil Ltda (Brazil)                                           68
      American Ductile Iron Pipe Co. (USA)                                  68
      Ameron International Corporation (USA)                                68
      Arcelor Mittal (Luxembourg)                                           69
      Arkema SA (France)                                                    69
      Aronkasei Co., Ltd. (Japan)                                           70
      Bambanani Pipes & Fittings (South Africa)                             70
      Brugg Pipe Systems (Switzerland)                                      70
      CertainTeed Corporation (USA)                                         70
      Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (USA)                           71
      Couplamatic Systems, Inc. (USA)                                       71
      Eaton Hydraulics Group (USA)                                          71
      Europipe GmbH (Germany)                                               72
      Evraz Inc. NA (USA)                                                   72
      Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. (Switzerland)                       72
      Hancor, Inc. (USA)                                                    73
      Hanson Pipe and Precast, Inc. (USA)                                   73
      Hobas Pipe (USA)                                                      74
      Ipex, Inc. (USA)                                                      74
      JM Eagle Company, Inc. (USA)                                          74
      KWH Pipe (Finland)                                                    74
      Lamson & Sessions (USA)                                               75
      Marley Deutschland GmbH (Germany)                                     75
      National Pipe and Plastics, Inc. (USA)                                75
      Nibco, Inc. (USA)                                                     75
      Nippon Steel Corp. (Japan)                                            76
      North American Pipe Corp. (USA)                                       76
      Pipelife International GmbH (Austria)                                 76
      Polypipe Group (UK)                                                   76
      REHAU AG + Co (Germany)                                               77
      Royal Pipe Systems (Canada)                                           77
      Stupp Corp. (USA)                                                     77
      Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd (Japan)                                 77
      Tenaris Group (Luxembourg)                                            78
       Confab Industrial s.a (Brazil)                                       78
       Dalmine SpA (Italy)                                                  78
       Tenaris Siderca (Argentina)                                          79
       TenarisTamsa (Mexico)                                                79
      Tessenderlo Group (Belgium)                                           79
      Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes (Brazil)                                    79
      Uponor Corp. (Finland)                                                79
      US Steel Corp. (USA)                                                  80
       U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc. (USA)                              80
      Wavin N.V (The Netherlands)                                           80

  7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                              81
      Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region /Country -
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed
      with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
      through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                     81

      Table 3: World Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
      Fittings by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in S$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            82

      Table 4: World 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
      Fittings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
      Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
      Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years
      2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                83

      Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 20150 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            84

      Table 6: World Historic Review for Pipes by Geographic
      Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                          85

      Table 7: World 11-Year Perspective for Pipes by Geographic
      Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
      East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              86

      Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Pipes by Product Segment - Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes,
      Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes,
      Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Independently Analyzed
      with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
      through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                     87

      Table 9: World Historic Review for Pipes by Product Segment -
      Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes,
      Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous
      Pipes Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                          88

      Table 10: World 11-Year Perspective for Pipes by Product
      Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aluminum
      Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes,
      Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous
      Pipes Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            89

      Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  90

      Table 12: World Historic Review for Aluminum Pipes by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            91

      Table 13: World 11-Year Perspective for Aluminum Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             92

      Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  93

      Table 15: World Historic Review for Cast Iron Pipes by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            94

      Table 16: World 11-Year Perspective for Cast Iron Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             95

      Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Clay Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            96

      Table 18: World Historic Review for Clay Pipes by Geographic
      Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                          97

      Table 19: World 11-Year Perspective for Clay Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             98

      Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  99

      Table 21: World Historic Review for Concrete Pipes by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            100

      Table 22: World 11-Year Perspective for Concrete Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             101

      Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  102

      Table 24: World Historic Review for Polyethylene Pipes by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            103

      Table 25: World 11-Year Perspective for Polyethylene Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             104

      Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PVC
      Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            105

      Table 27: World Historic Review for PVC Pipes by Geographic
      Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                          106

