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Global Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools Industry


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NEW YORK, July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools Industry

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools in Thousand Units by the following Product Segments: Bug Killers, Chain Saws, Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills (Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, and Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding Garden Tractors, Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, and Rear Engine), Rotary Tillers, Snowthrowers, and Trimmers/Brush Cutters. 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 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 236 companies including many key and niche players such as Alamo Group, Inc., Blount International, Inc., Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., Briggs & Stratton Corp, Deere & Co., Husqvarna AB, McCulloch Motors Inc., Jarden Corporation, Coleman Company, Inc., Makita Corporation, MTD Products, Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., and The Toro Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1Disclaimers I-2Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-3Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3Product Segments I-4Bug Killers I-4Chain Saws I-4Hedge Trimmers I-4Leaf Blowers I-4Outdoor Grills I-5Walk Behind Power Mowers I-5Riding Garden Tractors I-5Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors I-5Rotary Tillers I-5Snowthrowers I-5Trimmers/Brush Cutters I-5II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

Prospects for Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools Market Remain

Upbeat II-1

The Impact of Economic Recession II-1

Market Outlook II-1

Gardening: A Key Growth Propeller II-2

Power Tools Market: A Peek into the Recent Market Structure II-2

Table 1: Worldwide Power Tools Market (2011): Percentage

Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Black & Decker, Bosch,

Makita, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2

Distribution Channels II-3

2. INDUSTRY TRENDS AND ISSUES II-4Market for Outdoor Appliances - Highly Seasonal II-4Powered and Upgraded Outdoor Appliances - Poised to Power Upthe Market II-4Multi-Tasking Equipment Gain Prominence II-4Rising Interest in Golf Offers Lucrative Prospects II-4Changing Consumer Preferences II-5Narrowing Line Between Indoor and Outdoor Products II-5Replacement of Metal Parts with Plastic II-5Improved Lawn Mowers Flood the Market II-5Increasing Disposable Incomes - A Boon to Gardening Equipment II-6Surge in Demand for Cordless and Battery Powered Appliances II-6Environmental Concerns Leading to Development of Better Products II-6Replacement Market - A Growth Factor II-6Table 2: World Market for Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools-Average, Low and High Life Expectancies in Years forSnowthrowers, Back-Pack Gasoline Leaf Blowers, HandheldGasoline Leaf Blowers, Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, RidingLawn Mowers and Tractors, Gasoline-Based Power Mowers,Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills, and Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7Consumer Convenience - Primary Factor Impacting the Market II-8Techtronic Industries Revolutionizing Power Tools Market II-8Shift towards Low-Cost Countries II-8Environmental Concerns Pose a Major Challenge in DevelopedMarkets II-8Growing Popularity of Environment Friendly Electric Lawn Mowers II-9Pollution Control: A Hot Issue II-9

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-10

Garden Equipment II-10

Electric Outdoor Equipment II-10

Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools - A Categorization II-10

