US demand to increase 4% annually through 2014 Power and hand tool demand in the US is forecast to increase 4.0 percent annually through 2012, reaching $10.9 billion. Although facing difficulty in the shorter term, the US construction outlook is expected to recover by 2014, creating demand in the professional sector. In the meantime, consumer demand will benefit from continued interest in DIY and home remodeling activities. In addition, the introduction of new products -- especially improved cordless tools -- will create gains in both markets. Professional segment to outpace consumer market Growth in professional tool demand will outpace that of the consumer segment, reflecting the rebound in the economy and rising employment in the construction and manufacturing sectors from a low 2009 base. In addition, professionals use a greater variety of tools, most of which are also more expensive than those used by consumers. Among the large professional markets, the construction sector will post the best gains through 2014, reflecting an expected recovery in residential construction activity, coupled with continued strength in nonresidential and nonbuilding construction. Still, consumer tool demand will rise a solid 3.3 percent per annum, benefiting from the ongoing popularity of do-ityourself activities and the trade-up by consumers to feature-laden power tools. In addition, the US mortgage crisis will compel many homeowners to remain in their current homes rather than trading up to larger or more modern houses, thereby boosting home remodeling and repair activity. In addition, a growing number of women have become interested in DIY activities, as evidenced by websites and classes geared toward this group. Power tools to continue outpacing hand tools Maintaining established trends, power tool demand is forecast to outpace hand tool demand due to the continuing popularity of cordless electric products such as saws, sanders and screwdrivers. Hand tool demand is limited by the inherent durability of these products. Unlike power tools, common household tools such as hammers frequently outlive their owners, dampening replacement demand. In addition, product innovation is less common than in power tools, limiting opportunities for value gains. Cordless products will continue to post the best gains, benefiting not only from macroeconomic factors but from their performance advantages vis-a-vis plug-in models. Furthermore, the development of improved battery technology, such as lithium-ion chemistry, has encouraged both consumers and professionals to use cordless technology. Power and hand tool production has shifted to Asia US production of power and hand tools has been adversely affected by competition from imports, which comprised more than 40 percent of demand in 2009. Asian countries are leading suppliers of power and hand tools due to their labor cost advantages relative to the US. In particular, China has become the major source of US imports. Electric tool production has been dramatically reduced by outsourcing to lower cost nations. In contrast, a larger share of hand tool production has remained in the US, reflecting the strong brand recognition of many smaller, specialized hand tool producers. Study coverage This new industry study presents historical demand data (1999, 2004 and 2009) plus forecasts for 2014 and 2019 by type and market. The study also considers key market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles 40 industry competitors, including Emerson Electric, Robert Bosch, Snap-on, Stanley Black & Decker, and Techtronic.

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US Power & Hand Tools Market
Published on November 2010
Report Summary
US demand to increase 4% annually through 2014
Power and hand tool demand in the US is forecast to increase 4.0 percent annually through 2012, reaching $10.9 billion. Although
facing difficulty in the shorter term, the US construction outlook is expected to recover by 2014, creating demand in the professional
sector. In the meantime, consumer demand will benefit from continued interest in DIY and home remodeling activities. In addition, the
introduction of new products -- especially improved cordless tools -- will create gains in both markets.
Professional segment to outpace consumer market
Growth in professional tool demand will outpace that of the consumer segment, reflecting the rebound in the economy and rising
employment in the construction and manufacturing sectors from a low 2009 base. In addition, professionals use a greater variety of
tools, most of which are also more expensive than those used by consumers. Among the large professional markets, the construction
sector will post the best gains through 2014, reflecting an expected recovery in residential construction activity, coupled with
continued strength in nonresidential and nonbuilding construction. Still, consumer tool demand will rise a solid 3.3 percent per annum,
benefiting from the ongoing popularity of do-ityourself activities and the trade-up by consumers to feature-laden power tools. In
addition, the US mortgage crisis will compel many homeowners to remain in their current homes rather than trading up to larger or
more modern houses, thereby boosting home remodeling and repair activity. In addition, a growing number of women have become
interested in DIY activities, as evidenced by websites and classes geared toward this group.
