Global Electric Grinder Market Report 2019, Competitive Landscape, Trends and Opportunities

June 2019 | 119 pages | ID: G4818832942CEN
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The Electric Grinder market has witnessed growth from USD XX million to USD XX million from 2014 to 2019. With the CAGR of X.X%, this market is estimated to reach USD XX million in 2026.

The report mainly studies the size, recent trends and development status of the Electric Grinder market, as well as investment opportunities, government policy, market dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities), supply chain and competitive landscape. Technological innovation and advancement will further optimize the performance of the product, making it more widely used in downstream applications. Moreover, Porter's Five Forces Analysis (potential entrants, suppliers, substitutes, buyers, industry competitors) provides crucial information for knowing the Electric Grinder market.

Major players in the global Electric Grinder market include:
Bosch (Robert) GmbH
DeWALT Industrial Tools, see Stanley Black & Decker
Harbor Freight Tools
DEPRAG-Schulz GmbH and Company
AIMCO Corporation
Daniels Manufacturing Corporation
Actuant Corporation
Saltus Industrial Technique, see Atlas Copco
Ridge Tool, see Emerson Electric
Apex Tool Group LLC
Duo-Fast, see Illinois Tools Works
Hilti AG
Northern Tool + Equipment
Paslode Construction, see Illinois Tool Works
Chervon Holdings Limited
Alltrade Tools LLC
Panasonic Corporation
Porter-Cable, see Stanley Black & Decker
Senco Brands Incorporated
Emerson Electric Company
Chicago Pneumatic Tool, see Atlas Copco
Danaher Corporation
Atlas Copco AB
Newell Brands Incorporated
Henrob, see Atlas Copco

On the basis of types, the Electric Grinder market is primarily split into:
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3

On the basis of applications, the market covers:
Construction
Automotive
Industrial
Consumer

Geographically, the report includes the research on production, consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, and forecast (2014-2026) of the following regions:
United States
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland)
China
Japan
India
Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam)
Central and South America (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria)
Other Regions

Chapter 1 provides an overview of Electric Grinder market, containing global revenue, global production, sales, and CAGR. The forecast and analysis of Electric Grinder market by type, application, and region are also presented in this chapter.

Chapter 2 is about the market landscape and major players. It provides competitive situation and market concentration status along with the basic information of these players.

Chapter 3 provides a full-scale analysis of major players in Electric Grinder industry. The basic information, as well as the profiles, applications and specifications of products market performance along with Business Overview are offered.

Chapter 4 gives a worldwide view of Electric Grinder market. It includes production, market share revenue, price, and the growth rate by type.

Chapter 5 focuses on the application of Electric Grinder, by analyzing the consumption and its growth rate of each application.

Chapter 6 is about production, consumption, export, and import of Electric Grinder in each region.

Chapter 7 pays attention to the production, revenue, price and gross margin of Electric Grinder in markets of different regions. The analysis on production, revenue, price and gross margin of the global market is covered in this part.

Chapter 8 concentrates on manufacturing analysis, including key raw material analysis, cost structure analysis and process analysis, making up a comprehensive analysis of manufacturing cost.

Chapter 9 introduces the industrial chain of Electric Grinder. Industrial chain analysis, raw material sources and downstream buyers are analyzed in this chapter.

Chapter 10 provides clear insights into market dynamics.

Chapter 11 prospects the whole Electric Grinder market, including the global production and revenue forecast, regional forecast. It also foresees the Electric Grinder market by type and application.

Chapter 12 concludes the research findings and refines all the highlights of the study.

Chapter 13 introduces the research methodology and sources of research data for your understanding.

