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SUMMARY
Increased Application of DIS in Vehicle Parc Challenges Market Growth
The emergence of vehicles equipped with distributorless ignition systems (DIS)
is a key challenge faced by manufacturers of ignition caps, rotors and
distributors. In 2004, 65 to 70 percent of vehicles had DIS and with the
numbers steadily increasing, sustaining demand in the aftermarket for
distributor ignition caps, rotors, distributors is becoming increasingly
difficult. Leveraging the growth opportunities in the performance aftermarket
for racing applications, where many associations reject the participation of
DIS equipped vehicles, is going to be critical for boosting revenues. In
addition, manufacturers grappling with issues surrounding longer product
lifecycles (10-12 years) of caps, rotors, and distributors in the consumer
segment are likely to benefit from the higher replacement rates found in the
performance market where users are more inclined to upgrade to the latest
products.
This Frost & Sullivan research service examines the North American ignition
caps, rotors and distributors aftermarket. It also discusses market drivers
and restraints while offering unit shipment and revenue forecasts, trends by
product type, pricing strategies, analysis of distribution channels and market
share of major participants. The comprehensive focus of this study enables
companies to align their positioning strategies to benefit from the changing
markets and obtain maximum return on investment.
Performance Market Demands Technically Sophisticated Caps, Rotors, and
Distributors
While the performance market is assisting in curbing a drastic decline in
sales for caps, rotors, and distributors, manufacturers have their task cut
out in terms of offering high quality products that can withstand stringent
racing conditions. The performance replacement market for distributors has
grown by 5.0 to 6.0 percent in 2004 and is expected to grow further with the
increase in the number of races. "With more than 1000 different racetracks in
the United States and more than 100 racecars participating in each racetrack
per week, niche segments such as high-performance and racing are still strong
and are likely to remain so for the next 5 to 10 years at least," observes the
analyst of this research service.
Manufacturers should target the professional hardcore racing market in the
future by entering into agreements with racing associations and sporting
authorities such as Grand Telly Motor Sports and Lear manufacturing. Since
this segment demands technologically advanced distributors that use optical
triggers, quality and price are going to be major competitive factors in the
performance market.
Racing Applications Create Demand for Higher Priced Products
The price of ignition caps and rotors witnessed a slow increase in 2002 and
2003 because of the rise in the purchase of used cars during this period.
However, the rate of price decline is expected to reduce after 2007 due to the
demand for high priced ignition caps rotors and distributors in the
performance market.
"Manufacturers catering to the performance segment can offer their products at
a premium given the use of much higher quality caps, rotors, and distributors
in a racing environment," says the analyst. "In fact, the weighted average
price of distributors used in racing applications is around $300, much higher
than that of normal distributors, which is around $180".
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- 1. Executive Summary
- 1. Summary of Major Findings
- 2. North American Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket
- 1. Overview and Definitions
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis
- 2. Market Drivers and Restraints
- 1. Market Drivers
- a. Increased Percentage of Trucks Sold That Have Distributors
- b. Hardcore Racing Demand for Higher Priced Distributors
- 2. Market Restraints
- a. Reduced Demand for Remanufactured Products in the Performance
Market
- b. Use of Remanufactured Distributors Reduce Unit Price
- 3. Quantitative Analysis
- 1. Demand Analysis
- 2. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- 3. Trends by Geographic Region
- 4. Pricing Analysis and Trends
- 4. Competitive Analysis
- 1. Competitive Analysis and Trends
- 2. Distribution Channel Analysis
- 3. Revenue Market Share Analysis
- 4. Product Analysis
- 5. Frost & Sullivan Awards
- 1. Frost & Sullivan Market Penetration Leadership Award
- 3. North American Ignition Distributors Aftermarket
- 1. Overview and Definitions
- 1. Market Overview and Definitions
- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis
- 2. Market Drivers and Restraints
- 1. Market Drivers
- 2. Market Restraints
- 3. Quantitative Analysis
- 1. Demand Analysis
- 2. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
- 3. Trends by Product Type
- 4. Trends by Geographic Region
- 5. Pricing Analysis and Trends
- 4. Competitive Analysis
- 1. Competitive Analysis and Trends
- 2. Distribution Channel Analysis
- 3. Revenue Market Share Analysis
- 4. Appendix
- 1. Acronyms and Equations
- 1. Acronyms and Abbreviations
- 2. Currency Exchange Rates
- 3. Conversion Equations
- 4. Compound Annual Growth Rate
- 5. Decision Support Database
- 1. Decision Support Database
- 1. Automotive Technicians
- 2. Automotive Retailers
- 3. Automotive Dealers
- 4. Repair Shops
List Of Figures
Chapter 2
- Ignition Caps/Rotors and Distributors Aftermarket: Market Drivers Ranked
in Order of Impact (North America), 2005 -2011
- Ignition Caps/Rotors and Distributors Aftermarket: Total Light Vehicles in
Operation by Model Year (North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Caps/Rotors and Distributors Aftermarket: Market Restraints
Ranked in Order of Impact (North America), 2005 - 2011
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Average Age of Light Vehicles in Use
(North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Average Annual Use per Light Vehicle
(United States), 2001-2011
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
(North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Percent of Revenues by Geographic
Region (North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Manufacturer-Level Pricing Analysis
(North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Competitive Structure (North
America), 2004
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Revenue Shares by Distribution
Channel (North America), 2004
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Revenue Shares of Major Market
Participants (North America), 2004
- Ignition Caps/Rotors and Distributors Aftermarket: Products Offered by
Major Market Participants
Chapter 3
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of
Impact (North America), 2005 -2011
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of
Impact (North America), 2005 -2011
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
(North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Percent of Revenues by Product Type
(North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Percent of Revenues by Geographic
Region (North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Manufacturer-Level Pricing Analysis
(North America), 2001-2011
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Competitive Structure (North America),
2004
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Revenue Shares by Distribution Channel
(North America), 2004
- Ignition Distributors Aftermarket: Revenue Shares of Major Market
Participants (North America), 2004
- Ignition Caps/Rotors and Distributors Aftermarket: Products Offered by
Major Market Participants
Chapter 4
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (Canada: U.S.),
2003-2005
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (Europe: U.S.),
2003-2005
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (Japan: U.S.),
2003-2005
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (Mexico: U.S.),
2003-2005
- Ignition Caps and Rotors Aftermarket: Exchange Rate (UK: U.S.), 2003-2005
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