Bug Killers II-10

Chain Saws II-10

Trimmers/Brushcutters II-10

Outdoor Grills II-11

Lawn Mowers II-11

Battery Powered Lawn Mowers II-11

Highwheel Walk Behind Mowers II-11

Push Mowers II-12

Reel Lawn Mowers II-12

Rotary Tillers II-12

Hedge Trimmers II-12

Snow Throwers II-12

Garden Maintenance Products II-13

Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) II-13

I. Large Outdoor Power Equipment II-13

1. Large Wheeled OPE II-13

i. Tillers/Cultivators II-13

ii. Mowers/Tractors II-14

a. Walk-Behind Lawn Movers II-14

b. Riding Mowers II-14

c. Lawn Tractors II-14

d. Garden Tractors II-15

iii. Spreaders/Seeders II-15

iv. Snowthrowers II-15

2. Large Stationary Outdoor Power Equipment II-15

i. Chippers/Shredders II-15

a. Shredders II-15

b. Chippers II-15

c. Chipper/shredders II-15

ii. Power Composters II-15

II. Portable Outdoor Power Equipment II-16

1. Trimmers II-16

i. String Trimmers II-16

ii. Trimmers/Brushcutters II-16

iii. Hedge Trimmers II-16

iv. Edge Trimmers II-16

v. Hand Trimmers II-17

2. Blowers II-17

3. Wood-Cutters II-17

i. Chainsaws II-17

ii. Log splitters II-17

4. FACTORS INFLUENCING OUTDOOR APPLIANCES AND POWER TOOLS MARKET II-18Lawn Equipment and Supplies Highly Weathered II-18Weather II-18Economy II-18Housing Starts II-18Gardening as an Attitude II-18Environment Concerns II-18Aging Population II-19

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-20

DEWALT Introduces 12 Volt MAX Lithium Ion Platform II-20

Panasonic Unveils Tough IPTM 14.4V Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools II-20

Tyco Electronics Launches BT 3500 Battery-Hydraulic Hand Tool II-20

John Deere Unveils New Walk-Behind Mowers II-21

Honda Unveils Pioneering Domestic Rough-Cut Mulching Model II-21

Handy Releases New Garden Tiller II-21

VIKING Releases New Lawn Mower II-21

Festool USA to Roll Out Three Novel Products II-22

Ariens Company Unveils AMPTM Rider II-22

Festool Launches Power tools II-22

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-23Toro Introduces POLAR TRAC™ System II-23Toro Presents ZMaster® Z300 Series Sub-Compact Mowers II-23Toro Unveils Greensmaster® Flex™ 18 II-24Toro Presents Four Novel Reelmaster Fairway Mowers II-24Coleman Launches Tabletop Propane Grill II-24Simplicity Adds Conquest Yard Tractor Model II-24Weber-Stephen Widens Gas Grills Line II-25Char-Broil Launches New TEC Series Grills II-25Char-Boil Launches Grill2Go® Advantage™ II-25Husqvarna Presents NASCAR Chain Saw II-25Home Depot Adds Two New Lawn Tractors II-25Stihl Introduces New Range of Powerful Equipment II-26Farm & Garden Machinery Unveils Chain Saws and Brush Cutters II-26Alien Power Equipment Introduces New Garden Equipment II-26Swedish Inventors Develop a New Powerful Chain Saw II-26Viking Introduces Outdoor Electric Smoker Oven II-26

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-27

Atlas Copco Snaps Up Sales and Marketing Operations of Kramer

Air Tool II-27

Danaher Enters into Joint Venture with Cooper Industries II-27

Toro Purchases Assets of USPraxis II-27

Ariens Company Takes Over Kee Mower Brand II-28

Stanley Works Merges with The Black & Decker Corporation II-28

LEHR Grants Exclusive Global License to Fiskars II-28

Blish-Mize and HouseHasson Acquires Hardware House Products II-28

C&E FEIN Establishes FEIN Power Tool India II-28

Ariens Snaps Up Parker Company II-29

Echo Takes Over Kwik Products II-29

Kioritz and Shindaiwa Merge II-29

8. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-30Makita Acquires Fuji Robin Industries II-30GGP Inks Agreement to Acquire Alpina Italia Spa II-30Husqvarna to Acquire Jenn Feng II-30Bosch Acquires Measuring Tool Maker Robotoolz II-30Bosch to Invest in Russian Power Tools Facility II-31Carborundum Universal to Enter Power Tools Business II-31Ise Blu Equity Acquires XGPower II-31Husqvarna Acquires US Concrete Saw Maker Soff-Cut II-31Alamo Group Acquires Henke Manufacturing II-31Husqvarna Acquires Outdoor Products Business of Komatsu Zenoah II-31Husqvarna to Acquire Swedish Klippo AB II-31Husqvarna AB to Invest in Chinese Facility II-32Husqvarna AB to Invest in Japanese Zenoah Facility II-32Bosch to Raise Power Tools Capacity in India II-32CUMI to Enter Power Tools Business, Set Up Facility NearBangalore II-32Retail Chain Travis Perkins to Sell Sparky Eltos' Products II-32Atco-Qualcast Changes its Name to Bosch Lawn and Garden II-33Husqvarna Acquires Assets of Dixon Industries II-33Ariens Company Acquires Bynorm II-33Husqvarna and Komatsu Zenoah Ink Letter of Intent II-33Salton Signs Pact with Cropley Holdings and Omachron Science II-34Electrolux Spin-off Outdoor Products Operations II-34Techtronic Acquires Atlas Copco's Electric Tool II-34Alamo Group Inc. Acquires Spearhead Machinery II-34Jarden Corporation Acquires American Household Inc II-34Electrolux Outdoor Signs Agreement with Firefly Energy II-34John Deere to Supply Equipment to TruGreen Landcare II-35Stihl Romania Announces Opening of Distribution Centre II-35MTD Products Opens Four New Centers II-35

9. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-36

Alamo Group, Inc. (US) II-36

Blount International, Inc. (US) II-36

Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd. (UK) II-36

Briggs & Stratton Corp. (US) II-37

Deere & Company (US) II-37

Husqvarna AB (Sweden) II-37

McCulloch Motors, Inc. (US) II-38

Jarden Corporation (US) II-38

Coleman Company, Inc. (US) II-38

Makita Corporation (Japan) II-38

MTD Products, Inc. (US) II-39

Stanley Black & Decker (USA) II-39

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong) II-39

The Toro Company (US) II-40

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-41Table 3: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis forOutdoor Appliances and Power Tools by Geographic Region - US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), MiddleEast and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 4: World Historic Review for Outdoor Appliances and

Power Tools by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42

Table 5: World 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor Appliances andPower Tools by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown ofUnit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets forYears 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bug

Killers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 7: World Historic Review for Bug Killers by GeographicRegion - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Middle East and Latin American Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Bug Killers by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,

Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle

East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forChain Saws by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin AmericanMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures inThousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 10: World Historic Review for Chain Saws by Geographic

Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years

2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 11: World 15-Year Perspective for Chain Saws byGeographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), MiddleEast and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Hedge Trimmers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin

American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 13: World Historic Review for Hedge Trimmers byGeographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-51

Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Hedge Trimmers by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,

Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle

East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forLeaf Blowers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin AmericanMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures inThousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-53

Table 16: World Historic Review for Leaf Blowers by Geographic

Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years

2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54

Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Leaf Blowers byGeographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), MiddleEast and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Leaf Blowers by Product Segment - Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and

Handheld Leaf Blowers Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

Table 19: World Historic Review for Leaf Blowers by ProductSegment - Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf BlowersMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures inThousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-57

Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Leaf Blowers by

Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Back

Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf Blowers Markets for Years

2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forBack Pack Leaf Blowers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East andLatin American Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 22: World Historic Review for Back Pack Leaf Blowers by

Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand

Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 23: World 15-Year Perspective for Back Pack Leaf Blowersby Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales forUS, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Handheld Leaf Blowers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and

Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 25: World Historic Review for Handheld Leaf Blowers byGeographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-63

Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Handheld Leaf Blowers

by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forOutdoor Grills by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and LatinAmerican Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 28: World Historic Review for Outdoor Grills by

Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand

Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-66

Table 29: World 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor Grills byGeographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), MiddleEast and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67

Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Outdoor Grills by Product Segment - Charcoal-Fired Outdoor

Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills and Gas-Fired Outdoor

Grills Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68

Table 31: World Historic Review for Outdoor Grills by ProductSegment- Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, Electric- FiredOutdoor Grills and Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-69

Table 32: World 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor Grills by

Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for

Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills

and Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70

Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forCharcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills by Geographic Region - US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), MiddleEast and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71

Table 34: World Historic Review for Charcoal-Fired Outdoor

Grills by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72

Table 35: World 15-Year Perspective for Charcoal-Fired OutdoorGrills by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of UnitSales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003,2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73

Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills by Geographic Region - US,

Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle

East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74

Table 37: World Historic Review for Electric-Fired OutdoorGrills by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin AmericanMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures inThousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-75

Table 38: World 15-Year Perspective for Electric-Fired Outdoor

Grills by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76

Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forGas-Fired Outdoor Grills by Geographic Region - US, Canada,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East andLatin American Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-77

Table 40: World Historic Review for Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills

by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand

Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-78

Table 41: World 15-Year Perspective for Gas-Fired OutdoorGrills by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of UnitSales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003,2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-79

Table 42: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Walk Behind Power Mowers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and

Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80

Table 43: World Historic Review for Walk Behind Power Mowersby Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-81

Table 44: World 15-Year Perspective for Walk Behind Power

Mowers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82

Table 45: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forRiding Garden Tractors by Geographic Region - US, Canada,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East andLatin American Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83

Table 46: World Historic Review for Riding Garden Tractors by

Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand

Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-84

Table 47: World 15-Year Perspective for Riding Garden Tractorsby Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales forUS, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-85

Table 48: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors by Geographic Region - US,

Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle

East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-86

Table 49: World Historic Review for Riding Mowers & LawnTractors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin AmericanMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures inThousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-87

Table 50: World 15-Year Perspective for Riding Mowers & Lawn

Tractors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit

Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-88

Table 51: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forRiding Mowers & Lawn Tractors by Product Segment - FrontEngine Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors, and Rear Engine RidingMowers and Lawn Tractors Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-89

Table 52: World Historic Review for Riding Mowers & Lawn

Tractors by Product Segment - Front Engine Riding Mowers and

Lawn Tractors, and Rear Engine Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in

Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) II-90

Table 53: World 15-Year Perspective for Riding Mowers & LawnTractors by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of UnitSales for Front Engine Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors, andRear Engine Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors Markets for Years2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-91

Table 54: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Front Engine Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors by Geographic

Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding

Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years

2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-92

Table 55: World Historic Review for Front Engine Riding Mowersand Lawn Tractors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and LatinAmerican Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-93

Table 56: World 15-Year Perspective for Front Engine Riding

Mowers and Lawn Tractors by Geographic Region - Percentage

Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,

Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American

Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) II-94

Table 57: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forRear Engine Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors by GeographicRegion - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Middle East and Latin American Markets IndependentlyAnalyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-95

Table 58: World Historic Review for Rear Engine Riding Mowers

and Lawn Tractors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin

American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-96

Table 59: World 15-Year Perspective for Rear Engine RidingMowers and Lawn Tractors by Geographic Region - PercentageBreakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin AmericanMarkets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-97

Table 60: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Rotary Tillers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,

Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin

American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-98

Table 61: World Historic Review for Rotary Tillers byGeographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-99

Table 62: World 15-Year Perspective for Rotary Tillers by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,

Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle

East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-100

Table 63: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forSnow Throwers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin AmericanMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures inThousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-101

Table 64: World Historic Review for Snow Throwers by

Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific

(excluding Japan), and Latin American Markets Independently

Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years

2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-102

Table 65: World 15-Year Perspective for Snow Throwers byGeographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), andLatin American Markets for Years 2003,2011 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) II-103

Table 66: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Trimmers/Brush Cutters by Geographic Region - US, Canada,

Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and

Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-104

Table 67: World Historic Review for Trimmers/Brush Cutters byGeographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) II-105

Table 68: World 15-Year Perspective for Trimmers/Brush Cutters

by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for

US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),

Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-106

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1

A.Market Analysis III-1

Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools Market on Recovery Mode III-1

Housing Starts in the US - A Review III-1

Table 69: Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2012):

Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In 000

Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1

Table 70: Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010):Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) byFamily Size - Single and Multiple Family (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-2Outlook III-2Battery Powered Equipment Grow In Vogue III-2Growth Prospects in Regional Markets III-2Table 71: Housing Starts in the United States (2006-2010):Yearly Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts (In '000s) byRegions - North East, Mid-West, South, and West (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-3Residential Sector Dominates US Market Sales III-3Commercial Landscapers Account for Larger Pie in CommercialSector III-4Increased Popularity of Golf III-4Consumer Preference Commands Outdoor Appliances Market III-4Gas Grills of $500-$800 Range - Most Prominent III-4Table 72: Outdoor Gas Grills Market in the US (2011):Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Price Range forLess than US$100, US$100-US$500, US$500-US$800,US$800-US$1200, US$1200-US$2000, and Above US$2000(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5Import - Export Scenario III-5The US - A Major Exporter of Lawn and Garden Equipment III-5Canada - Dominates the Trade III-5Widening Trade Deficit Spur Competition from OverseasProducers III-5Imports and Exports Statistics III-6Snow Ploughs and Snow Blowers (Not Self-Propelled) III-6Table 73: US Exports of Snow Ploughs and Snow Blowers (NotSelf-Propelled) by Destination Country (2007- 2009):Exports In US$ '000 for Canada, Spain, Sweden, Norway,Italy, Germany, and Others (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-6

Table 74: US Imports of Snow Ploughs and Snow Blowers (Not

Self-Propelled) by Country of Origin (2007- 2009): Imports

In US$ '000 for Canada, Japan, China, Mexico, Switzerland,

Germany, Indonesia, Austria, and Others (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Powered Mowers (With Horizontal Cutting Device) III-8

Table 75: US Exports of Powered Mowers (With Horizontal

Cutting Device) by Destination Country (2007-2009):

Exports In US$ Million for Canada, France, Australia,

Germany, Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Sweden, Italy, Mexico

and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 76: US Imports of Powered Mowers (With HorizontalCutting Device) by Select Country of Origin (2007-2009):Imports In US$ '000 for Mexico, Canada, China, Taiwan,Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9Competitive Scenario III-9Competitive Strategies III-10Market Share Statistics by Select Segment III-10Handheld Gas Leaf Blowers III-10Table 77: US Leading Handheld Gas Leaf BlowerManufacturers (2011): Percentage Market Share Breakdownfor Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc., TechtronicIndustries, MTD Products, Echo, and Others (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-10Walk-Behind Gas Mower III-11Table 78: US Leading Walk-Behind Gas Mower Manufacturers(2011): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for MTDProducts, Husqvarna, Murray, Toro, Briggs and Stratton,and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11Handheld Electric Leaf Blowers III-11Table 79: US Handheld Electric Leaf Blowers Market (2003 &2004 - A Historic Review): Percentage Breakdown of VolumeSales by Company-The Toro Company, Black & Decker,Electrolux Home Products, MTD Products, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11Snow Throwers (Gas) III-12Table 80: US Snow Throwers (Gas) Market (2003 & 2004 - AHistoric Review): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales byCompany- MTD, Toro Company, American Yard Products/Electrolux, Ariens, Murray and Others (includecorresponding Graph/Chart) III-12Outdoor Grills III-13Table 81: US Outdoor Grills Market (2003 & 2004 - AHistoric Review): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales byCompany- Sunbeam Outdoor Products, Weber-Stephen, W.C.Bradley, Coleman Company, and Others (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-13Riding Mowers (Gas) III-14Table 82: US Riding Mowers (Gas) Market (2003 & 2004 - AHistoric Review): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales byCompany- Deere & Co., American Yard Products/Electrolux,MTD Products, Murray, The Toro Company, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14Market Trends and Issues III-14Product Trends in Garden Equipment Category III-14Trends in Walk-Behind Mowers III-14Trends in Riding Movers III-15Trends in Portable Power Equipment III-15Trends in Tillers III-15Rising Households Performing Garden and Lawn Activities - APrime Growth Factor III-15Stringent Regulations - Major Leveraging Factor III-15Online Marketing - Gaining Prominence III-16Outdoor Cooking Heating Up III-16Merger and Acquisition Activity III-16Prices Play a Crucial Role in Product Selection III-16Equipment Manufacturers Raise the Bar III-17Leaf Blower Ban - A Major Issue III-17Other Major Trends III-18Gardening - A Way of Life III-18A Trend towards Reduced Lawn Waste and Recycling III-18Increased New Product Developments and Launches III-18Promotional Activities Gain Importance III-18Lawn Mower Market Driven by Replacement Demand III-18EPA Regulations for OPE III-18"Phase I" Air Quality Standards for OPE III-19"Phase II" Standards for OPE III-19CPSC Regulations for Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers III-19Growth Inhibitors III-19Entry Barriers III-19Home Centers & Mass Merchandisers - Major DistributionChannels for Outdoor Appliances III-20Table 83: The US Market for Outdoor Appliances and PowerTools (2004 - A Historic Review): Percentage ShareBreakdown of Volume Sales by Distribution Channel forHome Centers, Mass Merchandisers, Hardware Stores, OtherRetailers and Trucks Direct (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-20Select Players III-20Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. III-20Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products, N.A., Inc. III-21Murray Inc. III-21Robert Bosch Tool Corporation III-21Gilmour Group III-21The Ariens Company III-21W. C. Bradley Company III-22Weber-Stephen Products Co. III-22Ducane Products Co III-22B.Market Analytics III-23Table 84: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forOutdoor Appliances and Power Tools by Product Segment- BugKillers, Chain Saws, Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back PackLeaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills,(Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, Electric-Fired OutdoorGrills, And Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills), Walk Behind PowerMowers, Riding Garden Tractors, Riding Mowers & LawnTractors (Front Engine, and Rear Engine), Rotary Tillers,Snow Throwers and Trimmers/Brush Cutters MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-23

