Eurostat Capital Goods Surveys: Equipment Goods: Brainstorm document for the 2015 survey1

BASIC HEADINGS

BASIC HEADINGS 2013 SURVEY / COMMENT
BH I. Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment /
  • Some countries would appreciate to have a larger number of “smaller” items in this BH. Is this applicable for your country as well? If yes: Do you have any suggestions for such items?
  • The Viessmann packaged steam/hot water boilers (01.03) have a big impact on this BH in many countries. Are there alternative brands in your countries that are not in the survey so far?
  • IE: We would appreciate the possibility to price also an unspecified radiator and an unspecified rolling-up door.
  • IE and EL: For the tool sets the brands Bergen, Stanley,Draper and Atlas Copcowould be more representative

BH II. Engines and turbines, pumps and compressors /
  • Some countries mentioned that the Grundfos pumps are either overvalued for this BH (Atlas Copco pumps were mentioned as an alternative) and / or that the requested models are outdated or that there are more representative models. Do you have any comments on this?

BH III. Other general purpose machinery /
  • Some countries mention thefire extinguishers brands ReinoldMax (03.04 (i)) and Chubb (03.05 (a)) to be not representative. Are there alternative and more representative brands / models (e.g. Kidde, Jockel, Neuruppin)?
  • Some countries mention that foam fire extinguishers are underrepresented in the survey compared to dry powder models. Do you have any comments on this issue?

BH IV. Agricultural and forestry machinery /
  • Many countries mentioned that some of the diesel tractors (04.07 and 04.08) are outdated. Do you have any suggestions or remarks concerning models / brands that would be most representative for your country? E.g. John Deere also for the tractors?
  • There was a discussion about tree harvesting machines which could be added to the survey as they might be important in some countries. Possible manufacturers: Ponsse (Finland), Komatsu (Japan), and John Deere (US). What is your opinion about this?

BH V. Machine tools /
  • Hilti demolition hammers: In the survey the rather big Combi-Hammers TE 70 ATC (05.09 (d)) and TE 80 ATC (05.09 (c)) are included. Some countries mentioned that adding also a smaller HiltiCombi-Hammer would be more representative for their market.

BH VI. Machinery for metallurgy, mining, quarrying and construction /
  • Some countries would appreciate to have a larger number of “smaller” items in this BH. Is this applicable for your country as well? If yes: Do you have any suggestions for such items?

BH VII. Machinery for food, beverages and tobacco processing /
  • Some countries would appreciate to have a larger number of “smaller” items (e.g. Pizza ovens) in this BH. Is this applicable for your country as well? If yes: Do you have any suggestions for such items?
  • NO: suggestssmaller ice making machines than Castel MAC, e.g. from Porkka.
  • IE: Ice flakers (e.g. Manitowoc RF0244A or Icematic F80C) might be an alternative. They are used especially in bars or fast food restaurants.
  • IE: Fagor could be an alternative brand for dishwashing machines.

BH VIII. Machinery for textile, apparel and leather production /
  • Some countries would appreciate to have a larger number of “smaller” items in this BH. Singer and/or (more) Brother sewing machines were mentioned as alternative brands. Is this applicable for your country as well? If yes: Do you have any suggestions for such items?

BH IX. Other special purpose machinery
BH X. Office machinery /
  • EL: Xerox copiers (though already in the survey) could get more weight compared to other brands.
  • The Magner banknote counters were mentioned to be generally not representative any more as most companies use cheaper Chinese products. Is this also the case for your country and if yes, should either the model / brand or the whole product be replaced?

BH XI. Computers and other information processing equipment /
  • IS: We would appreciate more variation in this BH, so that the latest model as well as “last-years” model could be available. Is this just a specialty of the Icelandic market or is this valid for your market, too?

BH XII. Electrical machinery and apparatus /
  • Generally many of the Asea Brown Boveri items / models seem to be outdated. Do you have any proposals for new ABB items or alternative brands?
  • IS: We would appreciate more variation in this BH, so that the latest model as well as “last-years” model could be available. Is this just a specialty of the Icelandic market or is this valid for your market, too?

