Research and Markets: Learn about New advances in Automotive Wipers Technology since 1926

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20552) has announced the addition of Global Market Review Of Automotive Wiper Systems - Forecasts To 2011 to their offering.

This 2nd edition expands and updates our popular 1st edition, now providing you with more data and increased analysis - fantastic value for your budget.

Extract from the report - Introduction

Making a clean sweep

Superficially, wiper blades appear the same today as they did when the first electrically powered windscreen wiper system appeared in 1926. However, technical advances by the major wiper manufacturers since then have centred on improving two performance characteristics: silence and wiping quality. Yet as manufacturers offer ever more silent and effective wiper systems, they must also make them lighter and intelligent. A major factor affecting the performance of a wiper is the angle of attack between the wiper blade rubber and windscreen. The principle of multi-blade units is to scrub the glass with several blades, each of which applies a different stage of cleaning. Other factors triggering innovation in wiper blades include more complex and intricate glazing designs. As windscreens become larger and more raked, the wiper blades required to service them have also changed. The popularity of SUVs and minivans has also led to longer blades.

Report coverage

In this second edition review of vehicle front windscreen and rear window wiper systems, we extend the analysis in chapter two by forecasting market fitment, volume and value of OE wiper blades across North America, Europe and Japan through 2011. Chapter three sets out some recent innovations and the forces driving those technical advances. Chapter four provides brief profiles of the major wiper blade manufacturers, namely Bosch, Federal-Mogul, Denso, Trico and Valeo.

The contents of this report are as follows:

Introduction

Making a clean sweep

Report coverage

The market

Market trends

Market players

Market Shares

Market forecasts

Technical review

Defining the elements

Wiper innovations

Manufacturers

Bosch

Denso

Federal-Mogul

Trico

Valeo

List of tables

Table 1: Summary of the main wiper system manufacturers business activities

Table 2: OE wiper blade installation, Western Europe, Japan, North America, 2000 - 2011

Table 3: OE front wiper system market value, Western Europe, Japan, North America, 2000 - 2011

Table 4: Valeos wiper systems facilities worldwide

List of figures

Figure 1: European OE wiper blade market, 2004

Figure 2: European wiper blade aftermarket, 2004

Figure 3: North American OE wiper blade market, 2004

Figure 4: North American wiper blade aftermarket, 2004

Figure 5: Car windscreen covered with frost

Figure 6: Initial blast of steam unblocks nozzles and clears windscreen

Figure 7: The Bosch windscreen wiper range for commercial vehicles

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