Power tools to continue outpacing hand tools
Maintaining established trends, power tool demand is forecast to outpace hand tool demand due to the continuing popularity of
cordless electric products such as saws, sanders and screwdrivers. Hand tool demand is limited by the inherent durability of these
products. Unlike power tools, common household tools such as hammers frequently outlive their owners, dampening replacement
demand. In addition, product innovation is less common than in power tools, limiting opportunities for value gains. Cordless products
will continue to post the best gains, benefiting not only from macroeconomic factors but from their performance advantages vis-a-vis
plug-in models. Furthermore, the development of improved battery technology, such as lithium-ion chemistry, has encouraged both
consumers and professionals to use cordless technology.
Power and hand tool production has shifted to Asia
US production of power and hand tools has been adversely affected by competition from imports, which comprised more than 40
percent of demand in 2009. Asian countries are leading suppliers of power and hand tools due to their labor cost advantages relative
to the US. In particular, China has become the major source of US imports. Electric tool production has been dramatically reduced by
outsourcing to lower cost nations. In contrast, a larger share of hand tool production has remained in the US, reflecting the strong
brand recognition of many smaller, specialized hand tool producers.
Study coverage
This new industry study presents historical demand data (1999, 2004 and 2009) plus forecasts for 2014 and 2019 by type and
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market. The study also considers key market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles 40 industry
competitors, including Emerson Electric, Robert Bosch, Snap-on, Stanley Black & Decker, and Techtronic.
Table of Content
INTRODUCTION xii
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT 4
General 4
Macroeconomic Environment 5
Cyclical Trends 6
Personal Income & Expenditure Patterns 10
Demographic Trends 12
Population 13
Household Formation & Housing Stock Patterns 15
Professional Employment 19
Construction Activity 21
Residential Construction 22
New Housing 24
Improvement & Repair 28
Nonresidential Building Construction 29
Nonbuilding Construction 32
Motor Vehicle Outlook 34
Nonresidential Fixed Investment 37
Manufacturing Outlook 40
III. POWER & HAND TOOL OVERVIEW 44
General 44
Demand 44
Shipments 48
US Foreign Trade 51
Imports 52
Exports 55
World Outlook 58
Pricing Trends 60
Technology 62
IV. POWER TOOLS 64
General 64
Imports 66
Exports 68
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Electric 70
Imports 73
Exports 75
Demand by Electric Power Source 77
Drills 79
Plug-In 82
Cordless 83
Foreign Trade 84
Saws 85
Circular Saws 88
Other Saws 89
Foreign Trade 90
Sanders, Polishers & Grinders 91
Supply & Demand 92
Foreign Trade 95
Screwdrivers 96
Supply & Demand 96
Foreign Trade 98
Planers & Routers 99
Hammers 101
Other Electric Tools 103
Parts & Attachments 105
Pneumatic 108
Imports 112
Exports 113
Nailers & Staplers 115
Impact Wrenches 118
Drills & Screwdrivers 119
Percussion Tools 121
Sanders, Polishers & Grinders 122
Other Pneumatic Tools 124
Parts & Attachments 125
Engine-Driven 127
Other Power Tools 132
V. HAND TOOLS 134
General 134
Imports 136
Exports 138
Hand Service Tools 140
Imports 142
Exports 144
Wrenches 145
Shipments by Type 147
Foreign Trade 149
Pliers 152
Specialized Automotive Tools 154
Screwdrivers 156
Hammers 158
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Other 160
Edge Tools 162
Paint & Masonry Tools 164
Chisels 166
Axes, Adzes & Hatchets 168
Hand Saws 170
Other Hand Tools 173
VI. MARKETS 176
General 176
Professional Demand 178
By Type 179
By Sector 181
Construction 183
Automotive Aftermarket 185
Industrial & Other Professional Services 187
Consumer Demand 189
VII. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 193
General 193
Industry Composition 195
Power Tools 197
Hand Tools 198
Market Share 199
Power Tools 201