      Table 28: World 11-Year Perspective for PVC Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             107

      Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Steel Pipes by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            108

      Table 30: World Historic Review for Steel Pipes by Geographic
      Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                          109

      Table 31: World 11-Year Perspective for Steel Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             110

      Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            111

      Table 33: World Historic Review for Miscellaneous Pipes by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            112

      Table 34: World 11-Year Perspective for Miscellaneous Pipes by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             113

      Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  114

      Table 36: World Historic Review for Pipe and Hose Fittings by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            115

      Table 37: World 11-Year Perspective for Pipe and Hose Fittings
      by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
      Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
      Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years
      2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                116

      Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Metal Flanges and
      Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
      2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                117

      Table 39: World Historic Review for Pipe and Hose Fittings by
      Product Segment - Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
      Couplings and Other Fittings Independently Analyzed with
      Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through
      2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             117

      Table 40: World 11-Year Perspective for Pipe and Hose Fittings
      by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other
      Fittings Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            118

      Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  119

      Table 42: World Historic Review for Metal Flanges and Unions
      by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            120

      Table 43: World 11-Year Perspective for Metal Flanges and
      Unions by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
      Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
      Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years
      2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                121

      Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  122

      Table 45: World Historic Review for Hydraulic Couplings by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            123

      Table 46: World 11-Year Perspective for Hydraulic Couplings by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             124

      Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Other Fittings by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
      and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                  125

      Table 48: World Historic Review for Other Fittings by
      Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
      American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                            126

      Table 49: World 11-Year Perspective for Other Fittings by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             127

  8. THE UNITED STATES                                                      128
      A.Market Analysis                                                     128
        Current & Future Analysis                                           128
        Key Trends                                                          128
         Water and Wastewater Pipes to Gain Momentum                        128
         Chinese Give Stiff Fight to US Standard Pipe Manufacturers         128
          Table 50: Average Price (US$) Charged by US and Chinese
          Manufacturers (2004 to 2007) for One ton of Welded Pipe
          (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              129
         Pipes and Tubes Market Continues to Grow                           129
         Demand for Large-diameter Pipes to Grow Steadily                   129
          Table 51: US Large Diameter Pipe Market (2002 & 2007):
          Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by Pipe Type -
          Concrete, Plastic, Cast Iron, Steel, and Clay (includes
          corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        130
         Plastic Pipes                                                      130
          Plastic Pipes: Strengthening Foothold                             130
          PVC and PE Pipes - Leading Segments Among Pipes                   131
          Chlorinated PVC to Witness Significant Growth                     131
          PEX Pipes - An Emerging Market                                    131
          HDPE Pipes to Exhibit Strong Growth                               131
           Table 52: US Pipe Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of
           Volume Demand for Plastic, Copper, Steel, and Other
           Materials (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   131

           Table 53: US Plastic Pipe Market (2008): Percentage
           Breakdown of Dollar Sales for JM Eagle, Advanced Drainage
           Systems, North American Pipe Corporation, Performance
           Pipes, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           132
         Steel Pipes                                                        132
          Overview                                                          132
          Line Pipes Witness Impressive Growth                              132
          Growing Demand for Mechanical Tubes                               133
          Standard Pipes Market Growing at Sluggish Pace                    133
          Rising Imports of Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes                 133
          Anti-dumping Complaint Filed Against Chinese Steel Pipe
           Importers                                                        133
         Pipes & Hose Fittings                                              133
         Concrete Pipe Joint Systems Evolve in Shape and Design             134
         No Tariffs on Pipe Imports from China                              134
        Standards                                                           134
         ASTM Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Pipes                     134
         Novel ASTM Standard to Determine Pressure Ratings for PVC
          Pipe fittings                                                     134
      B.Market Analytics                                                    135
        Table 54: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          135

        Table 55: US Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        136

        Table 56: US 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,
        Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and
        Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings
        and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                137

