Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Close shave
After sales fell during the recession, demand for electric shavers will perk up again, with disposable income on the rise. However, high import penetration will continue to plague the Electric Shaver Manufacturing industry, cutting into revenue growth. Further, rising and volatile input costs will likely hamper profitability. ... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The level of capital intensity for this industry indicates that for every dollar for labor, about $0.21 is allocated toward capital expenditures. This figure demonstrates a medium level of capital intensity, which reflects some importance of machinery and other capital assets and the need for qualified personnel for the architectural and design components of the production process.
Capital requirements for manufacturers can be extensive, including items such as plants and equipment used in the production process. Investment in plants and machinery is also heightened by the level of R&D activity undertaken by industry operators in a bid to remain competitive within the market by investing in new technologies. In fact, industry's major player Philips invested 6.2% o... purchase to read more