Global Copper Pipes and Tubes Strategic Business Report 2016 - Forecasts to 2022 with Profiles of 146 Companies - Research and Markets

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Sep 08, 2016, 08:10 ET

DUBLIN, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Copper Pipes and Tubes - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Copper Pipes and Tubes in Thousand Tons. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 146 companies including many key and niche players such as

Cerro Flow Products LLC (US)
Fabrika bakarnih cevi Majdanpek (Serbia)
Foshan Shunde Lecong Hengxin Copper Tube Factory (China)
Foshan Huahong Copper Tube Co., Ltd. (China)
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (US)
Golden Dragon Precise Copper Tube Group Inc. (China)
Grupo IUSA, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
Cambridge-Lee Industries LLC (US)
H & H Tube (US)
Hailiang Group Co., Ltd. (China)
HALCOR Metal Works S.A. (Greece)
KME AG (Germany)
Kobelco & Materials Copper Tube, Ltd. (Japan)
Luvata Oy (Finland)
Mehta Tubes Ltd. (India)
MM Kembla (Australia)
Mueller Industries, Inc. (US)
Ningbo Jintian Copper (Group) Co., Ltd. (China)
Poongsan Corporation (South Korea)
Qingdao Hongtai Copper Co., Ltd. (China)
SH Copper Products Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Shanghai Metal Corporation (China)
Small Tube Products (US)
Wieland-Werke AG (Germany)
Wolverine Tube, Inc. (US)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Copper Pipes and Tubes: A Prelude
Key Advantages Promote Wider Adoption of Copper Pipes and Tubes
Corrosion Resistance
Easy & Leak-Proof Joints
Light & Compact
Formability
Fabrication
Safe
Flow Efficiency & Dependability
Support for Diverse Applications
Lifetime Cost Analysis
Recyclability
Positive Prognosis across End-Use Sectors Drives Market Momentum
Asia
The Largest Consumer
Assessing the Impact of Recent Economic Upheavals on Copper Pipes and Tubes Market
Stable Economic Scenario to Offer Growth Opportunities in the Near Term
Competitive Landscape
Leading Players in the Copper Pipes and Tubes Market
Chinese Manufacturers Proliferate the Market
Consolidation Gathers Steam
Select Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Deals in the Copper Pipes and Tubes Market (2014-2016)
Manufacturers Focus on Distribution Networks to Improve Sales & Marketing Operations
Copper Producers: Codelco and Freeport-McMoRan Lead the Pack
Export/Import Statistics
Copper Tubes or Pipes
Copper Tube or Pipe Fittings

2. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES

Northbound Trajectory in the Building Construction Sector to Accelerate Market Growth
Key Factors Fuelling Growth in the Global Building Construction Market
Growing Global Population & the Resulting Need for Residential Housing
Rising Purchasing Power of the Expanding Middle Class Population
Rapid Urbanization
Surging Investments on Commercial Buildings
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (ACR): A Key End-Use Segment for Copper Pipes & Tubes
Environmental Compatibility Underpins Uptake in ACR Applications
Copper Pipes & Tubes Help Implement Longer Lasting Plumbing Systems
Bactericidal Property Support Use of Copper Tubes in Water Distribution Systems
Copper Tubes Extend Highly Viable Option for Fuel Gas Distribution System
Copper Tubes Gain Prominence in Heating Systems
Direct-Exchange Geothermal Climate Control Systems
Condensing Tank-less Gas Water Heaters
Solar Thermal Systems
Waste Heat Recovery Systems
Copper Pipes & Tubes Suffice Myriad Needs of Industrial Entities
Copper Tubes Benefit from Large Opportunities in the Automotive Sector
Opportunity Indicators
Copper Tubes Assume Critical Importance in Medical Gas Systems
List of Select Medical Gases & their Applications in Healthcare Facilities
Copper Tubes in Soft/Ductile and Rigid Versions Attract Wider Demand
Inner Grooved Tubes Gain Prominence in Air Conditioner, Refrigeration & Heat Exchanger Applications
Plastic-Coated Copper Tubes Suffice the Needs of Aggressive Environments
PVC-Coated Copper Tube
Market Witnesses Rising Demand for Special Types of Tubes
Pipes & Tubes Made from Recycled Copper Proliferate the Market
Press-Connect and Push-Connect Fittings Gaining Prominence
Substitution: A Major Threat for Copper Pipes & Tubes
Key Substitute Materials
Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
Flat Aluminum Tubes
Aluminum Plastic Composite Pipes
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
Decline in Copper Prices Helps Market Lighten the Substitution Trend

