DUBLIN--June 29, 2012: Research and Markets (Research and Markets) has announced the addition of the "Truck & Bus Manufacturing" report to their offering.
The US heavy truck and bus manufacturing industry includes about 80 companies with combined annual revenue of about $20 billion. Major companies include PACCAR (Peterbilt and Kenworth); Navistar International; Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner); Volvo Trucks North America; and the commercial truck division of Ford. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 20 companies account for about 95 percent of revenue. The industry includes companies that manufacture and assemble complete vehicles and companies that supply vehicle chassis to assembly plants.
Globally, the leading countries for heavy truck and bus manufacturing include China, Germany, India, Sweden, and the US. Top companies include China FAW Group, Daimler AG (Germany), Dongfeng Motor (China), PACCAR (US), Tata Motors (India), and AB Volvo (Sweden).
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Heavy truck demand is driven by growth in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail sectors. Bus demand is driven by growth in the number of school-aged children and investment in public transportation systems. The profitability of individual companies depends on volume and sales of high-margin options. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in purchasing. Small manufacturers can compete by offering highly customized products. The industry is capital-intensive: annual sales per employee are about $700,000.
Companies in the industry compete with makers of transportation equipment such as trains and planes, which also move freight and people over long distances.
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Industry Overview
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Business Challenges
Business Trends
Industry Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
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