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South Korean metals consumption growth is set to moderate sharply in 2012 as the country's exports of manufactured goods are hit by a global economic slowdown and an expected contraction in the European market. South Korea is a major producer of steel and slab zinc, but domestic mining output of ferrous and nonferrous metals is small and the country is reliant on imports for the raw materials required by the metals industry. Domestically produced metals and metal products are fundamental to the country's industrial base, as well as trade.

Reasons to Get this ReportLifeServe Innovations, LLC (LifeServe Innovations), is a medical device company, based in the US. It develops medical device equipment and surgical techniques for procedures that pertain to airway management and oxygen delivery in critically ill patients. The company has developed a patent-pending approach for performing percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy to provide long-term oxygenation to patients suffering from respiratory dysfunction as a result of disease or traumatic injury. Its medical researchers develop new solutions for difficult airway management in emergency medicine with the assistance of experienced professionals. The company combines research data from evolutionary morphology and ergonomic design to develop safe and effective techniques for airway, breathing, and circulation. LifeServe Innovations is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the US.

China, the biggest consumer of iron ore in the world, has created its new online electronic exchange, the China Beijing Metals Exchange (CBMX), in order to initiate price discovery and fixation of spot prices for iron ore purchase and sale transactions. The exchange is globally the first online electronic trading platform and aims to be a standard in iron ore pricing.

Reasons to Get this ReportOhmx Corporation (Ohmx) is a biotechnology company, based in the US. It develops electronic biosensor based products for the in vitro diagnostics, food safety and bioterrorism industries. The company's products include biosensor chip, handheld biosensor reader and laboratory biosensor reader. Its handheld biosensor reader product device support multiple communication links, including USB, wireless, ethernet and other capabilities to interface with existing e-health infrastructures. Ohmx also offers technologies such as electronic detection, multiplexed analysis and intellectual property. The company was founded in the year 2005. Ohmx is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, the US.

Energy Drinks in Italy by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers sugar-free and regular energy drinks and shots. Energy drinks are marketed with additives specifically designed to increase alertness. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer including vending machines. Market value is calculated at prices in retailers. Market size for Energy Drinks in Italy is given in %, EUR, USD and litres with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Italy. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

From 2012 to 2016 the metals industry in China will be facing a period of steady declines in demand and supply growth. On the demand side, we are expecting a sharp slowdown in Chinese fixed asset investments that will see a softening in demand across the metals. We expect construction activity in China to moderate significantly in 2012 - we forecast real sector growth of 5% y-o-y compared to 7.8% in 2011 - which will have a notable impact on demand given the commodity-intensive nature of the industry. At the heart of this slowdown are the government's measures to curb real estate investment. Both official and private sector data point to a deceleration in investment in residential construction in 2011 and we expect this trend to continue into 2012 and 2013.

This report is the result of ICD Research / Strategic Defence Intelligence's extensive market and company research covering the South African values, including key growth stimulators, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news.

This report is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research's exclusive panel of leading pharmaceutical industry executives. It analyzes how marketing expenditure, business strategies and practices are set to change in the pharmaceutical industry in 2012-13. The report provides data on the current size of the marketing and advertising budgets of pharmaceutical industry supplier companies and how spending by industry suppliers will change, providing insight into global marketing behavior. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities.

This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an overview of each of the key sub-segments of the energy industry in Romania. It details the market structure, regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the supply/demand balance for each of the key sub-segments. It also provides information relating to the natural gas assets (gas fields, pipelines and underground gas storage facilities) in Romania. The report compares the investment environment in Romania with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the natural gas sector in Romania together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.

GlobalData's report, Polystyrene Industry Outlook in Taiwan to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants provides an in-depth coverage of Taiwan Polystyrene industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the Polystyrene industry in Taiwan. The report covers Taiwan Polystyrene plants and presents installed capacity by process and technology. In addition, it presents Polystyrene demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major Polystyrene producers in Taiwan. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of Taiwan Polystyrene industry including all the major parameters.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Uterine Fibroids Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012" provides data on the Uterine Fibroids clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Uterine Fibroids. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Uterine Fibroids. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Leiomyosarcoma Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012" provides data on the Leiomyosarcoma clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Leiomyosarcoma. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Leiomyosarcoma. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

WMI's 'The Top 25 Global Healthcare Buildings Projects: Project Guide' is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to access key information about the global top 25 healthcare buildings construction projects.

Russia is a nation of huge economic contrasts. The country has generated a great deal of mineral wealth yet spends a comparatively small amount of GDP on health, at 5.6% in 2010. The Russian health system, in the main, remains outmoded and undercapitalized. But things are changing.

This report provides a top-level overview and detailed market, channel, and company-specific insights into the operating environment for foodservice companies.

Provides in-depth analysis of the latest trends in online consumer shopping, covering drivers of online shopping, consumer insights, market dynamics (covering 25 product categories) and reviews of the latest best practice in online retail site design. Based on the latest data, the report not only provides details of the size and growth of this increasingly important channel, it also provides essential contexts on the penetration of online sales by product groups, how growth has developed over time and key drivers of this market in the future.

Car manufacturing - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Car manufacturing industry in each of the Top 5 Emerging markets (Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa). The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Cereal Crops - North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Cereal Crops industry in each of the North American Free Trade Agreement (United States, Canada, and Mexico) countries. The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Ukraine has a large base of mineral resources and a rich mining tradition. The Ukrainian mining industry comprises 7.8% of the country's GDP, is the sixth-largest producer of iron and the seventh-largest producer of manganese in the world. In addition, the nation is also one of the world's key producers of coal. In 2011, Ukraine accounted for 10% of the world's iron ore reserves and 22.2% of its manganese ore reserves. The Ukrainian mining industry is dominated by the coal and metallic minerals categories. The value of the industry grew at a CAGR of 18.08%, during the review period. Ukraine has the seventh-largest coal resources in the world, but underinvestment and a lack of progress in terms of deregulation have made the country a net importer of coal. The country is attempting to improve safety conditions, entities and frameworks in order to modernize the industry. Consequently, the Coal Sector Policy Support Program was launched in September 2008 with the cooperation of Ukraine's Ministry of Coal Industry. The program intends to improve occupational safety and develop a plan for the development of the industry. With the support program in place, the industry is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction industry in Vietnam. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Construction in Vietnam to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in Vietnam. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Vietnamese construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the infrastructure construction industry in Argentina. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the infrastructure construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Infrastructure Construction in Argentina to 2016: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the infrastructure construction industry in Argentina. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Argentine construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

"CEO Opinions on Buyer Spend Activity, Procurement Behaviors and Strategies in the Global Construction Industry: Survey Intelligence" is a new report by Timetric that analyzes C-level executives responses to understand how procurement behaviors and strategies in the global construction industry are set to change in 2012-2013. This report gives you access to the construction industry buyer spend activity, procurement behaviors and strategies. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions surrounding business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by company type and sizes.