The U.S. Market for Hand Tools
Jan 1, 2006
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Chapter 1 Executive Summary
  • Hand Tools Classification
  • Methodology
  • A $6.2 Billion Market
  • Figure 1-1 U.S. Market for Hand Tools, 1992- 2005 (E) (in billion $)
  • Table 1-1 U.S. Shipment of Hand Tools by Category, 1992- 2005 (E) (in million $)
  • Import-Export Table 1-2 U.S. Import-Export of Hand Tools by Category, 2002-2004 (E) (in million $)
  • Gripping and Driving Tools
  • Edge and Cutting Tools
  • Usage Specific and Other Hand Tools
  • The Marketers
  • Industry Trends
  • Made In U.S.A.
  • Hand Tools versus Power Tools
  • Professional versus DIY
  • Product Trends
  • Ergonomics
  • Multi-Tools
  • Tool Sets
  • Advertising and Promotion
  • Ad Spend
  • Promotional Avenues
  • DRTV
  • Retail
  • End-user
  • DIYers
  • Professional Market
  • Future Outlook
  • Figure 1-2 Projected Market for Hand Tools, 2005-2010 (in billion $)

Chapter 2 The Market

  • The Product
  • Gripping and Driving Tools
  • Cutting and Edge Tools
  • Usage/Industry Specific and Other Types of Tools Market
    • A $6.2 Billion Market in 2005
    • Figure 2-1 U.S. Market for Hand Tools, 1992- 2005 (E) (in billion $)
    • Table 2-1 U.S. Market for Hand Tools by Shipment and Import-Export Values, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Table 2-2 U.S. Shipment of Hand Tools by Category, 1992- 2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Import-Export by Category
    • Table 2-3 U.S. Import-Export of Hand Tools by Category, 2002-2004 (E) (in million $)
    • Import-Export — By Country
    • Figure 2-2 U.S. Import of Hand Tools, by Top Ten Countries, 2004 (%)
    • Figure 2-3 U.S. Export of Hand Tools, by Top Ten Countries, 2004 (%)

  • Category Performance
    • Gripping and Driving Tools — The Largest Category
    • Figure 2-4 Share of U.S. Shipment of Hand Tools by Application, 2005 (E) (%)
    • Figure 2-5 Share of U.S. Shipment of Hand Tools by Application, 1997-2005 (E) (%)
    • Hand Tools Versus Power Tools
    • Figure 2-7 U.S. Market of Hand and Power Tools, 2000-2005 (E) (in billion $)
    • Professional Versus DIY
    • Figure 2-8 Share of U.S. Shipment of Hand Tools, by End-Users, 1992-2004 (E) (%)
    • Figure 2-9 Share of U.S. Shipment of Handsaw and Saw Blade Purchases, by End-Users, 1992-2004 (E) (%)
    • Future Outlook
      • Figure 2-10 Projected Market for Hand Tools, 2005-2010 (in billion $)
      • Table 2-4 Projected U.S. Shipment of Hand Tools by Category, 2006- 2010 (in million $)

Chapter 3 Gripping and Driving Tools

  • Overview
  • Wrenches — The Largest Category
  • Figure 3-1 Share of U.S. Shipment of Gripping and Driving Tools, 2005 (E) (%)
  • Figure 3-2 U.S. Shipment of Gripping and Driving Tools, 1997-2005 (E) (%)
  • Shipment of $2.4 Billion by 2005
  • Table 3-1 U.S. Shipment of Gripping and Driving Tools by Category, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
  • Import - Export
  • Table 3-2 Import-Export Trade Statistics for Gripping and Driving Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
  • Shipment to Reach $2.7 Billion in 2010
  • Table 3-3 Projected U.S. Shipment of Gripping and Driving Tools by Category, 2006-2010 (in million $)
  • Wrenches
    • Shipment to Reach $1.4 Billion in 2005
    • Table 3-4 U.S. Shipment of Wrenches, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Ergonomics and Wrenches
    • Convenience
    • Import - Export
    • Table 3-5 U.S. Import-Export for Wrenches, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-6 U.S. Import of Open-End, Box and Combination Open-End and Box Wrenches, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-7 U.S. Export of Open-End, Box and Combination Open-End and Box Wrenches, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-8 U.S. Import of Nonadjustable Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches and Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-9 U.S. Export of Nonadjustable Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches and Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-10 U.S. Import of Adjustable Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches and Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-11 U.S. Export of Adjustable Hand-Operated Spanners and Wrenches and Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-12 U.S. Import of Socket Wrenches with or without Handles, Drives and Extensions, Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-13 U.S. Export of Socket Wrenches with or without Handles, Drives and Extensions, Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $) Shipment to Touch $1.5 billion by 2010
    • Table 3-14 Projected U.S. Shipment of Wrenches, 2006-2010 (in million $)

