World Hand Tools & Accessories Markets

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Mechanics� Service Tools I-4
Edge Tools I-4
Hand Saws I-4
Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Accessories I-4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Regional Perspective II-1
Table 1: Global Market Share for Hand Tools by End-Use for
2005 & 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-1
Product Segment Perspective II-2
Table 2: Global Market for Mechanic Tools (2002-2005): Market
Shares of Major Players - Snap-On, Danaher, Stanley and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2

2. Introduction to Hand Tools II-3
Hand Tools: A Small Sub-sector of the Metalworking and
Woodworking Industry II-3
Description of the Hand Tools Sector II-3
Evolution of the Industry II-3
Industry Structure II-4

3. Product Overview II-6
Industry Background II-6
Product Profile II-6
Mechanics� Service Tools II-7
Pliers II-7
Hammers II-7
Ball Peen Hammers II-7
Wrenches II-8
Screwdrivers II-8
Edge Tools II-8
Axe II-8
Adze II-8
Hatchets II-9
Chisels II-9
Paint & Masonry Tools II-9
Hand Saws II-9
Circular Saws II-9
Rip Saws II-10
Crosscut Saws II-10
Back Saws II-10
Dove Tail Saws II-10
Other Saws II-10
Saw Blades II-10
Chain Saws II-10
Miscellaneous Hand Tools and Accessories II-11
Miscellaneous Hand Tools II-11
Shovel II-11
Spades II-11
Hoes II-11
Rakes II-11
Accessories II-11
Sandpaper II-11

4. Factors Impacting the Market II-12
Level of Economic Activity II-12
High Cost of Labor II-12
Fragmented Nature of Market II-12
Emission Standards Established by the EPA II-12

5. Research and Technology II-13
Technological Breakthroughs II-13
Technology for Rapid Manufacture of Tools II-13
Process for Cutting Straight-Sided Geometric Shapes II-13
Titanium Torque Wrench Mass Production Process II-13

6. Product Innovations/Introductions II-14
Irwin Unveils VISE-GRIP" Quick Adjusting Wrench II-14
Greenlee Introduces New Hand Tools II-14
Greenlee Rolls-Out Five New Pliers II-14
GearWrench� Introduces New Wrench II-15
SK Hand Tool Launches New Model of G-Pro Wrenches II-15
US-based Inventor Develops a New Hand Tool II-15
Cooper Launches New Wiss� Brand of Cutting Tools II-15
Irwin to Release Revolutionary Marathon Circular Saw Blade II-16
Bosch Introduces New Precision Dado Blade Sets II-16
Bosch Introduces T-Shank, 7" Jig Saw Blades II-16
Delta Machinery Introduces New Line of Saw Blades II-17
Irwin Industrial Tools Introduces Hand Saw with M2 Tooth
Technology II-17
Leatherman to Introduce New Hunting Knives II-17
Leatherman Introduces Vista� Hunting Pruner Multi-Tool II-18
Leatherman Unveils Folding Knives II-18
Leatherman Launches Gardening Tools II-19
GearWrench Launches New Wrench Handle Design II-19
Greenlee Launches New Wire Cutter II-19
SK Unveils New Range of Flexible Pliers II-19
Leatherman Introduces Larger Multi-Tools II-20
Lowe's, Oxo International Rolls Out Exclusive Hand Tools II-20
JK Files and Tools Unveils Hand Tools II-20
Lenox Unleashes Longer Lasting Utility Blade II-20
JK Files and Tools Unveils Hand Tools II-20
Hyde Tools Launches Range of Hand Tools II-21
Great Neck Saw Mfrs Rolls Out Heritage Hand Tool Products II-21
Bahco Designs Ergo� Side Cutter for Professionals II-21
Lenox Introduces Pipe Wrenches II-21
Marshalltown Develops Mud Masher with D Grip Design II-21
Johnson Level & Tool Unveils Vibration Resistant Hammers II-21
Cooper Hand Tools Designs High Tension Hacksaw II-21
Irwin Introduces Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers II-21
Ben Tool Unleashes Bullet Groover II-22
Arnott Tools Launches Miter Divider Tool II-22
Seatek Designs Folding Hacksaw II-22
L.S. Starrett Designs Roofing Tape Measure II-22
Great Neck Saw Manufacturers Launches 16-ft Tape Measure II-22
Stanley Tool Introduces Demolition Tools II-22
Lee Valley Unveils Mini Saw Guide System II-22
Irwin Extends Soft-Sided Tool Organizers Product Line II-22
Wood-Mizer Resurface SilverTip Blades II-23

