Emission Control Catalysts - Global Strategic Business Report 2015 - Stable Outlook for Oil & Gas Bodes Well for Emission Control Catalysts

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DUBLIN, Feb .17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/scnxwn/emission_control) has announced the addition of the "Emission Control Catalysts - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Emission Control Catalysts in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Motor Vehicle Emission Control Catalysts, and Industrial Emission Control Catalysts. Motor Vehicle Emission Control Catalysts Segment is further analyzed by the following Categories at Global Level: Light Duty Vehicles, and Others.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 40 companies including many key and niche players such as:

AeriNox, Inc.
BASF Catalysts LLC
CDTi
Clariant International Ltd.
Cormetech Inc.
Corning Incorporated
DCL International, Inc.
Johnson Matthey Plc
Tenneco, Inc.
Walker Exhaust Systems
Umicore SA

Key Topics Covered:

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

Growing Concerns Over Air Pollution Brings Spotlight on Emission Control Technologies
Market Outlook
Competitive Scenario
Use of Emission Control Catalysts Become a Standard Feature in Automobiles
The Need to Curb Industrial Pollution
Business Case for Emission Control Catalysts
Stringent Emission Control Norms Drive Demand for Emission Control Catalysts in Industries and Automobiles
Regulatory Norms Make Emission Control Catalysts a Necessity Rather than an Option in Vehicles
Emissions Regulations Landscape in Major Country/Region

2. MARKET DYNAMICS

Market Traits
Economic Upheavals in the Recent Past & Outlook for the Future
Impact of the 2007-2009 Recession in Retrospect
Automobile Sales Collapses
Hurts Business Prospects for Emission Control Catalysts
Weak Demand from Power Plants and for Industrial Processing Machinery Squeezes Opportunities for Stationary Emission Control Catalysts
Market Recovers in 2010
Growth in the Global Market Sobers Down in 2011
Market Once Again Tested Between 2011-2013: A Recent Past Perspective
Eurozone' Debt Crisis Tempers Economic Activity in the Region in 2012 & 2013
European Debt Crisis Drags Automotive Market into the Red
Hurts Automotive Emission Control Catalysts Market in 2012 & 2013
Industrial Sector Slows Down in Europe During Debt Crisis
Squeezes Demand for Industrial Emission Control Catalysts
America's Brush with the Fiscal Cliff Crisis & its Impact on the Market
Weak Japanese Economy in H2-2013 Slows Down Growth in Emission Control Catalysts Sales
Years 2011-2014: Uneven Growth in Emerging Markets As Structural Slowdown Becomes the New Norm
Cautiously Optimistic Global Economic Outlook to Help Drive Steady Gains in Emission Control Catalysts Market
Steady Acceleration in Global PMI to Drive Demand for Industrial & Automotive Emission Control Catalysts
European Market in 2014 & Beyond: Hopes for a Recovery Despite Volatility & Risks of a Relapse
US Market in 2015 & Beyond: Mostly Positive Outlook Sprinkled With Yet Lingering Fears
Growth in Manufacturing PMI Despite Slowdown in GDP to Sustain Demand for Emission Control Catalysts in Japan in 2014

3. MARKET TRENDS, DRIVERS & ISSUES

Developing Countries to Drive Future Market Growth
OEMs from Developed Automotive Markets & OEMs from Emerging Automotive Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Projected Increase in Automotive Demand & Subsequent Rise in Production to Drive Automotive Emission Control Catalysts
Opportunity Indicators
Light Duty Vehicle Emission Control Catalysts Continue to Gain Rapid Acceptance
Light Duty Vehicle Emission Regulations Landscape
HDD Catalysts Offer Bright Prospects to Emission Control Catalysts Manufacturers
Heavy Duty Diesel Emission Regulation Landscape
Expanding Global Vehicle Fleet & Rising Average Vehicle Life Drive Demand for Emission Control Catalysts in Automotive Aftermarket
Opportunity Indicators:
Motorcycles Market: An Overview
Environmental Considerations
Taking a Front Seat
Motorcycle Emission Regulation Landscape
Explosive Growth in Global Power Generation Activity Spurs Demand
Petroleum Industries Adopt Emission Control Catalysts in Refining Units
Stable Outlook for Oil & Gas Bodes Well for Emission Control Catalysts
Opportunity Indicators:
Marine Sector Strengthens Market Prospects for Emission Control Catalysts
PGM Demand Continues to Grow Despite High Prices
Platinum Continues to Lead the PGMs in Autocatalyst Sector
Palladium Gaining Prominence in LDG Vehicles
At The Expense of Platinum
Catalyst Manufacturers Adopt Innovative Strategies to Combat Price Rise
Key Statistical Findings:
Ceramic Oxide Catalysts
A Challenge to Precious Metals
Research Activities Influencing the Market
Developments in Catalyst Technology
Other Significant Trends

