Global Pianos Strategic Business Report 2016-2022: Historical Transition from the West to the East

Dublin, Oct. 25, 2016 -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pianos - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pianos in Units by the following Segments: Acoustic Pianos (Grand Pianos, & Upright Pianos), and Digital Pianos. Additionally, the US market is analyzed in terms of both value (US$) and volume (units) for Acoustic Pianos (Grand and Upright), Digital Pianos, and Electronic Player Piano.

The report profiles 57 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Baldwin Piano & Organ Co. (US)
• C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik AG (Germany)
• Casio Computer Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Fazioli Pianoforti s.p.a. (Italy)
• Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group, Ltd. (China)
• Julius Bluthner Pianofortefabrik GmbH (Germany)
• Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Kawai America Corporation (US)
• Korg Inc. (Japan)
• Mason and Hamlin Piano Company (US)
• Petrof Spol s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
• Roland Corporation (Japan)
• Samick Musical Instruments Co. Ltd. (South Korea)
• Schulze Pollmann (Italy)
• Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (US)
• Walter Piano Company, Inc. (US)
• Yamaha Corporation (Japan)
• Kemble & Company Ltd. (UK)
• Young Chang Co. Ltd. (Korea)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• Pianos: An Intricate Musical Instrument Adapting to Challenging Times
• Pianos Market Highlights
• Piano Production: Historical Transition from the West to the East
• The United States: The Hitherto World's Number One in Fine Quality Piano Manufacturing
• Asian Producers Enjoy Significant Competitive Advantages over Western Counterparts
• A Comparison between the US and Asian Markets
• China: The Current World Leader in Piano Manufacturing
• Japan: Market with Sophisticated Production Units
• South Korea: Largely Export-Oriented Market
• Global Market Outlook
• The United States Continues to be a Major Market for Pianos
• Asia: Fastest Growing Market Housing the World's Largest Piano Manufacturing Companies
• China and Russia Offer Exciting Growth Potential amidst Challenges
• China: Open Economy Boosts Market Leadership

2. COMPETITION

• Competitive Landscape: Highly Fragmented and Intensely Competitive
• Popular Piano Brands Worldwide in a Nutshell
• Concert Pianists Prefer Longstanding Favorite Brands
• Market Majors Endeavor to Attract Youngsters
• Companies Struggle to Remain Relevant Amidst Shifting Demographics
• Price Sensitivity Axes the Spirits of the Industry
• Creating an Artificial Urgency: An Emerging Business Model
• Pianos Play Rhythm on the Net
• Mimic Labels: Developed to Take Advantage of Buyers
• Music Stores Bank on Special Events to Magnetize Returns
• Look and Design of the Piano: Important Determinants
• Raw Materials: Increasing Environmental Concerns Add to Manufacturers Woes

3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS

• Digital Pianos Cannibalize the Traditional Grand and Upright Pianos Market
• Acoustic and Digital Pianos: Various Parameters Compared
• Merits of Digital Pianos
• Demerits Associated with Digital Pianos
• Growing Prominence of Hybrid Pianos Benefits Market Expansion
• Piano Innovations & Advancements: Re-invigorating Market Growth
• Traditional Piano Innovations
• Noteworthy Innovations in Mechanical and Acoustic Pianos
• Digital Piano Innovations
• Select Digital Piano Innovations of Leading Manufacturers
• Player Pianos
• Piano Software Advancements
• Computer Technology: An Enormous Help for Fine Tuning
• Virtual Acoustics: A Software Marvel for Musical Instruments
• Non-Musical Instrument Alternatives on the Rise, Dent Long Term Growth Prospects
• Environment Sensitivity: A Major Issue in Piano's Performance
• Rising Popularity of Customized Pianos Bodes Well for Market Adoption
• Cultural, Economic, and Demographic Factors Define New Norms of Growth around the World

4. TRADE STATISTICS

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Pianos: A Historical Perspective
• The Victorian Grand Piano
• The Victorian Square Grand Piano
• The American Victorian Upright Piano
• The 20th Century American Upright Piano
• 20th Century Grand and Baby Grand Pianos
• The Upright Player Piano
• Mirror Pianos
• Post-Depression Upright Pianos
• English Pianos
• Categorization of Pianos
• Acoustic
• Digital Piano
• Vintage Pianos

6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

• Yamaha Unveils Digital Pianos and Portable Keyboards
• Kawai & Onkyo Unveil CS-X1 Prototype Digital Piano
• Yamaha Launches New Grand Models of TransAcoustic Pianos
• Yamaha Launches Disklavier ENSPIRE
• Roland Unveils FP-30 Digital Piano
• Nord to Unveil New Piano3
• Roland and Karimoku Furniture Unveil KIYOLA Made In Japan' Series KF-10
• Steinway & Sons Launches Heliconia Piano
• Korg to Launch Streamlined Version of B1 Digital Piano

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Acquires Schimmel
• Steinway & Sons Opens Global Flagship Store in Manhattan
• Paulson & Co. Acquires Steinway Musical Instruments Inc.

8. FOCUS ON SELECT MAJOR PLAYERS

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 57 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 68)

• The United States (17)
• Canada (2)
• Japan (6)
• Europe (30)
• - France (1)
• - Germany (16)
• - The United Kingdom (3)
• - Italy (3)
• - Rest of Europe (7)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (13)
  

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