Years considered for this report:
Historical Years: 2014-2018
Base Year: 2019
Estimated Year: 2019
Forecast Period: 2019-2026
1 ELECTRIC GRINDER MARKET OVERVIEW

1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Electric Grinder
1.2 Electric Grinder Segment by Type
  1.2.1 Global Electric Grinder Production and CAGR (%) Comparison by Type (2014-2026)
  1.2.2 The Market Profile of Type
  1.2.3 The Market Profile of Type
  1.2.4 The Market Profile of Type
1.3 Global Electric Grinder Segment by Application
  1.3.1 Electric Grinder Consumption (Sales) Comparison by Application (2014-2026)
  1.3.2 The Market Profile of Construction
  1.3.3 The Market Profile of Automotive
  1.3.4 The Market Profile of Industrial
  1.3.5 The Market Profile of Consumer
1.4 Global Electric Grinder Market by Region (2014-2026)
  1.4.1 Global Electric Grinder Market Size (Value) and CAGR (%) Comparison by Region (2014-2026)
  1.4.2 United States Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
  1.4.3 Europe Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.3.1 Germany Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.3.2 UK Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.3.3 France Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.3.4 Italy Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.3.5 Spain Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.3.6 Russia Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.3.7 Poland Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
  1.4.4 China Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
  1.4.5 Japan Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
  1.4.6 India Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
  1.4.7 Southeast Asia Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.7.1 Malaysia Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.7.2 Singapore Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.7.3 Philippines Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.7.4 Indonesia Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.7.5 Thailand Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.7.6 Vietnam Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
  1.4.8 Central and South America Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.8.1 Brazil Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.8.2 Mexico Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.8.3 Colombia Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
  1.4.9 Middle East and Africa Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.9.1 Saudi Arabia Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.9.2 United Arab Emirates Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.9.3 Turkey Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.9.4 Egypt Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.9.5 South Africa Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
    1.4.9.6 Nigeria Electric Grinder Market Status and Prospect (2014-2026)
1.5 Global Market Size (Value) of Electric Grinder (2014-2026)
  1.5.1 Global Electric Grinder Revenue Status and Outlook (2014-2026)
  1.5.2 Global Electric Grinder Production Status and Outlook (2014-2026)

2 GLOBAL ELECTRIC GRINDER MARKET LANDSCAPE BY PLAYER

2.1 Global Electric Grinder Production and Share by Player (2014-2019)
2.2 Global Electric Grinder Revenue and Market Share by Player (2014-2019)
2.3 Global Electric Grinder Average Price by Player (2014-2019)
2.4 Electric Grinder Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area and Product Type by Player
2.5 Electric Grinder Market Competitive Situation and Trends
  2.5.1 Electric Grinder Market Concentration Rate
  2.5.2 Electric Grinder Market Share of Top 3 and Top 6 Players
  2.5.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion

