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Toshiba America, Inc. Business Reports

Toshiba America, Inc. Overview

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1251 Avenue Of The Americas,
Ste. 4110 New York, 
NY 10020 United States
Phone: 212-596-0600
Fax:212-593-3875

Company Description

Toshiba America, Inc. (TAI) is the spitting image of its old man. The holding company, a subsidiary of high-tech titan Toshiba, handles North American business for its formidable parent. TAI's operating companies market laptops, netbooks, and PCs; MRIs and other medical imaging systems; semiconductors and hard disk drives; copiers and other office equipment; and a range of consumer electronics products (television sets, HD camcorders, DVD players). The company also provides grants for science and mathematics education through its not-for-profit organization, the Toshiba America Foundation.

Toshiba America, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.
    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.
    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.
    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.
    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.
    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Overview

    The US computer networking equipment industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $50 billion. Major companies include Brocade Communications, Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, and Juniper Networks. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 90 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 3661

    NAICS: 334210

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How do potential architectural limits of the Internet affect the company's growth outlook?

    As potentially billions of new entities are added to the Internet, architectural and topological issues are becoming more of a concern. Older routers connecting sub-networks are approaching their table limits on the number of entities, and current...

     

    How do foreign competitors threaten the company's US business?

    Because telecom services are being standardized throughout the world, equipment makers for foreign markets can also sell their products to US service providers. Many of the largest equipment competitors in the US market are based overseas, including...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Overview

      The US search, detection, and navigation equipment manufacturing industry includes about 500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include FLIR Systems and the US operations of Japan's Furuno and the US operations of Switzerland's Garmin. Divisions of large integrated companies such as Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon also manufacture search, detection, and navigation equipment, primarily for national security and defense applications. The industry is highly concentrated: the largest eight companies account for about 75 percent of revenue; the largest 50 account for about 95 percent.

      SIC: 3663, 3812

      NAICS: 334511, 334220

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How dependent is the company on government contracts?

      The Departments of Defense and Homeland Security use navigation, search, and detection systems extensively. Government purchases account for a large percentage of industry revenues. Major changes in agency budgets can significantly impact the...

       

      How is the company driving product innovation?

      Search, detection, and navigation equipment companies compete in both commercial and government markets based on product innovation. Some companies spend as much as 10 percent of revenue on new technology developments. The rapidity of innovation...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
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      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US computer manufacturing industry includes about 1,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $75 billion. Major companies include Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 90 percent of revenue.

        SIC: 3575, 3572, 3571

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        What level of US and global demand does the company expect for its products in the next year?

        Sales of computer equipment depend on rising consumer income and corporate profits. Although consumers and businesses typically replace computers every few years, they can easily delay doing so if finances are weak. While sales of computers tend to...

         

        What product price changes does the company anticipate in the next year?

        Demand for computers and peripheral equipment is related to steadily lower prices. Without continuing price declines, the market would probably shrink. In the last decade, manufacturer prices have dropped 50 percent overall.

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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          Overview

          The US semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing industry consists of about 4,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $100 billion. Large US companies include Intel, Texas Instruments, Micron Technology, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 65 percent of revenue.

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          Sample Questions & Answers

          How does the company adjust when computer manufacturing demand slows?

          Demand for electronic components depends directly on demand for computers and similar electronic devices. US production of computer and electronic products tends to rise and fall with corporate and consumer spending. The relatively short life cycle...

           

          How significantly does import competition affect the company's market share?

          Much production of nonspecialized electronic components (including standard memory chips) has moved abroad to lower-cost manufacturers in Asia. US imports of semiconductors and other electronic components have recently been nearly $70 billion per...

           

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          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
            • Trends & Opportunities

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Industry Report

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            Machinery Manufacturing Industry Report

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            Overview

            The US machinery manufacturing industry includes more than 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $315 billion. Major companies include Applied Materials, Baker Hughes, Carrier, Caterpillar, Deere, Kennametal, and divisions of General Electric. The industry, which is fragmented overall, is made up of numerous segments that are concentrated.

            SIC: 3569, 3578, 3581, 3582, 3586, 3589, 3593, 3594, 3596, 3827, 3861, 3568, 3567, 3566, 3563, 3564, 3565, 3561, 3559, 3556, 3555, 3554, 3553, 3552, 3433, 3443, 3511, 3519, 3523, 3524, 3531, 3532, 3533, 3535, 3537, 3541, 3542, 3544, 3545, 3546, 3547, 3548, 3549

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            Sample Questions & Answers

            How does the company respond to shifting demand?

            Demand for machinery can drop rapidly during periods of slow or declining economic growth. Limited availability of credit tends to hinder machinery sales. Because of the large international trade in machinery, US producers are also affected by...

             

            How successful is the company at differentiating its products from foreign competition?

            Machinery imports account for about 40 percent of the US market. China, Japan, Germany, Canada, and Mexico are major sources of imports. Imports of machinery components such as pumps and compressors from China have grown significantly.