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Definition
Copper Tubes
An Overview
Types of Copper Tubes
Minibore
Pancake Coil
Level Wound Coil
Straight Tube
Advantages
Limitations
Labor Intensive
Hazardous with Acidic Water
Contamination
Susceptible to Failure
Other Disadvantages
Copper Tube Sizes
Copper Tube Standards
Type K, L, M Tubes
ACR Tubes
DWV Tubes
Medical Gas Tubes
Joining Methods
Soldering
Brazing
Other Joining Methods
Press-Connect and Push-Connect Joining
End-Use Applications
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Direct-Exchange Geothermal Cooling/Heating
Domestic Water Service & Distribution
Recycled Copper Scrap
Major Constituent of Water Tubes
Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV)
Fire Sprinklers
Copper Fuel Gas Systems
Plumbing & Heating Systems
Plumbing
Heating
Medical Gas Systems
Snow Melting Systems
Solar Systems
Irrigation and Agricultural Sprinkler Systems

4. GLOBAL COPPER INDUSTRY: AN OVERVIEW

Copper: Major Sub-Sector of Non-Ferrous Metals Industry
Mining Structure
Mining Presence in Select Regions
Latin America
Africa
Zambia
South Africa
Key Statistical Data
Overview of Copper
Copper: The Red Metal
History of the Metal
Properties and Related Applications
Properties
Stages of Production
Mining
Concentrating
Pure Copper Cathodes
Finished Products
Manufacturing Process
Flotation Process
In-Situ Mining
Working of In-Situ Mining
Standard for Copper Extracted from In-Situ Leaching
Primary Hydraulic Control
Secondary Hydraulic Control
Energy Required for Recovering Copper from Earth's Crust
Extraction Process: Traditional Vs Present
Solvent Extraction: Accounting for Increased Copper Production
Electrowinning
Smelting Process
Welsh Process
Flash Converting
Electrorefining
Copper Extrusions and Casting
Continuous Casting
Seamless Copper Tube
Copper Recycling

5. COPPER FABRICATING INDUSTRY: AN OVERVIEW

Copper Rollings
Copper Foils
Copper Drawings
Oxygen Free High-Conductivity Copper
Wires and Cables
Cables
PIJF Cables
Power Cables
Bare Copper Wires
Copper Extrusions
Plumbing Fittings
Waterheating
Copper Tubes

6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Wieland-Werke Rolls Out New Copper Tube Products
Wieland-Werke Unveils Modified SANCO Copper Tubes
Halcor Unveils TALOS® PLATED Copper Tubes

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Cupori Group Acquires KME France
Nordic Capital to Divest Luvata's Heat Transfer Solutions Unit
Mueller Industries to Acquire Majority Stake in Jungwoo Metal
GD COPPER (Mexico) to Expand in Europe
Sohar Free Zone Collaborates with Middle East Investment Co. to Establish Copper Tube Mill
Golden Dragon Copper USA to Expand Operations
Dowa Metaltech Acquires GBC Metals' Stake in Dowa-Olin Joint Venture
Luvata Acquires Hitachi Metals' Stake in Thai Joint Venture
Mueller Industries Signs JV Agreement with Cayan Ventures and Bahrain Mumtalakat
Mueller Industries Acquires KME Yorkshire's Copper Plumbing Tubes Business
Luvata Establishes Manufacturing Operations in Serbia
Furukawa to Transfer Equity Interest in Sunshine Copper to Golden Dragon Precise Copper
Hindustan Copper to Establish Joint Venture Company
Crane Copper Tube to Close Operations
Luvata Expands Juarez Facility