3 PLAYERS PROFILES

3.1 Bosch (Robert) GmbH
  3.1.1 Bosch (Robert) GmbH Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.1.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.1.3 Bosch (Robert) GmbH Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.1.4 Bosch (Robert) GmbH Business Overview
3.2 DeWALT Industrial Tools, see Stanley Black & Decker
  3.2.1 DeWALT Industrial Tools, see Stanley Black & Decker Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.2.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.2.3 DeWALT Industrial Tools, see Stanley Black & Decker Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.2.4 DeWALT Industrial Tools, see Stanley Black & Decker Business Overview
3.3 Harbor Freight Tools
  3.3.1 Harbor Freight Tools Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.3.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.3.3 Harbor Freight Tools Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.3.4 Harbor Freight Tools Business Overview
3.4 DEPRAG-Schulz GmbH and Company
  3.4.1 DEPRAG-Schulz GmbH and Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.4.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.4.3 DEPRAG-Schulz GmbH and Company Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.4.4 DEPRAG-Schulz GmbH and Company Business Overview
3.5 AIMCO Corporation
  3.5.1 AIMCO Corporation Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.5.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.5.3 AIMCO Corporation Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.5.4 AIMCO Corporation Business Overview
3.6 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation
  3.6.1 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.6.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.6.3 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.6.4 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Business Overview
3.7 Actuant Corporation
  3.7.1 Actuant Corporation Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.7.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.7.3 Actuant Corporation Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.7.4 Actuant Corporation Business Overview
3.8 Saltus Industrial Technique, see Atlas Copco
  3.8.1 Saltus Industrial Technique, see Atlas Copco Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.8.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.8.3 Saltus Industrial Technique, see Atlas Copco Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.8.4 Saltus Industrial Technique, see Atlas Copco Business Overview
3.9 Ridge Tool, see Emerson Electric
  3.9.1 Ridge Tool, see Emerson Electric Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.9.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.9.3 Ridge Tool, see Emerson Electric Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.9.4 Ridge Tool, see Emerson Electric Business Overview
3.10 Apex Tool Group LLC
  3.10.1 Apex Tool Group LLC Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.10.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.10.3 Apex Tool Group LLC Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.10.4 Apex Tool Group LLC Business Overview
3.11 Duo-Fast, see Illinois Tools Works
  3.11.1 Duo-Fast, see Illinois Tools Works Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.11.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.11.3 Duo-Fast, see Illinois Tools Works Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.11.4 Duo-Fast, see Illinois Tools Works Business Overview
3.12 Hilti AG
  3.12.1 Hilti AG Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.12.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.12.3 Hilti AG Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.12.4 Hilti AG Business Overview
3.13 Northern Tool + Equipment
  3.13.1 Northern Tool + Equipment Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.13.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.13.3 Northern Tool + Equipment Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.13.4 Northern Tool + Equipment Business Overview
3.14 Paslode Construction, see Illinois Tool Works
  3.14.1 Paslode Construction, see Illinois Tool Works Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.14.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.14.3 Paslode Construction, see Illinois Tool Works Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.14.4 Paslode Construction, see Illinois Tool Works Business Overview
3.15 Chervon Holdings Limited
  3.15.1 Chervon Holdings Limited Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.15.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.15.3 Chervon Holdings Limited Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.15.4 Chervon Holdings Limited Business Overview
3.16 Alltrade Tools LLC
  3.16.1 Alltrade Tools LLC Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.16.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.16.3 Alltrade Tools LLC Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.16.4 Alltrade Tools LLC Business Overview
3.17 Panasonic Corporation
  3.17.1 Panasonic Corporation Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.17.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.17.3 Panasonic Corporation Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.17.4 Panasonic Corporation Business Overview
3.18 Porter-Cable, see Stanley Black & Decker
  3.18.1 Porter-Cable, see Stanley Black & Decker Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.18.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.18.3 Porter-Cable, see Stanley Black & Decker Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.18.4 Porter-Cable, see Stanley Black & Decker Business Overview
3.19 Senco Brands Incorporated
  3.19.1 Senco Brands Incorporated Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.19.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.19.3 Senco Brands Incorporated Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.19.4 Senco Brands Incorporated Business Overview
3.20 Emerson Electric Company
  3.20.1 Emerson Electric Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.20.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.20.3 Emerson Electric Company Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.20.4 Emerson Electric Company Business Overview
3.21 Chicago Pneumatic Tool, see Atlas Copco
  3.21.1 Chicago Pneumatic Tool, see Atlas Copco Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.21.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.21.3 Chicago Pneumatic Tool, see Atlas Copco Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.21.4 Chicago Pneumatic Tool, see Atlas Copco Business Overview
3.22 Danaher Corporation
  3.22.1 Danaher Corporation Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.22.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.22.3 Danaher Corporation Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.22.4 Danaher Corporation Business Overview
3.23 Atlas Copco AB
  3.23.1 Atlas Copco AB Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.23.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.23.3 Atlas Copco AB Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.23.4 Atlas Copco AB Business Overview
3.24 Newell Brands Incorporated
  3.24.1 Newell Brands Incorporated Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.24.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.24.3 Newell Brands Incorporated Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.24.4 Newell Brands Incorporated Business Overview
3.25 Henrob, see Atlas Copco
  3.25.1 Henrob, see Atlas Copco Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Competitors
  3.25.2 Electric Grinder Product Profiles, Application and Specification
  3.25.3 Henrob, see Atlas Copco Electric Grinder Market Performance (2014-2019)
  3.25.4 Henrob, see Atlas Copco Business Overview

