DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1996-2008) to their offering.

This industry report focuses upon the Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing industry. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing asphalt and tar paving mixtures and blocks from purchased asphaltic materials.

NAICS Hierarchy:
324121 - Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
32412 - Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing
3241 - Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
324 - Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
31-33 - Manufacturing Sector

SIC:2951 - Asphalt Paving Mixtures and Blocks

This industry report includes 136 pages of the latest market research information on this industry. This new release date contains data as current as March of 2007. In addition to the detailed explanations of the provided statistical data, there are 112 charts, 18 tables, and 2 maps to effectively illustrate the content.  Use this report as; an in-depth analysis of the industry, an industry reference guide, an aid for benchmarking and forecasting, and as a tool for uncovering new business opportunities.  Please refer to the Table of Contents for more information.  The report is considered as the most comprehensive research in the market.

INTRODUCTION
     Navigation
     Definition
     NAICS Hierarchy
     SIC Cross Reference
     Related Industries
     Comparison
     History
     Scope
     Capacity, Supply and Demand
     Quick Statistics

INCOME STATEMENT
     Revenue: Value of Shipment, Net Sales
        Trend: % of Revenue Growth
     Compensation: Payroll & Fringe Benefits
        Trend: Growth in %
        Salaries as % of Sales
        Wages as % of Sales
        Distribution
        Fringe Benefits
     Cost of Materials
        Trend: % of Growth
        Material Cost Excluding Fuel & Energy
        Cost of Materials as % of Sales
        Electricity Cost
        Fuel Cost
        Energy & Fuel Cost as % of Sales
        Product Codes
        Material Codes
     Gross Profit
        Trend % Change
        Gross Profit as % of Sales
     Other Costs
        Administrative, Sales and Marketing Expenses as % of Sales
        Current and Deferred Taxes as % of Sales
     Net Income
        Income (or Loss) From Operations as % of Sales
        Other Non-Operating Income as % of Sales
        Income (or Loss) Before Income Taxes (NIBT) as % of Sales
        Income (or Loss) After Income Taxes as % of Sales
        Earnings before Interest, Depreciation & Taxes (EBIDT)
     Pricing
        Producer Price Index - Manufacturing Sector
        Producer Price Indexes - US Industry
        Producer Price Index - Wholesale Sector
        Producer Price Index - Retail Sector
        Consumer Price Index - By Major Categories
        Buying Power Index (1980-2010)
        Consumer Price Index (1980-2010)
        Consumer Price Index (Year over Year % Change, 1980-2010)
        Consumer Spending Distribution

BALANCE SHEET
     Assets
        Cash and Government Securities as % of Assets
        Accounts Receivable as % of Assets
        Inventories as % of Assets
        Total Current Assets as % of Total Assets
        Current Assets Distribution Chart
        Property and Other Non-Current Assets as % of Assets
     Liabilities
        Current Liabilities as % of Total Assets
        Total Liabilities as % of Total Assets
     Equity
        Stockholders Equity as % of Total Assets
        Profit on Stockholders Equity before Income Tax
        Profit on Total Asset before Income Tax
        Total Current Assets to Total Current Liabilities
        Total Cash & Government Securities to Total Current
        Liabilities

 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
     Trend
     Expenditure Distribution
     Building & Structure
     Machine and Equipment Expenditure (including Automobile & Computers)
     Computers
     Automobile & Highway
     Other Machine & Equipment

 LABOR AND COMPENSATION
     Trend
     Production Workers
     Production Workers to Total Employees Ratio
     Hourly Wages
     Production Hours Trend
     Contribution (Revenue) per Production Worker
     Annual Wage per Production Worker
     Production Worker Contribution Ratio
     Relative to Revenue
     Labor Productivity: Output Per Hour
     Labor Input Index: Total Labor Hours
     Output Index
     Unit Labor Cost Index
     Labor Compensation Index
     Output per Worker Index
     All Worker Index

 ESTABLISHMENTS
     Trend
     Average Number of Employees per Establishment
     Contribution per Establishment

 IMPORT
     Introduction of Import Process
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule
     Importing Countries Rank
     Top 5vImporting Countries and Other
     Top 25 Importing Countries
     Importing Countries Insurance & Freight Cost Index
     Import Total Value from 1996 to 2008
     Import Total Quantity from 1996 to 2008
     Import Export Total Value Comparison from 1996 to 2008
     Import Export Total Quantity Comparison from 1996 to 2008
     Import Price Indexes from 1996 to 2008
     Comparison of Import & Export Price Indexes from 1996 to 2008

 EXPORT
     Domestic Exports
     Foreign Exports (Re-exports)
     Export Statistics Summary
     Exporting Countries'' Rankings
     Top 5 Exporting Countries and Other
     Top 25 Exporting Countries
     Export Total Value from 1996 to 2008
     Export Total Quantity from 1996 to 2008
     Export Price Indexes from 1996 to 2008

 INDUSTRY PLAYERS
     Major Players

 LINKS
     Trade Associations
     Trade Publications
     Trade Shows

 APPENDIX A - SALES & MARKETING
     Product Strategies
     Pricing Strategies
     Promotion Strategies
     Channel Strategies
     Green Manufacturing

 APPENDIX B - INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
     Human Resources - Occupations
     Information Technology
     Quality Control
     Legislation, Regulation, Tax and Environmental Related Issues
     Logistics

 APPENDIX C - FOREIGN TRADE AND US STATES STATISTICS
     Foreign Trade Statistics
        Trading Countries Rank
        Top 5 US Trading Countries and Other
        Top 25 US Trading Countries
     States Statistics
        Production Workers Ratio
        Average Hourly Wage
        Average Annual Salary
        Cost of Materials Ratio
        Capital Expenditure Ratio
        Industry Shipment Ratios
        Electricity Consumption and Environmental Impact
        Fuel Consumption and Environmental Impact

 APPENDIX D - INDUSTRY''S 4-YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

 APPENDIX E - REPORT METHODOLOGY