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Opportunities in Malaysia for Automation and Control System Manufacturers, Forecast to 2021
Malaysia’s Initiatives for Investment and Its Growth in the Manufacturing Sector Will Influence Automation Opportunities
17-Apr-2017
Asia Pacific
Market Research
P935-01-00-00-00
IA01378-AP-MR_19902
This study provides an in-depth understanding of the Malaysian automation and process control systems market, the current trends impacting the market, and the growth across automation and process control systems for the next five years. It also talks about various end users and opportunities available for automation suppliers in Malaysia. The study provides detailed information on the following products: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Safety Systems (SS). It also gives insight into the distribution channels and key end users and compares major automation vendors based on parameters considered important while choosing the supplier.
The study also evaluates the role of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the opportunities that will be available for automation suppliers. In all such forecasts, the study considers the current economic and political factors, as these are important to assess investment and incentive plans. There is also a section that discusses the opportunities, considering that cyber security, cloud computing, and other digitization efforts are likely to heavily influence automation in the long run and what suppliers should consider in order to realize the benefits.
With Malaysia being considered as a major automation and process control hub in Southeast Asia, the opportunities are immense for major suppliers of automation and related systems. However, this requires a clear understanding of the economic policies of Malaysia, as the country has identified areas that offer incentives for investors. As mentioned, new technologies are proving to be a driver for investment in a country that has been challenged by fluctuating oil prices. Overall, buyers of this study will be able to understand the scenario in Malaysia with respect to major end user trends.
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
What is the size of the automation and control market in Malaysia and what factors will impact (both positively and negatively) the market in the future?
Which are the major market participants and what is the competitive scenario like currently?
What initiatives are being taken to improve the manufacturing industry and how will it help automation systems suppliers?
Which are the major end users of automation and control systems in Malaysia?
What are the prevailing trends in the automation and control market with the IIoT becoming important in the manufacturing landscape?
What trends should suppliers of automation and process control systems take note of and what action should they take to benefit under the current circumstances?
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
CEO’s Perspective
Market Overview—Definitions
Malaysia’s Economy
Market Overview—Product Definitions
Market Overview—End User Definitions
Market Segmentation by Products and End Users
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Product
Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User
Market Overview—Distribution Channels for Automation
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by Product
Market Share and Competitive Analysis—Total Automation and Control Market
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Competitive Environment
Automation Vendors’ Presence across Products
Competitive Factors—Comparison Across Parameters for Automation Products and Safety Systems
Factsheet
Snapshot of Industries of Focus in Malaysia
Regions of Interest to Automation Suppliers in Malaysia
Opportunities in Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industry in Malaysia
Opportunities in Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Industry in Malaysia
Industrial Internet of Things in Malaysia
Industrial Internet of Things Ecosystem
Internet of Things—2016 Spending in Key Industries
Cybersecurity in Malaysia
Transformation in Automation and Process Control Industry Ecosystem
TIES Project—5 Major Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunity 1—Cash in on Evolving Business Models
Growth Opportunity 2—Increased Collaboration to Deliver Value
Growth Opportunity 3—Opportunities for Niche Solution Providers
Growth Opportunity 4—Energy Needs Will Only Increase
Growth Opportunity 5—Development and Training Services
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
CEO’s 360 Degree Perspective
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components
Distribution Channel
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components
Distribution Channel
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components
Distribution Channel
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Product Type
Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components
Distribution Channel
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User
Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components
Distribution Channels
Market Share
Market Share Analysis
The Last Word—Three Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
Partial List of Companies Interviewed
Learn More—Next Steps
List of Figures
