Research and Markets: Study This New Report on One of the World's Major Automotive Suppliers - ThyssenKrupp Automotive

DUBLIN, Ireland, March 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14146) has announced the addition of ThyssenKrupp Automotive: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering.

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Addressing all the key issues that confront the component sector, this new company profile analyses ThyssenKrupp Automotive's current and future M&A activity, changing new product development and R&D, financial and market information, company structure and product range, as well as offering a summary of the company's strategy and its future prospects.

ThyssenKrupp Automotive, one of the world's major automotive suppliers, is part of the Germany-based ThyssenKrupp Group, a global industrial organisation that operates in segments such as steel, capital goods (Automotive, Elevator, Technologies) and services.

ThyssenKrupp Automotive is a major player in the air spring and suspension systems, axles and complete chassis market. It is the market leader in body parts, engine components (crankshafts and assembled camshafts), and electronic, electrical or mechanical steering columns and steering systems. ThyssenKrupp Automotive 's iron and aluminium foundries are the largest automobile manufacturer-independent foundry set-ups in the world.

  The profile is structured as follows:

  Company structure

A summary of the ownership and structure of the company, the other activities it is involved in and the relative contributions made by these activities. This will comprise:

  -- Company overview
  -- Shareholders
  -- Divisional organisation
  -- International production network and engineering and development
     centres
  -- Automotive product profile
  -- A concise summary of the company's product groups

  Customer profile

A note of the company's major customers worldwide and a round-up of recently awarded supply contracts.

Financial performance

A review of the financial strategy of the company as recorded in public statements and reports, followed by an analysis of the accounts for the last five years. It includes commentary on how the company has performed and its prospects over the coming 12 months.

Company strategy

A summary of the key elements of the company's strategy, particularly in major operational areas such as technical development, design or marketing. This section explains how recent events and emerging trends fit into the overall picture of the industry. It also summarises events over the past three years such as acquisitions, disposals and new ventures.

  Product development and R&D
  An overview of the company's R&D strategy and recently launched products.

  Prospects
  Opinion on the company's future prospects.

  Contents include:

  -- Company Dossier
  -- Worldwide Locations
  -- Financial Analysis
  -- Competitor Analysis
  -- Key Events
  -- SWOT Analysis
  -- Customers
  -- Products
  -- Product Development
  -- Prospects

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14146

   Laura Wood
   Senior Manager
   Research and Markets
   press@researchandmarkets.com
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