BH XIII. Radio, television and communications equipment and apparatus /
  • NO: Generally it could be good to have some “surveillance systems” in the survey as companies often buy these systems and not the single parts of it.

BH XIV. Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks /
  • HU: Ultrasound equipment and a centrifuge or other laboratory equipment could be added. The ultrasound equipment should perhaps be the type of equipment used in a medical practice rather than bigger (more expensive) equipment used in hospitals.
  • IE: Flue gas analysers (e.g. from Testo) as well as ultrasound equipment and laboratory equipment could be added. Also Omron blood pressure monitors.
  • Some countries mentioned the Tektronix digital oscilloscopes to be outdated. Do you have ideas for alternative brands/models?

BH XVI. Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers /
  • Some countries mentioned very advanced statistics (in-house) for car registrations and prices which they can use to get further insight for this BH. Maybe something like this also exists in your country?
  • There were differing comments on the mix of small, medium and executive cars and the representativity for the company car markets. Some wanted a greater choice of smaller cars, other of cars with bigger engines. Do you have any comments on this? Do you wish to have any brands or models to be added to the 2015 survey? > E.g. an Opel Corsa could be added as a new small service car.
  • Concerning the choice of truck brands, DAF truckswere mentioned to possibly be a good alternative for the 2015 survey.
  • For some models (vans, trucks etc.) problems concerning the EURO 6 regulations occurred. Some models will not be produced any more in the future, as it would be too expensive to modernize the production to fulfill the regulations. Do you have similar cases?
  • What is your opinion concerning the share and relevance of Hybrid or E-Cars in the survey?
  • What is your opinion concerning petrol and diesel engines? Was the mix in the 2013 survey representative for your country?

BH XVII. Software /
  • As the items in this BH have a very short product live cycle they will be updated for the 2015 survey. Do you have any suggestions or wishes for alternative brands or versions that should be used?