Hand Tools 205
Product Development 208
Manufacturing 210
Marketing 211
Private Labels 214
Distribution 215
Direct Sales & Distributors 216
Home Centers 217
Other 219
Mergers, Acquisitions & Industry Restructuring 221
Cooperative Agreements 223
Company Profiles 226
Actuant Corporation 227
Alltrade Tools LLC 231
Ames True Temper, see Griffon
Anderson Power Products, see IDEAL Industries
Apex Tool Group, see Cooper Industries and Danaher
Atlas Copco AB 234
Ben Meadows, see Grainger (WW)
Besco Pneumatic, see Stanley Black & Decker
Biach Industries, see Actuant
Black & Decker, see Stanley Black & Decker
Blount International Incorporated 238
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Bosch (Robert) GmbH 242
Carlton, see Blount International
Channellock Incorporated 248
Chervon Holdings Limited 250
Chicago Pneumatic Tool, see Atlas Copco
Cooper Industries plc 252
Danaher Corporation 257
Daniels Manufacturing Corporation 262
Del City Wire, see Actuant
DELTA/PORTER-CABLE, see Stanley Black & Decker
DEPRAG-Schulz GmbH and Company 264
DeVilbiss Air Power, see Stanley Black & Decker
DeWALT Industrial Tool, see Stanley Black & Decker
Diamant Boart International, see Husqvarna
Duo-Fast Construction, see Illinois Tool Works
Emerson Electric Company 266
Emhart Teknologies, see Stanley Black & Decker
Enerpac, see Actuant
Estwing Manufacturing Company Incorporated 269
Facom, see Stanley Black & Decker
Gardner Bender, see Actuant
Gempler's, see Grainger (WW)
Grainger (WW) Incorporated 271
Great Neck Saw Manufacturers Incorporated 276
Greenlee Textron, see Textron
Griffon Corporation 278
Hilti AG 280
Hitachi Koki Company Limited 283
Home Depot Incorporated 286
Homelite Consumer Products, see Techtronic Industries
Husqvarna AB 288
Hydratight, see Actuant
ICS, see Blount International
IDEAL Industries Incorporated 293
Illinois Tool Works Incorporated 296
Imperial Supplies, see Grainger (WW)
Ingersoll-Rand plc 299
IRWIN Industrial Tool, see Newell Rubbermaid
ITW Ramset, see Illinois Tool Works
Jonsered, see Husqvarna
Klein Tools Incorporated 301
Kmart, see Sears Holdings
Lab Safety Supply, see Grainger (WW)
Leatherman Tool Group Incorporated 304
LENOX, see Newell Rubbermaid
Lowe's Companies Incorporated 306
Mac Tools, see Stanley Black & Decker
Makita Corporation 308
Marinco Electrical Group, see Actuant
Matco Tools, see Danaher
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McFeely's, see Grainger (WW)
Meier (Walter) AG 312
Milwaukee Electric Tool, see Techtronic Industries
Nanjing Chervon Industry, see Chervon Holdings
Newell Rubbermaid Incorporated 315
Panasonic Corporation 319
Paslode Construction, see Illinois Tool Works
Pratt-Read, see IDEAL Industries
Professional Equipment, see Grainger (WW)
Quincy Compressor, see Atlas Copco
RedMax/Zenoah America, see Husqvarna
Ridge Tool, see Emerson Electric
Rothenberger, see Textron
Sears Holdings Corporation 321
Senco Brands Incorporated 324
SK Hand Tools, see IDEAL Industries
Snap-on Incorporated 326
Spear & Jackson, see United Pacific Industries
SPX Corporation 330
Stanley Black & Decker Incorporated 333
STIHL Holding AG & Company KG 342
Techtronic Industries Company Limited 345
Templeton, Kenly, see Actuant
Textron Incorporated 349
TRUMPF Group 352
United Pacific Industries Limited 355
Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated 357
Western Forge, see IDEAL Industries
Windsor Forestry Tools, see Blount International
WMH Tool Group, see Meier (Walter)
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table 3
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 Macroeconomic Indicators 10
2 Personal Consumption Expenditures 12
3 Resident Population 15
4 Household Formation & Housing Stock 18
5 Professional Employment 21
6 Construction Expenditures 22
7 Residential Building Construction Expenditures 24
8 Private Housing Starts 28
9 Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures 29
10 Nonresidential Building Construction Expenditures 32
11 Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures 34
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12 Motor Vehicle Indicators 37
