cable Protect Carrier Competition Information
North American Carrier Competition - 43.53
Description
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Video introduces major NA Competitors:
- Igus
- Dynatect
- Tsubaki/Kabelschlepp
- Gleason Reel
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Each competitor is analyzed in 4 sections:
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Overview
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Strengths & Weaknesses
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Key Products Analysis
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Long Travel Methodology
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Competing Strategically
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Competing Tactically
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Introduction
Igus Inc has a North American Headquarters in East Providence, RI. Igus is the largest manufacturer of cable & hose carrier in the world. Igus only manufactures and supplies plastic carrier systems. Igus has other divisions synergistic product lines with Chainflex cables and Iglide bushings and bearings
Dynatect has a North American Headquarters in New Berlin, WI. Dynatect has a complete line of carriers, including plastic, steel and hybrid carrier constructions. Dynatect specializes in lightweight steel designs that are valued in the Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Industry. Dynatect has very synergistic other products and directly competes with Hennig for protectivce covers.
Kabelschlepp is the oldest manufacturer of carrier in the world and are credited with inventing the first carrier system. Kabelschlepp in German translates as Drag Chain. Kabelschlepp manufactures and supplies plastic, steel and hybrid constructed carriers. They were purchased by Tsubaki, a Japanese manufacturer of drive chain and have set up a strong sales channel of PT Distributors
Gleason Reel is primarily a manufacturer of cable reels, festoons and conductor bars. They have a line of cable carrier called Powertrak and manufacture and supply plastic, steel & hybrid constructions. Gleason has a lot of old specs in the steel mills and auto plants. They also do very well in shipyard and crane applications due to their lines and their parent company Hubbell Industrial being heavily involved in radio controls and port applications.