  • Pliers
    • Shipment to Reach $627.2 Million in 2005
    • Table 3-15 U.S. Shipment of Pliers, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Gripping Property
    • Nail Extractors
    • Import - Export
    • Table 3-16 U.S. Import-Export for Pliers and Similar Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-17 U.S. Import of Tweezers, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-18 U.S. Export of Tweezers, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-19 U.S. Import of Slip Joint Pliers, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-20 U.S. Import of Pliers except Slip Joints, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-21 U.S. Export of Pliers including Slip Joint Pliers, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-22 U.S. Import of Pincers and Similar Tools, Excluding Pliers and Tweezers, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-23 U.S. Export of Pincers and Similar Tools, Excluding Pliers and Tweezers, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-24 U.S. Import of Parts for Pliers (not Slip Joints), Pincers and Similar Tools NESOI, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-25 U.S. Export of Parts for Pliers (not Slip Joints), Pincers and Similar Tools NESOI, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Shipments to Reach $809.2 Million in 2010
    • Table 3-26 Projected U.S. Shipment of Pliers, 2006-2010 (in million $)

  • Screwdrivers
    • $186.5 Million Shipment in 2005
    • Table 3-27 U.S. Shipment of Screwdrivers, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Convenience
    • Shock Protection
    • Import - Export
    • Table 3-28 U.S. Import of Screwdrivers, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-29 U.S. Export of Screwdrivers, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Outlook Through 2010 Shipments
    • Table 3-30 Projected U.S. Shipment of Screwdrivers, 2006-2010 (in million $)

  • Hammers and Sledge Hammers
    • $96.1 Million Shipment in 2005
    • Table 3-31 U.S. Shipment of Hammer and Sledges, 1992-2005 (E) (in thousand $)
    • Ergonomic Design
    • Anti-vibration
    • Convenience
    • Import - Export
    • Table 3-32 U.S. Import-Export of Hammer and Sledges, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-33 U.S. Import of Hammers and Sledge Hammers with Heads not over 1.5kg, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-34 U.S. Import of Hammers and Sledge Hammers with Heads over 1.5kg, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-35 U.S. Export of Hammers and Sledge Hammers, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Shipment to Reach $85.4 Million in 2010
    • Table 3-36 Projected U.S. Shipment of Hammer and Sledges, 2006-2010 (in thousand $)

  • Clamps and Vises
    • $83.4 Million Shipment in 2005
    • Table 3-37 U.S. Shipment of Clamps and Vises, 1992-2006 (E) (in thousand $)
    • Import - Export
    • Table 3-38 U.S. Import-Export of Clamps and Vises, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-39 U.S. Import of Pipe Vises, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-40 U.S. Import of Other Vises (Except Pipe Vises), 2002-2004
    • (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-41 U.S. Export of Vises, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-42 U.S. Import of Clamps, Similar Hand Tools and Parts, Except Vises, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 3-43 U.S. Export of Clamps, Similar Hand Tools and Parts, Except Vises, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • $92.6 Million Shipment in 2005
    • Table 3-44 Projected U.S. Shipment of Clamps and Vises, 2006-2010 (in thousand $)