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

What is a Catalyst?
Chemical Pathways Catalyzed by Aftertreatment System
Need for Catalysts
Applications
Commonly Used Catalysts
Fast Light Off Catalysts
More Thermally Durable Catalysts
Catalytic-Converter Technology
Structure of Modern Catalytic Converter
Types of Catalysts
Emission Control Catalysts
A Definition
Advantages of Emission Control Catalyst
Easy Utility
Minimal Impact on Engine
Durability
Cost efficiency
Challenges
Dependence on Temperature
Unexpected Reactions in Some Cases
Lack of Availability of Materials
Platinum Metals' Consequences
Applicability of Emission Control Catalyst
PGM (Platinum Group Metals)
Palladium
Rare Earth Oxides
Application of PGM Catalysts
In Automobile Oxygen Sensors and in Spark Plugs
As Non-automotive Catalysts
Automotive Catalysts
Properties of Automotive Catalysts
Difference in Diesel and Gasoline Catalysts
Autocatalyst Technologies
Three Way Catalysts
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts
Selective Catalytic Reduction Catalyst (SCR)
Oxidation Catalysts
Hydrocarbon Adsorber System
Electrically Heated Catalyst System
Lean Combustion
Lean NOx (DeNOx) Catalyst
NOx Adsorbers
Substrate and Coating Technologies
Diesel Particulate Filters
Wall Flow Filters
Partial Flow Filters
Open Filters

5. EMISSIONS & EMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

Greenhouse Gases
Emissions from Diesel Fuel
Emissions from Gasoline Fuel
Smoke and Safety are Primary Concerns
Vehicle Emissions
A Bane to the Environment
NOx
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Sulfur Oxide (SOx)
Hydrocarbon (HC)
Measures to Reduce GHG Emissions
Promoting Use of Low-Carbon Fuels
Advanced Technologies

6. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

Emission Control Standards and their Implementation
Emission Standards in the European Union
Euro III Norms [With Effect from the Year 2000]
Euro IV Norms [With Effect from the Year 2005]
Emission Standards in the United States
Tier-1 Standards
The National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) Program
Californian Standards
50,000 miles/ 5 Years (In grams/mile)
100,000 miles/ 10 Years (In grams/mile)
Low Emission Vehicle II (LEV II) Standards
50,000 miles/5 Years (In grams/mile)
120,000 miles/11 Years (In grams/mile)
Low Emission Vehicle III (LEV III) Standards
150,000 miles (In grams/mile)
150,000 miles Years (In grams/mile)
150,000 miles Years (In grams/mile)

7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

BASF Launches Innovative Emissions Control System
BASF Launches Four-Way Conversion Catalyst
Johnson Matthey Introduces Concat GT SCR Catalyst
BASF Introduces PremAir® Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Systems
Johnson Matthey Launches Economical Base-Metal Halocat SC29 Catalyst
BASF to Unveil Modeling Tools for Diesel Emissions Control
Tenneco Introduces New Parts to Walker Emissions Control Range
Clean Diesel Technologies Obtains Expanded CARB Verification for Emission Reduction Product
Tenneco to Introduce Catalytic and Manifold Converters
Tenneco to Showcase Commercial Vehicle Emission Control Solutions and Ride Control Technologies
Governor Control Systems Unveils Continuous Emissions Catalyst Monitoring System
FLSmidth Introduces CataMax Catalytic Solution
Johnson Matthey Launches Modulex Catalytic Converters and Converter-Silencers

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Umicore to Set Up Emission Control Catalysts
Continental to Take Over Emitec Gesellschaft
Johnson Matthey Takes Over Formox
Umicore Shokubai Kick-Starts New Automotive Catalyst Technical R&D Centre
BASF Catalysts to Establish Production Capacity
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies Establishes New Plant
TeQuity Capital & Communications Announces Addition of EnerTeck Chemical to Portfolio
Cummins Inaugurates Emission Solutions Facility
Rochi Engineers Enters into Joint Venture Agreement with PURItech
Johnson Matthey Starts Trial Production at Emission Control Catalyst Manufacturing Facility in Macedonia
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies Establishes Joint Venture with Suzhou PowerGreen Emission System Solution Company
Environmental Solutions Worldwide Takes Over Specific Assets from Cleaire Advanced Emissions Controls
Clean Diesel Technologies Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Pirelli & C. Ambiente
Cummins and Navistar International Enter into Agreement
BASF to Establish Production Facility for Emissions Catalysts
BAF Technologies Takes Over ServoTech Engineering
Umicore Forms Joint Venture with Nippon Shokubai
Umicore to Establish Automotive Catalyst Manufacturing Plant
Umicore to Establish Manufacturing Plant
H+H Umwelt und Industrietechnik Enters into Partnership with DCL International
Clean Diesel Technologies Changes Name to CDTi
Tenneco Establishes First Manufacturing Plant
BASF India to Establish Emission Control Catalysts Site