ITEMS

ITEM 2013 SURVEY / COMMENT
01.09(a): Radiator for central heating applications / MHS / Galant / Only few countries priced this item / brand. Do you have any suggestions for a more popular radiator brand? (Other than Henrad)
01.18(d): Hacksaw / Bahco / 225 / Outdated, proposal for new model: 225 plus (was split item in 2013)
02.02(a): Piston (reciprocating) compressor / Grasso / RC Model 612 / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
02.06(a): Marine outboard engine / Evinrude / E-Tec 90 / We heard rumors that BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) will not produce any marine engines any more in the future. Do you have any information on this issue?
02.06(b): Marine outboard engine / Yamaha / F 150 AETL / This model was mentioned not to be representative. Possible alternatives: F 25, F 50 or F 250
02.08(a): Portable pump / Honda / WB 20 / The WB 20 XT seems to be the same, resp. current model. Also the WB 30 XT was mentioned as representative. Do you have any additional information?
02.09(b): Commercial fan / Vent-Axia / S7WW / Outdated, proposal for new model: TX7WW
03.01(e): Semi automatic strapping machine / Cyklop International / M-PAC 3 / Outdated, proposal for new model: M-PAC 4 (was split item in 2013)
03.07(c): Pedestrian sweeper / Karcher / KMR 1000 T / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
03.16(b): Road sweeper / Nilfisk / Advance RS 502 / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
04.07(c): Diesel tractor: small / New Holland / TD 5040 / Outdated, proposal for new model: TD5.65
04.08(a): Diesel tractor: large / Massey Ferguson / 6475 / Outdated, proposal for new model: 7615 Dyna-6
04.08(b): Diesel tractor: large / Massey Ferguson / 6470 / Outdated, proposal for new model: 6613 or 6614
05.02(b): Pillar drill / ZMM Metalik / PK 203 / Only few countries priced this item / brand. Do you have any suggestions for a more popular pillar drill model / brand? (Other than Alzmetall and Serrmac)
05.07(c): DC welding equipment / Esab / Origo Arc 650c / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
05.09(d): Electric combi-hammer / Hilti / TE 70-ATC / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)? Smaller Hilti model?
05.13(b): Power saw / Husqvarna / 338 XPT / Outdated, proposal for new model: T425 and T426
06.01(a): Wheeled loader and excavator / JCB / 3CX Sitemaster backhoe loader / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
06.03(a): Tower crane / Potain / IGO26 3.2 / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website. Possible new model: IGO 32
06.04(b): Skid steer loader / Bobcat IR / S 175 / Outdated, proposal for new model:S530 (was split item in 2013)
06.09(b): Compact track loader / Bobcat / T190 / Outdated, proposal for new model: T590
07.01(a): Warm whole milk separator / Tetrapak / Tetra Centri H618 / Outdated, proposal for new model: H 40
07.01(b): Warm whole milk separator / Tetrapak / Tetra Centri H15 / Outdated, proposal for new model: H 10
07.01(c): Warm whole milk separator / Westfalia Separator / MSE 55 - 01 - 177 / Some countries mentioned that the ECOCREAM is the newer model. Referring to the Westfaliahomepage the specs are not identical. Any comments?
07.02(f): Spiral dough mixer / VMI / SPI 400 AVI / Only few countries priced this item / brand. Do you have any suggestions for a more popular spiral dough mixer model / brand?
07.07(b): Pizza oven / MorettiForni / P120E A / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
07.14(a): Dish washing machine / Hobart / FX 400-70 N / Outdated, proposal for new model: FX 10A
07.14(b): Dish washing machine / Winterhalter / GS 515 / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
07.16(a): Ice making machine / Castel MAC / Icematic N70S / Outdated, proposal for new model: IcematicE75 (was split item in 2013)
08.01(a): Single thread chainstitch button sewing machine / Juki / MB-1373 / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
08.03(c): Electronic direct drive lockstitch button sewer / Brother / BE - 438 F / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
08.04(a): Sewing and scalloping machine / Pegasus / M 732 -70-5x5 / Outdated, proposal for new model: M 832 -70-5x5 (was split item in 2013)
08.04(b): Sewing and scalloping machine / Pegasus / M 732/V348 -38-3x4 / Outdated, proposal for new model: M 832 -38-3x4 as the “700” series is replaced by the “800” series.
08.09(a): Centrifugal washer/extractor: small / Electrolux / W 4240 H / Outdated, proposal for new model: W 5240 H
09.01(d): Injection moulding machine / NegriBossi / V 160 - 610 h / Outdated, proposal for new model: V CanBio 130 – 610
09.02(d): Blow moulder / Kautex / KEB 10 E / Outdated, proposal for new model: KCC 10
09.02(e): Blow moulder / Automa / Apex AT 2MS / Only few countries priced this item / brand. Do you have any suggestions for a more popular blow moulder model / brand?