  9. CANADA                                                                 138
       Market Analysis                                                      138
        Table 57: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          138

        Table 58: Canadian Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        139

        Table 59: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           140

  10. JAPAN                                                                 141
      A.Market Analysis                                                     141
        Current & Future Analysis                                           141
        Plastic Pipes: An Overview                                          141
         PVC Recycling In Vogue in Japan                                    141
        Steel Pipes Market                                                  141
        Historic Market Share Data                                          142
         Table 60: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese PVC Rigid
         Pipes Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for
         Sekisui Chemical, Kubota, Mitsubishi Plastics, Shin-Etsu
         Polymer, C.I. Kasei, and Others (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                       142

         Table 61: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese
         Polyethylene Pipes Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of
         Shipments for Mitsubishi Plastics, Sekisui Chemical, and
         Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                        142

         Table 62: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Steel Sheet
         Pipes Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Production for
         Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., and Others (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         142

         Table 63: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Regular
         Steel Hot-Rolled Pipes Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown
         of Production for Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., Maruichi
         Steel Tube, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Sumitomo Pipe &
         Tube, Nittetsu Steel Pipe, Nisshin Kokan, and Others
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                               143

         Table 64: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Seamless
         Pipes Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Production for
         Sumitomo Metal Industries, JFE Steel Corp., Nippon Steel,
         and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    143

         Table 65: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Electric
         Resistance Welded Steel Pipes Market (2004): Percentage
         Breakdown of Production for Maruichi Steel Tube, Nippon
         Steel, JFE Steel Corp., Sumitomo Pipe & Tube, Nittetsu
         Steel Pipe, Nisshin Kokan, and Others (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         144

         Table 66: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Pipe
         Sections Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Production
         for Sumitomo Metal Industries, JFE Steel Corp, Nippon
         Steel, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)             144
        Select Players                                                      144
         JFE Steel Corporation                                              144
         Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd.                                           145
         Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.                                          145
         Nittetsu Steel Pipe Co., Ltd.                                      145
         Sekisui Chemical                                                   145
         Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.                                        145
      B.Market Analytics                                                    146
        Table 67: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          146

        Table 68: Japanese Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        147

        Table 69: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           148

  11. EUROPE                                                                149
      A.Market Analysis                                                     149
        Current & Future Analysis                                           149
        Plastic Pipes (PVC and PE) Dominate the Region                      149
         Table 70: Plastic Pipe Market in Europe (2008): Percentage
         Breakdown by End Use Applications (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                       149
        PVC and PE Pipes Vs PP Pipes: A Comparative Analysis                150
        Underfloor Heating - Major Application Area for Plastic Pipes       150
       Market for Clay and Concrete Pipes                                   150
       EU Imposes Pre-Emptive Penalties on Chinese Steel Pipe Producers     150
      B.Market Analytics                                                    151
        Table 71: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region -
        France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of
        Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          151

        Table 72: European Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK,
        Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              152

        Table 73: European 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/
        Hose Fittings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia,
        and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                153

        Table 74: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          154

        Table 75: European Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        155

        Table 76: European 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/
        Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,
        Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and
        Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings
        and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                156

  11a. FRANCE                                                               157
       Market Analysis                                                      157
        Table 77: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          157

        Table 78: French Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        158

        Table 79: French 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,
        Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and
        Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings
        and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                159

  11b.GERMANY                                                               160
      A.Market Analysis                                                     160
        Current & Future Analysis                                           160
        Pipes and Tubes Market - Enjoying Steady Growth                     160
      B.Market Analytics                                                    161
        Table 80: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          161

        Table 81: German Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        162

        Table 82: German 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,
        Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and
        Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings
        and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                163

  11c. ITALY                                                                164
       Market Analysis                                                      164
        Table 83: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          164

        Table 84: Italian Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        165

        Table 85: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           166

  11d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                   167
       Market Analysis                                                      167
        Table 86: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          167