7. Product Introductions in Recent Past II-24
Edge Tools Rolls Out New Diamond Blades II-24
Edge Tool�s Alligator Storms the Market II-24
Irwin Upgrades Irwin Jack 880 Handsaw II-24
Tyco Electronics Launches Micro-Pneumatic Crimping Tool II-24
Ridge Tool Introduces Novel Pipe Wrench II-24
Stanley Works Unveils New Line of Concrete Hand Tools II-24
S-K Hand Tool Corp Launches New Tools II-25
Sturtevant Richmont Introduces New Line of Torque Wrench Tool
Systems II-25
Record Hand Tools Launches Portable Quick-Vise II-25
SK Hand Tool Corp Launches Facom Four-Piece Stud Extractor Set II-25
SK Hand Tool Introduces Facom-Brand Ball Hex T-handle Sets II-25
Extasia Launches Leather Cuffs Having Hand-Tooled Floral Motifs II-26
Xuron Corp Unveils Specialty Hand Tools Line II-26

8. Recent Industry Activity II-27
Kennametal Acquires Outstanding Stake in KENCI II-27
Kyocera Enters into Agreement with Kennametal II-27
Kennametal Takes Over Remaining Stake in Kennametal Turkey A.S. II-27
Home Depot Acquires Hughes Supply II-28
Hyde Takes Over Goodell II-28
White Cap to Take Over Western Fasteners II-28
Atlantic Group Acquires Eliza Tinsley II-28
Sun Capital Partners, Inc Acquires Major Stake in Olympia Group II-29
Ajanta Auto Industries Merges with Akar Tools II-29
Stride Forges Business Partnership with Dorian Drake
International II-29
Irwin Proposes New Brand Strategy II-29

9. Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past II-30
Jet Equipment Acquires Hand Tools Equipment from Hastings II-30
Newell Rubbermaid Purchases American Tool Companies Inc II-30
Everhard Acquires Klenk II-30
W.A. Whitney Co Divests Hand Tools Product Line II-30
Wal-Mart Stores Inc Signs Alliance Deal with Stanley Works II-31
Kennametal Inc Buys JLK Direct Distribution Inc II-31
Cooper Industries Consolidates Hand Tool & Power Tool Division II-31

10. Focus on Select Global Players II-32
Akaki Spare Parts & Hand Tools S.C. (Ethiopia) II-32
Akar Tools Ltd. (India) II-32
Black and Decker Inc. (US) II-32
Delta Machinery (US) II-32
Cooper Industries Inc. (US) II-33
Danaher Corp. (US) II-33
Emerson Electric Co. (US) II-33
Facom Tools Group (UK) II-33
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US) II-34
J.K. Files & Tools Limited (India) II-34
Jore Corporation (US) II-34
Kennametal Inc. (US) II-35
Kennametal Industrial Product Group (US) II-35
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (US) II-35
Pilana Tools (Czech Republic) II-35
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (US) II-36
Sandvik (Sweden) II-36
Shiloh Industries (US) II-36
Snap-On Incorporated (US) II-36
Stihl Holding (Germany) II-37
The Stanley Works (US) II-37
Uni-Select Pacific Inc. (Canada) II-37

11. Global Market Perspective II-38
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hand
Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa
and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-38

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39

Table 5: World Historic Review for Hand Tools & Accessories by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 6: World 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for
Years 1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Mechanics� Service Tools by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/
Africa and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Mechanics� Service
Tools by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-
Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 9: World Historic Review for Mechanics� Service Tools by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 10: World 20-Year Perspective for Mechanics� Service
Tools by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin America for Years 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Edge Tools by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Edge Tools by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 13: World Historic Review for Edge Tools by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 14: World 20-Year Perspective for Edge Tools by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East/Africa and Latin America for Years 1991,1997, 2007
& 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Hand Saws by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Hand Saws by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-51