09.03(h): Panel saw / Rojek / PK 320 / Outdated, proposal for new model: PK320A (has already been used in the 2013 survey)
09.05(a): Two colour offset litho press / Heidelberg / Printmaster GTO 52-2 / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
09.15(a): Paper folding machine / Morgana / DigiFold 5000 P / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
10.04(i): Desktop digital photocopier / Xerox / WorkCentre 5325 / Outdated, proposal for new model: 5330
10.05(c): Colour photo copier / Xerox / WorkCenter 7120 / Outdated, proposal for new model: 7220 (was split item in 2013)
10.10(c): Paper shredder / Fellowes / EF-2331S 4mm Strip Cut / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
11.06(f): Laser printer: colour / Canon / i-SENSYS LBP750CDN / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
11.02(g): Desktop computer / Apple / Mac Pro / SI: Model no longer available, due to some regulation issue? Do you have any comments on this?
12.04(a): Three phase ground mounted transformer / Asea Brown Boveri / ONAN EATS Style / Outdated, proposal for new model:ABB / ONAN 315 KVA, 240Vor ABB / ONAN 50HZ, iEC 60076
12.05(a): Battery charger and engine starter / Bosch / BSL 2470 / Outdated, proposal for new model: BAT 131
12.06(b): Low tension circuit breaker / Siemens / 3WL 1220 3CB 321 AA2 / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
12.06(c): Low tension circuit breaker (three pole) / Asea Brown Boveri/Sace / S 8 H 2000 R 2000 / Outdated, proposal for new model: 1SDA065723R1 or EMAX E3N/MS25/2500A
12.10(b): Portable generator / Honda / EC 5000 / Outdated, proposal for new model: EG4500 or EG5500
13.03(b): Security camera (indoor) / Bosch / LTC 0355/10 Dinionmonochr. camera / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
13.03(f): Security camera (indoor) / Bosch / LTC 510/10 DinionXF / Mentioned to be outdated, though still available on company website.
13.04(a): Professional digital color camera / Sony / DXC-D55PK / Outdated, proposal for new model: HXC-D70K (13.04 b) or HXC-100
13.13(a): Professional dictation machine / Sanyo / ICR 1000 / Outdated (generally Sanyo is not produced any more), proposal for new models / brands: Philips LFH9380, Philips LFH9500, Olympus DS5000
14.02(b): Digital oscilloscope / Tektronix / TDS 1012 B / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
14.02(d): Digital oscilloscope / Tektronix / TDS 3034 C / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
14.07(a): AC dental X ray unit / Gendex / Oralix AC / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
14.08(e): Radar for large fishing vessel / Raymarine / C90W/Radome / Outdated, proposal for new model: C95/Radome (was split item in 2013)
14.11(a): Electronic total station / Topcon / GTS 235 N / Outdated, proposal for new model: ES-105BG(was split item in 2013)
14.11(b): Electronic total station / Topcon / GTS 105 N / Outdated model. Any suggestions (model or brand)?
15.13(a): Cross bar trainer / Tunturi / C80 / Outdated, proposal for new model: C90 or C95
16.10(a): Lorry chassis cab / Mercedes Benz / Vario 618 D / Model no longer produced (Euro 6 regulations). Proposal for alternatives: heavier Sprinter models (like 16.10 (b)) or Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. Any other comments?
16.13(b): Lorry chassis cab / V W / Crafter CR 35 / “Same” model (some similar parts) like the Daimler Sprinter and produced in the same factory. Cooperation will last until 2016 but will not be prolonged. Does it make sense to stick to this model or should another brand be used? Might still make sense for this survey (also a lot of info on the VW websites) but maybe there are alternatives.
16.18(a): Tractor unit / Mercedes Benz / Axor 1836 LS 4x2 Sleeper cab / This model is no longer produced (EURO 6 regulations) and has been replaced by the ACTROS (longer distances), ANTOS and ATREGO (smaller distances), AROCS and ATEGO (construction).
16.19(a): Tractor unit / Scania / R 400 LA 4x2 MNA / Model not relevant any more (EURO 6 regulations). Proposals for new models: with engine EEV (R400 LA 4x2 MNA) or the R405
16.19(b): Tractor unit / Scania / R 500 L 4x2 MNA / Model not relevant any more (EURO 6 regulations). Proposals for new models: R 505La4X2MNA TOP
16.19(c): Tractor unit / Scania / P 380 LA 4 x 2 MNA / Outdated, proposal for new model: P 405LA4X2MNA SLE
16.37(a): Salespersons/service car / Skoda / Octavia (Combi) / The specs requested in the 2013 survey fit to an outdated model. For the next survey the Octavia will be kept and the specs will be adjusted and updated.
16.44(a): Service car/city use / Kia / Picanto / As this model caused some difficulties in the 2013 survey: Do you have any alternatives for small service car models or brands?

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