        Table 87: UK Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        168

        Table 88: UK 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
        Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,
        Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and
        Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings
        and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                169

  11e.SPAIN                                                                 170
      A.Market Analysis                                                     170
        Current & Future Analysis                                           170
        Key Player                                                          170
      B.Market Analytics                                                    171
        Table 89: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          171

        Table 90: Spanish Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        172

        Table 91: Spanish 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           173

  11f.RUSSIA                                                                174
      A.Market Analysis                                                     174
        Current & Future Analysis                                           174
        Pipe & Hose Fittings Industry: Trends and Trade Patterns            174
          Table 92: Russian Pipes Market (1995-2005): Production in
          Million Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 174
        Steel Pipe Demand to Grow in Post Recession Period                  175
        Russia Imposes Tariffs on Steel Pipe Imports                        175
        Russian Government Lifts Anti-Dumping Duty on Ukrainian Pipe
         Products                                                           175
        Competition                                                         175
        Key Player                                                          175
      B.Market Analytics                                                    176
        Table 93: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          176

        Table 94: Russian Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        177

        Table 95: Russian 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/
        Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,
        Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and
        Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings
        and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                178

  11g.REST OF EUROPE                                                        179
      A.Market Analysis                                                     179
        Current & Future Analysis                                           179
        PE Pipes - A Growing Market                                         179
        Select Players                                                      179
      B.Market Analytics                                                    180
        Table 96: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment
        - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene,
        PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings
        (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other
        Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          180

        Table 97: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum,
        Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and
        Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and
        Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        181

        Table 98: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           182

  12. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                          183
      A.Market Analysis                                                     183
        Current & Future Analysis                                           183
        Market Overview                                                     183
      B.Market Analytics                                                    184
        Table 99: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic
        Region - China, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          184

        Table 100: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region - China, India,
        South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              185

        Table 101: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China, India, South Korea, and
        Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                                186

        Table 102: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment
        - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene,
        PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings
        (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other
        Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          187

        Table 103: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum,
        Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and
        Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and
        Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        188

        Table 104: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           189

  12a.CHINA                                                                 190
      A.Market Analysis                                                     190
        Current & Future Analysis                                           190
        Plastic Pipes Industry - An Overview                                190
         Positive Growth On Cards                                           190
         Plastic Pipe Production                                            191
         PP-R Pipes Market                                                  191
         PVC Pipes Find Competition from PE Pipes                           191
         Polypropylene Pipes Market - “Ready” to Grow                       191
         Key Market Challenges                                              192
         Growing Demand for Large Diameter Pipes                            192
         Concrete Pipes - A Leading Category in the Large Diameter
          Pipes Market                                                      192
        Rising Energy Requirements Propel Demand                            193
        Steel Pipe Export Scenario                                          193
        Overcapacity Concerns Haunt Chinese Steel Pipe Manufacturers        193
        Trade Restrictions                                                  193
         EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Companies                193
         US Imposes Duty on Chinese Steel Pipes                             194
      B.Market Analytics                                                    194
        Table 105: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          194

        Table 106: Chinese Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        195

        Table 107: Chinese 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           196

  12b.INDIA                                                                 197
      A.Market Analysis                                                     197
        Current & Future Analysis                                           197
        Positive Demand Prospects for Indian Pipe Industry                  197
         Proposed Gas Transmission Infrastructure Development Plans
          in India                                                          197
        Trends                                                              198
         Sensitivity to Material Prices                                     198
         Rapid Infrastructure Development Boosts Pipes and Fittings
          Market                                                            198
          PVC Pipes - Experiencing Substantial Growth                       198
          Seamless Pipes Market                                             199
         ERW Pipe Market Booming                                            199
         Key Players                                                        199
      B.Market Analytics                                                    201
        Table 108: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes
        (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC,
        Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal
        Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings)
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          201