             

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            General Report Description

            Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Industry Overview
            • Quarterly Industry Update
            • Business Challenges
            • Trends and Opportunities
            • Call Preparation Questions
            • Financial Information
            • Industry Forecast
            • Website and Media Links
            • Glossary of Acronyms

              Industry Report Highlights:

              • Recent Developments

                Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
              • Trends & Opportunities

                Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
              • Call Preparation Questions

                Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
              • Business Challenges

                Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
              • Executive Insight

                Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
              • Financial Information

                Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
              • Web Links & Acronyms

                Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

              Machinery Manufacturing Industry Report

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              Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

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              Overview

              The US telecommunications equipment manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion. Major companies include Apple, Cisco Systems, Motorola Solutions, and QUALCOMM. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 80 percent of revenue.

              SIC: 3663, 3661

              NAICS: 334210, 334220

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              How does the company adjust to changes in demand?

              Although manufacturers sell mainly to telecom service providers, demand for services depends on the economic situation of businesses and consumers. Small changes in demand largely affect manufacturers: in the mid-2000s, the industry grew by nearly 20...

               

              To what extent does the company expect that continuing deregulation will increase technological innovation?

              Demand for new telecom equipment depends partly on the types of services various providers can offer per federal regulations. The FCC and state regulators greatly affect the structure and operations of the telecom services industry. Because of rapid...

               

              To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

               

              General Report Description

              Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

               

              Sections Included in Report

              • Industry Overview
              • Quarterly Industry Update
              • Business Challenges
              • Trends and Opportunities
              • Call Preparation Questions
              • Financial Information
              • Industry Forecast
              • Website and Media Links
              • Glossary of Acronyms

                Industry Report Highlights:

                • Recent Developments

                  Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
                • Trends & Opportunities

                  Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
                • Call Preparation Questions

                  Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
                • Industry Forecast

                  Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
                • Business Challenges

                  Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
                • Executive Insight

                  Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
                • Financial Information

                  Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
                • Web Links & Acronyms

                  Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

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                Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

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                Overview

                The computer peripheral equipment manufacturing industry in the US includes about 650 companies with combined annual revenue of about $9 billion. Major companies include Lexmark (printers), Logitech (based in Switzerland, producer of keyboards, mice, and peripherals), and divisions of larger manufacturers such as NCR and Diebold (point of sale equipment and ATMs). Peripheral equipment is also produced by large computer and electronics manufacturers such as Apple, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies account for about 80 percent of revenue.

                SIC: 3577

                NAICS: 334119

                 

                Sample Questions & Answers

                How do changes in technology impact the company?

                The industry is characterized by rapid shifts in technology. The life cycle of new products can be very short, and existing products are continually updated and enhanced, which requires companies to operate in a perpetual state of R&D. As the market...

                 

                What are the key drivers of demand for the company's products?

                The industry is dependent on the health of the overall economy because demand is driven by business capital spending, consumer spending, and sales to computer manufacturers. Tight credit markets, like those experienced in the late-2000s recession,...

                 

                To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

                 

                General Report Description

                Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

                 

                Sections Included in Report

                • Industry Overview
                • Quarterly Industry Update
                • Business Challenges
                • Trends and Opportunities
                • Call Preparation Questions
                • Financial Information
                • Industry Forecast
                • Website and Media Links
                • Glossary of Acronyms

                  Industry Report Highlights:

                  • Recent Developments

                    Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
                  • Trends & Opportunities

                    Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
                  • Call Preparation Questions

                    Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
                  • Industry Forecast

                    Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
                  • Business Challenges

                    Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
                  • Executive Insight

                    Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
                  • Financial Information

                    Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
                  • Web Links & Acronyms

                    Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                  Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

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                  Printing Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

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                  Overview

                  The US printing machinery and equipment manufacturing industry includes about 400 companies with combined annual revenue of about $3 billion. Major companies include Canon USA, Goss International, Hewlett-Packard, Presstek, and Xerox. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.

                  SIC: 3555

                  NAICS: 333293

                   

                  Sample Questions & Answers

                  What digital products does the company offer?

                  Digital technologies are changing the printing industry. Digital printers continue to increase in speed and print quality and are replacing traditional printing equipment in many applications. Digital printers provide print shops greater flexibility...

                   

                  How has online advertising affected demand for the company's products?

                  Advertising represents the single largest source of print business, so printing equipment manufacturers are directly impacted by changes in advertising. The print sector of the ad industry has been steadily losing market share to online advertising.

                   

                  To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

                   

                  General Report Description

                  Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

                   

                  Sections Included in Report

                  • Industry Overview
                  • Quarterly Industry Update
                  • Business Challenges
                  • Trends and Opportunities
                  • Call Preparation Questions
                  • Financial Information
                  • Industry Forecast
                  • Website and Media Links
                  • Glossary of Acronyms

                    Industry Report Highlights:

                    • Recent Developments

                      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
                    • Trends & Opportunities

                      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
                    • Call Preparation Questions

                      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
                    • Industry Forecast

                      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
                    • Business Challenges

                      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
                    • Executive Insight

                      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
                    • Financial Information

                      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
                    • Web Links & Acronyms

                      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                    Printing Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

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