© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. North American Plastics Processing Machinery Markets Offshore Competition in Plastics Production Undercuts Sustained North American Growth General Machinery Group “The North American plastics processing machinery markets are increasingly seeing a shift of production to offshore locations that offer substantially lower labor costs. With other advantages such as a less stringent regulatory environment, the trend of production migration is likely to continue, creating a scenario of low to no growth for North American manufacturers.”

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Overall nominal growth in North America typifies segment trends All segments are forecast to grow at around the same annual rates, with the thermoforming segment looking more positive Issues such as movement of processors offshore are having a tremendous impact on the market Mature product segments challenge marketing decisions The recovering economies of North America are good for this industry, but capital expenditure is still weak, creating a significant negative impact

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Market drivers, restraints, and challenges Analyst insights on ‘hot topics’ and emerging applications in the plastics processing machinery markets Market sizing and competitive analysis Market forecasts and opportunity analysis In-depth end-user analysis and technology trends

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Global coverage: North America (U.S.,Canada, and Mexico) Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants Find out how you compare to the competition Assess current and future drivers and restraints Determine and exploit new market share opportunities New Entrants Analyze challenges associated with the plastics processing machinery industry Calculate time scales for strategy implementation Position yourself to capitalize on market needs based on expected trends and competitive information Investment Community Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in the plastics processing machinery markets

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Forecasts for the total North American plastics processing machinery markets Market size ( ) by key machine technologies (North America) Forecast by country (North America) Competitive and technology trends and issues

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants Jomar Corp. Krauss-Maffei MAAC Machinery Maruka USA Milacron Negri Bossi Nissei Sencorp Techne North America Welex, Inc. American Kuhne Battenfeld Gloucester Bekum America Brown Machine Davis-Standard DeMag Plastics Group Engel North America Graham Machinery Group HPM/Taylor’s Industrial Services Irwin Research & Development

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