13 Nonresidential Fixed Investment Expenditures 40
14 Manufacturers' Shipments 43
SECTION III -- POWER & HAND TOOL OVERVIEW
1 Power & Hand Tool Supply & Demand 47
2 Power & Hand Tool Shipments by Type 50
3 Power & Hand Tool Foreign Trade 52
4 World Power & Hand Tool Demand 59
5 Price Deflators for Power & Hand Tools 61
SECTION IV -- POWER TOOLS
1 Power Tool Supply & Demand 66
2 Electric Tool Supply & Demand 73
3 Electric Tool Demand by Power Source 79
4 Electric Drill Supply & Demand 82
5 Electric Saw Supply & Demand 88
6 Electric Sander, Polisher & Grinder Supply & Demand 94
7 Electric Screwdriver Supply & Demand 98
8 Electric Planer & Router Supply & Demand 101
9 Electric Hammer Supply & Demand 103
10 Other Electric Tool Supply & Demand 105
11 Electric Tool Parts & Attachments Supply & Demand 108
12 Pneumatic Tool Supply & Demand 111
13 Pneumatic Nailer & Stapler Supply & Demand 117
14 Pneumatic Impact Wrench Supply & Demand 119
15 Pneumatic Drill & Screwdriver Supply & Demand 120
16 Pneumatic Percussion Tool Supply & Demand 122
17 Pneumatic Sander, Polisher & Grinder Supply & Demand 124
18 Other Pneumatic Tool Supply & Demand 125
19 Pneumatic Tool Parts & Attachments Supply & Demand 126
20 Engine-Driven Tool Supply & Demand 130
21 Other Power Tool Supply & Demand 133
SECTION V -- HAND TOOLS
1 Hand Tool Supply & Demand 136
2 Hand Service Tool Supply & Demand 142
3 Wrench Supply & Demand 147
4 Pliers Supply & Demand 154
5 Specialized Automotive Tool Supply & Demand 156
6 Screwdriver Supply & Demand 158
7 Hammer Supply & Demand 160
8 Other Hand Service Tool Supply & Demand 162
9 Edge Tool Supply & Demand 164
10 Paint & Masonry Tool Supply & Demand 166
11 Chisel Supply & Demand 168
12 Ax, Adze & Hatchet Supply & Demand 170
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13 Hand Saw Supply & Demand 172
14 Other Hand Tool Supply & Demand 175
SECTION VI -- MARKETS
1 Power & Hand Tool Demand by Market 177
2 Professional Tool Demand by Type 181
3 Professional Tool Demand by Sector 182
4 Construction Demand for Power & Hand Tools 184
5 Automotive Aftermarket Demand for Power & Hand Tools 187
6 Industrial & Other Professional Demand for
Power & Hand Tools 189
7 Consumer Tool Demand by Type 192
SECTION VII -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 US Power & Hand Tool Sales by Company, 2009 196
2 Power & Hand Tool Demand by Distribution Channel 216
3 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures 222
4 Selected Cooperative Agreements 224
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
1 Year of Construction of Housing Stock, 2009 19
SECTION III -- POWER & HAND TOOL OVERVIEW
1 Power & Hand Tool Demand by Type, 1999-2019 48
2 Power & Hand Tool Shipments by Type, 1999-2019 50
3 Power & Hand Tool Imports by Source, 2009 55
4 Power & Hand Tool Exports by Destination, 2009 58
SECTION IV -- POWER TOOLS
1 Power Tool Imports by Source, 2009 68
2 Power Tool Exports by Destination, 2009 70
3 Electric Tool Imports by Source, 2009 75
4 Electric Tool Exports by Destination, 2009 76
5 Electric Drill Imports by Source, 2009 85
6 Electric Saw Imports by Source, 2009 91
7 Electric Sander, Polisher & Grinder Imports by Source, 2009 95
8 Electric Screwdriver Imports by Source, 2009 99
9 Pneumatic Tool Imports by Source, 2009 113
10 Pneumatic Tool Exports by Destination, 2009 115
11 Engine-Driven Tool Imports by Source, 2009 131
12 Engine-Driven Tool Exports by Destination, 2009 131
SECTION V -- HAND TOOLS
1 Hand Tool Imports by Source, 2009 138
2 Hand Tool Exports by Destination, 2009 140
3 Hand Service Tool Imports by Source, 2009 144
4 Hand Service Tool Exports by Destination, 2009 145
5 Wrench Imports by Source, 2009 151
6 Wrench Exports by Destination, 2009 151
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SECTION VI -- MARKETS
1 Power & Hand Tool Demand by Market, 1999-2019 178
SECTION VII -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
1 Power & Hand Tool Market Share by Company, 2009 201
2 Power Tool Market Share by Company, 2009 205
3 Hand Tool Market Share by Company, 2009 208
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