Chapter 4 Edge and Cutting Tools

  • Overview
  • Figure 4-1 Share of U.S. Shipment of Edge and Cutting Tools, 2005 (E) (%)
  • $1.2 Billion Shipment in 2005
  • Table 4-1 U.S. Shipment of Edge and Cutting Tools by Category, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
  • Table 4-2 Selected Edge and Cutting Tool Brands
  • Exports Equivalent to Only 16% of Imports in 2004
  • Table 4-3 Import-Export Trade Statistics for Edge and Cutting Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
  • $1.4 Billion Shipment by 2010
  • Table 4-4 Projected U.S. Shipment of Edge and Cutting Tools by Category, 2006-2010 (in million $)
  • Edge Tools
    • Professional and Craft Edge Hand Tools - The Largest Category
    • Table 4-5 U.S. Shipment of Edge Tools, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Innovations
    • $74.6 Million Imports and $5.8 Million Exports in 2004
    • Table 4-6 U.S. Import-Export of Edge and Cutting Tools, 2002-2004 (in million $)
    • China, Top Importer and Canada, Top Exporter
    • Table 4-7 U.S. Import of Machetes and Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-8 U.S. Import of Hewing Tools, Other than Machetes, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-9 U.S. Export of Hewing Tools and Parts, Including Machetes, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-10 U.S. Import of Planes, Chisels, Gouges and Similar Woodworking Tools, Cutting Parts Over 0.2 Pct Chromium, Molybdenum or Tungsten or 1.0 Pct Vanadium, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-11 U.S. Import of Planes, Chisels, Gouges and Similar Woodworking Tools, Parts, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-12 U.S. Export of Planes, Chisels, Gouges and Similar Woodworking Tools including Cutting Parts Over 0.2 Pct Chromium, Molybdenum or Tungsten or 1.0 Pct Vanadium, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-13 U.S. Import of Other Edged Hand-Tools of Iron or Steel, NESOI, 2002- 2004 (in thousand $)
    • $865.8 Million Shipment by 2010
    • Table 4-14 Projected U.S. Shipment of Edge Tools, 2006-2010 (in million $)

  • Hand Operated Saws
    • $241.9 Million Shipment in 2005
    • Table 4-15 U.S. Shipment of Hand Operated Saws, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Increased Functionality
    • Blade Change Time
    • Taiwan and China, The Top Importers
    • Table 4-16 U.S. Import of Handsaws and Parts, Except Blades, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-17 U.S. Export of Handsaws and Parts, Except Blades, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • $300.3 Million Shipment by 2010
    • Table 4-18 Projected U.S. Shipment of Hand Operated Saws, 2006-2010 (in million $)

  • Scissors and Shears
    • $144.3 Million Shipment in 2005
    • Table 4-19 U.S. Shipment of Scissors and Shears, 2002-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Imports at 136.4 Million and Exports at 10.4 Million in 2004
    • Table 4-20 U.S. Import-Export of Scissors and Shears, 2002-2004 (in million $)
    • China and Taiwan, The Top Import Sources
    • Table 4-21 U.S. Import of Hedge Shears, Two-Handed Pruning Shears and Similar Two-Handed Shears and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-22 U.S. Export of Hedge Shears, Two-Handed Pruning Shears and Similar Two-Handed Shears and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-23 U.S. Import of One-Handed Secateurs and Similar One-Handed Shears and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-24 U.S. Export of One-Handed Secateurs and Similar One-Handed Shears and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-25 U.S. Import of Pinking Shears over $30/Dozen, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-26 U.S. Import of Other Scissors, Tailors and Similar Shears over $1.75/Dozen, Blades And Other Base Metal Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-27 U.S. Export of Pinking Shears over $30/Dozen and Other Scissors, Tailors And Similar Shears below and over $1.75/Dozen, and Blades, 2002-2004 (in thousand $) 87
    • Table 4-28 U.S. Import of Grass Shears and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Gardening Contributing to Shear Market Growth
    • Table 4-29 Projected U.S. Shipment of Scissors and Shears, 2006-2010 (in million $)

  • Metal Cutting Shears
    • Steady Growth Since 2003
    • Table 4-30 U.S. Shipment of Metal Cutting Shears, 2002-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Taiwan and China, The Top Importers
    • Table 4-31 U.S. Import of Metal Cutting Shears and Similar Tools and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 4-32 U.S. Export of Metal Cutting Shears and Similar Tools, and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • $96.3 Million Shipment by 2010
    • Table 4-33 Projected U.S. Shipment of Metal Cutting Shears, 2002-2005 (E) (in million $)

