Automotive Sunroofs and Other Roof Systems: Key Market Drivers, Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013
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Global market review of automotive roof systems - forecasts to 2013
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Vehiclemakers now use sunroofs and other roof systems to help differentiate product offerings to customers. In other words, roof systems are fast becoming part of a car's identity. The small, rectangular roof window is being outshone by more eye-catching designs.
Panoramic sunroofs stretching the length and breadth of a vehicle are becoming increasingly popular on both sides of the Atlantic, and manufacturers are reporting an "unbelievable" amount of interest in large sunroofs.
The sunroof has subsequently emerged as a key styling feature and can, in some cases, replace the majority of the roof panel. But, while novel panoramic glass roofs flood more light into the cabin, they can also introduce more weight, noise, solar control and cost issues.
This report reviews the key market drivers for vehicle roof systems, and updates market analysis. It provides an overview of the vehicle industry, and includes top level market fitment, volume and value forecasts through to 2013.
Chapter 1: Introduction - With the convertible segment expanding across all vehicle segments, it is no longer a preserve of the luxury class. Roof makers say that growing consumer acceptance, plus all-weather convertible top concepts will contribute to the market's expansion.
Chapter 2: The market - As glazing plays an increasing role in the overall design of a vehicle, manufacturers are looking for ways to use glass on other areas of the body. An auto executive told us: "We're seeing a lot of larger roofs these days in Europe. It is really being led by the French OEMs, in particular the PSA Peugeot Citroën group.'
This chapter provides market shares and forecasts, plus a look at the main market players. Q&A's with Walter Pecho, managing director of Edscha and Brett Healy, vice president of business development with Webasto Roof Systems are also included.
Chapter 3: Technical review - Six years and 300,000 units after bringing folding tin-top convertible motoring to the masses with the 206CC coupé-cabriolet, Peugeot has launched a fully redesigned 207CC replacement with a completely automated in-house roof and new engines developed with BMW. Learn more about roof trends, recent convertible innovations, roof modules and 'tomorrow's roof'.
Chapter 4: Manufacturers - This chapter provides brief profiles of the major roof system manufacturers, namely: Arvin Merritor, ASC Inc, Edscha, Heuliez, Karmann, Pininfarina, Webasto and Inalfa Roof Systems BV, USA, Europe and Brazil, and Asia.
Appendix: A statement from Karmann - Statement from Rolf-Peter Baule, head of Karmann's roof systems business.
Table of content
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The market
Market trends
Market players
ASC
Bertone
Edscha
Q&A with Edscha
Heuliez
Inalfa
Karmann
Magna
Pininfarina
Webasto
Market shares
Market forecasts
Sunroof market
Convertible roof market
Chapter 3 Technical review
Roof trends
Convertibles – recent innovations
Roof modules
Tomorrow’s roof
Chapter 4 Manufacturers
ArvinMeritor
ASC Inc
Edscha
Heuliez
Inalfa Roof Systems BV
Inalfa Roof Systems USA
Inalfa Roof Systems Europe and Brazil
Inalfa Roof Systems Asia
Karmann
Pininfarina
Webasto
Appendix: A statement from Karmann
List of figures
Figure 1: Global market shares for vehicle sunroofs (passenger cars and light trucks), 2006 (% of volume)
Figure 2: Western European market shares for vehicle sunroofs (passenger cars and light trucks), 2006 (% of volume)
Figure 3: North American market shares for vehicle sunroofs (passenger cars and light trucks), 2006 (% of volume)
Figure 4: ArvinMeritor’s panoramic roof module
Figure 5: ArvinMeritor’s twin spoiler roof system (open with sunshade closed)
Figure 6: BMW 6 Series convertible roof system by Edscha
List of tables
Table 1: Production of conventional-size sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2003-20131, 2 (Units 000s)
Table 2: Market value of conventional-size sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2003-2013 (EUR 000s)
Table 3: Production of large sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s)
Table 4: Market value of large sunroofs for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Japan and North America, 2003-2013 (EUR 000s)
Table 5: Production of retractable hard-top roof systems for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Asia and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s)
Table 6: Production of retractable soft-top roof systems for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Asia and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s)
Table 7: Production of retractable hard-top and soft-top roof systems for light vehicle applications in Western Europe, Asia, and North America, 2003-2013 (Units 000s)
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