Nut, Bolt, Screw and Rivet Manufacturing in Australia Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by IBISWorld
Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) December 01, 2013 -- The Nut, Bolt, Screw and Rivet Manufacturing industry in Australia is facing subdued domestic demand conditions and increasing pressure from imports originating from low-cost manufacturing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Anthony Kelly, “the industry attempts to compete against imports on the basis of quality and technology, but many local operators struggle to match the operational costs of importers.” Import penetration currently captures about 43.7% of domestic demand.
Much of this industry's revenue is derived from downstream markets that are mature or declining, such as the automotive manufacturing and industrial machinery manufacturing sectors. The poor performance of these downstream markets has resulted in deteriorating domestic demand, and a subsequent contraction in industry revenue. “The industry derived some stimulus from the shipbuilding, aircraft manufacturing and infrastructure markets during the past five years, which helped constrain the pace of industry decline,” says Kelly. The industry exhibits a moderate level of market share concentration, and the major players are Bremick Pty Ltd, ACME Operations Pty Ltd and Noza Holdings Pty Ltd.
Industry revenue is projected to decline by an annualised 2.6% over the five years through 2013-14 to total $665.0 million, despite a modest improvement during the current year (0.8%) associated with the upswing in demand from the building market. The industry's outlook appears marginally better. Growth is likely to be driven by stronger demand for metal fasteners in the downstream housing and commercial building markets, although the industry will continue to be exposed to low-cost import competition and deteriorating demand from several key manufacturing markets. In an attempt to compete with international operators, the Nut, Bolt, Screw and Rivet Manufacturing industry has undergone a significant consolidation process in the hope of reducing unit costs. The number of businesses contesting the industry has fallen by an annualised 2.3% over the five years through 2013-14 to 190 establishments employing 2,050 people. The industry labour force will also be cut as automation is increasingly taken up.
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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics
The Nut, Bolt, Screw and Rivet Manufacturing industry consists of firms that manufacture metal nuts, bolts, screws, rivets or similar fasteners or metal washers.
Industry Performance
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
Products & Markets
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations
Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalisation
Major Companies
Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios
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