Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Status (2019-2022) and Forecast (2024-2031) by Region, Product Type & End-Use

Report Code : 99S2151184
Published On: Nov, 2020
Category : Machinery & Equipment
Pages : 96

The report forecast global Brinell Hardness Testers market to grow to reach xxx Million USD in 2019 with a CAGR of xx% during the period 2020-2025 due to coronavirus situation.
The report offers detailed coverage of Brinell Hardness Testers industry and main market trends with impact of coronavirus. The market research includes historical and forecast market data, demand, application details, price trends, and company shares of the leading Brinell Hardness Testers by geography. The report splits the market size, by volume and value, on the basis of application type and geography.
First, this report covers the present status and the future prospects of the global Brinell Hardness Testers market for 2015-2024.
And in this report, we analyze global market from 5 geographies: Asia-Pacific[China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Western Asia], Europe[Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland], North America[United States, Canada, Mexico], Middle East & Africa[GCC, North Africa, South Africa], South America[Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru].
At the same time, we classify Brinell Hardness Testers according to the type, application by geography. More importantly, the report includes major countries market based on the type and application.
Finally, the report provides detailed profile and data information analysis of leading Brinell Hardness Testers company.
Key Content of Chapters as follows (Including and can be customized) :
Part 1:
Market Overview, Development, and Segment by Type, Application & Region
Part 2:
Company information, Sales, Cost, Margin etc.
Part 3:
Global Market by company, Type, Application & Geography
Part 4:
Asia-Pacific Market by Type, Application & Geography
Part 5:
Europe Market by Type, Application & Geography
Part 6:
North America Market by Type, Application & Geography
Part 7:
South America Market by Type, Application & Geography
Part 8:
Middle East & Africa Market by Type, Application & Geography
Part 9:
Market Features
Part 10:
Investment Opportunity
Part 11:
Conclusion
Market Segment as follows:
By Region
Asia-Pacific[China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Western Asia]
Europe[Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland]
North America[United States, Canada, Mexico]
Middle East & Africa[GCC, North Africa, South Africa]
South America[Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru]
Key Companies
Bowers Group
King Tester Corporation
LECO Corporation
Instron
Buehler
AFFRI
Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company
Indentec Hardness Testing Machine Limited
Foundrax
TX Testing Instruments Company
KB Prftechnik GmbH
Aakash Group
Laryee Technology
Newage Testing Instruments
Market by Type
Digital Magnetic Brinell Hardness Testers
Hydraulic Brinell Hardness Testers
Pin Impact Brinell Hardness Testers
Market by Application
Industrial
Electronic
Chemical
Others
With tables and figures helping analyze worldwide Global Brinell Hardness Testers market, this research provides key statistics on the state of the industry and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and individuals interested in the market.

