This report analyzes the Global market for Current-Carrying Wiring Devices in US$ Million. The US market is further analyzed by the following product segments: Receptacles, Lampholders, Metal Contacts, Electric Switches, Wire Connectors, and Others (including attachment plug caps, connector bodies, lightning arrestors, and pin and sleeve convenience power outlets). Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 150 companies including many key and niche players such as ABB Incorporated, Cooper Industries plc, Eaton Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P., Hubbell, Inc, Legrand Group, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., OREL Mfg (Pvt.) Ltd., Schneider Electric SA, and SMK Corporation.  Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES 						MCP-6232
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                           CONTENTS


  I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3

 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                  II-1
      A Quick Primer                                                    II-1
      Emerging Markets Will Serve As Key Growth Engines                 II-1
      Impact of Recession                                               II-2
      Noteworthy Drivers & Trends                                       II-2
       Rising Electricity Demands, New Construction & Renovation Are
        Fundamental Growth Drivers                                      II-2
       Expansion in Variety and Complexity of Light Sources Fuels
        Demand for Dimmers                                              II-2
       From Functional to Feel Good Experience                          II-3
       Rising Demand for Energy Efficiency Products                     II-3
       Government Regulations Fuel Greater Demand for Receptacles
        with GFCIs                                                      II-3
       Captivating Customers through Safety and Quality                 II-4
       Wiring Industry Rapidly Embrace Internet Medium                  II-4
      Competitive Landscape                                             II-4
      A Special Focus on United States                                  II-5
       A.Market Analysis                                                II-5
         Outlook                                                        II-5
         Market Overview                                                II-5
          Decline in Housing Construction Activity                      II-5
          Regulations Drive Market Demand                               II-5
         Key Import-Export Statistics:                                  II-6
          Table 1: US Imports of Electrical Lampholders (For Voltage
          <1000 Volts): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by
          Source Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           II-6

          Table 2: US Exports of Electrical Lampholders (For Voltage
          <1000 Volts): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Key
          Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    II-7

          Table 3: Canadian Imports of Electrical Lampholders (For
          Voltage <1000 Volts): Percentage Breakdown of Value
          Imports by Source Country (includes corresponding
          Graph/Chart)                                                  II-7

          Table 4: Canadian Exports of Electrical Lampholders (For
          Voltage <1000 Volts): Percentage Breakdown of Value
          Exports by Key Destination Countries (includes
          corresponding Graph/Chart)                                    II-7
       B.Market Analytics                                               II-8
         Table 5: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
         Current-Carrying Wiring Devices by Product Segment -
         Receptacles, Lampholders, Metal Contacts, Electric
         Switches, Wire Connectors, and Other Current-Carrying
         Wiring Devices Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
         Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           II-8

         Table 6: US 13-Year Perspective for Current-Carrying Wiring
         Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
         Sales for Receptacles, Lampholders, Metal Contacts,
         Electric Switches, Wire Connectors, and Other
         Current-Carrying Wiring Devices for Years 2006, 2009 and
         2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                      II-9

  2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                   II-10
      Introduction                                                      II-10
      Background and Development                                        II-10
      Structure of the Industry                                         II-10

  3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES                                                   II-11
      FCI USA Unveils High-power Connectors Families Pack               II-11
      Fujipoly America Launches Elastomeric Connectors                  II-11
      Delphi Unveils High-Current/High-Power Connection Systems         II-11
      Legrand India Unveils Arteor                                      II-12
      E-Switch-Lamb Industries Launches RRA Series of Switches          II-12
      D-Link Introduces D-Link(R) 8-Port Switch                           II-12
      Tyco Electronics Unveils Single-Row Headers                       II-12
      Tyco Electronics Rolls Out Stacked ICCON Connectors               II-13
      Schneider Electric India Unveils ZENcelo Switch                   II-13
      Tyco Electronics Rolls Out SEC-II Power Connectors                II-13
      Applied Robotics Rolls Out New Range of Solid State Electrical
       Switches                                                         II-13
      NKK Switches Introduces M Series of PCB Toggle Switches           II-14
      3Com Introduces H3C(R) S5800 Series of Switches                     II-14
      Leviton Manufacturing Launches Tamper-Resistant Receptacle
       with In-Built Surge Protection                                   II-15
      Leviton Manufacturing Rolls Out DECORA(R) with LED Sensor Guide
       Lights                                                           II-15
      Leviton Manufacturing Introduces Vizia RF+(R) Range of Products
       with One-Touch Control Devices                                   II-16
      Leviton Manufacturing Unveils SmartLockPro(R) GFCI Receptacle
       with Pilot Light                                                 II-16
      Phoenix Contact Unveils PC 35                                     II-17
      FCI USA Introduces Combination of USB and Latch Cable Assemblies  II-17
      FCI USA Rolls Out ZipLine Connector System                        II-18
      Legrand India to Unveil Cablofil, Ortronics, and Zucchini         II-18
      Molex Unveils New MarKKTM Terminal to Meet Growing Electrical
       Current Needs                                                    II-18
      Fiber Connect to Unveil Apex and RCS Connector Ranges             II-19
      NKK Switches Rolls Out GB Series of Pushbutton Switches           II-19
      Leviton Manufacturing Rolls Out GU-24 Series Lampholder           II-19
      Leviton Manufacturing Unveils Lock-In Compact Fluorescent
       Lampholders                                                      II-20
      Leviton Manufacturing Launches Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder     II-20
      Leviton Manufacturing Introduces EDSR-23                          II-20
      Leviton Manufacturing Unveils Lev-LokTM Modular Receptacle System II-21
      F5 Networks Introduces Virtual Snapshots Feature in Acopia ARX
       Switches                                                         II-21
      Custom Sensors & Technologies 6 Unveils Snap Action Switches
       for Transportation Market                                        II-22
      NXP Semiconductors Unveils TDA9996 Smart HDMI Switches            II-22
      ERNI Electronics Launches D-Sub Connectors                        II-23
      McDonnell & Miller Launches Liquid Flow Switches                  II-23
      Anomet Products Announces Availability of Titanium-Clad Copper
       Electrode                                                        II-23
      TT electronics IRC Introduces OARS-XP Series Resistors            II-24
      Samtec Introduces MPT/MPS Series                                  II-24
      ERNI Electronics Introduces Upgraded UPM                          II-24
      HARTING Technology Group Introduces Han(R) K 4/4 Connector          II-25

  4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                           II-26
      HP Concludes Acquisition of 3Com                                  II-26
      FCI Electronics Enters into Licesnsing Agreements with Tyco
       Electronics                                                      II-26
      Jinzhou Halla Electrical Enters into Joint Venture with Teawon
       Dianzhuang                                                       II-26
      ABB to Purchase Majority Stake in Ensto Busch-Jaeger              II-27
      Siemens Takes Over BJC                                            II-27
      Wesco Aircraft Hardware Inks Definitive Agreement with
       Airtechnics                                                      II-27
      Carlisle Companies Takes Over Carlyle                             II-28
      Leviton Manufacturing Takes Over East Coast Electrical Services   II-28
      Honeywell Pockets Lonon Industry Co Ltd                           II-28
      Sonepar Acquires Rexel Germany                                    II-28
      Salzer Electronics Voiced Plans to Merge with Salzer Cables       II-29
      Schneider Electric Acquires the Wessen Group                      II-29
      Anixter International Takes Over World Class Wire & Cable         II-29
      Amphenol Takes Over Societe d'Etudes et de Fabrications           II-29
      Hubbell Acquires USCO Power Equipment                             II-29

  5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                            II-31
      ABB Incorporated (USA)                                            II-31
      Cooper Industries plc (UK)                                        II-31
      Eaton Corporation (USA)                                           II-31
      Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P. (USA)                    II-32
      Hubbell, Inc. (USA)                                               II-33
      Legrand Group (France)                                            II-33
      Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. (USA)                             II-33
      OREL Mfg (Pvt.) Ltd. (Sri Lanka)                                  II-34
      Schneider Electric SA (France)                                    II-34
      SMK Corporation (Japan)                                           II-34

  6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                          II-36
      Table 7: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
      Current-Carrying Wiring Devices by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
      Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
      and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              II-36

      Table 8: World 13-Year Perspective for Current-Carrying Wiring
      Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
      Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy,
      UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific
      (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006,
      2009 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                II-37


 III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 150 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 189)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                    118
     Canada                                 1
     Japan                                  6
     Europe                                41
      France                               10
      Germany                              10
      The United Kingdom                    2
      Italy                                 1
      Spain                                 2
      Rest of Europe                       16
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)        16
     Latin America                          2
     Africa                                 4
     Middle-East                            1
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