Research and Markets: Latest Report on Steel Investment Foundries Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade

Business Wire, June 24, 2009

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ba98a4/steel_investment_f) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Steel Investment Foundries Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

The Steel Investment Foundries Industry report is the most comprehensive market research report available on this industry. It provides the most updated data and analysis on the industrys key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.

This 158-page report contains unparalleled research on this industry in breadth and depth. With a macroeconomic perspective, the report provides a fresh and comprehensive view of the industry. The report's supply and demand data covers both U.S. shipments and international trade while taking into consideration of the industrys capacity utilization. The industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis contain all the elements needed for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 50 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 139 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their revenue share within the industry, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed.

In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:

• Executive Summary
• Industry Income Statement
• Industry Balance Sheet
• Capital Expenditure
• Industry Cost Analysis
• Industry Pricing Analysis
• Industry Foreign Trade
• Industry Structure
• Competitive Landscape

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing steel investment castings. Investment molds are formed by covering a wax shape with refractory slurry. After the refractory slurry hardens, the wax is melted, leaving a seamless mold. Investment molds provide highly detailed, consistent castings. Establishments in this industry purchase steel made in other establishments. This 6-digit NAICS industry (331512) is under the hierarchy of Ferrous Metal Foundries Industry (33151), Foundries Industry Group (3315), Primary Metal Manufacturing Subsector (331), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent code is: 3324 - Steel Investment Foundries.

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industrys revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $3.9 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 40.53%. The industry used a projected 71 percent of its full production capacity in 2008. The industry could have increased its total shipment value to $5.5 billion USD under full production capacity. This industry did not have direct foreign trade statistics. The report nevertheless depicted relevant foreign trade data from a higher level NAICS industry or industry group.

This industry report includes detailed information on:

1. Industry's major players

2. Organizations that set standards for the industry

3. Government agencies that regulate and monitor policies related to the industry 4. Trade associations, including educational institutions

5. Trade publications

6. Trade shows and organizers

7. Sources of the information

This information includes the name of the company or organization, a description of the organization and how it is related to the industry, and a URL link to its website.

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