Chapter 5 Usage Specific and Other Hand Tools

  • Overview
  • Table 5-1 U.S. Shipment of Usage Specific and Other Hand Tools, 2006-2010 (in million $)
  • Table 5-2 U.S. Import-Export for Usage Specific and Other Hand Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
  • Table 5-3 Projected U.S. Shipment of Usage Specific and Other Hand Tools, 2006-2010 (in million $)
  • Usage Specific Hand Tools
  • Table 5-4 U.S. Shipment of Usage Specific Hand Tools, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
  • Table 5-5 U.S. Import-Export for Usage Specific Hand Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
  • Table 5-6 Projected U.S. Shipment of Usage Specific Hand Tools, 2006-2010 (in million $) 95
  • Gardening and Outdoor Tools
    • $281.6 Million Shipment in 2005
    • Table 5-7 U.S. Shipment of Gardening and Outdoor Tools, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Table 5-8 Selected Brands for Gardening and Outdoor Tools
    • Targeting Women and Baby Boomers
    • Import-Export
    • Table 5-9 U.S. Import-Export for Selected Gardening and Outdoor Hand Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-10 U.S. Import of Spades, Shovels and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-11 U.S. Export of Spades, Shovels and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-12 U.S. Import of Grass Shears and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-13 U.S. Import of Other Agricultural, Horticultural or Forestry Tools and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-14 U.S. Export of Agricultural, Horticultural or Forestry Tools (including Grass Shears) and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Shipment to reach $305.2 million in 2010
    • Table 5-15 Projected U.S. Shipment of Gardening and Outdoor Tools, 2006-2010 (in thousand $)

  • Automobile Specific Tools
    • Table 5-16 U.S. Shipment of Automobile Specific Tools, 1992-2005 (E)
    • (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-17 Selected Brands for Automobile Specific Tools
    • Table 5-18 U.S. Import of Jacks, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-19 U.S. Export of Jacks, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-20 Projected U.S. Shipment of Automobile Specific Tools, 2006-2010 (in thousand $)

  • Other Hand Tools
    • $1.4 Billion Shipment in 2005
    • Table 5-21 U.S. Shipment of Other Tools, 1992-2005 (E) (in million $)
    • Tape Measures and Innovations
    • Table 5-22 Selected Brands for Other Hand Tools
    • Import-Export
    • Table 5-23 U.S. Import-Export of Other Hand Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-24 U.S. Import of Electric Soldering Irons and Guns, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-25 U.S. Export of Electric Soldering Irons and Guns, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-26 U.S. Import of Files, Rasps and Similar Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-27 U.S. Export of Files, Rasps and Similar Tools, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-28 U.S. Import of Blow Torches and Similar Self-Contained Torches, Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-29 U.S. Export of Blow Torches and Similar Self-Contained Torches, Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-30 U.S. Import of Pipe Tools and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-31 U.S. Export of Pipe Tools and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-32 U.S. Import of Crowbars, Track Tools, Wedges and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-33 U.S. Import of Other Copper Hand Tools and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-34 U.S. Import of Other Aluminum Hand Tools and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-35 U.S. Import of Other Iron or Steel Hand Tools and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-36 U.S. Import of Hand Tools and Parts of Other Base Metal, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)
    • Table 5-37 U.S. Export of Other Hand Tools (Including Glass Cutters) and Parts, 2002-2004 (in thousand $)

  • Shipment to Reach $305.2 Million in 2010
  • Table 5-38 Projected U.S. Shipment of Other Hand Tools, 2006-2010 (in million $)

Chapter 6 Company Profiles

  • Overview
  • Table 6-1 Hand Tool Segment Revenues of Major Players, 2003-2004 (in billion $)
  • Table 6-2 Hand and Edge Tool Establishments, by Number of Employees, 1997-2002

