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Hi-Point Firearms, also known as Beemiller (Distributed by MKS Supply), is a firearms manufacturer based in Mansfield, Ohio. However only the CF.380, C9 9 mm, & the carbines are made in Mansfield. They manufacture low-cost pistols and carbines, in the following calibers:
.380 ACP - Model CF-380 and 380COMP
9 mm Luger - C-9 and C-9 COMP pistols,
9mm-Model 995, .40S&W-model 4095, and the .45 ACP-model 4595 carbine
The following are manufactured by Iberia Firearms[1]
.40 S&W - Model 40SW pistol
The following are manufactured by Haskell Manufacturing[1]
.45 ACP - Model 45ACP pistol
Hi-Point semi-automatic pistols are polymer-framed and generally regarded as simple, inexpensive handguns, which trade-off aesthetics for lower manufacturing cost. Based on a blowback design, Hi-Point pistols do not have a breech-locking system like most handguns. Instead they have large, heavy slides that hold the breech closed through sheer mass. The result is a heavier gun that is bulkier and may be less aesthetically appealing than designs employing recoil operation. Pistols that use a blowback action in the calibers that Hi-Point firearms are chambered for are somewhat rare.[2] While making the pistols heavy, this design also makes them mechanically simple and easy to maintain. HiPoint recommends hosing out the action with a powder solvent like breakfree powderblast or another aerosol solvent, then every 500-800 rounds running a patch or 2 down the barrel.
Most self-loading pistols can be f
Sales of windrowers are still low (only 79 sold in 2007) however this is highest number of sales of this equipment since 2004. Sales of tyned implements and air seeders also experienced significant decreases, with figures at the lowest levels since the early 1990’s when the Australian economy was struggling with record interest rates and the industry was burdened by massive inventories.
Best Prospects include:
Technology that allows remote access to or can control agricultural functions
Equipment that automates agricultural tasks that are currently manual
Water management devices or tools for agriculturists, particularly self propelled sprayers
Precision farming and farm management tools
Specialized machinery parts
Market Trends
There are 129,934 Australian farms with some form of agricultural activity. Farms range in size from those with agricultural production values of a few thousand dollars to around 5000 farms with annual production values of more than US $700,000.
However there is a trend in the number of farms in Australia to decrease while the average size (usually measured in hectares) is increasing. There are two key drivers affecting this consolidation: an increasing push to reduce overheads by spreading equipment costs over larger areas, and the decrease in available farm labor. Australia already boasts some of the largest single farm holdings in the world.
Agricultural activities cover a wide range of crops and animal products, with the distribution of major production types given below.
Agricultural activities are often regionally based in particular Australia states. For several of Australia’s states with smaller economies, such as Tasmania, agriculture is considered particularly important.
Australian farming practices are continually looking for new innovations that can further drive productivity and profitability. One example of this is the adoption of GPS technology to reduce inefficient application of fertilizers and reducing the growing area affected by tire compaction.
Another trend in the industry is the increasing customization of farm machinery for particular farming practices. Many suppliers are attempting to respond to a growing number of requests for specialized parts/machinery.
Competition
Australian farmers and agriculturists keep abreast of international developments in agricultural equipment and machinery. Australia has established a large number of agricultural research facilities and universities with dedicated agricultural faculties. A significant amount of equipment and process development and innovation is developed through these facilities.
While not having the heavier equipment manufacturing (i.e. harvesters, tractors) local agriculture companies occupy many segments of the industry (e.g. spraying, farm management systems).
Aside from internal development the Australian agricultural industry has been able to attract significant amounts of foreign equipment such that estimates of imported equipment use are as high as 85% of total equipment.
Many segments of equipment have a number of supplier alternatives with products ranging in both price and quality to cater for all segments of the market. One such segment is the tractor segment where around 16 manufacturers vie for market position.
Despite the above comments, the most likely competitors to incoming U.S. manufacturers of agricultural equipment in a number of areas are other U.S. equipment manufacturers.
U.S. agricultural equipment suppliers dominate a number of the major equipment categories including tractors, sprayers, harvesting equipment and cutting instruments. Many of the larger U.S. agricultural equipment companies have established sizeable operations and distribution networks about the country, and have been in business in Australia for 50+ years.