Table 85: The US Historic Review for Outdoor Appliances and

Power Tools by Product Segment- Bug Killers, Chain Saws,

Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and

Handheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-Fired

Outdoor Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, and Gas-Fired

Outdoor Grills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding Garden

Tractors, Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, and

Rear Engine), Rotary Tillers, Snow Throwers and Trimmers/

Brush Cutters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 86: The US 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor Appliancesand Power Tools by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown ofUnit Sales for Bug Killers, Chain Saws, Hedge Trimmers, LeafBlowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf Blowers),Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills,Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, And Gas-Fired OutdoorGrills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding Garden Tractors,Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, and RearEngine), Rotary Tillers, Snow Throwers and Trimmers/BrushCutters Markets for 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

2. CANADA III-26

A.Market Analysis III-26

Import & Export Statistics III-26

Table 87: Canadian Exports of Snow Ploughs and Snow Blowers

(Not Self-Propelled) by Destination Country (2007- 2009):

Exports in US$ '000 for US, China, Finland, Taiwan,

Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Others III-26

Table 88: Canadian Imports of Snow Ploughs and Snow Blowers(Not Self-Propelled) by Country of Origin (2007- 2009):Imports in US$ '000 for US, Japan, China, Mexico, Germany,Switzerland, and Others III-26

Table 89: Canadian Exports of Powered Mowers (With

Horizontal Cutting Device) by Destination Country

(2007-2009): Exports in US$ for US, Germany, South Korea,

the Netherlands, Chile, Poland, Cuba, Belize, Italy,

Belgium, and Others III-27

Table 90: Canadian Imports of Powered Mowers (WithHorizontal Cutting Device) by Select Country of Origin(2007-2009): Imports in US$ '000 for US, China, Mexico,Taiwan, Sweden, and Others III-27B.Market Analytics III-28Table 91: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysisfor Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools by Product Segment-Bug Killers, Chain Saws, Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (BackPack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf Blowers), OutdoorGrills, (Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, Electric-FiredOutdoor Grills, And Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills), Walk BehindPower Mowers, Riding Garden Tractors, Riding Mowers & LawnTractors (Front Engine, and Rear Engine), Rotary Tillers,Snow Throwers and Trimmers/ Brush Cutters MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ThousandUnits for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart) III-28