Part 1 Market Overview
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Market Development
1.2.1 Current Situation
1.2.2 Aspects of COVID-19 Impact
1.3 By Type
Table Type of Brinell Hardness Testers
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019
1.4 By Application
Table Application of Brinell Hardness Testers
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019
1.5 By Region
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Region in 2019
Figure Asia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Region in 2019
Part 2 Key Companies
2.1 Bowers Group
2.1.1 Company Profile
Table Bowers Group Overview List
2.1.2 Products & Services Overview
2.1.3 Sales Data List
Table Brinell Hardness Testers Business Operation of Bowers Group (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
2.2 King Tester Corporation
2.3 LECO Corporation
2.4 Instron
2.5 Buehler
2.6 AFFRI
2.7 Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Company
2.8 Indentec Hardness Testing Machine Limited
2.9 Foundrax
2.10 TX Testing Instruments Company
2.11 KB Prftechnik GmbH
2.12 Aakash Group
2.13 Laryee Technology
2.14 Newage Testing Instruments
Part 3 Global Market Status and Future Forecast
3.1 Global Market by Region
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Region, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Region in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Region, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Region in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Region, 2015-2019
3.2 Global Market by Company
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Company, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Company in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Company, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Company in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Company, 2015-2019
3.3 Global Market by Type
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2015-2019
3.4 Global Market by Application
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2015-2019
3.5 Global Market by Forecast
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
Part 4 Asia-Pacific Market Status and Future Forecast
4.1 Asia-Pacific Market by Type
Table Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2015-2019
4.2 Asia-Pacific Market by Application
Table Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2015-2019
4.3 Asia-Pacific Market by Geography
4.3.1 China Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure China Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure China Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure China Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure China Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
4.3.2 Southeast Asia Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Southeast Asia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Southeast Asia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Southeast Asia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
4.3.3 India Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure India Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure India Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure India Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure India Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
4.3.4 Japan Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Japan Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Japan Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Japan Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Japan Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
4.3.5 Korea Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Korea Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Korea Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Korea Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Korea Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
4.3.6 Oceania Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Oceania Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Oceania Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Oceania Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Oceania Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
4.4 Asia-Pacific Market by Forecast
Figure Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Asia-Pacific Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
Part 5 Europe Market Status and Future Forecast
5.1 Europe Market by Type
Table Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2015-2019
5.2 Europe Market by Application
Table Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2015-2019
5.3 Europe Market by Geography
5.3.1 Germany Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Germany Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Germany Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Germany Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Germany Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.2 UK Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure UK Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure UK Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure UK Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure UK Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.3 France Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure France Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure France Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure France Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure France Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.4 Italy Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Italy Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Italy Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Italy Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Italy Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.5 Russia Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Russia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Russia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Russia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Russia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.6 Spain Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Spain Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Spain Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Spain Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Spain Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.6 Netherlands Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Netherlands Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Netherlands Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Netherlands Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Netherlands Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.7 Turkey Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Turkey Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Turkey Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Turkey Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Turkey Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.3.6 Switzerland Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Switzerland Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Switzerland Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Switzerland Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Switzerland Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
5.4 Europe Market by Forecast
Figure Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Europe Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
Part 6 North America Market Status and Future Forecast
6.1 North America Market by Type
Table North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Million USD)
Table North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2015-2019
6.2 North America Market by Application
Table North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Million USD)
Table North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2015-2019
6.3 North America Market by Geography
6.3.1 United States Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure United States Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure United States Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure United States Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure United States Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
6.3.2 Canada Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Canada Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Canada Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Canada Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Canada Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
6.3.3 Mexico Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Mexico Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Mexico Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Mexico Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Mexico Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
6.4 North America Market by Forecast
Figure North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure North America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
Part 7 South America Market Status and Future Forecast
7.1 South America Market by Type
Table South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Million USD)
Table South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2015-2019
7.2 South America Market by Application
Table South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Million USD)
Table South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2015-2019
7.3 South America Market by Geography
7.3.1 Brazil Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Brazil Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Brazil Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Brazil Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Brazil Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
7.3.2 Argentina Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Argentina Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Argentina Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Argentina Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Argentina Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
7.3.3 Columbia Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Columbia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Columbia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Columbia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Columbia Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
7.3.4 Chile Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Chile Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Chile Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Chile Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Chile Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
7.3.5 Peru Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Peru Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Peru Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Peru Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Peru Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
7.4 South America Market by Forecast
Figure South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure South America Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
Part 8 Middle East & Africa Market Status and Future Forecast
8.1 Middle East & Africa Market by Type
Table Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Type, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Type in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2015-2019
8.2 Middle East & Africa Market by Application
Table Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Million USD)
Table Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market by Application, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Share by Application in 2019 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2015-2019
8.3 Middle East & Africa Market by Geography
8.3.1 GCC Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure GCC Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure GCC Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure GCC Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure GCC Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
8.3.2 North Africa Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure North Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure North Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure North Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure North Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
8.3.3 South Africa Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure South Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Million USD)
Figure South Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Market Status, 2015-2019 (Volume)
Figure South Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure South Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
8.4 Middle East & Africa Market by Forecast
Figure Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Million USD)
Figure Middle East & Africa Brinell Hardness Testers Market Forecast, 2020-2025 (Volume)
Part 9 Market Features
9.1 Product Features
9.2 Price Features
9.3 Channel Features
9.4 Purchasing Features
Part 10 Investment Opportunity
10.1 Regional Investment Opportunity
10.2 Industry Investment Opportunity
PART 11 Coronavirus Impact
11.1 Impact on Industry Upstream
11.2 Impact on Industry Downstream
11.3 Impact on Industry Channels
11.4 Impact on Industry Competition
11.5 Impact on Industry Obtain Employment
Part 12 Conclusion
The Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market has been segregated into various crucial divisions including applications, types, and regions. Each market segment is intensively studied in the report contemplating its market acceptance, worthiness, demand, and growth prospects. The segmentation analysis will help the client to customize their marketing approach to have a better command of each segment and to identify the most prospective customer base.

Report Objectives / Segmentation Covered :

By Companies / players:
By Regions:
By Type:
By Application:

Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):

Is the Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market shifting its focus from growth to value?

Recognize the areas along the Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market's value chain where players are generating value. To get a complete picture, kindly read the entire report.

What is the estimated size & growth rate of the Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market?

In recent years, the Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market has grown at an incredible rate. From 2025 to 2030, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of yy%.

What are the advantages of the Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market research study?

The Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market research study aids businesses in strategic planning so that they may realize and gain business value from their growth strategies.

Who should consider the Global Brinell Hardness Testers Market study?

The Global Brinell Hardness Testers Industry stakeholders, executives, and experts, as well as individuals who need to develop consumer-friendly strategies and use technology to stay ahead of the competition.