In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the copper pipes and tubes market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) for 2017-2021. The report also presents the vendor landscape and corresponding detailed profiles of the five key vendors operating in the market. The base year of the report is 2016, and the forecasts are made with respect to the base year. The numbers have been rounded off in some of the instances.To arrive at the market size, we have considered the volume through the sales of

copper pipes and tubes in key applications in EMEA. The report considers volume through the sales from applications such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC); industrial heat exchanger; plumbing; and electrical and others. Individual market size and forecasts based on applications and geography have been provided with detailed analysis for each segment. Forecasts are based on existing market conditions and the analyst's view on the market.

The mining, production, and use of copper have been experiencing a rising trend since 2004 because of the growing global economy. The global market for copper in the metal form (produced from refined copper and recycled scrap) is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2019, accounting for 39 million metric tons.Strong gains in building construction expenditures will enhance the consumption of

copper pipes, tubes, busbars, wire, and other mill products in applications such as heat transformers, switchgear, and others. An increase in infrastructure investment,predominantly in developing countries of EMEA, will further benefit copper suppliers.These investments will be in the modernization of national power grids, which will boost the production of cables and wires. In addition, developments in global production output are expected to boost the use of copper in industrial machinery,domestic appliances, transportation equipment, and other durable goods. The global production of copper is on the upward trend since last 10 years.

Aluminum wire rod is continuously cast from liquid aluminum. The diameter of the rod is reduced by extruding it through a series of dies to obtain a rod with a diameter of 9.5 mm up to 32 mm by roller and drawing processes. Aluminum wire rods are used in various applications, such as in cables and conductors due to their high electrical conductivity, lightweight, and resistance to corrosion.

The aluminum wire rods market in Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% during 2016-2021. These wire rods are mainly used in the electric utility segment for power transmission and distribution (T&D) purposes.Aluminum wire rods do not face any major competition from other metals for T&D purposes owing to their cost advantages. The adoption of high-conductivity conductors such as Al-59, which offer enhanced performance, is expected to increase in the market during the forecast period.

Aluminum welding wire is manufactured using a continuous casting process. Prior to this, the alloy is refined to minimize hydrogen, alkali metals, and inclusions. The wire is then drawn where internal soundness is ensured. The wire is tested to ensure surface

quality, feedability, and welding performance.The aluminum welding wires market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% during the

forecast period. The market is driven by the growth in the automotive and transportation segments. Welding wires are required for various applications, such as welding cast components, driveshaft, body frames, and others. In addition, the increase in the demand for aluminum welding wires for repair and maintenance activities across all end-user industries due to the support of various initiatives is also boosting the demand of aluminum wire rods.

Power tools enable users to create products with ease and convenience. Enginedriven power tools, electric power tools, and pneumatic power tools are some of the types of power tools. Engine-driven power tools require steam engines to operate and are used by both professionals and individuals to cut hedges and wood. The source of power for the pneumatic power tool is compressed air.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global power tool accessories market for 2017-2021. The market size has been calculated based on demand for power tool accessories during the forecast period.

我国坚持和平崛起的国家战略，强大的国防力量将为我国和平发展赢得主动权。我国国防建设已经取得了举世瞩目的成就，但仍然存在“量”和“质”的不足，未来仍有发展空间。

海南矿业自2007 年成立以来，一直专注于铁矿石开采、加工与销售业务。公司铁矿石产品包括块矿、粉矿和铁精粉，海南矿业拥有海南石碌矿多金属矿区，矿产资源丰富，以富铁矿石储量大、品位高而著称，被誉为“亚洲第一富铁矿”。公司累计探明铁矿石总储量有4.75 亿吨。

4月份，需求增速呈现回落，供给端持续上涨。内需方面，2017年1~4月，全国固定资产投资同比增长8.90%，较2017年1~3月增速降低0.30个百分点，其中房地产开发投资完成额累计同比增速为9.30%，较2017年1~3月增速提升0.20个百分点；基建投资完成额同比增长18.21%，较2017年1~3月增速下滑0.47个百分点。外需方面，2017年1~4月，我国钢材出口增速为-25.80%，增速较1~3月增速下降0.80个百分点。

The aluminum industry value chain consists of both upstream and downstream companies. Upstream companies’ operations include mining (extraction of bauxite) and refining (deriving alumina from bauxite). The commonly used process for extracting bauxite is Bayer process. The alumina obtained from bauxite is used as a raw material for making aluminum. Downstream operations include casting, smelting, and fabricating the refined alumina. The refined alumina is treated using an electrolytic process to obtain liquid aluminum, which is then processed into products of different shapes and sizes such as wire rods. Wire rods are used as feedstock for aluminum conductors and cables that find applications in T&D.

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