Table 17: World Historic Review for Hand Saws by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin American Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 18: World 20-Year Perspective for Hand Saws by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East/Africa and Latin America for Years 1991,1997,
2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East/Africa and Latin American Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and
Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 21: World Historic Review for Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 22: World 20-Year Perspective for Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa and Latin
America for Years 1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Industry Outlook III-1
Hand & Power Tools Market III-1
Factors Impeding Growth III-2
General Tools Outpace the Demand for Professional Tools III-2
Factors Impacting the Market III-2
Branded Hand Tools Influence on Private-Label Lines III-3
Table 23: US Hand Tools Market (2003 - 2005): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales through Leading Outlets - Home Depot,
Wal-Mart, Sears, Lowe�s and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4
Factors Influencing Buyer Decision III-4
Table 24: Major Influencers in Hand & Power Tools Market III-4
Demand for Cordless Power Tools III-5
Power Products Immune to Price Competition III-5
Demand for Hand Tools III-5
Technology Trends III-5
Building in Value III-6
Table 25: US Market for Hand Tools (2003 - 2005): Market
Shares of Leading Players - Stanley Works, Danaher,
Snap-On, Cooper Industries and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6
Exports & Imports III-7
Table 26: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
by Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 27: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 28: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/ Country (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 29: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Exports
of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by Region/Country
(In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 30: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
by Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 31: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 32: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/Country (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 33: US Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value Imports
of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by Region/Country
(In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Product Innovations/Introductions III-11
Strategic Corporate Developments III-21
Focus on Select Players III-24
Black and Decker Inc III-24
Delta Machinery III-25
Cooper Industries Inc. III-25
Danaher Corp III-25
Emerson Electric Co. III-25
Illinois Tool Works Inc. III-26
IRWIN Industrial Tools Company III-26
Jore Corporation III-26
Kennametal Inc. III-26
Kennametal Industrial Product Group III-27
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. III-27
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation III-27
Shiloh Industries III-27
Snap-On Incorporated III-28
The Stanley Works III-28
B.Market Analytics III-29
Table 34: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 35: US Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 36: US Historic Review for Hand Tools & Accessories by
Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-30

Table 37: US 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

2. Canada III-32
A.Market Analysis III-32
Uni-Select Pacific Inc. - A Major Player III-32
Exports & Imports Scenario III-32
Table 38: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports by Region/Country (In US$ Thousand) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 39: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Thousand) III-33

Table 40: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/Country (In
US$ Thousand) III-33

Table 41: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Exports of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by
Region/Country (In US$ Thousand) III-33

Table 42: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports by Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 43: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports of Threading, Drilling and Tapping Hand Tools by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 44: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports of Saw Blades and Hand Saws by Region/Country (In
US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 45: Canadian Hand Tools Market (2004-2006): Value
Imports of Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches by
Region/Country (In US$ Million) III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Table 46: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories byproduct Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 47: Canadian Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 48: Canadian Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 49: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

3. Japan III-39
A.Market Analysis III-39
Industry Outlook III-39
Southeast Asia, A Potential Market III-39
Future Prospects III-39
Trends in the Japanese Hand Tools Industry III-40
Distribution Channels III-40
Export/Import Scenario - Historical Data III-40
Table 50: Major Export Destinations in the Japanese Hand
Tools Market for 2001: Percentage Breakdown of Exports to
USA, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 51: Major Import Sources in the Japanese Hand Tools
Market in 2001: Percentage Breakdown of Imports from USA,
Taiwan, Europe, China and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-41
B.Market Analytics III-41
Table 52: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 53: Japanese Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 54: Japanese Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 55: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for
1991,1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

4. Europe III-44
A.Market Analysis III-44
Product Launches III-44
Strategic Corporate Developments III-45
Focus on Select Players III-46
Facom Tools Group (UK) III-46
Pilana Tools (Czech Republic) III-46
Sandvik (Sweden) III-46
Stihl Holding (Germany) III-46
B.Market Analytics III-47
Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Geographic Region -
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 57: European Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 58: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 59: European Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 60: European Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 61: European Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 62: European 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe for 1991,1997, 2007 &
2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 63: European 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