- 1. Total Automation and Control Market: Key Market Drivers, Malaysia, 2017–2021
- 2. Total Automation and Control Market: Key Market Restraints, Malaysia, 2017–2021
- 3. Total Automation and Control Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Malaysia, 2016
- 4. Total Automation & Control Market: Revenue Forecast by Product, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 5. Total Automation and Control Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 5 Participants, Malaysia, 2016
- 6. Total Automation and Control Market: Competitive Structure, Malaysia, 2016
- 7. Total Automation and Control Market: Product-wise Strength of Companies, Malaysia, 2016
- 8. Total Automation and Control Market: Comparison Through Various Parameters, Malaysia, 2016
- 9. Total Automation and Control Market: Factsheet, Comparison of End Users in Terms of Opportunity for Automation Suppliers, Malaysia, 2016
- 10. Total Automation and Control Market: IIoT Ecosystem, Malaysia, 2016
- 11. Total Automation and Control Market: CEO’s 360-degree Perspective, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 12. PLC Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Malaysia, 2016
- 13. PLC Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 4 Participants, Malaysia, 2016
- 14. DCS Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Malaysia, 2016
- 15. DCS Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 4 Participants, Malaysia, 2016
- 16. SCADA Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Malaysia, 2016
- 17. SCADA Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 4 Participants, Malaysia, 2016
- 18. HMI Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Malaysia, 2016
- 19. HMI Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 5 Participants, Malaysia, 2016
- 20. Safety Systems Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Malaysia, 2016
- 21. Safety Systems Market: Company Market Share Analysis of Top 5 Participants, Malaysia, 2016
List of Charts
- 1. Total Automation and Control Market: Market Engineering Measurements, Malaysia, 2016
- 2. Total Automation and Control Market: Market Segmentation by Products and End Users, Malaysia, 2016
- 3. Total Automation and Control Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components, Malaysia, 2016
- 4. Total Automation and Control Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Product, Malaysia, 2016
- 5. Total Automation and Control Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User, Malaysia, 2016
- 6. Total Automation and Control Market: Distribution Channel Analysis, Malaysia, 2016
- 7. Total Automation and Control Market: Products Versus Projects Mix, Malaysia, 2016
- 8. Contribution of Key Regions to the Manufacturing Industry, Malaysia, 2016
- 9. Total Automation and Control Market: Revenue Forecast, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 10. Total Automation and Control Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Malaysia, 2016
- 11. Current Scenario of End Users for Automation Suppliers, Malaysia, 2016
- 12. Total Automation and Control Market: IoT Spending in Key Industries, Malaysia, 2016
- 13. PLC Market: Revenue Forecast, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 14. PLC Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User, Malaysia, 2016
- 15. PLC Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components, Malaysia, 2016
- 16. PLC Market: Distribution Channel Analysis, Malaysia, 2016
- 17. PLC Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Key Competitors, Malaysia, 2016
- 18. DCS Market: Revenue Forecast, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 19. DCS Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User, Malaysia, 2016
- 20. DCS Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components, Malaysia, 2016
- 21. DCS Market: Distribution Channel Analysis, Malaysia, 2016
- 22. DCS Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Key Competitors, Malaysia, 2016
- 23. SCADA Market: Revenue Forecast, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 24. SCADA Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User, Malaysia, 2016
- 25. SCADA Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components, Malaysia, 2016
- 26. SCADA Market: Distribution Channel Analysis, Malaysia, 2016
- 27. SCADA Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Key Competitors, Malaysia, 2016
- 28. HMI Market: Revenue Forecast, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 29. HMI Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Product Type, Malaysia, 2016
- 30. HMI Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User, Malaysia, 2016
- 31. HMI Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components, Malaysia, 2016
- 32. HMI Market: Distribution Channel Analysis, Malaysia, 2016
- 33. HMI Market: Percent of Revenue by Key Competitors, Malaysia, 2016
- 34. Safety Systems Market: Revenue Forecast, Malaysia, 2013–2021
- 35. Safety Systems Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by End User, Malaysia, 2016
- 36. Safety Systems Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Automation Components, Malaysia, 2016
- 37. Safety Systems Market: Distribution Channel Analysis, Malaysia, 2016
- 38. Safety Systems Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown by Key Competitors, Malaysia, 2016
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