4 GLOBAL ELECTRIC GRINDER PRODUCTION, REVENUE (VALUE), PRICE TREND BY TYPE

4.1 Global Electric Grinder Production and Market Share by Type (2014-2019)
4.2 Global Electric Grinder Revenue and Market Share by Type (2014-2019)
4.3 Global Electric Grinder Price by Type (2014-2019)
4.4 Global Electric Grinder Production Growth Rate by Type (2014-2019)
  4.4.1 Global Electric Grinder Production Growth Rate of Type 1 (2014-2019)
  4.4.2 Global Electric Grinder Production Growth Rate of Type 2 (2014-2019)
  4.4.3 Global Electric Grinder Production Growth Rate of Type 3 (2014-2019)

5 GLOBAL ELECTRIC GRINDER MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

5.1 Global Electric Grinder Consumption and Market Share by Application (2014-2019)
5.2 Global Electric Grinder Consumption Growth Rate by Application (2014-2019)
  5.2.1 Global Electric Grinder Consumption Growth Rate of Construction (2014-2019)
  5.2.2 Global Electric Grinder Consumption Growth Rate of Automotive (2014-2019)
  5.2.3 Global Electric Grinder Consumption Growth Rate of Industrial (2014-2019)
  5.2.4 Global Electric Grinder Consumption Growth Rate of Consumer (2014-2019)

6 GLOBAL ELECTRIC GRINDER PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION, EXPORT, IMPORT BY REGION (2014-2019)

6.1 Global Electric Grinder Consumption by Region (2014-2019)
6.2 United States Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)
6.3 Europe Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)
6.4 China Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)
6.5 Japan Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)
6.6 India Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)
6.7 Southeast Asia Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)
6.8 Central and South America Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)
6.9 Middle East and Africa Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2014-2019)

7 GLOBAL ELECTRIC GRINDER PRODUCTION, REVENUE (VALUE) BY REGION (2014-2019)

7.1 Global Electric Grinder Production and Market Share by Region (2014-2019)
7.2 Global Electric Grinder Revenue (Value) and Market Share by Region (2014-2019)
7.3 Global Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.4 United States Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.5 Europe Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.6 China Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.7 Japan Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.8 India Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.9 Southeast Asia Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.10 Central and South America Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)
7.11 Middle East and Africa Electric Grinder Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2014-2019)

8 ELECTRIC GRINDER MANUFACTURING ANALYSIS

8.1 Electric Grinder Key Raw Materials Analysis
  8.1.1 Key Raw Materials Introduction
  8.1.2 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  8.1.3 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
  8.1.4 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials
8.2 Manufacturing Cost Analysis
  8.2.1 Labor Cost Analysis
  8.2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Electric Grinder

9 INDUSTRIAL CHAIN, SOURCING STRATEGY AND DOWNSTREAM BUYERS

9.1 Electric Grinder Industrial Chain Analysis
9.2 Raw Materials Sources of Electric Grinder Major Players in 2018
9.3 Downstream Buyers

10 MARKET DYNAMICS

10.1 Drivers
10.2 Restraints
10.3 Opportunities
  10.3.1 Advances in Innovation and Technology for Electric Grinder
  10.3.2 Increased Demand in Emerging Markets
10.4 Challenges
  10.4.1 The Performance of Alternative Product Type is Getting Better and Better
  10.4.2 Price Variance Caused by Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
10.5 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
  10.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
  10.5.2 Threat of Substitutes
  10.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  10.5.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  10.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

11 GLOBAL ELECTRIC GRINDER MARKET FORECAST (2019-2026)

11.1 Global Electric Grinder Production, Revenue Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.1.1 Global Electric Grinder Production and Growth Rate Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.1.2 Global Electric Grinder Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.1.3 Global Electric Grinder Price and Trend Forecast (2019-2026)
11.2 Global Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast by Region (2019-2026)
  11.2.1 United States Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.2.2 Europe Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.2.3 China Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.2.4 Japan Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.2.5 India Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.2.6 Southeast Asia Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.2.7 Central and South America Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
  11.2.8 Middle East and Africa Electric Grinder Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2019-2026)
11.3 Global Electric Grinder Production, Revenue and Price Forecast by Type (2019-2026)
11.4 Global Electric Grinder Consumption Forecast by Application (2019-2026)

12 RESEARCH FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

13 APPENDIX

13.1 Methodology
13.2 Research Data Source


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