Rising demand for aluminum castings and magnesium die-castings in auto and non-auto industries is one of the key factors propelling market growth. Greater aluminum and magnesium content in automobiles is likely to drive higher consumption of the materials in the auto industry. Bright prospects for industrial castings also exist in the industrial machinery, and aerospace sectors.
Asia-Pacific represents the largest market for industrial castings worldwide. The market is estimated at 27.4 million tons for 2007, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Europe is
the second largest market followed by United States at third position. Collectively, North America, Europe and Asia (including Japan) account for about 85 percent of the global industrial
castings (http://www.strategyr.com/Industrial_Castings_Market_Report.asp) market. Demand for ferrous castings
(http://www.strategyr.com/Industrial_Castings_Market_Report.asp) is forecast to be 75.3 million tons in 2010.
Market for non-ferrous castings (http://www.strategyr.com/Industrial_Castings_Market_Report.asp) is estimated
at 9.2 million tons for 2007.
Market participants include AmeriCast Technologies, Esco Corp, GIW Industries, Intermet Corp, Kubota Corp, Precision Metalsmiths, Ryobi Ltd and Wyman-Gordon Company.
"Industrial Castings: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, product profile, players,
competition, end-use applications, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for major geographic markets such as United
States, Japan, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Analytics are provided in terms of product segments including Ferrous Castings (Gray Iron
Castings, Ductile Iron Castings, Malleable Iron Castings, and Steel Castings) and Non-Ferrous Castings (Aluminum Castings, Copper Castings, Magnesium Castings and Other Nonferrous
Castings) Markets. The study also presents historic data for an insight into market evolution over the past fifteen years.
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