  • Emerson Electric Co.
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-1 Annual Revenues of Emerson Electric Co., 2000-2004
    • (in billion $)
    • Figure 6-2 Regional Sales of Emerson Electric Co, 2004 (in %) Business Segments
    • Figure 6-3 Business Segment Sales of Emerson Electric Co. Ltd, 2004 (in %)
    • Figure 6-4 Annual Revenues of Appliance and Tools Segment, 2002-2004 (in billion $)
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-3 RidGid Brand’s Selected Hand Tools Product Portfolio
    • Highlights

  • Danaher Corporation
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-5 Annual Revenues of Danaher Corporation, 2000-2004 (in billion $)
    • Figure 6-6 Regional Sales of Danaher Corporation, 2004 (in %)
    • Business Segments
    • Figure 6-7 Business Segment Sales of Danaher Corporation, 2004 (in %)
    • Figure 6-8 Annual Revenues of Danaher Tools and Components Division, 2001-2004 (in billion $)
    • Figure 6-9 Regional Sales of Tools and Components, 2004 (in %)
    • Brand Portfolio
    • Table 6-4 Tools and Components Brand Portfolio
    • Highlights

  • Cooper Industries, Ltd.
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-10 Annual Revenues of Cooper Industries, Ltd., 2000-2004
    • (in billion $)
    • Figure 6-11 Regional Sales of Cooper Industries, Ltd, 2004 (in %)
    • Business Segments
    • Figure 6-12 Segment Sales of Cooper Industries, Ltd., 2004 (in %)
    • Figure 6-13 Annual Revenues of Tools and Hardware Segment, 2002-2004 (in million $)
    • Brand and Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-5 Cooper Industries’ Hand Tools Brand Portfolio
    • Highlights
    • Table 6-6 New Hand Tool Product Innovations, 2005

  • The Stanley Works
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-14 Annual Revenues of The Stanley Works, 2000-2004 (in billion $)
    • Figure 6-15 Regional Sales of The Stanley Works, 2004 (in %)
    • Business Segments
    • Figure 6-16 Business Segment Sales of The Stanley Works, 2004 (in %)
    • Figure 6-17 Annual Revenues of Consumer Products Segment (Including Hand Tools unit), 2001-2003 (in billion $)
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-7 The Stanley Works’ Hand Tools Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-8 The Stanley Works’ New Hand Tool Products
    • Highlights

  • Snap-on Incorporated
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-18 Annual Revenues of Snap-on Incorporated, 2000-2004 (in billion $)
    • Figure 6-19 Regional Sales of Snap-on Incorporated, 2004 (in %)
    • Business Segments
    • Figure 6-20 Business Segment Sales of Snap-on Incorporated, 2004 (in %)
    • Figure 6-21 Annual Revenues of Tools Segment (Including Hand and Power Tools), 2001-2004 (in billion $)
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-9 Snap-On Incorporated’s Selected Hand Tools Product Portfolio
    • Highlights

  • White Cap Construction Supply, Inc.
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-22 Annual Revenues of White Cap Construction Supply, Inc., 2000-2004 (in million $)
    • Product Lines
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-10 White Cap Construction Supply, Inc.’s Hand Tools Product Portfolio
    • Highlights

  • The L.S. Starrett Company
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-23 Annual Revenues of L.S. Starrett Company, 2000-2005 (in million $)
    • Figure 6-24 Regional Sales of L.S. Starrett Company, 2004 (in %)
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-11 The L.S. Starrett Company’s Hand Tools Product Portfolio
    • Highlights
    • Table 6-12 The L.S. Starrett Company’s New Products, 2005

  • Bairnco Corporation
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-25 Annual Revenues of Bairnco Corporation, 2000-2004
    • (in million $)
    • Business Segments
    • Figure 6-26 Business Segment Sales of Bairnco Corporation, 2004 (in %)
    • Figure 6-27 Annual Revenues of Kasco Corporation, 2001-2004 (in million $)
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-13 Kasco Corporation’s Selected Product Portfolio

  • Klein Tools, Inc.
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-28 Annual Revenues of Klein Tools, Inc., 1999-2002 (in million $)
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-14 Klein Tools, Inc., Product Portfolio
    • Highlights
    • Table 6-15 Klein Tools Inc.’s Selected New Products, 2005