U.S. equipment is recognized for its quality and durability, but is also noted for being reasonably expensive compared to other alternative. Some of the more established U.S. players are able to use their strong brand names to offset the effects of high price, but this may not apply to new U.S. entrants.
.380 ACP - Model CF-380 and 380COMP
9 mm Luger - C-9 and C-9 COMP pistols,
9mm-Model 995, .40S&W-model 4095, and the .45 ACP-model 4595 carbine
The following are manufactured by Iberia Firearms[1]
.40 S&W - Model 40SW pistol
The following are manufactured by Haskell Manufacturing[1]
.45 ACP - Model 45ACP pistol
Hi-Point semi-automatic pistols are polymer-framed and generally regarded as simple, inexpensive handguns, which trade-off aesthetics for lower manufacturing cost. Based on a blowback design, Hi-Point pistols do not have a breech-locking system like most handguns. Instead they have large, heavy slides that hold the breech closed through sheer mass. The result is a heavier gun that is bulkier and may be less aesthetically appealing than designs employing recoil operation. Pistols that use a blowback action in the calibers that Hi-Point firearms are chambered for are somewhat rare.[2] While making the pistols heavy, this design also makes them mechanically simple and easy to maintain. HiPoint recommends hosing out the action with a powder solvent like breakfree powderblast or another aerosol solvent, then every 500-800 rounds running a patch or 2 down the barrel.
Most self-loading pistols can be f
Sales of windrowers are still low (only 79 sold in 2007) however this is highest number of sales of this equipment since 2004. Sales of tyned implements and air seeders also experienced significant decreases, with figures at the lowest levels since the early 1990’s when the Australian economy was struggling with record interest rates and the industry was burdened by massive inventories.
Best Prospects include:
Technology that allows remote access to or can control agricultural functions
Equipment that automates agricultural tasks that are currently manual
Water management devices or tools for agriculturists, particularly self propelled sprayers
Precision farming and farm management tools
Specialized machinery parts
Market Trends
There are 129,934 Australian farms with some form of agricultural activity. Farms range in size from those with agricultural production values of a few thousand dollars to around 5000 farms with annual production values of more than US $700,000.
However there is a trend in the number of farms in Australia to decrease while the average size (usually measured in hectares) is increasing. There are two key drivers affecting this consolidation: an increasing push to reduce overheads by spreading equipment costs over larger areas, and the decrease in available farm labor. Australia already boasts some of the largest single farm holdings in the world.
Agricultural activities cover a wide range of crops and animal products, with the distribution of major production types given below.
Agricultural activities are often regionally based in particular Australia states. For several of Australia’s states with smaller economies, such as Tasmania, agriculture is considered particularly important.
Australian farming practices are continually looking for new innovations that can further drive productivity and profitability. One example of this is the adoption of GPS technology to reduce inefficient application of fertilizers and reducing the growing area affected by tire compaction.
Another trend in the industry is the increasing customization of farm machinery for particular farming practices. Many suppliers are attempting to respond to a growing number of requests for specialized parts/machinery.
Competition
Australian farmers and agriculturists keep abreast of international developments in agricultural equipment and machinery. Australia has established a large number of agricultural research facilities and universities with dedicated agricultural faculties. A significant amount of equipment and process development and innovation is developed through these facilities.
While not having the heavier equipment manufacturing (i.e. harvesters, tractors) local agriculture companies occupy many segments of the industry (e.g. spraying, farm management systems).
Aside from internal development the Australian agricultural industry has been able to attract significant amounts of foreign equipment such that estimates of imported equipment use are as high as 85% of total equipment.
Many segments of equipment have a number of supplier alternatives with products ranging in both price and quality to cater for all segments of the market. One such segment is the tractor segment where around 16 manufacturers vie for market position.
Despite the above comments, the most likely competitors to incoming U.S. manufacturers of agricultural equipment in a number of areas are other U.S. equipment manufacturers.
U.S. agricultural equipment suppliers dominate a number of the major equipment categories including tractors, sprayers, harvesting equipment and cutting instruments. Many of the larger U.S. agricultural equipment companies have established sizeable operations and distribution networks about the country, and have been in business in Australia for 50+ years.
U.S. equipment is recognized for its quality and durability, but is also noted for being reasonably expensive compared to other alternative. Some of the more established U.S. players are able to use their strong brand names to offset the effects of high price, but this may not apply to new U.S. entrants.
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