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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Definitions

Methodology

The UK Economy

Abbreviations

MARKET SIZE

Market Overview and Trends, 1992-1996

Market Segmentation, 1992-1996

Overview

Grey Iron

Spheroidal Graphite Iron

Malleable Iron

Steel

Factors Affecting Demand

Forecast Market Overview, 1997-2001

Forecast Market Segmentation, 1997-2001

PRODUCTION

Overview

Critical Success Factors

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Imports

Overview

Import Penetration

Implications for Importers

Exports

FOUNDRY INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

Overview

Company Profiles

Ash & Lacy

Birmid Components

Biwater Industries (Clay Cross)

Castings

William Cook

GKN Sheepbridge Stokes

Glynwed International

Stanton

Triplex Lloyd

END USERS

End User Market Shares

Automotive

Overview

Automotive Components

Cars

Commercial Vehicles

Pressure Pipes & Fittings

Building & Civil Engineering

Process Plant

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

MAGAZINES

List of Tables

1 Economic Indicators On The UK Economy, 1989-1998

2 The UK Market For Ferrous Castings, By Volume And Value, 1992-1996

3 The UK Volume Market For Ferrous Castings, By Material Type, 1992-1996

4 The UK Value Market For Ferrous Castings, By Material Type, 1992-1996

5 The UK Market For Grey Iron Castings, 1992-1996

6 The UK Market For Grey Iron Castings, By Application, 1992-1996

7 The UK Market For Spheroidal Graphite Iron Castings, 1992-1996

8 The UK Market For Spheroidal Graphite Iron Castings, By Application, 1992-1996

9 The UK Market For Malleable Iron Castings, 1992-1996

10 The UK Market For Malleable Iron Castings, By Application, 1992-1996

11 The UK Market For Steel Castings, 1992-1996

12 The UK Market For Steel Castings, By Application, 1992-1996

13 Forecast UK Market For Ferrous Castings, 1997-2001

14 Forecast UK Market For Ferrous Castings, By Material Type, 1997-2001

15 UK Production Of Ferrous Castings, 1992-1996

16 UK Production Of Ferrous Castings, By Material Type, 1992-1996

17 Metals Cast By Ferrous Foundries In Great Britain, By Type, 1993 And 1996

18 Casting Processes Used By Ferrous Foundries In Great Britain, By Type, 1993 And 1996

19 UK Imports Of Ferrous Castings, By Volume, 1992-1996

20 UK Imports Of Ferrous Castings, By Application, 1992-1996

21 Import Penetration Of The UK Market For Ferrous Castings, 1992-1996

22 UK Exports Of Ferrous Castings, By Volume, 1992-1996

23 UK Exports Of Ferrous Castings, By Application, 1992-1996

24 Exports As A Proportion Of UK Production Of Ferrous Castings, 1992-1996

25 Regional Distribution Of Foundries In Great Britain, 1996

26 Financial Summary Of Ash & Lacy, 1992-1996

27 Turnover Of Ash & Lacy, By Geographical Destination, 1995 And 1996

28 Financial Summary Of Birmid Components, 1991-1995

29 Turnover Of Birmid Components, By Geographical Region, 1994 And 1995

30 Financial Summary Of Biwater Industries, 1991-1996

31 Turnover Of Biwater Industries (UK), By Geographical Origin, 1994 And 1995

32 Financial Summary Of Castings, 1993-1997

33 Turnover Of Castings, By Geographical Region, 1995 And 1996

34 Financial Summary Of William Cook, 1992-1996

35 Turnover Of William Cook, By Geographical Region, 1995 And 1996

36 Financial Summary Of GKN Sheepbridge Stokes, 1991-1995

37 Turnover Of GKN Sheepbridge Stokes, By Geographical Region, 1994 And 1995

38 Financial Summary Of Glynwed Foundry Products, 1993-1995

39 Turnover Of Glynwed Foundry Products, By Geographical Region, 1994 And 1995

40 Financial Summary Of Stanton, 1991-1995

41 Financial Summary Of Triplex Lloyd, 1992-1996

42 Turnover Of Triplex Lloyd, By Type Of Business, 1995 And 1996

43 Turnover Of Triplex Lloyd, By Geographical Destination, 1995 And 1996

44 End Users Of Ferrous Castings In The UK, By Sector, 1996

45 UK Production Of Cars, 1990-1998

46 Production Of Commercial Vehicles, 1990-1998

47 UK Market For Ductile Iron Underground Pipes And Fittings, By End Use Industry, 1992-1996

48 Total Construction Output In Great Britain, By Sector, 1991-1996

49 Forecast Construction Output In Great Britain, By Sector, 1997-2001

50 Housing Starts And Completions In Great Britain, By Sector, 1990-1999

51 UK Process Plant Expenditure, By Sector, 1992-1996

52 Forecast UK Process Plant Expenditure, By Sector, 1997-2001

List of Diagrams

1 The UK Volume Market For Ferrous Castings, By Type, 1992-2001

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

MSI believe that the UK volume market for ferrous castings increased by 3 percent in 1996 to 1.56 million tonnes, following a 5 percent increase during 1995. This reflected an increase in demand from a number of major end users as the UK economy began to recover.

Grey iron castings continued to account for the largest proportion of the UK volume market for ferrous castings in 1996, representing 54 percent of total demand. Spheroidal graphite iron has increased its share of the volume market during the 1990s to represent 38 percent of the total in 1996, whereas the malleable iron market remains in long term decline.

Factors affecting the level of demand for ferrous castings include:

- economic environment

- end user sectors' performance

- government policy and environmental legislation

- product/process substitution

- production costs

Between 1997 and 2001, the UK volume market for ferrous castings is forecast to grow by 7 percent to 1.73 million tonnes. Peak growth of 4 percent is expected in 1997 with the rate of growth then forecast to slow.

In 1995 UK production of ferrous castings was increased by 5 percent in volume terms, followed by a further 3 percent increase in 1996. A significant number of UK foundries produce more than one type of ferrous casting, although grey iron continued to be the principal material type produced in 1996.

In 1996 the number of ferrous foundries in the UK was 19 percent lower than in 1993, reflecting the continuing trend of concentration within the UK ferrous foundry industry. MSI believe that the majority of ferrous castings production is undertaken by relatively few large foundries.

During 1996 UK imports of ferrous castings increased by some 13 percent to 91 300 tonnes due to the increase in the proportional significance of lower cost imports from countries such as China and India. In contrast, exports of ferrous castings are believed to have fallen by 14 percent in 1996 as a result of a rise in the value of Sterling, which resulted in the UK ferrous foundry industry becoming less competitive in international markets.

Text © 1997 MSI

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