4a. France III-54
Market Analysis III-54
Table 64: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 65: French Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 66: French Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 67: French 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

4b. Germany III-57
Market Analysis III-57
Table 68: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 69: German Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 70: German Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 71: German 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

4c. Italy III-60
Market Analysis III-60
Table 72: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 73: Italian Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 74: Italian Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 75: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

4d. The United Kingdom III-63
Market Analysis III-63
Table 76: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics�
Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

Table 77: UK Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 78: UK Historic Review for Hand Tools & Accessories by
Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 79: UK 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

4e. Spain III-66
Market Analysis III-66
Table 80: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 81: Spanish Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 82: Spanish Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 83: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

4f. Russia III-69
Market Analysis III-69
Table 84: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Market
Analysis for Hand Tools & Accessories by Product Segment -
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 85: Russian Long-term Projections for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 86: Russian Historic Review for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 87: Russian 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories for 1991,
1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

4g. Rest of Europe III-72
Market Analysis III-72
Table 88: Rest of Europe Market for Hand Tools & Accessories
- Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis by Product
Segment for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws
and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 89: Rest of Europe Market for Hand Tools & Accessories
- Long-term Projections by Product Segment for Mechanics�
Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 90: Rest of Europe Market for Hand Tools & Accessories
- Historic Review by Product Segment for Mechanics� Service
Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 91: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools
& Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments for
1991, 1997, 2007 &2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

5. Asia-Pacific III-76
A.Market Analysis III-76
Key Markets III-76
Taiwan III-76
Gaining Strength III-76
Market Incompetence Whittles Down Number of Players III-76
Market Overview III-76
Table 92: A Brief Sketch of Hand and Power Tools Market
in Taiwan for 2006: Percentage Split by Application
Areas III-76
China III-77
Market Scenario - A Brief Overview III-77
Hong Kong III-77
Integration of Professional and DIY Tool Features III-78
Table 93: A Sectional View of Hand and Power Tools
Market in Hong Kong for 2006: Percentage Split by
Application Areas III-78
Rising Popularity of Cordless Tools III-78
Indonesia III-78
End-Use Applications III-79
Import Scenario III-79
Focus on Select Players III-80
Akar Tools Ltd. (India) III-80
J.K. Files & Tools Limited (India) III-80
B.Market Analytics III-81
Table 94: Asia-Pacific Market for Hand Tools & Accessories -
Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis by Product
Segment for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws
and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 95: Asia-Pacific Market for Hand Tools & Accessories -
Long-term Projections by Product Segment for Mechanics�
Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand
Tools & Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

Table 96: Asia-Pacific Market for Hand Tools & Accessories -
Historic Review by Product Segment for Mechanics� Service
Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

Table 97: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Hand Tools &
Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand
Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-84

6. The Middle East/Africa III-85
A.Market Analysis III-85
Akaki Spare Parts & Hand Tools S.C. (Ethiopia) - A Key Player III-85
B.Market Analytics III-85
Table 98: Middle East/African Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
by Product Segment for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge
Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories
Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-85

Table 99: Middle East/African Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Long-term Projections by Product Segment for
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86

Table 100: Middle East/African Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Historic Review by Product Segment for
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87

Table 101: Middle East/African 20-Year Perspective for Hand
Tools & Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge
Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories
Segments for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-88

7. Latin America III-89
Market Analysis III-89
Table 102: Latin American Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
by Product Segment for Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools,
Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories
Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-89

Table 103: Latin American Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Long-term Projections by Product Segment for
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90

Table 104: Latin American Market for Hand Tools &
Accessories - Historic Review by Product Segment for
Mechanics� Service Tools, Edge Tools, Hand Saws and
Miscellaneous Hand Tools & Accessories Segments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-91

Table 105: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Hand
Tools & Accessories by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mechanics� Service Tools,
Edge Tools, Hand Saws and Miscellaneous Hand Tools &
Accessories Segments for 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE