DUBLIN, October 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cjz7m4/distribution) has announced the addition of the "Distribution Transformers - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Distribution Transformers in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 140 companies including many key and niche players such as Asea Brown Boveri, Crompton Greaves Ltd., Eaton Corporation, EGS Electrical Group, EFACEC Group, General Electric Company, Hammond Power Solutions Inc., Howard Industries, Inc., IMP Power Limited, Kirloskar Electric Company Limited, Powertech Transformers (Pty) Ltd., Schneider Electric SA, Siemens AG, and Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation.

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• Influence of the Global Economic Conditions: A Review
• Distribution Transformers: The Hardest Hit during Recession
• Impact of Europe's Debt Crisis on T&D Equipment Market
• Deregulation and Its Impact on Power Sector: An Insight
• Competitive Pressures Continue to Build Up
• Distribution Transformers Market Undergoes Consolidation

2. TRENDS & ISSUES

• Developing Nations Lend Traction to the Industry
• Fluctuations in Raw Material Costs Impact Pricing
• Mature Markets Dependant on Replacement and Upgradation Demand
• Industrial, Commercial & Residential Sectors Lend Traction to Transformer Industry
• Implementation of Energy Efficiency Standards Bodes Well for the Industry
• Disruptions in Transmission and Distribution Provide Opportunities
• Rural Electrification to Lend Traction
• Stabilizing Regulatory Environment
• Proposed/Approved Standards for Transformers in Select Countries
• Noteworthy Product Trends
• Dry-Type Transformers: The In-Thing in Distribution Transformers
• Amorphous Metal Transformers: Rise in Prominence
• AMTs Gain Wide Acceptance in Developing Countries
• Hexaformers: A New Breed of Transformers

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Transformers: Definition
• Categorization of Distribution Transformers based on Their Capacities
• Architecture of Transformers
• What Does a Transformer Do?
• Transformer Failure
• Reasons for Transformer Failure
• Contaminants
• Fault Currents
• Usage beyond Stipulated Thermal Limits
• Corrosion
• Electromagnetic Disturbances
• Distribution Transformers
• Classification of Distribution Transformers
• Uses of Distribution Transformers

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Eaton Merges with Cooper Industries to Form a Major Power Management Company Worldwide
• Hammond Power Solutions Acquires Pan-Electro Technic Enterprises
• ABB Acquires Thomas & Betts
• Alstom Grid Signs MoU with Toshiba
• Alstom Secures Multiple Contracts in Colombia
• Eaton Takes Over Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation Business of Gycom
• General Electric Enters into Partnership with XD Electric Group
• ABB Signs 5-Year Contract with Western Power
• ABB Acquires Trasfor Group
• Hammond Power Solutions Acquires Euroelettro
• Eaton Takes Over Assets of C.I. ESI de Colombia
• ABB Bags Order for Substations in Brazil
• ABB Secures Contract for EcoDry99plus Distribution Transformers from CERN
• ABB Wins FACTS Delivery Assignment from Peru
• WEG Takes Over Voltran
• ABB Opens Distribution Transformer Manufacturing Plant
• ABB Secures Contract from SP Energy Networks

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES

• ABB Launches Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformer
• Bridgeport Magnetics Group Launches Low Voltage Distribution Transformers
• PPS Launches a New High-Voltage DC Transformer
• Crompton Greaves Develops 1,200-kV Transformer
• Brush Transformers Re-Launches Transaction Distribution Transformer Range

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III.MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES2. CANADA3. JAPAN4. EUROPE5. ASIA-PACIFIC6. LATIN AMERICA7. REST OF WORLD

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 140 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 182)

• The United States (25)
• Canada (6)
• Japan (2)
• Europe (55)
• - France (5)
• - Germany (7)
• - The United Kingdom (5)
• - Italy (6)
• - Spain (6)
• - Rest of Europe (26)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (81)
• Latin America (3)
• Africa (6)
• Middle East (4)

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cjz7m4/distribution

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