  • P & F Industries, Inc.
    • Overview
    • Figure 6-29 Annual Revenues of P & F Industries, Inc., 2000-2004
    • (in million $)
    • Business Segments/Subsidiaries
    • Figure 6-30 Business Segment Sales of P & F Industries, Inc., 2004 (in %)
    • Figure 6-31 Annual Revenues of Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation (Tools and Related Equipment), 2001-2004 (in million $)
    • Product Portfolio
    • Table 6-16 Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation’s Product Portfolio
    • Highlights

    Chapter 7 Marketing Dynamics

    • Industry Trends
    • Reputation and Longevity
    • Steel Price
    • Figure 7-1 Producer Price Index for Iron and Steel, and Hand and Edge Tools, 2000-2005
    • Made In U.S.A. and Craftsman
    • Product Trends
    • Ergonomics
    • Table 7-1 Hand Tool Handle Characteristics and Preferred Ergonomic Designs
    • Spring-Loaded Tools
    • Handle Grip
    • Tool Material
    • Multi-Tools
    • Table 7-2 Selected New Product Introduction — Multi-Tools, 2004-2005
    • Tool Sets
    • Table 7-3 Selected New Product Introduction — Usage Specific Hand Tools Sets, 2004-2005
    • Consumer Trends
    • Weekend Warriors
    • Women and Home Improvement
    • Table 7-4 Women’s Attitudes Towards Home Improvement, 2004
    • Tools for Women
    • Advertising
      • Stanley Works — Top Spender
      • Table 7-5 Selected Hand Tool Brands’ Advertisement Spends, 2004
      • (in thousand $)
      • Promotional Avenues
      • Sports Promotion
      • Forums/Clubs
      • Branded Accessories
      • Shows/Events
      • Select Marketing Initiatives
      • Emerson Electric Rebrands
      • Ridge Tool Company’s “Pole Position” Contest for Rapidgrip Wrenches
      • Ridgid Product Demo Promotions
      • Cooper Hand Tools Teams up with Bobby Hamilton Racing
      • Younger Demographic for FatMax
      • The Stanley Works Promotional Events
      • Snap-on Targets Professionals Tech Magazine Launch
      • Klein Tools Sponsors Motorsports/Aviation Shows

    • New Product Introductions
      • Table 7-6 Selected New Product Introduction — Screwdrivers, 2004-2005
      • Table 7-7 Selected New Product Introduction — Wrenches, 2004-2005
      • Table 7-8 Selected New Product Introduction — Pliers, 2004-2005
      • Table 7-9 Selected New Product Introduction — Hammers, 2004-2005
      • Table 7-10 Selected New Product Introduction — Edge and Cutting Tools, 2004-2005
      • Table 7-11 Selected New Product Introduction — Other Hand Tools, 2004-2005

    • Retail Trends
      • Home Centers Take The Lead
      • Figure 7-2 U.S. Home Improvement Retailers, By Market Share, 2004 (%)
      • Table 7-12 U.S. Top Ten Home Improvement Retailers, By Sales, 2003-2004 (in million $)
      • Mass-merchandisers/Discount Stores Turn to Branded Products
      • Hardware Stores/Independent Distributors Turn to Private Label
      • Targeting Women
      • Table 7-13 Demographic Profile of U.S. Adults’ Preference of Retail Stores, by Age Group
      • Mobile Marketing
      • DIFM (Do-It-For-Me!)
      • Independent Dealers Versus Big Box Retailers
      • Bridal Registries Online
      • Direct Response Television (DRTV)
      • Retailers Promote Holiday Tool Gifts
      • E-Commerce

