Encyclopedia of Products & Industries is designed to assist college students who need to research products and the relationships between products and their industries. It will help users explore various aspects of a product, the manufacturers, suppliers, immediate and adjacent industries and markets. This 2-volume set will emphasize manufacturers of durable goods such as tires, automobiles, appliances, business equipment, home furnishings and sporting goods. Tables, charts and statistics augment essays and include market size, market share and market segments each product is sold into.