NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CSM Worldwide announced today it has partnered with Power Systems Research (PSR), a recognized expert in the commercial vehicle and powertrain markets, to add Medium/Heavy Vehicle Production and Powertrain Forecast Services to its global forecast portfolio. "The market dynamics that drive medium and heavy vehicle demand are substantially different than those driving passenger vehicle demand," said Craig Cather, CSM Worldwide president and CEO. "And by partnering with an established leader in Power Systems Research, we can immediately combine their depth of expertise with our rigorous global forecasting methodology to offer the market a forecast that is unprecedented in terms of depth and accuracy." CSM's new Medium/Heavy Production Forecast, for vehicles above 3.5 tons GVWR, provides the most detailed, comprehensive future-model cycle plans and analysis available. It is the first global medium and heavy vehicle forecast to forecast to the model and powertrain level. Furthermore, the analysis provides detailed assessment of plant capacity, volume risk and economic factors. Medium/Heavy Vehicle Production and Powertrain Forecast Services from CSM are now available globally or for any of these seven regions: Europe, Greater China, Japan/Korea, Middle East/Africa, North America, South America and South Asia. For additional information, please email inquiry@csmauto.com to contact a CSM representative in your region. In parallel with CSM Worldwide, Power Systems Research has also partnered with Feri Rating & Research AG for their economic data in order to maintain the high level of standards CSM has adopted. Clients can expect the same format consistency and quality of content as the company's Light Vehicle Production Forecast Services. Power Systems Research is the leading global supplier of business information to the engine, power products and components industries. With offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia, they have partnered with the world's most important vehicle and components suppliers for over 30 years. Since the company was founded in 1976, it has been their mission to be an authoritative source of market information and business intelligence to the global vehicle, machinery and power products industry. Consistently high levels of service, depth of experience, and industry knowledge have enabled Power Systems Research to become the industry authority. Feri Rating & Research AG is a leading European rating firm specializing in investment market and product ratings. They are one of the largest economic research and forecasting institutes in Europe. Feri prepares industry, country, capital market and real estate market ratings for clients, covering both investment potential and specific risks in their economic analyses and forecasts. Their company also rates investment funds licensed in German-speaking countries. In addition, Feri produces annual market studies on special and retail investment funds. These reports provide an overview of the opinions and expected behavior of institutional investors. CSM Worldwide ( www.csmauto.com ) provides trusted automotive market forecasting services and strategic advisory solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers, suppliers and financial organizations. CSM Worldwide covers the global automotive environment from Detroit, Grand Rapids, Sao Paulo, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Budapest, New Delhi, Bangkok, Shanghai and Tokyo.
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