        Table 109: Indian Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose
        Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        202

        Table 110: Indian 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           203

  12c. SOUTH KOREA                                                          204
       Market Analysis                                                      204
        Table 111: South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment
        - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene,
        PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings
        (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other
        Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          204

        Table 112: South Korean Historic Review for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum,
        Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and
        Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and
        Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        205

        Table 113: South Korean 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           206

  12d.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC                                                  207
      A.Market Analysis                                                     207
        Current & Future Analysis                                           207
        Focus on Select Markets                                             207
         Australia                                                          207
         Indonesia                                                          207
          Steel Pipe Industry - A Review                                    207
           Production Process                                               208
            Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) Process                        208
            Submerged Arc Welded (SAW)                                      208
           Production Standards and Specifications                          208
          Indonesian Plastic Pipes Market- An Overview                      208
          Key Statistics- A Historical Perspective                          209
           Table 114: Indonesian Plastic Pipes and Hoses Market
           (2003-2006): Production, Imports and Exports in ‘000 Tons
           (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             209

           Table 115: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005):
           Production in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          209

           Table 116: Leading Producers in the Indonesian
           ERW/Straight Welded Pipe Market (2005): Production
           Capacity in Tons for Bakrie Pipe Industries, Aneka
           Jakarta Iron, Bumi Kaya Steel, Raja Besi, KHI Pipe
           Industries, Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia (Spindo),
           Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia, Indonesia Steel Tube
           Work (ISTW), Alim Ampuhjaya Steel, and Super Tata Raya
           Steel Corp (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  210

           Table 117: Leading Producers in the Indonesian SAW/
           Spiral Welded Pipe Market (2005): Production Capacity in
           Tons for Indal Steel Pipe, KHI Pipe Industries, Steel
           Pipe Industry of Indonesia, Bumi Kaya Steel, Alim
           Ampuhjaya Steel, and Swarna Baja Pacific (includes
           corresponding Graph/Chart)                                       211
         Thailand                                                           211
         The Philippines                                                    211
         Vietnam                                                            212
        Select Players                                                      212
      B.Market Analytics                                                    214
        Table 118: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current &
        Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product
        Segment - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete,
        Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and
        Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings
        and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           214

        Table 119: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Pipes
        and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum,
        Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and
        Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and
        Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        215

        Table 120: Rest of Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for
        Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron,
        Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous)
        and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions,
        Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years
        2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              216

  13. THE MIDDLE EAST                                                       217
      A.Market Analysis                                                     217
        Current & Future Analysis                                           217
        Middle East - Plastic Pipe Industry                                 217
        Saudi Arabia                                                        217
      B.Market Analytics                                                    218
        Table 121: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment
        - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene,
        PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings
        (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other
        Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          218

        Table 122: Middle East Historic Review for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum,
        Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and
        Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and
        Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        219

        Table 123: Middle East 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           220

  14. LATIN AMERICA                                                         221
      A.Market Analysis                                                     221
        Current & Future Analysis                                           221
        Pipes and Fittings - A Potential Market                             221
        Market for Small-Sized Plastic Pipes                                221
      B.Market Analytics                                                    222
        Table 124: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment
        - Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene,
        PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings
        (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other
        Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          222

        Table 125: Latin America Historic Review for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Pipes (Aluminum,
        Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and
        Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and
        Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$
        Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                        223

        Table 126: Latin America 11-Year Perspective for Pipes and
        Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay,
        Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and
        Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic
        Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           224


 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 685 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 778)

     ------------------------------------------
     Region/Country                     Players
     ------------------------------------------
     The United States                     81
     Canada                                11
     Japan                                 22
     Europe                               447
      France                               24
      Germany                              85
      The United Kingdom                  102
      Italy                                60
      Spain                                26
      Rest of Europe                      150
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)       183
     Latin America                         12
     Africa                                11
     Middle-East                           11
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