Prepared by Ducker Research & Consulting, The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released the FGIA 2020/2021 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Historic data for 2012 through 2020 and forecast data for 2021 through 2023 are also included … Continue reading FGIA Releases 2020/2021 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast →

Empowering Clients with Clear Answers to Drive Exceptional Business Outcomes Troy, Michigan, Nov. 20, 2020 -The DuckerFrontier Board of Directors and Senior Executive team are proud to announce a successful spin-off of our subscription business (“FrontierView”), an important step in the company’s growth strategy.  This transaction will enable greater focus on its high-performing custom research, … Continue reading Empowering Clients with Clear Answers to Drive Exceptional Business Outcomes →

Multi-material vehicle construction, onslaught of electrified powertrains and battery electric vehicle platforms drive aluminum’s increased market penetration. To view a summary of DuckerFrontier North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook (August 2020).

Client Need:  A global private equity firm was considering an acquisition of a specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier with substantial participation in food and agriculture, transportation, coatings, health, and personal care markets. While having knowledge and operating partners in the specialty chemicals industry, the client engaged Ducker to obtain a granular view to not only … Continue reading Transaction Diligence I Case Study →

Ducker was approached by a global supplier of specialized processing equipment and engineered solutions serving critical processing industries such as food & beverage and industrial markets. The client firmly believes that continuous innovation and delivering increased value to customers are vital to advancing competitive differentiation, business growth and success. The early stages of new product … Continue reading New Product Development in Industrial Products Industry →

Through a clear-eyed assessment of the market, its size and segmentation, Ducker was able to advise a core corporate client about a potential acquisition target—and help prevent a problem down the road.

M&A, joint-venture versus partnership. The ways in which an American companies can enter either the Western, Eastern or Central European markets are many. Unfortunately, the specific challenges facing the company are considerable, associated risks and pitfalls even greater. Few decision-makers today can afford to rely on intuition or opinion, even when based on years of experience with these markets. Furthermore analysis of secondary information on its own falls short particularly in industrial markets.

A leading heavy equipment manufacturer believes that it offers a line of products with quality that is far superior to that of its competition. However, it was struggling to quantify the value associated with this quality differential from a customer’s perspective. This client was interested in understanding how quality impacts overall product perception for a wide range of product types.

A major building products company must achieve significant growth in the next three to five years. The markets it currently serves are considered mature and competitive pressures are intense. Product extensions and new innovations are essential to increasing share of market, revenues and profitability. The client required a thorough strategic plan to develop market-driven products and innovation and target segments with the greatest opportunity for success.

The automotive industry is currently experiencing a deep transformation, with overarching mega trends towards connected vehicles, automated driving, shared mobility, sustainability, and last but not least electrification. Electrification has a direct and major impact on the Aluminum industry. Electrification has a direct and major impact on the Aluminum industry.  Last month, Ducker Managing Director, Hélène … Continue reading The Electrification Trend’s Impact on the Aluminum Industry →

The SAE WCX Lightweighting Trends in Electric Vehicles Panel covered a broad range of topics and insights as the North American market transitions towards electrification. Ducker Managing Director, Abey Abraham’s presentation covered market centric information and insights including overall near term and longer-term materials mix, the increasing intensity of various materials and product forms and … Continue reading SAE WCX: Lightweighting Trends in Electric Vehicles →

There is an urgent need to make mobility more environmentally friendly and sustainable. While a reduction in mobility would be the most obvious consideration to drive sustainability, modern economies and lifestyles that focus on professional and individual needs for traveling, convenience, and instantaneousness prohibit its implementation. Clean mobility through hydrogen will enable sustainable mobility in … Continue reading Clean Mobility Through Hydrogen – Enabling Sustainable Mobility →

In contrast to the buoyant residential construction demand, the non-residential building sector did not see a similar post-lock down rebound as activity declined throughout the second half of the year. Put-in-place construction expenditures for non-residential buildings in 2020 ended at $462 million, 2.1% down from 2019 despite high order backlogs at the start of the … Continue reading Non-Residential Building Sector Adjusts to Adverse Market Conditions →

The economic slowdown due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic pushed down vehicle sales volume for the year in North America and Europe with -14.5% and -24.5% respectively. The corresponding decrease in production volumes, pushed automakers to idle plants and subsequently decrease orders of microchips and other electronic components due to uncertainties on the timing and … Continue reading Microchip Shortage Challenges Automotive Recovery →

Ducker has completed over 20 buy and sell-side market studies and 185 corporate research engagements since the Covid-19 pandemic began, across a broad swath of industries and core methodologies. The Ducker Advisory Team provides clients with the highest quality insights and intelligence they need to make strategic investment decisions in shifting market landscapes. Sub-segments covered … Continue reading Automotive Aftermarket Insight During COVID-19 →

Ducker partners with its private equity clients, across the full deal life cycle, to provide support – from initial transaction, through portfolio company growth, to company exit.  Our market studies for transaction thoroughly: Quantify market opportunity Evaluate the competitive landscape Analyze customer feedback In supporting private equity clients for decades, we appreciate the importance of … Continue reading Ducker Market Study Value Proposition →

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the entire packaging supply chain has been forced to adapt to extraordinary new demands. Ducker examines how the industry has responded so far and considers the possible long-term implications. Uncertainty is inherently stressful. If you work in an industry such as packaging, where foresight and constant planning is a necessity, … Continue reading COVID-19 Implications on the Packaging Industry for 2021 →