Table 92: Canadian Historic Review for Outdoor Appliances

and Power Tools by Product Segment- Bug Killers, Chain Saws,

Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and

Handheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-Fired

Outdoor Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, And Gas-Fired

Outdoor Grills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding Garden

Tractors, Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, and

Rear Engine), Rotary Tillers, Snow Throwers and Trimmers /

Brush Cutters Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual

Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 93: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for OutdoorAppliances and Power Tools by Product Segment - PercentageBreakdown of Unit Sales for Bug Killers, Chain Saws, HedgeTrimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and HandheldLeaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-Fired OutdoorGrills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, And Gas-Fired OutdoorGrills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding Garden Tractors,Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, and RearEngine), Rotary Tillers, Snow Throwers and Trimmers/BrushCutters Markets for 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart) III-30

3. JAPAN III-31

A.Market Analysis III-31

Electric Power Tools Market III-31

B.Market Analytics III-32

Table 94: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools by Product Segment-

Bug Killers, Chain Saws, Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back

Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor

Grills, (Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, Electric-Fired

Outdoor Grills, and Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills), Walk Behind

Power Mowers, Riding Garden Tractors, Riding Mowers & Lawn

Tractors (Front Engine, and Rear Engine), Rotary Tillers,

Snow Throwers and Trimmers/ Brush Cutters Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand

Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 95: Japanese Historic Review for Outdoor Appliancesand Power Tools by Product Segment- Bug Killers, Chain Saws,Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, andHandheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-FiredOutdoor Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, And Gas-FiredOutdoor Grills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding GardenTractors, Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, andRear Engine), Rotary Tillers, Snow Throwers and Trimmers/Brush Cutters Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualSales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2003 through 2008(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 96: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor

Appliances and Power Tools by Product Segment - Percentage

Breakdown of Unit Sales for Bug Killers, Chain Saws, Hedge

Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld

Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-Fired Outdoor

Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, and Gas-Fired Outdoor

Grills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding Garden Tractors,

Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, and Rear

Engine), Rotary Tillers, Snow Throwers and Trimmers/Brush

Cutters Markets for 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

4. EUROPE III-35A.Market Analysis III-35Eastern Europe: The Emerging Market III-35Increasing Purchases by Women III-35Imports from Asia - A Major Threat III-35B.Market Analytics III-36Table 97: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysisfor Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools by Geographic Region-France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of EuropeMarkets with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units forYears 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 98: European Historic Review for Outdoor Appliances

and Power Tools by Geographic Region- France, Germany,

Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets with

Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2003

through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 99: European 15-Year Perspective for OutdoorAppliances and Power Tools by Geographic Region - PercentageBreakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK,Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for 2003, 2011 &2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 100: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Outdoor Appliances and Power Tools by Product Segment-

Bug Killers, Chain Saws, Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back

Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor

Grills, (Charcoal-Fired Outdoor Grills, Electric-Fired

Outdoor Grills, and Gas-Fired Outdoor Grills), Walk Behind

Power Mowers, Riding Garden Tractors, Riding Mowers & Lawn

Tractors (Front Engine, and Rear Engine), Rotary Tillers,

Snow Throwers and Trimmers/Brush Cutters Markets

Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand

Units for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 101: European Historic Review for Outdoor Appliancesand Power Tools by Product Segment- Bug Killers, Chain Saws,Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, andHandheld Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-FiredOutdoor Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, And Gas-FiredOutdoor Grills), Walk Behind Power Mowers, Riding GardenTractors, Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors (Front Engine, andRear Engine), Rotary Tillers, Snow Throwers andTrimmers/Brush Cutters Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2003through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 102: European 15-Year Perspective for Outdoor

Appliances and Power Tools by Product Segment - Percentage

Breakdown of Unit Sales for Bug Killers, Chain Saws, Hedge

Trimmers, Leaf Blowers (Back Pack Leaf Blowers, and Handheld

Leaf Blowers), Outdoor Grills, (Charcoal-Fired Outdoor

Grills, Electric-Fired Outdoor Grills, And Gas

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