Research and Markets: Automotive Market for Vehicle Access and Security Systems - Emphasis on 'Value-Added' Locking Systems

DUBLIN, Ireland--May 4, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of A Review of the Automotive Market for Vehicle Access and Security Systems to their offering.

The apparent ease and speed in which car crime occurs is putting increasing pressure on the major car lock manufacturers to introduce ever more complex locks with increasing amounts of electronics. The emphasis is on 'value-added' locking systems, which incorporate more functions such as central and double locking, child safety devices and, most recently, keyless-entry systems.

This exclusive report reviews the automotive market for vehicle access and security systems, providing some forward-looking analysis.

Report Coverage:

Chapter one provides definitions of the various automotive lock and latch systems, whilst chapter two assesses the most important vehicle security trends that have emerged in recent years, such as remote keyless entry.

Chapter three provides details of a selection of European lock manufacturers, together with the car models they supply.

Chapter four provides estimates of the European market shares of automotive latches as well as the North American door locking set market, whilst chapter five provides some market values of these markets.

Chapter six reviews the significant technology trends that influence the market and chapter seven provides brief profiles of the following manufacturers:

-ArvinMeritor

-Huf

-Kiekert

-Valeo

-Witte-Velbert

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c1714