    Chapter 8 Consumer and End-User

    • Overview
    • Table 8-1 End-User Market for Hand Tools, 1977-2004 (E) (in million $)
    • The Simmons Survey System
    • Consumer Profiles
      • Workshop Equipment Owners and Hand Tool Owners
      • Table 8-2 Demographic Profile of U.S. Adults Owning Hand Tools, May 2004- May 2005
      • Craftsman and Stanley — the Leading Brands
      • Figure 8-1 Consumers Favoring Various Top Tool Brands (U.S. Adults), May 2004- May 2005 (%)
      • Table 8-3 Demographic Characteristics Favoring Top 3 Hand Tool Brands (U.S. Adults), May 2004-May 2005
      • Table 8-4 Demographic Characteristics Favoring Various Hand Tool Brands (U.S. Adults), May 2004 - May 2005
      • Gardening and Outdoor Hand Tools
      • Figure 8-2 Consumers Owning Gardening and Outdoor Hand Tools (U.S. Adults), May 2004- May 2005 (%)
      • Table 8-5 Demographic Characteristics for Owning Lawn and Garden Shears (U.S. Adults), May 2004 - May 2005
      • Table 8-6 Demographic Characteristics for Owning Various Lawn and Garden Digging Equipment (U.S. Adults), May 2004 - May 2005
      • Table 8-7 Demographic Characteristics for Owning Various Lawn and Garden Equipment (U.S. Adults), May 2004 - May 2005
      • Brand Preference
      • Figure 8-3 Consumers Owning Lawn and Gardening Hand Tool Brands (U.S. Adults), May 2004- May 2005 (%)
      • Table 8-8 Demographic Characteristics for Owning Craftsman and Toro Lawn and Garden Equipment brands (U.S. Adults), May 2004 - May 2005
      • Frequency
      • Figure 8-4 Lawn and Garden Hand Equipment Items brought by Consumers in the Last 12 months (U.S. Adults), May 2004- May 2005 (%)
      • Table 8-9 Demographic Characteristics for Buying Various Lawn and Garden Equipment In the last 12 months (U.S. Adults), May 2004 - May 2005
      • Consumer Attitudes
      • Figure 8-5 Consumer Attitudes Toward Fixing Things and Home Improvement Activities (U.S. Adults), by Gender, May 2004 - May 2005 (%)

    • A Closer Look At The DIY Market
      • Table 8-10 Homeowners’ Reasons to Opt for DIY activities
      • Remodeling Drivers
      • Baby Boomers
      • Figure 8-6 Home Improvement Spending Share by Generation, 2003 (%)
      • High-end Marketplace
      • DIY Consumer Preference

    • Professional Market
      • Construction
      • Hand Tools in Construction Industry
      • A Growing Construction Industry
      • Table 8-11 Annual Value of Constructions in the U.S., 2002-2004 (In million $)
      • New Residential Starts
      • Table 8-12 Yearly Housing Starts, by Region and Family Units, 1999-2004 (Thousands of Units)
      • Single Family Unit Starts
      • Multi-family Unit Starts
      • Non-Residential Construction
      • Table 8-13 Annual Value of Non-residential Construction, 2002-2004 (In million $)
      • Remodeling
      • Helping Hand by Hand Tools in Remodeling
      • Remodeling in Demand
      • Table 8-14 Residential Improvement and Repair Expenditure by Region, 1999-2004 (In million $)
      • Remodeling Market Index
      • Figure 8-7 Remodeling Market Index by Region, 2001-2005
      • Automotive
      • Automotive DIY Activities
      • Auto Industry Overview
      • Figure 8-8 Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales of Motor Vehicle and Parts Manufacturing, Seasonally Adjusted, 1997- 2004 (Billions of chained $)
      • Figure 8-9 Industrial Production Index of Motor Vehicles and Parts, 2000- 2005
      • Table 8-15 Total U.S. Motor Vehicle Registrations, 1997- 2005 (E) (in million)
      • Table 8-16 Median Age of U.S. Operating Fleet, 1996- 2005 (E) (in years)
      • Table 8-17 U.S. Consumer Expenditure on Automobiles, 1997- 2005 (E) (in billion $)
      • Table 8-18 Total U.S. Motor Vehicle Sales, 1997- 2005 (E) (in million $)
      • Aircraft Manufacturing
      • Wrenches for the Aircraft Industry
      • Overview of Aerospace Industry
      • Figure 8-10 Industrial Production Index of Aircraft and Parts, 2000- 2005
      • Figure 8-11 Industrial Production Index of Aerospace and Miscellaneous Transportation, 2000- 2005

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